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Experience Egypt's most recognized monuments and enjoy a relaxing cruise winding down the Nile on our Egypt Private Tour designed for travellers from South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique or Zambia. A fascinating journey through history to experience the culture of this ancient civilization that is more than 3000 years old. This is Egypt at it's very best!
From Pyramids to Pharaohs to mighty temples, your tour starts in Cairo where you will visit the remnants of the Old Kingdom, known as the "Age of the Pyramid Builders" to view the Great Pyramids of Giza as well as the famed Sphinx statue. Your visit also includes a tour of the Egyptian Museum (or the new Grand Egyptian Museum opening in 2025) where you will have the opportunity to view mummies, including the famous treasures of the Pharoah Tut Ankh Amon.
Your Private Egypt Tour continues with a flight to Aswan to board your Nile Cruise. The next 3 nights are spent drifting down stream towards Luxor, while stopping at temples and museums along the way. The most spectacular of which includes the Philae Temple and the Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut. Temples along the Nile are adorned with hieroglyphs that can be deciphered by your accompanying Egyptologist. The journey ends in Luxor, where you will find the Valley of the Kings, known for its rock-cut tombs where the powerful pharaohs were buried along with their golden treasures.
This tour itinerary is designed for departures leaving from Johannesburg on a Sunday. Should you wish to depart on any other day of the week then the itinerary will be slightly amended to meet the Nile Cruise departure and Egypt Air flight schedules.
Highlights of the Egypt Private tour:
- Visit the famed Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx.
- See real mummies at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- 3 Nights on board a luxury cruise on the Nile.
- Visit ancient tombs & temples along the Nile.
- Visit the Valley of Kings and enter one of its tombs.
- Leisure time to partake in optional tours in Cairo & Luxor.
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Egypt
Day 1 - Arrival Cairo
Welcome to Egypt and the start of your holiday! At Cairo Airport, you will be met by a representative and transferred to our start hotel. Here, your Egyptian adventure begins! This is simply an arrival day so there are no touring arrangements, and you can spend the remains of the day at leisure.
Optionally this day can be filled with sightseeing to include Memphis & Saqqara, Alexandria or a Sound and Light show at the Pyramids of Giza at an additional charge (see the optional extras on the rates tab).
Overnight in Cairo
Day 2 - Pyramids, Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum, & Khan El Khalili Bazaars
Buffet breakfast at the hotel, followed by a full-day guided tour to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
The Great Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus) were regarded by the Greeks as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A single pyramid was built using approximately 2,300,000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and a half tons. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the wonder and awe that so many writers and artists have sought to convey over the centuries. The Pyramid of Cheops is particularly fascinating, as its interior burial chambers are open to the public.
Not far from the Pyramids stands the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates back to the time of Chephren (c. 2620 BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet high and 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a pharaoh with the body of a lion. A short visit to a papyrus institute or perfume shop can be arranged after the tour. Afterwards, drive back to the hotel to refresh and check out.
Lunch can be served at an Indian, Oriental or Chinese restaurant, followed by a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum for another unforgettable experience.
Step into the world of ancient Egypt with a tour of the highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum, home to some of the most valuable treasures of this remarkable civilization. Upon arrival, you will enter through the atrium, where you will be greeted by the colossal statue of Ramses II, before ascending the impressive Grand Staircase.
From the staircase, continue into the exhibition halls, which are arranged both chronologically (tracing history over time) and thematically (grouped by ideas and concepts). The museum also features multimedia and immersive experiences, making the visit far more engaging than traditional static displays. Your knowledgeable guide will accompany you throughout, offering fascinating insights into the magnificent statues, royal regalia and ancient monuments on display.
Through the museum’s windows, visitors can enjoy a direct view of the Pyramids, seamlessly connecting the museum experience with the surrounding archaeological landscape.
Visit all the major galleries, including the Tutankhamun exhibit, and admire the Solar Boats of King Cheops.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight in Cairo
Day 3 - Flight to Aswan & Board Nile Cruise
Breakfast in the hotel, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan.
Meet & assist upon arrival & transfer to the Nile cruise.
Cruise schedule
11:00 Check-In
12:30 Lunch on board
13:30 Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae
19:30 Dinner on board & overnight in Aswan
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight on-board Nile Cruise
Day 4 - Cruise to Kom Embo & Edfu
Cruise schedule
07:00 Breakfast on board
Felucca sailing tour around the
12:30 Lunch on board
13:00 Sailing to Kom Ombo
17:00 Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo
18:30 Sailing to Edfu.
19:30 Dinner on board & overnight in Edfu.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight on-board Nile Cruise
Day 5 - Cruise to Esna & Luxor
Cruise schedule
06:00 Tea and Coffee Before the visit of Edfu temple
06:30 Visit of Horus Temple in Edfu.
08:00 Breakfast on board.
08:30 Sailing to Luxor via Esna
13:00 Lunch on board.
16:00 Visit of East Bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples)
20:00 Dinner on board.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight on-board Nile Cruise
Day 6 - Valley of Kings & Temple of Hatshepsut
Cruise schedule
07:00 Breakfast on board
08:00 Check- out after breakfast
08:00 Visit West Bank - Valley of the Kings, and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Transfer to Luxor airport for a flight takes you to Cairo.
Arrive at Cairo airport to take your final flight back home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
End of Tour
6 Day Egypt Private Tour |
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| Rates in SA Rand | Size of Your Private Group Based on Sunday Departure |
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| 2 Adults | 4 Adults | 6 Adults | |
| 09 Jan - 31 Mar 2026 | R 32,950 pp sharing |
R 29,500 pp sharing |
R 28,400 pp sharing |
| 01 Apr - 10 Apr 2026 | R 37,000 pp sharing |
R 33,500 pp sharing |
R 32,400 pp sharing |
| 11 Apr - 30 Apr 2026 | R 32,900 pp sharing |
R 29,400 pp sharing |
R 28,300 pp sharing |
| 01 May - 31 Jul 2026 | R 35,520 pp sharing |
R 28,580 pp sharing |
R 27,215 pp sharing |
| 01 Aug - 30 Nov 2026 | R 32,100 pp sharing |
R 27,855 pp sharing |
R 26,300 pp sharing |
| 01 - 20 Dec 2026 | R 38,900 pp sharing |
R 34,160 pp sharing |
R 32,600 pp sharing |
| Christmas & New Year | R 45,200 pp sharing |
R 40,460 pp sharing |
R 38,905 pp sharing |
| 06 Jan - 28 Feb 2027 | R 37,850 pp sharing |
R 33,760 pp sharing |
R 32,205 pp sharing |
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| *Rates are based on the size of the group and can vary Rates are based on the cheapest airfares and are subject to availability Rates are for Southern African Travellers only. Please contact us for other nationalities. |
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