11 Day Private Egypt Tour

First, upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, a Yalla Egypt Travel representative will meet and assist you through the arrival procedures. Afterwards, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to your Cairo hotel and check in comfortably.

Depending on your arrival time, the rest of the day is free. Therefore, you can relax after your flight and prepare for the sightseeing ahead.

After breakfast, begin your first full sightseeing day in Cairo with your private Egyptologist guide. First, explore an important collection of Egyptian antiquities and learn how the objects connect different periods of the country’s long history.

Next, continue into Old Cairo, where churches, historic lanes and religious landmarks reveal another side of the capital. In addition, your guide adds local context so that each stop becomes part of a wider story rather than an isolated monument.

For more ideas before your trip, you can also explore our complete Cairo day tours.

Today, discover some of Egypt’s most celebrated ancient sites. First, travel to the Giza Plateau to see the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. For additional background, see our Giza Pyramids tour.

Afterwards, continue to Saqqara Necropolis, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser and a remarkable collection of tombs and monuments. Therefore, this day gives you a broader view of how pyramid architecture developed around ancient Memphis.

After breakfast, explore another side of the capital as your guide introduces you to the architectural heritage of Historic Cairo. First, discover monuments and streets connected with the medieval city and its Mamluk legacy.

Later, continue through Islamic Cairo and Khan El-Khalili. Moreover, our Coptic and Islamic Cairo tour gives extra detail about Al-Muizz Street, historic mosques and the traditional bazaar.

Finally, enjoy time among narrow lanes, local shops and historic surroundings before returning to your hotel.

Begin the day with a guided exploration of Cairo’s Islamic landmarks. First, visit the historic Citadel area, where architecture, religious heritage and panoramic views reveal another chapter of the capital’s history.

Next, visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque and selected historic sites with your guide. In addition, you can read more about this route on our Old Cairo, Citadel and NMEC tour.

As a result, the day complements your earlier Cairo visits and gives you a deeper understanding of the city beyond its pharaonic monuments.

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet our local team and continue to your Nile cruise for embarkation.

Afterwards, begin discovering Luxor according to the confirmed cruise schedule. In particular, the city is home to the vast Karnak Temple complex and other major monuments of ancient Thebes.

From this point, the journey shifts from Cairo’s historic neighborhoods to temples, tombs and Nile landscapes in Upper Egypt.

Today, cross to Luxor’s West Bank and explore some of Upper Egypt’s most remarkable archaeological sites. First, visit the Valley of the Kings, where royal tombs were cut deep into the desert mountains.

Next, continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and then stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Afterwards, return to the cruise and continue your Nile journey according to the sailing schedule.

Meanwhile, travelers who want more historical context can browse our guide to ancient Egyptian temples.

As the cruise continues south, visit Edfu and discover the impressive Temple of Horus. Afterwards, return to the ship and sail onward through the Nile Valley.

Later, explore Kom Ombo, whose riverside setting creates one of the journey’s most memorable temple stops. Then, rejoin the cruise and continue toward Aswan.

In addition, our Egypt temple guide provides useful background on the sacred landscapes visited during the cruise.

After arriving in Aswan, discover the city’s principal highlights with your guide. First, visit the Aswan High Dam and learn how the modern project transformed the Nile Valley and surrounding region.

Next, continue by boat to Philae Temple, the island sanctuary of Isis. Consequently, the day combines modern Egyptian history with one of southern Egypt’s most atmospheric ancient temple complexes.

Afterwards, discover more ideas for the city in our complete Aswan travel guide.

Today, you may add an optional excursion to Abu Simbel, one of southern Egypt’s most extraordinary archaeological destinations. In particular, the monumental rock-cut temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari create a memorable finale to your time in Upper Egypt.

Afterwards, transfer at the appropriate time for your domestic flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet our representative and continue to your Cairo hotel.

Because Abu Simbel is optional, it will only be added to your final quotation when requested.

Enjoy your final morning in Egypt according to your international flight schedule. At the appropriate time, our representative will collect you from the hotel for your private transfer to Cairo International Airport.

Finally, we assist with your departure arrangements, bringing your 11 Day Private Egypt Tour to an end after a journey through Cairo, Luxor, the Nile Valley and Aswan.