Carved columns and hieroglyphs at an ancient Egyptian temple

TTB Experiences · Egypt

Egypt Where ancient wonders meet timeless elegance

11 Nights / 12 DaysCairo · Aswan · Dahabiya · Luxor · Cairo

Where ancient wonders meet timeless elegance across Cairo, Aswan and Luxor.Egypt is a destination where ancient wonders, timeless culture and the beauty of the Nile come together to create an unforgettable journey. From the magnificent Pyramids of Giza and the legendary Sphinx to the ancient temples and royal tombs of Luxor, every destination offers a glimpse into a civilisation that has shaped history for thousands of years. Explore the fascinating heritage of Sakkara and Memphis, discover remarkable treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum, and experience the cultural diversity of Old Cairo through its historic churches, mosques, synagogues and vibrant bazaars.

Outline itinerary

12 days, thoughtfully paced

A day-by-day route through Cairo, Aswan, Dahabiya, Luxor, Cairo. The final sequence and timings remain subject to availability and on-ground conditions.

01Day 01

Cairo

Arrival in Cairo

Meet and greet at Cairo Airport. Our representative will meet you before passport control to assist with visa stamping, passport control and luggage collection. Later, transfer to your hotel and check in before settling into your first evening in Egypt.

  • Meet and greet before passport control
  • Visa, passport and luggage assistance
  • Hotel transfer and check-in
Meals · No mealsOvernight · Cairo
Arrival and hotel transfer in Cairo
02Day 02

Cairo · Sakkara · Memphis · Giza

Saqqara, Memphis & the Pyramids of Giza

After a buffet breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin at Saqqara, the vast necropolis of the Old Kingdom. Explore the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, then continue to Memphis and its open-air museum. After lunch at leisure, visit the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and the timeless Sphinx. Enter the Great Pyramid and finish with a scenic camel ride before returning to the hotel for an evening at leisure. Dinner is at your own arrangement.

  • Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara
  • Memphis open-air museum
  • Great Pyramid, Sphinx and camel ride
Meals · BreakfastOvernight · Cairo
The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
03Day 03

Cairo

Grand Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo

After a buffet breakfast, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, a world-class cultural project presenting over 7,000 years of ancient Egyptian civilisation and more than 100,000 artefacts, including the complete treasure collection of King Tutankhamun. After lunch at leisure, continue to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Old Cairo, which presents the full story of Egypt from prehistoric eras to modern times. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure, with dinner at your own arrangement.

  • Grand Egyptian Museum and King Tutankhamun collection
  • More than 7,000 years of Egyptian civilisation
  • National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Meals · BreakfastOvernight · Cairo
Artefacts inside the Grand Egyptian Museum
04Day 04

Cairo · Aswan

Cairo to Aswan & Aswan Highlights

After breakfast, meet your private representative for a seamless transfer to Cairo Airport and assistance with the departure and arrival formalities. In Aswan, drive across the Old Aswan Barrage and continue to the Aswan High Dam for panoramic views of Lake Nasser. Take a short boat to Philae Island to explore the Temple of Isis, then visit the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan’s historic stone quarries before transferring to your hotel.

  • Old Aswan Barrage and Aswan High Dam
  • Philae Temple of Isis
  • Unfinished Obelisk
Meals · BreakfastOvernight · Aswan
Philae Temple and the Nile at Aswan
05Day 05

Aswan · Abu Simbel · Dahabiya

Abu Simbel & embarkation on the Dahabiya

After an early breakfast, transfer to Aswan Airport for your short flight to Abu Simbel. Explore the magnificent temples carved into the rock and guarded by the colossal statues of Ramses II, as well as the adjacent temple of Queen Nefertari. Fly back to Aswan, transfer to your luxury Dahabiya and enjoy lunch on board. Relax on a felucca around Kitchener’s Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum before dinner and an overnight stay on the Nile.

  • Temples of Abu Simbel
  • Temple of Queen Nefertari
  • Luxury Dahabiya and felucca ride
Meals · Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerOvernight · Dahabiya
Colossal statues of Ramses II at Abu Simbel
06Day 06

Dahabiya · Kom Ombo · Edfu

Kom Ombo & sail to Edfu

Enjoy a buffet breakfast on board and sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the Twin Temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Haroeris, a unique Greco-Roman sanctuary standing on the banks of the Nile. Sail onward to Edfu, enjoy lunch on board and celebrate the evening with dinner and a festive Galabeya Party.

  • Twin Temple of Kom Ombo
  • Nile sailing to Edfu
  • Galabeya Party on board
Meals · Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerOvernight · Dahabiya
Twin Temple of Kom Ombo on the Nile
07Day 07

Dahabiya · Luxor

Edfu & Luxor East Bank

In the early morning, transfer to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the finest and best-preserved examples of Ptolemaic architecture. Continue to Luxor’s East Bank to visit Luxor Temple, once connected to Karnak Temple by a two-kilometre Avenue of Sphinx, and explore the monumental Karnak complex. Enjoy dinner on board and spend the night on the Nile in Luxor.

  • Temple of Horus at Edfu
  • Luxor Temple and Avenue of Sphinx
  • Karnak Temple complex
Meals · Breakfast · DinnerOvernight · Nile in Luxor
Temple of Horus at Edfu
08Day 08

Luxor

Valley of Kings, Queens & Hatshepsut

After a buffet breakfast, explore Luxor’s West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings and the tombs of Egypt’s pharaohs, including the tomb of King Tutankhamun, then continue to the Valley of the Queens, with the tomb of Nefertari available optionally. Finish at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut before transferring to your hotel for the night.

  • Valley of the Kings and King Tutankhamun’s tomb
  • Valley of the Queens and optional Nefertari tomb
  • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Meals · BreakfastOvernight · Luxor
Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank
09Day 09

Luxor · Cairo

Hot-air balloon & return to Cairo

Begin with an early hot-air balloon experience over Luxor’s West Bank, followed by a refined buffet breakfast and time at leisure. Later, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. On arrival, receive personalized meet-and-assist services and continue by chauffeur to your luxury Cairo hotel for a smooth check-in.

  • Hot-air balloon over Luxor’s West Bank
  • Leisure time and buffet breakfast
  • Flight and chauffeured return to Cairo
Meals · BreakfastOvernight · Cairo
Hot-air balloons over Luxor’s West Bank
10Day 10

Cairo

Coptic Cairo & historic Islamic Cairo

After a buffet breakfast, explore Coptic Cairo, beginning with the Hanging Church and the Church of St. Sergius. Continue to the beautifully restored Ben Ezra Synagogue, then visit the Citadel of Salah El Din and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali for sweeping views of Cairo. Stroll along El Moez Street, enjoy lunch at leisure and conclude at Khan El Khalili Bazaar before returning to your hotel. Dinner is at your own arrangement.

  • Hanging Church and Church of St. Sergius
  • Ben Ezra Synagogue and Citadel of Salah El Din
  • El Moez Street and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Meals · BreakfastOvernight · Cairo
Historic streets of Coptic and Islamic Cairo
11Day 11

Cairo

Sky adventure & spa

After a buffet breakfast, enjoy a sky adventure over the Great Pyramids, followed by lunch at Zayara Restaurant. Spend the rest of the day unwinding with a spa treatment of your choice before returning to your Cairo hotel for the night.

  • Sky adventure over the Great Pyramids
  • Lunch at Zayara Restaurant
  • Spa treatment of your choice
Meals · Breakfast · LunchOvernight · Cairo
Sky adventure over the Great Pyramids
12Day 12

Cairo

Departure

Enjoy a buffet breakfast and check out. Meet our representative in the lobby for your private transfer to Cairo Airport, where assistance will be provided with departure procedures and formalities before your journey home.

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Private transfer to Cairo Airport
  • Departure assistance and formalities
Meals · BreakfastOvernight · Departure
Departure from Cairo

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Journey details

All prices mentioned above, including airfare, visa fees and package costs, are indicative and subject to availability. Final pricing will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Airfare

₹55,000Approxper person · round trip · indicative

Visa cost

₹4,500Approxper person
Included

The essentials

  • Accommodation at the suggested hotel/s including buffet breakfast. Hotel details will be shared along with the final itinerary.
  • Transfers to all locations as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned tourist vehicle for the specified hours.
  • English-speaking professional chauffeur with basic English.
  • Standard hotel check-in at 14:00 and check-out at 12:00.
Not included

Plan for separately

  • Service charges, GST, TCS, visa and travel insurance.
  • Entrance fees as per the itinerary, including compulsory and peak supplements.
  • Flight tickets.
  • Lunch, dinner or any extra meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Rates for additional optional activities and entrances other than those mentioned above.
  • Tips to the driver or any other attending staff.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions is excluded.

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