Treasures of the Pharaohs – 7 Day Luxury Egypt Journey

Your journey begins upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, where you will be welcomed and assisted through arrival formalities before continuing by private transfer to your refined accommodation in Cairo.

Settle in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure as you prepare to begin an extraordinary journey through the land of the pharaohs.

Begin your exploration at the legendary Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu—the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World—alongside the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure.

With your private Egyptologist, uncover the extraordinary history behind these monumental structures, admire the Great Sphinx, and take in the spectacular panoramic views across the plateau.

Continue to the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum, where extraordinary masterpieces spanning thousands of years of Egyptian civilization are presented within a spectacular modern setting. Discover the colossal statue of Ramses II and explore the remarkable treasures associated with King Tutankhamun.

Following your exploration, continue to the airport for your flight south to Aswan, where you will settle into your refined accommodation.

Cross to Luxor’s West Bank and enter the legendary Valley of the Kings, where Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs were laid to rest in elaborately decorated tombs hidden within the desert mountains.

Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dramatically built against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, before stopping at the monumental Colossi of Memnon.

Later, cross to the East Bank and explore the immense Karnak Temple Complex. Walk beneath the towering columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall and discover monumental gateways, obelisks and sacred spaces created by generations of pharaohs.

Return to your Luxor accommodation following a remarkable day exploring the treasures of ancient Thebes.

Leave Luxor and journey south through the landscapes of Upper Egypt toward Aswan, stopping along the way to discover two magnificent ancient temples.

Begin at Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient sanctuaries. Dedicated to Horus, its monumental pylons, courtyards and richly carved walls offer an exceptional insight into Ptolemaic architecture and ancient Egyptian mythology.

Continue to Kom Ombo Temple, spectacularly positioned beside the Nile and uniquely dedicated to two gods—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Its symmetrical architecture and fascinating reliefs make it unlike any other temple in Egypt.

Continue to Aswan and settle into your refined accommodation surrounded by the tranquil beauty of southern Egypt.

Journey south through the Nubian desert to the extraordinary Temples of Abu Simbel, among the most impressive monuments of ancient Egypt.

Stand before the four colossal statues of Ramses II guarding the Great Temple before stepping inside to discover monumental halls and beautifully preserved reliefs celebrating the pharaoh’s reign and divine status.

Nearby, explore the elegant temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari, where the queen is represented on an exceptional scale alongside Ramses II.

The temples’ modern history is equally remarkable: they were relocated during an extraordinary international conservation project to protect them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.

Return to Aswan after an unforgettable encounter with one of Egypt’s greatest archaeological masterpieces.

Discover the distinctive beauty of Aswan, where ancient history, Nubian heritage and the landscapes of the Nile come together.

Begin at the enchanting Temple of Philae, dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis and beautifully positioned on Agilkia Island. Reach the temple across the water and explore its elegant courtyards, columns and beautifully carved reliefs.

Continue to the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of modern Egypt’s most significant engineering achievements, overlooking the vast waters of Lake Nasser.

Following your exploration of Aswan, fly back to Cairo for your final night in Egypt.

Enjoy your final moments in Cairo before your private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

Your seven-day journey comes to an end after experiencing an extraordinary collection of Egypt’s greatest treasures—from the Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum to the royal tombs of Luxor, the temples of Upper Egypt, magnificent Abu Simbel and the tranquil beauty of Aswan.

Depart with unforgettable memories of a private journey through the landscapes, monuments and stories of ancient Egypt.