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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
Early breakfast at the hotel in Cairo then start a guided tour to visit one of the Seven Wonders the great Pyramids of Giza; (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus) were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A single pyramid is built with 2.300.000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and a half tones. 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 Cheops Pyramid is more interesting, because its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren (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 a lion's body. A quick visit to papyrus institute or a perfume shop can be arranged after the visit before heading to the Grand Egyptian Museum.
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 from this era., your tour provides a unique opportunity to witness a selection of the most impressive artifacts, including magnificent statues, royal regalia, and ancient monuments. Also enjoy the Main Galleries at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you on this journey back in time, sharing insights on the treasures you'll encounter along the way.
Although the interior spaces and Tutankhamun galleries remain closed during the pretrial phase, you'll still have a chance to witness the grandeur of the GEM.
After the visit of the museum a short drive through the downtown will take you to Khan El Khalili bazaars; which is one of the most famous worldwide with its amazing narrow alleyways.
The visitor can discover small restaurants and workaday cafes where Egyptians & non-Egyptians come to smoke water pipes and enjoy some of the traditional Egyptian drinks in the cafes scattered around the area. Drive back to the hotel & overnight at the hotel in Cairo.
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 | |
| 01 Jun - 20 Jun 2025 | R 33,700 pp sharing |
R 30,600 pp sharing |
R 29,550 pp sharing |
| 20 Jun - 15 Jul 2025 | R 49,450 pp sharing |
R 46,300 pp sharing |
R 45,300 pp sharing |
| 16 Jul - 10 Sep 2025 | R 38,600 pp sharing |
R 35,500 pp sharing |
R 34,400 pp sharing |
| 11 Sep - 25 Sep 2025 | R 31,300 pp sharing |
R 28,200 pp sharing |
R 27,100 pp sharing |
| 26 Sep - 10 Oct 2025 | R 46,700 pp sharing |
R 43,200 pp sharing |
R 42,100 pp sharing |
| 11 Oct - 30 Nov 2025 | R 33,300 pp sharing |
R 29,800 pp sharing |
R 28,700 pp sharing |
| 01 Dec - 10 Dec 2025 | R 40,700 pp sharing |
R 37,200 pp sharing |
R 26,100 pp sharing |
| 11 Dec - 08 Jan 2026 | R 59,300 pp sharing |
R 55,800 pp sharing |
R 54,700 pp sharing |
| 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 |
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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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