Small Group Tours Egypt14 Days / 13 Nights

14-Day Small Group Luxury Egypt Tour Private Pyramids, Nile & Abu Simbel

Cairo • Giza • Luxor • Aswan • Abu Simbel

Starting From

USD8,995

per person

14 Days / 13 Nights

Duration

4-8

Group Size

Destinations

Daily

Departures

The Experience

Egypt does not reveal its treasures to everyone but for a party of no more than eight, the gates open differently. Step inside the Great Pyramid at private sunrise, alone in the King's Chamber before the day's first visitor arrives. Stand within the Sphinx Enclosure, a vantage granted to archaeologists and heads of state, and walk through Tutankhamun's treasures before continuing south to private viewings inside the Valley of the Kings. Seven nights aboard a five-star-plus Nile vessel bring butler service and your own private balcony over the water, before a private charter carries you to Abu Simbel at first light. Every address along the way the Marriott Mena House, the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract, your floating palace on the Nile has been chosen for travelers who have seen the rest of the world and expect Egypt to meet the same standard.

Your Journey

Day 1 | Cairo - VIP Arrival & Welcome Dinner

A VIP airside greeting ensures seamless, fast-track service through Cairo International Airport's private lounge. Your private luxury car transfer delivers you to the Marriott Mena House, the historic palace hotel resting at the foot of the Great Pyramids. Settle into your spacious Pyramid View Suite, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the ancient monuments. This evening, savor a welcome dinner in the jasmine-scented gardens beneath floodlit pyramids, accompanied by live oriental music. Meet your expert Egyptologist guide, who will introduce your extraordinary 14-day journey through Egypt's most exclusive experiences. Overnight: Marriott Mena House, Giza – Pyramid View Suite — Meals: Welcome dinner included

Day 2 | Saqqara - Step Pyramid Complex

Begin at Saqqara, where Imhotep's genius first gave Egypt the stepped pyramid. Descend into Mereruka's tomb, its 33 chambers among the most elaborately carved in the necropolis, then enter Teti's pyramid to see hieroglyphic inscriptions among the oldest known religious texts in the world. Return to Cairo for an afternoon of rest, including access to your hotel's spa facilities.

Day 3 | Memphis & Dahshur - Ancient Pyramids

Travel to Memphis, once the capital of ancient Egypt, to see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx. Continue to Dahshur for the Bent and Red Pyramids, including a rarely opened viewing of the Pyramid Builders' Tombs a privilege granted to very few visitors. Your private Egyptologist guide brings each site's history into focus at every stop.

Day 4 | Giza Plateau - Private Pyramid Access

This is Giza as almost no one sees it. Enter the Great Pyramid at private sunrise, standing alone in the King's Chamber before the site opens to the public. Continue to the Sphinx Enclosure, an access level typically reserved for archaeologists and visiting heads of state. Your professional photographer captures the pre-dawn light as the desert wakes around you.

Day 5 | Luxor - Board Nile Cruise

A business class flight delivers you to Luxor, where you board the MS Le Fayan, your floating five-star palace for seven nights of refined elegance. Check into your spacious Deluxe Suite, with a private furnished balcony overlooking the river's timeless flow, a marble bathroom with soaking tub, and Egyptian cotton linens. An afternoon exploration of the Karnak Temple Complex, the world's largest ancient religious site, reveals the breathtaking Great Hypostyle Hall, where one hundred thirty-four massive columns form an awe-inspiring stone forest. The evening features cocktails on your private balcony as sunset paints the Nile golden. Overnight: MS Le Fayan Luxury Nile Cruise – Deluxe Suite — Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Day 6 | Valley of the Kings - Private Tomb Access

Enter the Valley of the Kings for a private viewing of Tutankhamun's tomb, where the young pharaoh was laid to rest more than 3,000 years ago. Continue to the temples of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon before boarding your Nile vessel for the evening.

Day 7 | Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

A traditional horse-drawn carriage delivers you to Edfu's Temple of Horus, one of Egypt's best-preserved Ptolemaic masterpieces, with towering pylons and intact sanctuaries. The temple's remarkable preservation lets you experience ancient Egyptian worship spaces much as they appeared two thousand years ago. An afternoon of sailing brings you to Kom Ombo, where you explore the unique dual temple honoring both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Harpoeris, dramatically perched on a riverside promontory with Nile views. The evening's Egyptian Night celebration aboard ship features traditional galabeyas, an authentic feast, folkloric performances, and Nubian dancing beneath endless desert stars. Overnight: MS Le Fayan Luxury Nile Cruise – Deluxe Suite — Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Day 8 | Aswan - Philae Temple & Nubian Village

Visit the Temple of Philae, relocated stone by stone to save it from the rising Nile, then continue to a Nubian village for an afternoon shaped by the region's own customs — sampling Nubian bread baked in outdoor clay ovens and hearing firsthand how the Nubian community was resettled after the Aswan Dam's construction.

Day 9 | Abu Simbel - Private Flight

A pre-dawn private charter flight delivers you to Abu Simbel, to witness the colossal temples of Ramses II and Nefertari illuminated by the sunrise's first golden rays. Stand before the four twenty-meter statues guarding the Great Temple, carved entirely into the solid mountainside, and explore the inner sanctuary penetrating deep into the bedrock, where sunlight illuminates the gods twice a year. Visit the Small Temple, dedicated to Queen Nefertari, with its rare equal-sized colossal statues honoring her extraordinary status. Return via a sunset felucca sail, with champagne and canapés, enjoying the timeless tranquility of the Nile as golden light transforms the landscape. This private flight experience eliminates the long desert drive required by standard tours. Overnight: MS Le Fayan Luxury Nile Cruise – Deluxe Suite — Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Day 10 | Nile Cruise - Leisure Day

A serene full day of cruising the Nile, with no schedule or tours simply savoring life along the world's longest river from the comfort of your private balcony or the sun deck. Watch fishermen casting nets, farmers tending fields, water buffalo bathing, palm groves swaying, and villages where life continues as it has for millennia. The evening features private upper-deck dining beneath endless stars, followed by ancient Egyptian astronomy stories from your Egyptologist, connecting constellations to pharaonic mythology and timeless navigation techniques. This leisurely day allows you to fully absorb the rhythms of the Nile and reflect on your extraordinary journey through five thousand years of civilization. Overnight: MS Le Fayan Luxury Nile Cruise – Deluxe Suite — Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Day 11 | Lost Golden City - Return to Cairo

Visit the Lost Golden City, discovered in 2020 the largest ancient urban settlement ever found in Egypt, with remarkably preserved workshops, bakeries, and residential quarters from thirty-four hundred years ago, revealing daily life during Amenhotep III's prosperous reign. Explore the Deir el-Medina workers' village, with its beautifully decorated tombs revealing middle-class ancient Egyptian life, before your domestic flight to Cairo and transfer to the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence, with panoramic high-rise views and contemporary sophistication. The evening offers leisure time to enjoy hotel amenities or explore nearby dining and shopping. Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo – Nile View Room — Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Day 12 | Cairo - Citadel & Khan el-Khalili

Return to Cairo for a morning at the Citadel of Saladin, with sweeping views across the city, followed by a private tea ceremony at one of Cairo's historic Belle Époque addresses, guided by a local calligrapher who will inscribe your name in hieroglyphs as a keepsake. Continue at your own pace through Khan el-Khalili's lantern-lit alleys, with an optional evening Nile dinner cruise to close the day.

Day 13 | Grand Egyptian Museum - Private Tour

Spend your final full day at the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to tens of thousands of artifacts, including the complete Tutankhamun collection displayed together for the first time in its history. The evening closes with a farewell gala and personalized gifts to carry the journey home with you.

Day 14 | Cairo - Departure

A leisurely final breakfast overlooking the Nile's shimmering expanse offers time for last strolls along the Corniche promenade, or quiet reflection from your balcony on your extraordinary journey through five thousand years of civilization. A private transfer takes you to Cairo International Airport, with VIP services including fast-track check-in, exclusive lounge access, and assistance through departure formalities. Depart as your plane rises above the desert, carrying Egypt's timeless magic with you, along with memories of exclusive experiences and the royal treatment reserved for the most discerning travelers. Meals: Breakfast included

Included

Private Egyptologist guide throughout (exclusive, not shared)
Private sunrise entry to the Great Pyramid and Sphinx Enclosure access
Private charter flight to and from Abu Simbel
Seven nights aboard the MS Le Fayan, all-suite Nile vessel, with butler service and private balcony
Six nights in five-star properties including the Marriott Mena House, Four Seasons Cairo, and Sofitel Legend Old Cataract
All meals throughout the journey
All internal flights and private ground transportation
Professional photographer during Great Pyramid and Dahshur excursions
Guided leisure-day astronomy session aboard the Nile vessel
Private tea ceremony and calligrapher experience in Cairo
Personalized farewell gifts
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and vessel staff
24/7 dedicated concierge contact throughout your journey