12-Day Tailored Egypt Highlights Tour
Tailored by Locals presents a private expertly designed journey which allows you to experience Egypt's most famous destinations and historical narratives at your own pace. Your exploration of Egypt will be through trusted local partners who will handle your transportation needs from door to door while you visit all the main attractions. Your journey will include visits to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo as well as exploration of Luxor's temples, tombs, Aswan's Nile riverfront and a complete day in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria. The tour will show you more than just famous attractions. It includes Coptic Cairo, Nubian village exploration and market exploration with private guided tours during essential parts of the journey.
What's included
Itinerary
You have arrived in Egypt! Your private local guide will welcome you at Cairo International Airport before leading you to your hotel accommodation.
After checking in you have time to find a spot to relax while you decide how to spend your evening between dining at a nearby restaurant, taking a short walk or simply resting from your flight to adapt to the time difference and get ready for the coming days.
Inclusions:
- Approx. 3-hour service window
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (private vehicle)
- Private services of a local guide
The day focuses on showing the most famous historical sites which Egypt has to offer. You will start from seeing the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. At the same time, your guide will help you understand these massive constructions and their skilled workmanship.
The Egyptian Museum awaits your visit after, to explore its extensive collection of ancient artifacts which features King Tutankhamun tomb treasures among its most famous exhibits.
Inclusions:
- Private guided tour
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (private vehicle)
Another day in Cairo to experience it by understanding its historical development as it exists in multiple time periods. The tour starts in Coptic Cairo where visitors can see the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. These two essential historical landmarks represent the city a lot.
Moreover, your guided tour in the Museum of Islamic Art will display its collection of intricate objects, textiles and calligraphic works which demonstrate Egypt's artistic heritage from different time periods.
Inclusions:
- Private guided tour
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (private vehicle)
Travel to Luxor which stands from ancient times and functions as an outdoor museum that ranks among the world's most significant. The tour begins at Karnak Temple complex before moving to Luxor Temple for exploring its spacious courtyards and its tall columns.
The Luxor Museum serves as the final destination to view artifacts which museum curators selected from Luxor and its surrounding areas.
Inclusions:
- Flight to Luxor
- Private guided tour
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (private vehicle)
The schedule continues by spending the day on the West Bank where Egypt's pharaohs received their final rest.
The guided Tour to the Valley of the Kings allows you to learn more and to explore King Tutankhamun's tomb before you head to the Temple of Hatshepsut which stands out against the cliffside. Furthermore, the Colossi of Memnon stand as ancient monumental statues which have protected these plains since the beginning of time.
Inclusions:
- Private guided tour
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (private vehicle)
Spend a day exploring two major temple sites which Upper Egypt offers through a single excursion.
Dendera features its main attraction, the well-conserved Temple of Hathor with its stunning ceiling paintings and its elaborate stone carvings. Visit the Temple of Seti I at Abydos to, also, experience its beautiful carvings, its significant role in royal and religious historical events.
Inclusions:
- Private guided tour
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (private vehicle)
The southern destination of Aswan welcomes you to experience its riverfront setting which offers stunning Nile views and peaceful surroundings.
The island-based Philae Temple serves as a sacred site for Isis worship before proceeding to the Aswan High Dam which offers contemporary engineering achievements and panoramic views of Lake Nasser.
Inclusions:
- Private guided tour
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (private vehicle)
The main focus of today involves studying cultural elements and geographical locations.
You should visit a Nubian village to experience their traditional way of life before taking a boat trip to Elephantine Island. There you can discover its ancient landmarks while experiencing the peaceful atmosphere of the Nile River.
The Nubian Museum serves as the final destination which showcases Nubian history through exhibits that span from ancient periods to modern times.
Inclusions:
- Private guided tour
- Boat ride to Elephantine Island
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (private vehicle)
Return to Cairo to experience the Islamic historical legacy. The Citadel offers you to see the city from its heights while your guided tour will bring you to visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali and other important mosques in the area.
The old city of Islamic Cairo welcomes visitors to explore its vibrant markets which offer handmade crafts, aromatic spices, precious jewelry, traditional textiles and authentic local atmosphere.
Inclusions:
- Flight to Cairo
- Private guided tour
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (private vehicle)
Take a day trip to Alexandria which stands as Egypt's Mediterranean treasure.
The modern Alexandria Library serves as the starting point because it exists as a contemporary tribute to the renowned library of ancient times. The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa offer visitors a chance to experience the city's historical past through their distinctive blend of Egyptian, Greek and Roman architectural elements.
Inclusions:
- Private guided tour
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (private vehicle)
Today, you have another chance to take your time and visit the main beautiful attractions of the Egyptian Museum.
The evening brings you to dine on a Nile cruise where you can experience traditional Egyptian cuisine while watching the city of Cairo shine through the riverbank lights.
Inclusions:
- Private guided tour
- Entrance fees
- Nile dinner cruise
On your final morning, enjoy some last-minute shopping at Khan El Khalili Bazaar. It’s a perfect place to pick up handcrafted souvenirs.
Meanwhile, when it’s time, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your flight home, bringing your tailored Egypt journey to a close. We hope all the memories you made from this trip can inspire you to explore further places with Tailored by Locals.
Inclusions:
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (private vehicle)
- Last-minute shopping support
- Transfer to airport
