10-Day Cultural Immersion & Natural Wonders in Egypt

You have made it! You have arrived at Cairo International Airport and where your private guide, who will escort you to your hotel for a smooth check-in, is waiting for you. 

After you’ve had some time to recover a bit from your flight, feel free to head out for a welcome dinner at a traditional Egyptian restaurant. It’s a wonderful first experience of the local cuisine, a perfect introduction to the culture and hospitality you’ll experience over the coming days.

Inclusions:

• Approx. 3-hour experience
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)
• Private services of local guide
• Welcome dinner

The day focuses on showing Egypt's most famous historical landmarks. Your guide will explain the historical significance of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx while you experience these ancient structures at the site. 

The Egyptian Museum awaits your visit later to discover its extensive collection of antiquities which includes King Tutankhamun's most famous treasures.

Inclusions:

• Private guided tour
• Entrance fees
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)

The Citadel serves as a historic fortress which allows you to experience Cairo's Islamic heritage while providing them with panoramic views of the entire city. Moreover, the Muhammad Ali Mosque welcomes you to experience its Ottoman-inspired design and its beautiful interior spaces. 

The tour continues through the active markets of Islamic Cairo which showcase authentic local crafts, textiles and spices that generate an unforgettable experience and excellent opportunities to find souvenirs.

Inclusions:

• Private guided tour
• Entrance fees
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)

Travel to Luxor which was once Thebes to discover its remarkable temple attractions. Visit the monumental Karnak Temple complex which stands as the largest religious site ever constructed. Your guide will help you to explore its towering columns, statues and carved hieroglyphics. 

The Nile River banks welcome you to Luxor Temple where you can witness its impressive colonnades and its well-maintained historical elements which showcase the pharaonic period.

Inclusions:

• Flight to Luxor
• Private guided tour
• Entrance fees
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)

Visit the West Bank of Luxor for a more detailed exploration of its sites. The Valley of the Kings serves as the final resting place for numerous Egyptian pharaohs who ruled the country including the well-known tomb of King Tutankhamun. 

The following sites should be visited in sequence as your guide is going to explain to you further, too. Starting with the Tomb of Ramses VI as it displays its well-preserved artwork and excellent state of preservation. Then you continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut which stands as a cliffside monument at Deir el-Bahari dedicated to the Egyptian queen who ruled as one of the most influential women in Egyptian history.

Inclusions:

• Private guided tour
• Entrance fees
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)

The city of Aswan welcomes you! It’s time to experience its peaceful Nile views and ancient historical landmarks. The Aswan High Dam stands as a primary engineering accomplishment which transformed Egypt's ability to control floods and produce electricity.

The site of Philae Temple stands a sacred Isis temple which exists on a Nile island that visitors can access by boat to experience its serene riverfront location and breathtaking views.

Inclusions:

• Private guided tour
• Entrance fees
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)

The program today will explore Nubian traditions and show what living in Nile River settlements looks like. Your guide will help you visit a Nubian village to discover their traditional ways, experience their native customs and receive their famous welcoming treatment. 

The tour includes a boat excursion to Elephantine Island which provides you with both beautiful river scenery and historical remnants from past times. The Nubian Museum serves as the final destination which presents exhibits that tell the complete history of Nubia starting from its ancient past until its development into a contemporary cultural entity.

Inclusions:

• Private guided tour
• Boat ride to Elephantine Island
• Entrance fees
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)

Take a day excursion to Abu Simbel which stands as one of Egypt's most remarkable archaeological sites. The rock-cut Temples of Ramses II and Nefertari display their massive statues and their detailed carvings which honor royal authority and religious dedication.

Next to visit is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Abu Simbel. It stands as a remarkable attraction which shows the grandeur and creative skills of ancient Egyptian civilization through its unforgettable experience.

Inclusions:

• Private guided tour
• Entrance fees
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)

On your second last day of your trip, you return to Cairo for a day of discovering additional cultural aspects which the city offers. 

The Egyptian Museum of Islamic Art contains outstanding collections which showcase textiles, ceramics, metalwork and calligraphy artifacts from multiple centuries of artistic development. 

You should take a relaxing walk through Old Cairo's historic streets which offer you the freedom to pause at any time for coffee or personal reflection.

Inclusions:

• Flight to Cairo
• Private guided tour
• Entrance fees
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)

Spend your last day in Cairo by visiting Khan El Khalili Bazaar which stands as one of the Middle East's oldest and most lively markets. The area offers visitors a chance to find souvenirs such as jewelry, spices, textiles and traditional crafts. At the same time, you can experience the last remnants of the city's vibrant atmosphere. 

Your departure will start with a transfer to Cairo International Airport before you fly back to your home country with memories of Egypt's eternal charm.

Inclusions:

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)
• Last-minute shopping support