11-Day Overland Journey Through Egypt
Discover Egypt over eleven days by road, travelling from Cairo through Fayoum, Minya, Abydos and Dendera to Luxor and Aswan.
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Signature experiences
Highlights of your journey
- Egypt beyond the classic route
- Rarely visited tombs
- Abydos and Dendera
- Meidum and Fayoum
- Luxor and Aswan
The journey
Experience Egypt personally.
Day by day
Your itinerary
Open each stage to explore the planned route and experiences.
Day 1Welcome to Egypt+
On arrival at Cairo Airport, you are welcomed and transferred to your five-star hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and relax. Included meals: lunch and dinner.
Day 2The Evolution of Pyramid Building+
Visit Djoser’s Step Pyramid at Saqqara, followed by the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahshur. Together, these monuments reveal the evolution of pyramid construction from its earliest experiments to the great royal tombs. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 3Old Cairo, the Museum and Fayoum+
In Old Cairo, visit the Hanging Church and the Amr Ibn al-As Mosque, followed by the Egyptian Museum. Continue to Fayoum Oasis to see the Meidum Pyramid. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4Minya, Tuna el-Gebel and Beni Hassan+
Travel onwards to Minya to explore the necropolis of Tuna el-Gebel and the richly painted tombs of Beni Hassan, whose scenes offer a vivid glimpse of daily life in the Middle Kingdom. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 5Tell el-Amarna, Abydos and Dendera+
Visit Tell el-Amarna, the former capital of Pharaoh Akhenaten, then continue to the Temple of Seti I at Abydos and the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor at Dendera. Overnight in Luxor. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 6Luxor’s West Bank+
An optional hot-air balloon flight is available at sunrise. Afterwards, visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 7Luxor’s East Bank+
Explore the vast Karnak Temple complex and Luxor Temple, once linked by the Avenue of Sphinxes. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 8Edfu and Kom Ombo+
On the way to Aswan, visit the exceptionally preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu and the double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Horus and the crocodile god Sobek. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 9Highlights of Aswan+
Visit the Aswan High Dam and travel by boat to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. Later, discover the traditions of southern Egypt during a visit to a Nubian village. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 10Free Time in Aswan or Abu Simbel+
The day is yours to enjoy. You may choose an optional excursion to the monumental rock temples of Abu Simbel or explore Aswan at your own pace. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 11Departure+
After breakfast, transfer to Aswan Airport. Included meal: breakfast.
Good to know
What your tour includes
Your personal proposal will confirm the exact choice of accommodation and all included services.
Included
Welcome and assistance on arrival and departure
All transfers and journeys in a private, modern, air-conditioned vehicle
Ten hotel nights including breakfast
All sightseeing listed in the itinerary
Entrance fees for all included sites
Private guiding throughout by a licensed English-speaking Egyptologist
Meals as described in the itinerary
Drinking water during excursions and transfers
Not included
International flights
Egypt entry visa
Gratuities for your guide and driver
Optional excursions such as Abu Simbel
Personal expenses and drinks not listed in the programme
Your personal host
Planned by people who call Egypt home.
Ahmed and his team tailor the journey to your wishes and remain personally available before and throughout your time in Egypt.
Ahmed EldeakEgyptologist & founder
Personal & without obligation
Could this be your journey?
Tell us when and how you would like to experience Egypt, and we will adapt this tour around you.
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