10-Day Egypt Deep Heritage Tour: Alexandria, Cairo & Aswan Luxe

US$11850

Varies by group size

The North-to-South Narrative

The 10-Day Egypt Deep Heritage Tour is not a vacation; it is a chronological reconstruction of an empire. Most travelers see Egypt as a desert, but this journey begins in the salt-crusted Greco-Roman elegance of Alexandria. By utilizing the “Spanish Express” local train and the Cairo Metro, we strip away the “tourist bubble” of the North. Once the historical context is set, we pivot. The final 96 hours of the journey are a Masterclass in Sovereign Luxury, culminating in the legendary suites of Aswan. This is for the traveler who wants to earn their luxury through authentic immersion.

Tour Itinerary

10-Day Egypt Deep Heritage Tour Itinerary

The Mediterranean Intellectual (Days 1–3)

1st day: Arrive in Alexandria. Sunset walk on the Corniche. Stay at the historic Steigenberger Cecil.
2nd day: The Underworld & The Library. Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and the Roman Amphitheater.
3rd day: The Spanish Express Train to Cairo. Arrive at Ramses Station and check into a Downtown Heritage boutique stay.

The Capital Pulse (Days 4–5)

Day 4: The Giza Plateau. Use the Metro (Line 2) for a tactical sunrise entry. Evening street food in Khan el-Khalili.
5th day: The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). In the evening, board the Watania Sleeper Train ($135) to Luxor.

The Sovereign South (Days 6–10)

Day 6: Arrive in Luxor. Private tour of Karnak & Luxor Temples. Board a 5-Star Luxury Nile Cruiser.
Day 7: The Valley of the Kings (including Seti I). Sail to Edfu.
8th day: Temple of Horus (Edfu) and Temple of Sobek (Kom Ombo). Cross the Esna Lock.
9th day: Disembark in Aswan. Check into the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract (Specialty Suite). Private Felucca sunset sail.
Last day: Final “Sovereign” breakfast overlooking Elephantine Island. Private transfer to Aswan Airport for flight to Cairo.

Tour Inclusions

What’s Included (The Sovereign Standard)

Accommodation: 3 Nights Boutique Heritage (Alexandria/Cairo), 1 Night Sleeper Train (Private Cabin), 3 Nights 5-Star Nile Cruise, 1 Night Ultra-Luxe Specialty Suite (Old Cataract).
Transport: First-class “Spanish Express” tickets, Cairo Metro passes, all private airport/station transfers, and Aswan-Cairo domestic flight.
Access: All site entry fees, including the Seti I Tomb and GEM Tutankhamun Gallery.
Expertise: A dedicated “Heritage Guide” (Egyptologist) for the duration of the trip.

Tour Exclusions

What’s Excluded (The Tactical Choice)

International Airfare: To/from Cairo.
Entry Visa: $25 (Payable at the airport).
Discretionary “Hustle” Meals: Street food in Cairo/Alexandria (approx. $5–$10 per day).
Gratuities: The “Baksheesh” for local station porters and cruise staff.

Tour Highlights

The Mediterranean Library: Private access to the manuscript vaults of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
The Delta Express: A first-class “Local Hustle” rail journey from Alexandria to Cairo through the lush Nile Delta.
The Metro Strategy: Navigating the Giza Pyramids via the $0.25 Cairo Metro, beating the tour-bus gridlock.
The Royal Tomb Upgrade: Guaranteed entry to the Tomb of Seti I in the Valley of the Kings (the most vibrant colors in Egypt).
The Aswan Crescendo: A 48-hour finale at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract, staying in a historical specialty suite.

Prices

Price is quoted per person in USD

Solo Traveler: $ +70% of adult rate
2 to 3 people: $11,850

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Price varies depending on your group size

0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price per adult person.
Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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