egypt
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan
From temples and tombs to sailing the Nile River, join us to experience Egypt’s incredibly preserved history. With seven UNESCO World Heritage sites and 1 of the Seven Wonders of the World, you will be in awe every step of the way.
We’ll begin with the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar and a camel ride by the Pyramids of Giza. Then we will travel to Luxor to explore the Valley of the Kings, have lunch on the Nile and adventure around Luxor temple at night. We will make our way to Aswan to learn and discover Nubian culture and end our trip with a final night in Cairo with a visit to the National Museum of Egypt.
Join us for a trip of a lifetime, an Egypt Experience!
Your package includes 8 nights in Egypt. It also includes comprehensive travel planning, coordinated extras, personalized attention, language translation, on-site tour operator available 24/7. Fly in to Cairo, out of Aswan or just RT to Cairo with a jumper flight from Aswan to Cairo.
Flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo are not included but we will advise which flight to buy as a group. (Or we can book for you as an ADD ON)
Option to extend on either end, reach out to fun@legittrips.com for more info.
Please speak to a Legit Trips travel guide before booking your flights for this trip – email Fun@LegitTrips.com.
Itinerary subject to change based on discretion of trip leader or tour operator, due to weather or other extenuating circumstances.
October 21-29, 2024
Deposit $750
Total $3850
- Meet-and-assist service at airport upon arrival.
- All airport transfers & tours by a modern sanitized AC private vehicle.
- 3 nights with breakfast in Cairo
- 3 nights with breakfast in Luxor
- 2 nights with breakfast in Aswan
- 5 lunches
- All the admissions for the sightseeing stated in the itinerary
- Egyptian Museum
- Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, and more!
- Felucca sailboat ride
- Local Food Tour
- Camel Ride at the Pyramids, Sphinx, and pyramids of Giza
- Sunset sail on the Nile
- Service of an Egyptologist guide throughout the trip
- Visit the tombs of King Tut & Ramses VI.
- Unlimited bottled water during all tours/car rides
- Sanitizers, wipes & face Masks
- Gratuities included for representatives, Drivers and Restaurants
Not included:
- International Flight Tickets & Domestic Flight tickets
- Entry visa for Egypt – $25
- Gratuities for the Egyptologist guide
Deposits are non-refundable (but are transferable to another person or Legit Trip). Any additional payments can be refunded if canceled more than 90 days prior to the trip start date. Deposits may only be transferred one time and incur a $100 rebooking fee.
Please be sure to read the complete booking terms and conditions at checkout. https://legittrips.com/booking-terms/
We recommend a travel insurance plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected.
For more information on our recommended providers click here.
Fun Facts About egypt
Cairo
With an estimated population of 22 million and approximately 500 square km, Cairo is the largest city in Africa and the Middle East.
Sunshine
Aswan is the third sunniest place in the world with 3863 hours of sun each year, that’s 10 hours of sun a day!
Invention
The 365-day calendar that is divided into 12 months was invented in Egypt
UNESCO
Egypt is home to seven UNESCO-designated World Heritage sites
Day 1
ARRIVAL IN CAIRO
Our meet-and-greet service will take you from just outside your gate through the passport control area and help you through luggage claim and customs.
Evening welcome reception!
O/N at Sofitel El Gezira
Day 2
CAIRO
Visit to the NEW Egyptian Museum followed by a local food tasting tour walking through the streets of Cairo.
O/N at Sofitel El Gezira
Day 3
CAIRO
Drive to Saqqara followed by the off-beaten track sights of Mhu, The Brothers & the Butchers. Lunch at an authentic local restaurant. Then the Pyramids of Giza, camel ride, and the Sphinx!
O/N at Sofitel El Gezira
Day 4
FLY TO LUXOR
Arrive in Luxor and proceed to visit the temple of Karnak and explore Khonso Temple. At around sunset, we’ll visit the Luxor temple.
O/N at Hilton Luxor Hotel
Day 5
LUXOR
Day at Leisure to rest and relax. Enjoy the pool or head out for shopping!
This itinerary is very busy every day so we built in a day to relax if you want it!
O/N at Hilton Luxor Hotel
Day 6
LUXOR
Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride.
Visit Valley of the Kings, the tomb of King Ramses 6 & the famous tomb of King Tut. Followed by Dra Abu el Naga, Hatshepsut temple & Colossi of Memnon.
O/N at Hilton Luxor Hotel
Day 7
TRANSFER TO ASWAN
Journey to Aswan with lunch provided on the way.
Sunset felucca sailboat ride down the Nile and around Elephantine Island.
O/N at Movenpick Aswan
Day 8
ASWAN
Boat trip to visit the island of Philae and the temple of Isis. Lunch at authentic local restaurant.
O/N at Movenpick Aswan
Day 9
TRAVEL HOME
Transfer to the airport to travel back home with your heart filled with memories of the sights, sounds and voices of Egypt to carry with you.
Ready to get started?
Your Next Amazing Adventure is Just One Click Away!