Welcome to the bustling capital of Egypt and home to the most famous ancient structure in the world, the Great Pyramids.

Aegypt

You’ll be met by our airport representative who will help you through airport procedures, and be transferred to your hotel for the evening. Free time for the remainder of the day.

Overnight Cairo - choose from Standard, Premium, Luxury or Ultra Luxury stays

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

• Great Pyramids of Giza

• The Great Sphinx

• Grand Egyptian Museum

• Khan El Khalili Market

pyramids pic,GEM

Enjoy your breakfast before starting your guided tour to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the world, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Your Egyptologist guide will escort you through the pyramid complex and brief you on 3000 years of history.

Next, visit the Great Sphinx. Carved over 4,500 years ago, this mythical creature has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, and stands tall guarding the Giza Plateau in Egypt.

After lunch it’s onto the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located just outside Cairo near the Giza Pyramids. It is the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. 

The GEM is already making waves for its striking modern design and the scale of its collection—over 100,000 ancient Egyptian artifacts, many of which have never been displayed before.

 Its crown jewel is the complete collection of treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb, displayed together for the first time in one place.

market

Finish your day at the bustling Khan El Khalili Market , a vibrant market that has been around for centuries. Famous for its gold souks, visitors can shop for unique pieces and souvenirs through its whimsical laneways

Overnight Cairo

Meals: Breakfast

ACTIVITIES

• Abu Simbel Full day

abu simbel

This morning its an extra early morning flight to Aswan to start the day’s activities. Aswan, often described as the jewel of the Nile, is renowned for its serene beauty.

Travel to Abu Simbel via private air-conditioned transport. (or flight option)

This famous UNESCO World Heritage siteis renowned for its colossal rock-cut temples and four gigantic statues of Ramses II. Holding a commanding position in front of the temple, you will undoubtedly be awe-struck by their sheer presence. Built by Ramses II, these iconic structures stand as a testament to ancient Egyptian civilization, attracting visitors worldwide with their impressive architecture and rich historical significance. The two colossal temples greeting visitors are dedicated to Pharaoh himself and his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari.

Located deep in the southern part of Egypt, this significant archaeological site was relocated during the 1960s to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser and the newly constructed High Dam. This monumental challenge of cutting and moving each piece took some 5 years to complete and ensured the preservation of one of Egypt’s most prized archeological sites. 

Road transfer: Travel time from Aswan via road: approx 3.5 hours each way and is the most cost effective way to see the site with one of our private guides.

Prefer to fly: ask us about flying Cairo to Abu Simbel via Aswan. You will be provided a local area guide. These guides are not employed by Absolute Egypt.

Overnight Aswan

Meals: Breakfast

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES

• Philae Temple

• Felucca Sail on the Nile

• Luxor Temple

Philae,

Jump aboard a motorboat for the short journey to Philae Temple, beautifully set on Agilkia Island.

Dedicated to the goddess Isis, this remarkably preserved complex includes the Temple of Isis, the Kiosk of Trajan, and several smaller sanctuaries, chapels and courtyards that once formed one of the most important pilgrimage centres in ancient Egypt.

felucca

Finish your time in Aswan with a felucca sail. There is no better way to embrace the beauty of the Nile River than on a traditional wooden sailing boat known as a felucca. Sit back and take in the tranquil surroundings as you gentle glide through the water. 

(this activity maybe moved to day 3 for timing reasons)

Luxor

Private transfer to Luxor is approx 3.5 hours with your guide.

On arrival into Luxor, enjoy a walk around Luxor Temple as the sun goes down and the walls of the temple are lit up.

Located on the east bank of the Nile River, Luxor Temple reigns supreme as one of Egypt's most extraordinary archaeological gems built over 3,000 years ago. Marvel at the soaring columns and colossal statues, adorned with intricate hieroglyphics and reliefs depicting scenes from ancient Egyptian mythology and history. The Avenue of Sphinxes, stretching over a mile in length, connects Luxor Temple to its sister temple, Karnak.

Overnight Luxor

Meals: Breakfast

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

• Valley of the Kings

• Hatshepsut Temple

• Colossi of Memnon

• Karnak Temple

Valley , hatshepsut

Today’s visit is based on the famous West Bank attractions.

The Valley of the Kings, located on the west bank of the Nile River in Egypt, is an ancient burial ground that served as the final resting place for pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom era. Spanning over 500 years, from the 16th to the 11th century BCE, it contains around 63 tombs, including Seti I &Tutankhamun's famous tomb. 

Hatshepsut Temple is quite like nothing else among Egypt’s famous temples. Built during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut in the 15th century BC and dedicated to the sun god, Amun-Ra, the temple’s backdrop of towering cliffs makes for an impressive sight. 

Finish your time on the famous West bank at the Colossi of Memnon. Standing 18 metres tall are two massive stone statues depicting Pharaoh Amenhotep III seated on a throne. Erected around 1350 BCE, they originally guarded the entrance to his mortuary temple, which is now mostly in ruins. 

Karnak Temple

Karnak

Karnak Temple is a colossal religious complex with construction beginning around 2055 BC. This continued for over 1500 years under different pharaohs, including Amenhotep III, Tutankhamun, and Ramesses II. Simply put, everything here is on a gigantic scale. 

This spectacular complex is home to sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks. 

FLIGHT TO CAIRO - after a day at Egypt’s most famous open air museum, it’s time to board your flight back to Cairo.

You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for the night.

Overnight Cairo

Meals: Breakfast

Today marks the end of your tour.

You will be transferred back to the airport for your flight out having made lifetime memories.

Meals: Breakfast