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14 Day Private Egypt Trip — Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Dahabiya Nile Cruise and Abu Simbel
Explore Cairo, Luxor and Aswan on a private Egypt trip. A premium 14 day Egypt holiday package for Australians. Enquire for a tailor-made quote.
- Countries 1 Country · 6 Cities
- Type Private Tour · English Speaking Guide
- Duration 14 Days · 13 Nights
- Runs 2026 - 2027
14 Day Private Egypt Trip
Trade the long flight from Australia for a fortnight along the Nile — this private Egypt trip takes you from the Great Pyramids of Giza to Mediterranean Alexandria, the war memorials of El Alamein, and a traditional Dahabiya sail through the quiet southern Nile, finishing at the colossal temples of Abu Simbel. It's a private journey (with a small-group Dahabiya cruise) built for Australian travellers who want to see Egypt slowly and properly, in comfort and away from the crowds.
This 14-day Egypt holiday package opens in Cairo with the Pyramids, the Sphinx, Saqqara and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then heads to Alexandria for its catacombs, Pompey's Pillar and the modern Library. You'll pause at El Alamein — a place of real meaning for Australian visitors, where the Commonwealth Cemetery honours those who fell in the North African campaign — before flying to Luxor for Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings. From there your Dahabiya glides through spots the big ships never reach — El Kab, Gebel El Silsila, Edfu and Kom Ombo — followed by Abu Simbel, the Temple of Philae, and a memorable high tea at Aswan's legendary Old Cataract Hotel.
Because we know you've flown more than 20 hours to get here, your first day is kept relaxed, and every domestic flight, transfer, entrance fee and expert Egyptologist guide is arranged for you. You'll travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with free Wi-Fi, stay in hand-picked hotels, sail full-board on the Dahabiya, and enjoy meals throughout as listed.
Why book with us?
We've been crafting Egypt journeys since 1955, our team is available around the clock across Australian time zones, and every itinerary is tailor-made — add nights, upgrade hotels or adjust the pace to suit you. No pressure, no obligation, and a price with no hidden extras.
The best time to travel is during the Australian summer, when Egypt enjoys its cooler peak season — perfect for escaping the heat back home over the Christmas break.
Ready to make it happen? Enquire now and we'll send you a tailor-made private Egypt trip quote in AUD, with flexible dates and free-cancellation options available.
Itinerary
14 Days · 13 Nights
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After the long flight from Australia, your journey begins gently — a smooth welcome to the land of the pharaohs, with your entry visa handled for you.
- Met at Cairo International Airport, entry visa provided, and escorted to your private air-conditioned vehicle
- Transfer to your hotel; your tour manager assists with check-in and confirms pick-up times
- Rest of the day at leisure to recover from the flight
Overnight: Cairo ·
Meals: None
- Meals: None
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The day you've flown around the world for — the last surviving wonder of the ancient world, up close.
- Giza Plateau — the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus with your private Egyptologist guide
- The Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, where mummification rituals once took place
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Saqqara — the necropolis of ancient Memphis and the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure
- Return to your Cairo hotel
Overnight: Cairo ·Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·
Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Saqqara- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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A full morning with the world's greatest collection of Egyptian treasures, overlooking the Pyramids.
- Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — the largest museum dedicated to a single civilisation, with the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun and the gigantic statue of Ramses II
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Return to your hotel with the rest of the day at leisure
Overnight: Cairo ·Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·
Visits: Grand Egyptian Museum- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Swap the desert for the Mediterranean in the city founded by Alexander the Great.
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa — blending Egyptian, Greek and Roman influences
- Pompey's Pillar — the massive Roman triumphal column amid the ancient ruins
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina — the modern revival of the legendary ancient Library
- Transfer to your Alexandria hotel for check-in
Overnight: Alexandria ·Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·
Visits: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, Pompey's Pillar, Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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A meaningful day for Australian travellers, at one of WWII's most decisive battlefields.
- El Alamein War Museum — the region's military history and wartime memorabilia
- Commonwealth Cemetery — a moving memorial to the soldiers who fell in the battles
- Lunch at a local restaurant, then drive back to Cairo for check-in
Overnight: Cairo ·Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·
Visits: El Alamein War Museum, Commonwealth Cemetery- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Into the world's greatest open-air museum, starting with the largest religious structure ever built.
- Morning flight from Cairo to Luxor, met on arrival
- Karnak Temple Complex — dedicated to the god Amun, one of the largest religious structures ever built
- Luxor Temple — linked to Karnak by the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes
- Lunch at a local restaurant, then transfer to your Luxor hotel
Overnight: Luxor ·Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·
Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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The royal tombs in the morning, then step aboard your Dahabiya for the most peaceful stretch of the journey.
- Valley of the Kings — where Egypt's great pharaohs were buried deep in the desert mountains
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari
- Colossi of Memnon
- After lunch, embark your Dahabiya and begin sailing toward Esna through Egypt's charming rural landscapes
Overnight: On board ·Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ·
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Ancient settlements and a beautifully preserved temple, reached the slow way by sail.
- El Kab — one of ancient Egypt's oldest settlements, with rock-cut tombs and temple ruins in the mountainside
- Continue sailing toward Edfu with lunch on board
- Temple of Horus at Edfu — one of the finest temples from the Greco-Roman period
- Return to your Dahabiya and continue sailing
Overnight: On board ·Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ·
Visits: El Kab, Temple of Horus at Edfu
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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A dramatic quarry the cruise ships sail straight past — one of the Dahabiya's real privileges.
- Gebel El Silsila — the ancient sandstone quarry that supplied many of Egypt's temples, with rock-cut chapels and inscriptions
- Return to your Dahabiya for lunch and continue sailing toward Kom Ombo through picturesque riverbank scenery
Overnight: On board ·Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ·
Visits: Gebel El Silsila, Temple of Horemheb
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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A unique double temple on the Nile's edge, then a gentle sail to Aswan.
- Temple of Kom Ombo — dedicated to both Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the Elder, with symmetrical halls, fascinating carvings and ancient medical instruments engraved on the walls
- Return to your Dahabiya and continue sailing toward Aswan with lunch and dinner on board
Overnight: On board ·Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ·
Visits: Kom Ombo Temple
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Two unforgettable Aswan experiences in a day — colossal temples and a slice of colonial-era elegance.
- Disembark your Dahabiya in Aswan
- Drive to Abu Simbel — the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, rescued in the UNESCO relocation project
- Afternoon high tea at the legendary Old Cataract Hotel, famous for its timeless elegance and Nile views
- Check in to your Aswan hotel
Overnight: Aswan ·Meals: Breakfast, High Tea ·
Visits: Abu Simbel Temples
- Meals: Breakfast, High Tea
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The island temple of Isis and a modern engineering marvel before heading north.
- Boat ride to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis on its picturesque island
- High Dam of Aswan — one of Egypt's most important modern engineering achievements
- Transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo, met and transferred to your hotel
Overnight: Cairo ·Meals: Breakfast ·
Visits: Philae Temple, High Dam
- Meals: Breakfast
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A relaxed day to do Cairo your own way, or add an optional tour.
- Day at leisure — relax at your hotel or explore the city's streets, cafés and markets at your own pace
- Optional tours can be arranged on request
Overnight: Cairo ·Meals: Breakfast
- Meals: Breakfast
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An easy final morning before your onward journey home.
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Private transfer to Cairo International Airport, with assistance through airport formalities
Meals: Breakfast
- Meals: Breakfast
Your tour details
Included
Everything you need, covered.
- Meet-and-greet service by our representatives at the airport
- Assistance from our guest relations team throughout your stay
- All airport transfers in a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle with free Wi-Fi
- 6 nights' accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast
- 1 night's accommodation in Alexandria with daily breakfast
- 1 night's accommodation in Luxor with daily breakfast
- 1 night's accommodation in Aswan with daily breakfast
- 4 nights aboard the Dahabiya on a full-board basis
- Domestic flights (Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo)
- All Cairo sightseeing on privately guided tours
- All cruise sightseeing, shared with the Dahabiya group
- All sightseeing in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan as listed in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary
- Tea, coffee and soft drinks during meals aboard your Dahabiya
- Local English-speaking guide during your tours
- Lunch at good-quality local restaurants
- Bottled water during tours and transfers
- Free Wi-Fi throughout your stay in Egypt
- All service charges and applicable taxes
Not included
Available as custom add-ons.
- International airfares
- Any optional tours
- Personal spending
- Tipping kitty
Make it yoursOptional add-ons and upgrades are available. Our travel specialists can tailor this package around you.
Choose your hotel tier
Seasonal rates per person. Pick the tier that suits your style; the itinerary is the same in every tier.
| Room | Summer (MAY-SEP) | Winter (OCT-APR) |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | $3709 | $4797 |
| Double | $3955 | $4980 |
| Per Solo Traveler | $5299 | $6569 |
Golden — Hotels
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Sonesta St.George Hotel Luxor
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Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo
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Asharanda Nuun / Nuut Dahabiya -
Golden Tolip Aswan
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Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel
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Hotel Luxor Sonesta St.George
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Steigenberger Cecil Hotel Alexandria
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Steigenberger Luxor Hotel
| Room | Summer (MAY-SEP) | Winter (OCT-APR) |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | $4910 | $6287 |
| Double room | $5240 | $6675 |
| Per Solo Traveler | $6995 | $8795 |
Diamond — Hotels
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Asharanda Nuun / Nuut Dahabiya -
Hotel Sheraton Cairo
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Hyatt Regency Cairo West
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Le Riad de Charme Cairo Hotel
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Movenpick Aswan Hotel
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Rixos Alexandria Hotel
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Sonesta Nuba Aswan Hotel
Important information
Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip and are valid until April 30, 2027. Please inquire for pricing over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays
- Up to 2 years: FREE
- Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
- Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
- Ages 12 and Up: adult price.
Notes :
- Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room )
- If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.
We are offering a low down payment of just 25% to secure your spaces on the tour, including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager.
Tipping for a job well done is customary in Egypt, though not required. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your guide.
- In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied:
- From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 15% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- 35% of the tour price if you cancel 60-31 days before arrival.
- 50% of the tour price if you cancel 30-15 days before arrival.
- 100% of the tour price if you cancel 14-1 days before arrival.
Additionally, airlines charge their fees which are subject to the airlines' terms and conditions, and there's also a 5% bank fee on refunds.The cancellation policy may vary significantly for groups or unique itinerary.
- Force Majeure
Here, at Memphis Tours, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid for the tour package, or in some cases, your payment will be available as future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically. Only flight cancellation/changing fees are charged, according to the airline's terms and conditions, and bank surcharges fees are applied to the deposit amount paid. Familiarize yourself with our full payment policy, cancellation and refund conditions.
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