Inspiration for your own tailor-made trip
Luxor, Aswan and the Nile
100% customisable for you
Today, on the first full day of your tailor-made Egypt adventure, set off from your hotel with one of our expert guides who will show you around Cairo (from the Arabic for 'victorious'). You will begin the day with a tour of the Pyramids on the Nile's west bank. After transferring privately by car, you will arrive at the ancient Giza Pyramid complex where you will see the Great Pyramid of Khufu, which is believed to have taken 20 years to build and has been around for more than forty-five centuries. Another must-see is the Great Sphinx of Giza, the huge limestone statue depicting a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human.
After you've worked up an appetite, you will be taken for a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant to refuel, before returning to Cairo. This evening you’ll get to know the city like a local, exploring all the secret spots and hidden gems. Enjoy a tailor-made tour with an expert local guide, featuring bustling bars and restaurants, neighbourhoods missed off tourist guides and the chance to soak up the culture and constant buzz of this megacity. After more lovely local food, return to your hotel for a good night's sleep.
Today you will wave goodbye to Cairo as you're transferred back to the airport to catch your direct early morning flight to Aswan in the south of the country. On arrival into Aswan, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your luxury hotel on the banks of the Nile. After unpacking and getting settled in, enjoy an afternoon at leisure before enjoying dinner followed by a nightcap in the bar before bed.
Today you will be visiting another magnificent temple complex that was moved and reconstructed in a remarkable feat of engineering - Abu Simbel. Get up bright and early again ready for a three-and-a-half-hour drive through the desert to this iconic ancient site. Accompanied by a guide, you will be taken around the temples, both of which have been carved into the mountainside and contain huge statues of the Pharaoh Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari. Enjoy lunch at the complex before being driven back through the desert to Aswan where you can relax at your hotel and refuel after your busy day with a delicious dinner.
Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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Our team of destination experts will get to know you and your unique requirements for your holiday
We work with you to build an ultra-personalised holiday itinerary with your choice of accommodation, experiences and activities
All of our holidays include little extras designed to make a big difference to your trip, from fast-tracking you through airport check-in and security to our network of local Concierges
