5 Days Cairo, Luxor & Abu Simbel Adventure

First, enjoy your breakfast at your hotel, then join your private tour guide to explore some of Cairo’s top attractions, starting with the Giza Pyramids Complex. The complex, more than 5,000 years old, is the largest and oldest archaeological site on earth and stands as the greatest open-air museum in the world.

Then, you will marvel at the Great Pyramid of Khufu, known as Khufu's horizon since its creation in 2570 BC. This architectural miracle reaches a height of 147 m (481 ft) and weighs six million tons, making it the tallest and heaviest building of its time. The majestic design of the King's Chamber and Queen's Chamber demonstrates the ingenuity of ancient Egyptian construction.

Next, you will visit the Great Sphinx, a golden guardian with the body of a prehistoric lion and the head of King Khafre, symbolizing the immortal and wise Horus of Horizon. This legendary monument was carved from a single limestone block and stands 73 m (240 ft) long and 19 m (66 ft) high, steeped in mystery since the Old Kingdom (2686–2134 BC).

Next, proceed to the Valley Temple, a well-preserved masterpiece from the Old Kingdom, created by King Khafre, where the ritual of mummification and the 'Opening of the Mouth' ceremony took place.

Next, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a massive cultural gateway covering almost 490,000 square meters and perfectly aligned with the Giza Pyramids. GEM boasts over 5,000 artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun, the 11-meter colossus of Ramses II, the Hanging Obelisk, and one of the largest conservation centers in the Middle East.

Finally, have lunch at one of the restaurants with a perfect view of the Pyramids and the Nile River. After this, proceed to the Egyptian Museum, which houses the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including statues, funerary items, the Narmer Palette, and papyrus manuscripts. After the end of the tour, return to your hotel for the overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: 5★ Hotel in Cairo

First, enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then check out and proceed to Cairo Airport to take your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet your private tour guide and begin your exploration of the top attractions of Aswan.

Next, visit the Aswan High Dam, one of the greatest architectural feats created between 1960 and 1970 by President Gamal Abdel Nasser, regulating the Nile River floods by storing water in Lake Nasser.

Next, explore the Unfinished Obelisk, originally ordered by Queen Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BC) for the grand entrance of the Karnak Temple. It was meant to reach 41.75 m (137 ft) in height and weigh 1,200 tons but cracked during carving. Today, it remains in the bedrock as an open-air museum showing the incredible skills of ancient Egyptian builders.

Then, enjoy lunch at an outstanding restaurant in Aswan, followed by the exploration of the Philae Temple, dedicated to the myth of Osiris and narrating the story of Isis, Osiris, and Horus, the sky falcon god. The temple was built between 380–362 BC during the Ptolemaic period and relocated to Agilkia Island in the 1960s as part of a UNESCO rescue operation.

Finally, check in at your 5★ hotel in Aswan for your overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: Cairo → Aswan
Overnight: 5★ Hotel in Aswan

First, early in the morning, you will be transferred with breakfast boxes by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to visit the Abu Simbel, built by King Ramses II (1279–1213 BCE) in 1264 BC, a symbol of the immortal power and legacy of the Pharaoh.

Then, explore the massive temple of Ramses II, where the Sun Festival is held on February 22nd and October 22nd each year, when sunlight illuminates the faces of the seated statues of Ramses II, Amun (The Creator God), Ptah (God of Creation), and Ra-Horakhty. The smaller temple honors Queen Nefertari and is dedicated to the goddess Hathor. The temples were successfully relocated during one of the most challenging archaeological rescue projects by UNESCO in the 1960s.

Next, return to Aswan for lunch at a local restaurant.

Finally, take your flight back to Cairo, then transfer to your hotel for the overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: Aswan → Cairo
Overnight: 5★ Hotel in Cairo

First, enjoy your last breakfast in Egypt at your hotel.

Then, our Deluxe Tours Egypt representative will transfer you to Cairo Airport.

Finally, board your flight and return home safely with the best memories of your 5-day journey through Cairo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel, marking a perfect end to your Egyptian adventure.

Meals: Breakfast