Best Of 12-Day Egypt Tour | Cairo, Giza, Luxor & Aswan
Best Of 12-Day Egypt Tour | Cairo, Giza, Luxor & Aswan. A 12-day Egypt tour is the ideal duration to combine ancient history with relaxation, typically covering Cairo (Pyramids/Museums), a 3-4 night Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Red Sea relaxation in Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh. These itineraries usually include 5-star accommodations, private Egyptologist guides, and internal flights to maximize time.
With the help of your personal guide and chauffeur, you may explore the land of myths and tales on the Best of 12-Day Egypt tour offered by the Bespoke African Safari Co.
Start your journey of wonder by staring in awe at the enormous and mysterious Great Pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx, accompanied by the captivating and informed commentary of your experienced Egyptologist. After that, go to Saqqara and see the ancient ruins of Memphis.
Afterwards, relive Lawrence of Arabia’s desert adventures on horseback or camelback, and eat dinner at a Bedouin restaurant while watching the sun set over the Pyramids of Giza.
Our top Egypt tours continue with a trip to Luxor, where you can immerse yourself in the city’s rich history. Embark on a personalised journey that spans the length of the majestic Nile, taking in the famous city from east to west. Located in the West Bank, you will be granted the privileged opportunity to explore the venerable Valley of the Kings, also known as the enigmatic Valley of the Secrets according to Egyptologists. At the top of the list are the tombs of three separate pharaohs of Thebes and the New Kingdom, and then there’s the jaw-dropping site of the tomb of the fabled Boy King, Tutankhamen.
Then, see the tomb of ancient Egypt’s most powerful queen, Hatshepsut, and then take a stroll through the Valley of the Queens, stopping to admire the two Colossi statues of Mammon.
With the help of your knowledgeable guide and private driver, you may return to the East Bank of the Nile and continue your explorations. Karnak, the biggest temple in the world, and the Temple of Luxor, second in size only to it, are on your best of Egypt tour itinerary.
In addition to Luxor, you have the rare opportunity to see the temples of Abydos and Dendera, where you may study the mythology of Hathor and the God The Bespoke African Safari Co.
Travel from Luxor to Edfu and Kom Ombo on a pleasant and lovely journey; stop at Horus and Sobek temples en route to beautiful Aswan.
Your private felucca (sailboat) cruise will be waiting for you when you get at Aswan. Then make the most of this great chance to educate yourself about the Nubian culture. Last but not least on your best of Egypt tour, behold the magnificent Abu Simbel Temple.
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Best Of 12-Day Egypt Tour Highlights
- Take a private Egyptologist-guided tour of Cairo’s museums and markets.
- Gaze in awe at both the Giza Pyramids and the much ancient stepped tombs of Sakkara.
- See the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings, and the Valley of the Queens, among other important Luxor monuments.
- Visit the Philae temple, the incomplete obelisk, the Kom Ombo temple, and other important landmarks in Aswan.
- Take a private felucca sailboat ride around the beautiful Aswan islands with an experienced guide.
- Experience the finest lodgings Egypt has to offer at the Legend Old Cataract Hotel, the Old Winter Palace Luxor, and Le Mena House Hotel.
- On this tailor-made Egypt vacation, you’ll have the services of an Egyptologist guide, a driver, authentic Egyptian cuisine, and airfare within Egypt.
- Based on your preferences, timetable, and requirements, we will tailor your tour just for you.
- Private tours to the Great Pyramids with a private guide and vehicle allow you to avoid the crowds and enjoy the sites at your own pace.