This private tour of Egypt is perfect for anyone who wants to see the country’s most important cultural attractions and have the most luxurious accommodation available each day.
Egypt Unlimited Tours travelers are escorted throughout Egypt by their own private Egyptologist guide (including on Nile cruises) and have their own private drivers in each location. We use suites on the Nile cruises.
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Itinerary
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Day 1 - Arrival
in Cairo
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Arrive at Cairo international Airport. Upon disembarkation and after clearing your
passport formalities , you will be met by Egypt Unlimited Tours representatives
who will assist you through customs and luggage handling followed by transfer
you to your accommodatio, your first class hotel, the Four
Seasons Cairo First Residence.
Overnight in Cairo |
Day 2 -
Cairo (Old Cairo)
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After breakfast, you will be picked up by your private guide
for a full day tour of Cairo and its environs. Your tour will start with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of
Antiquities, which houses the world’s largest collection of
Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen’s tomb. Then drive to Old
Cairo to visit Al Moallaka Church, a Coptic church also known
as the Hanging Church filled with remarkable works of art, and Ben Ezra
Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in Egypt.
After a lunch break at a local restaurant, you will continue your tour with a visit to the Citadel of Salah din and the Mosque of Mohammad Ali with a commanding panoramic view of the city. Your visit to Cairo will not be complete without a visit to Khan el Khalili, better known as the Souk, a great market place for shopping. Overnight in Cairo Meals: Breakfast & Lunch |
Day 3 :
Cairo - The Pyramids , Memphis and Sakkara
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Your private tour will begin with a drive to the pyramids at Sakkara,
beginning with ancient Memphis, the first capital of United Upper and Lower
Egypt.Two of the main pyramids will be visited on this sight; the Pyramids of Unas
and the Pyramid of Teti. While both pyramids are in bad shape, the burial and
funerary chambers are worth visiting.
After a leisurely lunch, you will visit the pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, located on the outskirts of Cairo, and considered amongst the seven Wonders of the World. The Great Pyramids are over 4500 years old, and are massive in size, with some of the blocks weighing in excess of two and a half tons each. A short walking distance from the pyramids, you will find the Great Sphinx of Gin, built in 2620 BC in the likeness of then King of Egypt Chephran (Khafre). The ancient monument 187 feet long and 65 feet high is a human headed lion wearing a royal headdress, sitting in guard of the Great Pyramids. Overnight in Cairo Meals: Breakfast & Lunch |
Day 4 : Fly to Abu Simbel and Aswan
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You will be picked up at the hotel for a private transfer to the airport in
preparation for your direct flight to Abu Simbel Arrival private
transfer and touring of Two temples of Abu Simbel . Return to airport and onward flight to Aswan.
Embark cruise ship for 4 nights Aswan. Ms/ Sonesta Star Goddess Nile Cruise.
Overnight in Aswan Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner |
Day 5: High Dam, Philae Temple and Sail to Kom Ombo
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Overnight in Edfu Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner |
Day 6: Edfu Temple and Sail to Luxor
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Overnight in Luxor Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner |
Day 7 : Valley of the Kings and Queens
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Overnight in Luxor Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner |
Day 8 : Fly to Cairo
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Overnight in Cairo Meals: Breakfast, |
Day 9 : Drive to Alexandria
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After Breakfast, Continue to the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, founded by
Alexander the Great and today Egypt’s second-largest city. Explore the hidden
charms of this fascinating city during touring with your private guide and
driver. Visit the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina a striking, state-of-the-art
library and museum of antiquities as well as various ancient monuments,
catacombs and the site of the Pharos Lighthouse, one of the seven wonders of
the ancient world. Perhaps also browse the antiques district, see beautiful
mosques, and relax at waterfront cafés. Accommodation is at the new Four
Seasons Alexandria at San Stefano.
Overnight in Alaexandria Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |
Day 10 : Drive back to Cairo
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After Breakfast, Return to Cairo for one night with touring en route of the Wadi Natrun
monasteries, built by early Christians escaping Roman persecution.
Overnight in Cairo Meals: Breakfast |
Day 11 : Final Departure
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After breakfast your private driver and escort will take you to the airport for your flight home. Meals: Breakfast |
Program includes:
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Program excludes:
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- Pyramids , Sphinx
- Memphis , Sakkara
- Egyptian Museum
- Old Cairo
- Abu Simbel Temple
- Valley of the Kings , Hatshepsut
- Karnak Temple , Luxor Temple
- Horus Temple
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Philae Temple
- Alexandria
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