6-Day Classic Luxury Tour: Egypt’s Treasures

6-Day Classic Luxury Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

• Arrival at Cairo Airport: An “Egypt Fun Tours” agent will assist you with passport control and baggage claim.
• Transfer to Hotel: Enjoy a private, air-conditioned car ride to the 5-star Kempinski Nile Hotel for check-in.
• Evening Dinner Cruise: Savor a luxurious dinner cruise on the Nile, featuring a colorful belly dancing show and Tannoura spinning. Return to your hotel for the night.

2nd day: Explore Cairo’s Ancient Treasures

• Breakfast: Start your day with a delicious meal at the hotel.
• Private Tour: Meet your private tour guide for a luxurious exploration of Cairo, beginning with the Giza Pyramids Complex.
  • Giza Pyramids Complex: One of the oldest constructions in the world, over 4,000 years old, featuring three major pyramids, six smaller pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.
  • The Great Pyramid of Giza: The last surviving wonder of the ancient world, constructed around 2580 BC using 2.3 million limestone blocks.
  • Great Sphinx of Giza: An enigmatic statue with the body of a lion and the head of a man, symbolizing strength and wisdom.
  • Valley Temple: An ancient mummification site, showcasing exquisite diorite sculptures of King Khafre.
• Lunch: Dine at a local Cairo restaurant.
• Egyptian Museum: Home to the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including treasures from King Tutankhamun.
• Flight to Luxor: Transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor, where you’ll spend the night at the Sonesta St. George 5-star hotel.

3rd day: Discover Luxor’s Rich History

• Breakfast: Enjoy a meal at the hotel before starting your day.
• Luxor Tour with an Egyptologist:
  • Valley of the Kings: Explore the final resting place of Egypt’s New Kingdom rulers, including Tutankhamun and Hatshepsut.
  • Temple of Hatshepsut: Admire this stunning temple dedicated to one of ancient Egypt’s most successful queens.
  • Memnon’s Colossi: Marvel at these massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, known for their historical significance and the myth of the Vocal Memnon.
• Lunchtime Boat Ride: Enjoy a Nile River boat ride followed by lunch on an island.
• Karnak Temple: Visit one of the holiest sites on Earth, dedicated to the Theban triad, including the god Amun.
• Overnight: Return to your hotel in Luxor for the night.

Day 4: Experience the Beauty of Aswan

• Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast and check out of your Luxor hotel.
• Travel to Aswan: Board a first-class train to Aswan.
• Aswan Tour with Egyptologist:
  • High Dam of Aswan: Learn about this engineering marvel and its impact on Egypt’s economy and agriculture.
  • Unfinished Obelisk: Discover the largest obelisk from antiquity, ordered by Queen Hatshepsut but left incomplete.
• Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant in Aswan.
• Temple of Philae: Visit this beautiful temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, relocated to Agilkia Island for preservation.
• Overnight: Check into the 5-star Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan for the night.

5th day: Explore the Temples of Abu Simbel

• Morning Check-Out: Check out of your hotel and meet your private tour guide.
• Trip to Abu Simbel: Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to the Temples of Abu Simbel:
  • Abu Simbel Temples: Built by Ramses II, these two colossal temples showcase incredible architectural splendor and hold significant historical importance. Notable for the sun festival that illuminates the statues within.
• Return to Aswan: Head back for lunch before boarding your flight to Cairo.
• Transfer to Hotel: Arrive in Cairo and check into your hotel for the night.

Last day: Departure

• Final Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
• Airport Transfer: A “Fun Egypt Tours” representative will assist you with your transfer to the airport for your journey home.

This luxurious 6-day itinerary provides a rich blend of history, culture, and comfort, ensuring an unforgettable experience in Egypt!