Explore Egypt’s Treasure Trove of History

Sailboat on Nile River in Aswan, Egypt.

What to expect on this itinerary

Explore a treasure trove of history on this 14-day Egypt adventure that brings you to the remarkable ancient sites standing in the desert sands. Discover the distinct blend of history and modernity in Cairo, wander along the Nile banks of Aswan, before you cross the sand seas to Abu Simbel, delve into the spirit of Luxor, and more on this customizable tour that’s perfectly suited to history buffs.

Countries Visited

Egypt

Places Visited

Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor, Al Bayyarah, Valley of the Kings, Dendera

Suggested Duration

14 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Cairo - The Capital’s Old and New World

Spreading from the banks of the Nile River across Egypt’s desert, Cairo is an oasis in the golden sands that bustles day and night. The capital city is a trove of history in and amongst modern skyrises more reflective of the new world. Development continues to roll out, creating two distinct districts in Old and New Cairo. You will explore both during your stay, discovering the cultural depth of the ancient center and the glamorous charms of the sophisticated neighborhoods. In the evening, you will enjoy a delicious introduction to Egyptian cuisine after transferring to your accommodation.

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Day 2

Cairo - Discover the Glory of Giza

Day 3

Cairo - History and Culture Collide in Cairo

Day 4

Cairo - The Spiritual Sanctuaries of Egypt

Day 5

Aswan - Fabulous Felucca Cruise at Sunset

Day 6

Aswan - Adventures to Abu Simbel

Day 7

Aswan - Immerse Yourself in Nubian Culture

Day 8

Luxor - Legends of Kom Ombo Temple

Day 9

Luxor - Enter the Valley of the Kings

Day 10

Luxor - The City’s Astonishing Ancient Temples

Day 11

Luxor - Sunrise Scenes Over the Egyptian Desert

Day 12

Luxor - Magnificent Museums of Luxor

Day 13

Cairo - Free Day in the Capital City

Day 14

Cairo - Depart the Old City

Trip Highlights

  • Embrace the significance of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and Saqqara Necropolis as you cross the sands of time and capture remarkably cinematic images
  • Trace the origins of Cairo’s deep cultural and spiritual roots as you explore the Citadel of Cairo and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar
  • Wander to the diverse spiritual sites of Cairo, including the Hanging Church, the Abu Serga Church, the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue
  • Sail across the shimmering Nile waters that flow around Aswan on a breathtaking Felucca sunset cruise
  • Traverse the golden sands of Egypt to the Abu Simbel temple grounds, an enormous pharaonic site of impeccable and grand proportions
  • Enjoy the pleasures of Philae Temple on an island in the Aswan Low Dam before you immerse yourself in the Nubian village’s colorful culture and town
  • Head for the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, a fascinating and unusual historic complex built during the Ptolemaic Dynasty
  • Witness the resting places of ancient pharaohs and Egyptian empirical figures on a tour of the impressive features that veil the Valley of the Kings
  • Discover the charms of Luxor on a city tour that brings you to the Ancient Temple of Luxor and the Karnak Temple Complex
  • See Luxor from the sky on a sunrise hot-air balloon ride over the city and the sweeping yellow desert sands

Starting Price

$9,800 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Onika W.
Egypt Tour Review: Cairo, Luxor, Pyramids, 4-Day Trip

Zicasso's tour operator took care of everything. All we had to do was show up. Our tour guides in Cairo and Luxor were great and very knowledgeable. They took very good care of us. I would definitely recommend this company. We saw everything we hoped for in four short days.

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Wendy W.
Egypt, Jordan Vacation Review: Wadi Rum, Temples, Ancient Sites, 2 Weeks

Through Zicasso’s travel company and its agent, my husband and I had a wonderful experience in Egypt and Jordan. 

While we loved all the sites, the most unexpected visit was to the gorgeous Wadi Rum in Jordan. We were glad we missed the flash flood at Petra by a few hours, so we were still able to enjoy the ancient city and lovely natural canyon. And we were only minimally touched in Luxor by the sandstorm in Cairo! 

The whole experience was five-star, especially in terms of the sites visited, guides provided, hotels, and kindness of the people.

Thank you for arranging such a memorable and enlightening trip! We strongly recommend traveling to Egypt and Jordan through our travel agent and his team "on the ground”.

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Diane B.
Egypt Travel Review: Nile River Cruise, Felucca Ride, 6-Night Trip

Zicasso's travel agency guided us on a most amazing trip! Their extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff helped us make this trip one to remember always. Special thanks to our wonderful guides and drivers, and the Nile cruise dining room crew!

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Cathleen F.
Egypt Luxury Vacation Review: Aswan, Cairo, Luxor, History, Culture, 12-Day Tour

Our Zicasso travel representatives met us every step of the way. The guides and drivers were exceptional, especially the Egyptologist who accompanied us throughout Aswan and Luxor, who was very well-informed, interesting, and a lot of fun!

The hotel in Aswan was remarkable. The hotel in Cairo was extremely nice. The only issue we had, which our travel agent handled beautifully, was that even though the hotel in Luxor was five-star, the rooms we were originally assigned were definitely three-star. The hotel bent over backwards and gave us a lovely suite, a reserved table at breakfast, and a felucca sailboat ride on the Nile. The hotel in New Cairo was okay because it was close to the airport for our return trip, but was basically a convention-type place; nothing special.

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ghazaleh B.
Egypt Luxury Travel Review: Cairo, Luxor, Hot-Air Balloon Tour, Snorkeling, Giza Pyramids

I could not be happier with choosing our Zicasso travel partner.

From the early stages of planning our trip till our last drive to the airport and boarding us, they took care of our needs.

The travel agency founder and president was very helpful and resourceful in our planning. He was very easy to communicate with and was very prompt in getting back to me and responding to my emails.

He put together a wonderful itinerary that ended in an unforgettable, exciting, and worry-free trip.

His team greeted us as soon as we landed in Cairo and took care of our visas, customs clearance, and luggage. Throughout our trip, we had wonderful leaders and Egyptologist tour guides. A great shout-out and thank you to our tour guides.

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Dan W.
Egypt, Jordan Luxury Travel Review: Abu Simbel Temples, Giza Pyramids, 14-Day Trip

We had an absolutely fantastic vacation. Every detail was planned. Zicasso's travel partner did a wonderful job of anticipating everything.

We traveled from late December 2023 to early January 2024. Safety was a big concern of ours as the war between Palestine and Israel started roughly seven weeks before our trip. Our tour operator reassured us of our safety and was right. Not once did we ever feel unsafe. This was the trip of a lifetime, and doing it now meant far fewer crowds. I highly recommend booking with them and doing it now.

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