14-Day Egypt Small Group Tour | Pyramids & Nile
14 Days / 13 Nights
Duration
8 - 12
Group Size
8
Destinations
Daily
Departures
The Experience
Discover ancient Egypt on our exclusive 14-day small group tour limited to just 12 travelers. Experience personalized attention while exploring iconic sites with like-minded culture enthusiasts. Visit Cairo's legendary Pyramids and King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore the Valley of the Kings and marvel at Karnak Temple's massive columns. Sail the Nile aboard a deluxe five-star cruise with private balconies, stopping at Edfu and Kom Ombo temples. Witness the colossal Abu Simbel temples carved into solid rock. Your journey includes five-star hotels, all meals, expert Egyptologist guides, skip-the-line access, and internal flights. Travel with 8-10 fellow adventurers aged 45-75 who share your passion for history and authentic experiences. Unlike 40-person bus tours, our intimate group ensures flexible pacing, meaningful conversations with guides, and genuine friendships that last beyond the journey.
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Your Journey
Day 1 | Cairo - Arrival & Welcome Reception
Arrive at Cairo International Airport where your VIP representative meets you at the gate to fast-track visa and customs procedures. Enjoy a private luxury transfer to the historic Marriott Mena House hotel, featuring stunning views of the Pyramids of Giza from its landscaped gardens. This evening, meet your fellow small group travelers (maximum 12 guests) and expert Egyptologist guide for a welcome reception. Learn about the exciting 14-day journey ahead as you begin your Egypt adventure in this iconic setting where you can see the pyramids illuminated at night from your hotel. Overnight: Marriott Mena House, Giza (5-star luxury) Meals: Welcome dinner included
Day 2 | Saqqara & Giza - Pyramids & Sphinx
Begin at Saqqara, Egypt's oldest necropolis and home to the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the world's first pyramid. Explore ancient tombs and burial chambers with remarkably preserved hieroglyphics and colorful reliefs. After lunch, experience exclusive VIP access at Giza Plateau including private entry to Great Pyramid chambers closed to regular visitors, special access between the paws of the Great Sphinx, and visits to Khafre's Valley Temple. Conclude with sunset viewing from a private panoramic spot as golden light bathes the ancient monuments. Overnight: Marriott Mena House, Giza Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Day 3 | Cairo - Grand Egyptian Museum
Step into the Grand Egyptian Museum, a masterpiece of modern architecture housing over 50,000 artifacts spanning 7,000 years of history. Stand before the complete Tutankhamun collection displayed together for the first time, including his golden death mask, ornate throne, gilded chariots, and precious burial treasures. Admire the monumental Khufu Boat, a magnificent 43-meter cedar vessel that carried the pharaoh to the afterlife. Evening features a private Egyptology lecture introducing the mysteries of ancient kings and queens whose footsteps you will follow throughout your journey. Overnight: Marriott Mena House, Giza Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Day 4 | Beni Hassan - Ancient Rock Tombs
Travel south into Middle Egypt, a seldom-visited region rich in untouched historical treasures. At Beni Hassan, explore rock-cut tombs from the Middle Kingdom featuring vibrant scenes of daily life including sports competitions, musical performances, agricultural activities, and celebratory feasts. These remarkably preserved paintings reveal the sophistication of provincial Egyptian life beyond the royal courts. Enjoy scenic drives through rural Egyptian countryside, seeing traditional village life that has remained largely unchanged for centuries. Overnight: House of Life Abydos Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Day 5 | Tell el-Amarna - Akhenaten's Lost City
Begin at Tuna el-Gebel, a vast archaeological site featuring temples and extensive catacombs devoted to Thoth, the god of wisdom. Continue to Tell el-Amarna, the visionary city founded by revolutionary Pharaoh Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti. Walk among ancient tombs decorated with vivid reliefs celebrating the worship of Aten, the sun god. These unique artworks showcase the artistic revolution that broke from traditional Egyptian conventions, depicting the royal family in intimate, naturalistic scenes never before seen in Egyptian art. Overnight: House of Life Abydos Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Day 6 | Abydos & Dendera - Sacred Temples
Visit the magnificent Temple of Seti I in Abydos, where delicate carvings still shimmer with traces of original color. This temple is considered among Egypt's finest artistic achievements, with incredibly detailed hieroglyphics covering its walls and columns. Continue to Dendera Temple, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Marvel at the famous astronomical ceiling featuring zodiac constellations and celestial deities, ranking among Egypt's most exquisite treasures. Transfer to Luxor and check in at the historic Sofitel Winter Palace, where European aristocrats and distinguished Egyptologists once stayed during Egypt's golden age of discovery. Overnight: Sofitel Winter Palace, Luxor Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Day 7 | Luxor - Valley of the Kings (Private Access)
Explore the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple Complex with its forest of colossal papyrus columns, sacred lake, and long avenue of sphinxes. Continue to Luxor Temple, an elegant monument featuring massive statues of Ramses II that glows golden as evening falls. Later, experience extraordinary private after-hours access to the Valley of the Kings when the site closes to tourists. Explore the elaborately decorated royal tombs where Egypt's greatest pharaohs including Tutankhamun rest, enjoying the profound atmosphere without crowds for an unforgettable experience. Overnight: Sofitel Winter Palace, Luxor Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Day 8 | Valley of Queens - Board Nile Cruise
Visit the Valley of the Queens to step inside the breathtaking Tomb of Queen Nefertari, often called Egypt's Sistine Chapel for its stunning artwork featuring vivid scenes with brilliantly preserved colors. Explore the Temple of Hatshepsut, a remarkable monument carved into limestone cliffs honoring Egypt's most successful female pharaoh. Board your deluxe Nile cruise vessel, the MS Le Fayan, featuring spacious cabins with private balconies, gourmet dining, and elegant public spaces. Enjoy the captain's cocktail reception and dinner under the stars with traditional Egyptian entertainment as you begin sailing south toward Aswan. Overnight: MS Le Fayan Nile Cruise Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Day 9 | Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Morning visit to the majestic Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. This is one of Egypt's best-preserved temples, offering a perfect example of ancient Egyptian architecture with its towering entrance pylons and massive columns. After lunch onboard, relax on the sun deck as you cruise past timeless landscapes of palm groves and rural villages. Afternoon stop at Kom Ombo Temple, a unique sanctuary dedicated to both Horus and Sobek the crocodile god, featuring perfect symmetrical design with duplicate halls and sanctuaries. Enjoy an elegant Egyptian-themed dinner with live music onboard. Overnight: MS Le Fayan Nile Cruise Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Day 10 | Abu Simbel & Aswan
At dawn, take a short flight to Abu Simbel where four colossal 20-meter statues of Ramses II rise from the cliffs in one of ancient Egypt's most breathtaking monuments. Visit the adjacent temple honoring Queen Nefertari, celebrating the pharaoh's great love for his queen. Return to Aswan to visit the High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that tamed the Nile's floods. Take a private boat to an authentic Nubian village where local culture thrives with vibrant colors, traditional architecture, and warm hospitality. Enjoy aromatic hibiscus tea with village families and learn about Nubian customs and daily life. Overnight: MS Le Fayan Nile Cruise Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Day 11 | Philae Temple - Fly to Alexandria
Sail to Philae Island, home of the graceful Temple of Isis, goddess of magic and motherhood. This beautiful temple was rescued stone by stone by UNESCO and relocated to higher ground when the Aswan Dam was built. Walk through elegant colonnades featuring reliefs depicting ancient myths in one of Egypt's most romantic temple settings. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk in ancient granite quarries, revealing the secrets of how ancient Egyptians carved these massive monuments. Fly to Alexandria and check in at the elegant Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, a seaside sanctuary overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Day 12 | Alexandria - Greek & Roman Sites
Explore Alexandria where Greek, Roman, and Egyptian civilizations once converged in magnificent fusion. Visit the Catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, remarkable underground burial chambers blending Egyptian and Greco-Roman architectural styles with intricate carvings and chambers on multiple levels. Explore the Roman Amphitheater revealing glimpses of daily life during Roman rule. See the magnificent Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a stunning modern rebirth of the ancient Library of Alexandria. End at the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Day 13 | Taposiris Magna - Return to Cairo
Enjoy exclusive access to Taposiris Magna, a sacred temple site where ongoing archaeological excavations continue to reveal mysteries. Some researchers believe this may be connected to Cleopatra's final resting place, making it one of Egypt's most intriguing active dig sites. Return to Cairo for your final night at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence, overlooking the Nile with panoramic city views. Celebrate with a farewell gala dinner featuring live Egyptian music, traditional dancers, and a gourmet feast, providing a fitting finale to your extraordinary journey through ancient and modern Egypt. Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and farewell dinner included
Day 14 | Cairo - Departure
After a leisurely breakfast with final views of the Nile River, enjoy some free time for last-minute shopping or relaxation at the hotel. Your private chauffeur escorts you to Cairo International Airport with plenty of time for your international departure, providing seamless VIP assistance through check-in and security. Depart with unforgettable memories of Egypt's timeless treasures, from Tutankhamun's golden artifacts to the colossal temples of Abu Simbel, from intimate Nubian villages to the grandeur of pharaonic monuments, carrying the spirit of ancient Egypt with you always. Meals: Breakfast included
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