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The Golden Trail: 8 Day Egypt Discovery

From USD 1,545 per person. Cairo | Aswan | Abu Simbel | Luxor.

Package Overview

A private, flight-connected journey through Egypt's greatest sites, from Giza to the Valley of the Kings, in standard 5-star comfort.

  • Stand before the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx on the Giza Plateau
  • Fly south to Aswan and the island temple of Philae
  • Witness Abu Simbel, the greatest statement in stone of the ancient world
  • Sail-side temples of Kom Ombo and the illuminated Luxor Temple
  • The Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut
  • The Grand Egyptian Museum and the complete Tutankhamun collection

Day Wise Itinerary

  • 1
    DAY

    Day 1: Arrival & Meet-and-Assist

    Arrival at Cairo International Airport, where you are met and assisted by your Egyptourz representative and transferred privately to your 5-star hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and rest after your flight.
  • 2
    DAY

    Day 2: The Pyramids of Giza

    Stand on the Giza Plateau before the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, then meet the Great Sphinx, carved from a single outcrop of limestone. An optional camel or horse ride across the sands is available. Lunch at a local restaurant; afternoon at leisure.
  • 3
    DAY

    Day 3: Flying to Aswan & Philae

    A short domestic flight to Aswan, the gentlest of Egypt's cities. Visit the Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk still lying in its ancient quarry, then take a short motorboat to the island Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Overnight in Aswan.
  • 4
    DAY

    Day 4: Abu Simbel

    An early journey by road to Abu Simbel to witness the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Nefertari, carved into the mountainside and famously relocated, stone by stone, to save them from the rising Nile. Return to Aswan; an optional Nubian village visit is available.
  • 5
    DAY

    Day 5: Kom Ombo & Luxor

    Drive north to Luxor, pausing at the riverside Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely shared between the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. In Luxor, explore the vast Karnak Temple complex, then return to Luxor Temple after dark, beautifully illuminated. Overnight in Luxor.
  • 6
    DAY

    Day 6: The West Bank & Flight to Cairo

    Cross to Luxor's West Bank for the Valley of the Kings and the tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. A domestic flight returns you to Cairo for the evening.
  • 7
    DAY

    Day 7: The Grand Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili

    A morning at the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest museum devoted to a single civilisation and the first home to show the complete Tutankhamun collection together. In the afternoon, lose yourself in Khan El Khalili, a working bazaar since 1382, with time for mint tea at a historic cafe.
  • 8
    DAY

    Day 8: Farewell & Departure

    A relaxed final breakfast and, time permitting, a little last-minute shopping, before your private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight.

Inclusions

  • Economy-class Cairo-Aswan and Luxor-Cairo domestic flights, including airport taxes
  • Private air-conditioned transfers for all international and domestic connections
  • 7 nights in standard 5-star hotels (4 Cairo, 2 Aswan, 1 Luxor) on a bed-and-breakfast basis
  • All listed excursions with a licensed Egyptologist guide and private transport
  • All entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary, including Abu Simbel and the Grand Egyptian Museum
  • All applicable government taxes and service charges

Exclusions

  • International flights and the Egypt entry visa
  • Hot air balloon ride over Luxor (optional, on request)
  • Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple (optional, on request)
  • Nubian village visit (optional, on request)
  • Tipping for guide and drivers, and personal expenses
  • Anything not specifically listed under what is included

Term & Condition

  • Booking & Payment

    A deposit confirms your booking, with the balance due before arrival. Your reservation is secured as soon as the deposit is received.

  • Cancellation

    Cancellation terms depend on how far ahead you cancel and on supplier policies for flights, cruises and hotels. Full details are shared at the time of booking.

  • Prices & Availability

    Prices are per person and subject to availability at the time of booking. Peak-season dates and special events may affect rates.

  • Travel Documents

    Guests are responsible for a valid passport and the appropriate Egypt entry visa. We are glad to advise on current requirements.