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7 day(s)
Regular
2-20 people
moderate
Step into the Land of Pharaohs
From the timeless pyramids of Giza to the golden temples along the Nile, this 7-day journey immerses you in Egypt’s most captivating treasures. Wander through ancient tombs, sail the legendary river in luxury, and stand where history’s greatest stories were born. With expert guides, seamless service, and unforgettable sights, Taste of Egypt is your front-row ticket to a world where the past comes vividly alive.
Duration
7 day(s)
Max Group Size
2-20 people
Tour Code
EGCAIPY007
Departure Type
request
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
1 - 90

Cairo
Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will meet and assist you with airport formalities. You’ll then be transferred in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax after your journey.
Overnight in Cairo.After breakfast at your hotel, meet your private Egyptologist guide and driver for a full day of exploration:
Grand Egyptian Museum – Discover millennia of history, including treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb and the mummies of ancient pharaohs.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx – Visit one of the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World. Enter the royal burial chamber of either Menkaure or Khafre, explore the Valley Temple, and admire the enigmatic Sphinx.
Papyrus Institute – Learn the ancient art of papyrus making with live demonstrations, explore hundreds of designs, and perhaps take home a personalized souvenir with your name in hieroglyphics.
Return to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
Lunch on board.
Sail by motorboat to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, beautifully set on Agilkia Island.
Return to your cruise and begin sailing to Kom Ombo.
Dinner on board.
Overnight on board the Nile Cruise in Kom Ombo.
After breakfast on board, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god, and Horus the Elder. Learn how this unique double temple served two gods equally.
Sail to Edfu.
Lunch on board.
In Edfu, ride a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the best-preserved temple in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon-headed god of the sky and war.
Sail onward to Luxor.
Dinner on board.
Overnight on board the Nile Cruise in Luxor.
Enjoy breakfast on board before crossing to Luxor’s West Bank:
Valley of the Kings – Enter some of the richly decorated tombs where pharaohs prepared for the afterlife.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut – A striking monument to Egypt’s only female pharaoh, blending seamlessly with the cliffs behind it.
Colossi of Memnon – Two towering statues of Amenhotep III, standing guard for over 3,000 years.
Return to the cruise for lunch on board.
In the evening, take a horse-drawn carriage ride along Luxor’s Corniche, pass the illuminated Luxor Temple and the Sphinx Road, explore the local market, and capture photos of the glowing city.
Back to the cruise for dinner on board.
Overnight on board the Nile Cruise in Luxor.
fter breakfast on board, disembark and visit the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest place of worship ever built. Stand among the massive columns of the Hypostyle Hall, a wonder larger than Notre Dame Cathedral.
Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your representative for a private transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight, carrying unforgettable memories of your journey through Egypt.
*Accommodation at 4 stars hotel in Cairo based on bed and breakfast.
*Accommodation on 5 stars standard Nile Cruise based on full board (breakfast-lunch-dinner)
English-speaking guide
Transfers from/to airport by private air-conditioned van.
* International airfare.
* Domestic airfare: Cairo/Aswan – Luxor / Cairo.
* Travel Insurance, is highly recommended.
* Airfare except as specified.
* Entry visa to Egypt.
* Departure taxes.
* Meals except where indicated.
* Drinks of any kind.
* Personal expenses.
* Optional tours