Egypt 7-Day Private Tour of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan

Begin with a private visit to The Pyramids of Giza, where your guide explains how the royal complexes were planned and built. You see the main pyramid area, hear the practical story behind the monuments and have time for photographs before continuing to The Sphinx. The site is open and exposed, so a hat, water and comfortable shoes are useful, particularly during warmer months.

Continue south to Sakkara, a broad necropolis with monuments from several periods of Egyptian history. The stepped pyramid area gives the visit a different feel from Giza, with more space to understand how pyramid building developed. Afterward, visit Memphis, the ancient capital, where surviving statues and reliefs help place the earlier sites in their wider historical setting. Return to Cairo after the touring day, with time to rest at the hotel.

Spend the morning at The Egyptian Museum, moving through its galleries with your guide rather than trying to see every object at once. The collection includes royal sculpture, funerary objects, jewellery and everyday items from different periods. Your guide can focus the visit on the areas that interest you most, while leaving enough time to examine the major pieces without rushing.

Later, explore The Old Cairo, an area associated with churches, mosques and long layers of settlement beside the Nile. The route is taken at a measured pace, with time to pause at the sites that are open during your visit. Finish at The Old Bazar, where narrow lanes hold spice shops, metalwork, textiles and small souvenirs. Bargaining is common, but browsing is perfectly acceptable. Your guide helps with directions and translation before returning you to the hotel.

Travel from Cairo to Luxor by your arranged domestic connection, with our team coordinating the airport transfer and onward pickup. Once in Luxor, begin on the East Bank at Karnak temple. The complex is large, so your guide leads you through the principal areas in a sensible order, including the great halls, columned spaces and sacred precincts. Allow time for the scale of the site to register; much of the visit takes place outdoors.

Continue to Luxor temple, whose avenue, courtyards and remaining columns are especially clear when viewed with the history of Thebes in mind. The two temple visits complement each other: Karnak shows a vast religious centre built over centuries, while Luxor presents a more concentrated ceremonial layout. After the sightseeing, transfer to your Luxor hotel and keep the evening free. The schedule leaves room to rest after the flight and prepare for the West Bank the next morning.

Cross to Luxor’s West Bank after breakfast and start at The valley of Kings. Your guide explains how the tombs were cut into the desert hills and how decoration inside them relates to the ancient journey after death. The tombs open on a rotating basis, so the exact selection can vary. Bring water and shoes with a firm sole; the ground is uneven in places and the valley has little shade.

Continue to Hatshepsut temple, set against the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari, then stop at The Colossi of Memnon for a brief look at the enormous seated figures. After lunch or a short break, travel onward to Aswan by the arranged road transfer. The journey takes several hours and follows the Nile for parts of the route, giving you a useful change of landscape between Luxor and southern Egypt. Check in on arrival and keep the evening relaxed.

Set out early for Abu Simbel temples, travelling by the arranged road or domestic connection according to the final schedule. The two rock-cut temples face the former lake shore and are known for their colossal entrance figures, carved interiors and the story of their relocation during the creation of Lake Nasser. Your guide gives context before allowing quiet time to look around. The visit takes place in an open, sunny setting, so water, sun protection and light clothing are practical.

Return to Aswan and spend the later part of the day at The Nubian village, where brightly painted homes and local streets provide a more personal view of life along the river. Later, enjoy Sailing with Felucca around the islands, subject to wind and river conditions. A felucca is a traditional open sailboat, so the pace is gentle and the seating is simple. We arrange the transfer back to your hotel after the boat trip.

Use your final morning in Aswan for three important sites in a practical order. Start at the High dam, where your guide explains how the project changed irrigation, electricity production and settlement around the Nile. Continue to the granite quarries to see The Unfinished Obelisk, still attached to the bedrock. Its cracks help show the risks involved in shaping and moving such a large monument.

Finish at Phiala temple on Agilkia Island, reached by a short motorboat ride. The sanctuary was relocated from its original island and retains fine reliefs, gateways and riverside views. Allow time for the boat transfer and security procedures before leaving the site. Afterward, our team takes you to Aswan airport or arranges the next transfer for your onward journey. Keep your passport, valuables and travel documents accessible during the departure process.