Egypt Private Tour Packages: Private Pyramids, Nile & Abu Simbel

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 I'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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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