This comprehensive tour of Egypt begins with an exploration of the Giza Plateau and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. From there, we journey south to Upper Egypt to discover the remarkable Temples and Tombs of the Pharaohs. An exhilarating optional experience includes a hot air balloon ride over the West Bank of Luxor, offering breathtaking views of the Nile River and the Valley of the Kings.

You will enjoy four days aboard a luxurious Nile River Cruise, traveling from Aswan to Luxor while visiting ancient temples dedicated to the gods and goddesses of Egypt.
Standard city view accommodations are provided, with upgrade options available.

Tours are scheduled to start on Fridays, Sundays, or Tuesdays.

Additionally, optional extensions and day tours from Cairo are available, including an extension to Hurghada and the stunning Red Sea, providing further opportunities for exploration and relaxation.

• Pyramids and Sphinx

• Egyptian Museum

• Philae Temple in Aswan

• Komombo Temple

• Nile River Cruise

• West Bank of Luxor

• Valley of the Kings

• Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

• East Bank of Luxor

• Karnak Temple

• Luxor Temple

• Khan el Khalili Bazaar

Arrival day: Our Pink Lotus Tours representative will meet you prior to baggage collection to assist you with the purchase of your entry visa, customs and baggage collection.

You will then be transferred to your hotel, our representative will assist with check-in procedures and brief you about tomorrows visit to the Pyramids.
The rest of the day is free to explore the hotel area and get some rest for your adventures ahead.

Overnight in Cairo: Standard Room

Room upgrades are available, please enquire

After breakfast you will meet your Egyptologist/Tour Guide at the hotel to start the journey at the very beginning, the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, the first free standing building of stone in the whole world dating back to 2700 BC.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant before we explore the Giza Plateau, your chance to personally stand where the Ancient Egyptians stood thousands of years ago, next to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one that still exists.  

We continue our adventure with a camel ride through the Sahara for those who are interested (optional extra cost).

We finish our visit to the plateau with the Guardian Angel of the area, the monolithic and iconic Sphinx.

The day is not over yet, we will now experience how the ancients recorded their history on the first paper ever produced, Papyrus, at a government regulated Papyrus Institute.

Dinner will be at your leisure

Overnight : Cairo Hotel – Standard Room
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

This morning your guide will meet you at your hotel and get in amongst the crazy Cairo traffic, which is an experience in itself.

You will visit the thousands of treasures on display inside the Egyptian Museum, including the famous Golden Mask of King Tutankhamen, the youngest Pharaoh to rule Egypt. There are simply too many pieces to see in one visit but your guide will highlight some special artefacts and give you time to wander at your leisure. You will find items such as granite sarcophagus and perfectly sculptured giant statues to ancient tools, mummies, chariots and even some board games played by the Pharaoh's.  

Your guide will then take you to Khan el Khalili Bazaar in Old Cairo to enjoy lunch in a local cafe then free time to wander the narrow streets and practice your bargaining skills with the local vendors. 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: Standard Room - Cairo Hotel

Nile Cruise

Transfer to Airport for morning flight to Aswan (cost of flight to be advised at time of booking)

We take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to visit of Philae Temple dedicated to the Goddess Isis 

Check-in to Nile River Cruise to settle in to your cabin before a buffet lunch served on-board.

Free time to optionally visit of Aswan Markets by night.
Overnight aboard your cruise –

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Set sail to Kom Ombo for the unusual double Temple of Kom Ombo constructed during the Ptolemaic Dynasty and dedicated to two gods – Sobek and Horus.
Sail to Edfu, the Temple dedicated to Horus 

You will have the OPTION to visit the magnificent Temple of Edfu. (extra ticket)
This beautiful temple is considered to be one of the best preserved temples in all of Egypt. 

*Please note we have made this an optional visit and guests who wish to visit can make arrangements with your guide the day before)
Overnight on board your Nile River Cruise in Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The tombs of the Pharaohs’ were at one time cut deep in the mountain and contained all the treasures they needed in the afterlife. Nowadays we can view the paintings and hieroglyph’s depicting scenes of daily life and offerings to the Gods.
There will also be the opportunity to visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun, the only mummy still in its tomb in the Valley of the Kings (optional extra ticket).

We will have a quick photo stop at the massive twin statues depicting the Pharaoh Amenhotep III commonly known as the Colossi of Memnon before explore the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, arguably one of the strongest women to rule in ancient times and the only one to rule with the authority of a male 

Overnight on board cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Optional Hot air balloon ride floating high above the West Bank of Luxor

Our visits today include the large complex of Karnak Temples and the religious complex of Luxor Temple.

Late afternoon fly back to Cairo, upon arrival drive to your hotel

Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Meals: Breakfast.

Enjoy breakfast and some time at your hotel until it’s time for our representative to meet and transfer you to airport for your departure. 

Meals: Breakfast