Luxury Travel Atelier

Signature Egypt & the Nile

Luxury Tailor Made Journey

Bask Back in the timeless majesty of ancient Egypt on an immersive journey through the land of the pharaohs, exploring its quintessential archaeological treasures with an expert LTA Egyptologist, and cruise for four nights along the Nile aboard stylish ‘Nile Cruise’ Step back in time to the land of the Pharaohs and discover sand-covered tombs, mighty pyramids, and some of medieval Islam’s greatest architecture through the eyes of a local on our private guided Egypt tours. A trip to Egypt will unearth your inner explorer as you make your way through the Valley of the Kings and Queens in Luxor, gaze upon ancient hieroglyphics, trek through the desert, and cruise down the Nile, stopping at ancient temples just as the Pharaohs once did.

LTA Advantages

  • Embark on a four-night Nile River cruise, gliding in comfort through stirring landscapes and going ashore to discover ancient Egypt’s most awe-inspiring sites

  • Explore the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities (or the Grand Egyptian Museum, upon its opening) to view a vast trove of artifacts

  • Venture inside one of the pyramids, go riding camelback and view the enigmatic Great Sphinx, on the Giza Plateau

  • Descend into the tomb of King Tut and the colorful tomb of Seti I, father of legendary Ramses II, in the Valley of the Kings

  • Marvel at the colossal statues and towering colonnade of the sprawling Temple of Luxor, and listen as an expert LTA Egyptologist decipher the hieroglyphs carved upon them

  • Journey to Abu Simbel to set eyes upon the imposing twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari

Trip Itinerary

DAY 1
ARRIVE IN CAIRO, EGYPT

Arrive in Cairo, where you are met by your LTA representative and transferred to your historic hotel ideally situated just moments from the last remaining Ancient Wonder of the World – the Great Pyramid of Giza.

HOTEL | CAIRO

Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
CAIRO | ANCIENT TREASURES

This morning, join your expert LTA Egyptologist for an exploration of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities (or the Grand Egyptian Museum, upon its opening) to view a vast trove of artifacts.

HOTEL | CAIRO

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
GIZA | THE PYRAMIDS & SPHINX

Today, roam the Giza Plateau, the site of the pyramids of Mycerinus and Chefren as well as the Great Pyramid. Built in the Fourth Dynasty (approximately 2690 BC), it is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Revel in the opportunity to enter the interior of one of these legendary structures. Ride a camel across the sands of Giza, and then view the Great Sphinx backdropped by the pyramids, a setting that has captured the imaginations of adventurers for centuries.

HOTEL | CAIRO

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
LUXOR | LUXOR & THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS

Fly to Luxor, site of the ancient city of Thebes. Begin your full day of exploring here by visiting the striking Temple of Luxor. View the three large statues of Ramses II along the front of the temple pylons, the Courtyard of Ramses II and the Colonnade of Amenhotep III, with its 50-foot-high columns. Walk in the shadows they cast, as visitors have done since antiquity, and ponder the astonishing feats of engineering and artistry it took to create them. Then, step aboard ‘Sanctuary Sun Boat IV,’ an elegant river cruiser renowned for the warmth and attentiveness of its service staff. Enjoy lunch on board before disembarking to explore the west bank of the Nile. After a brief stop to view the Colossi of Memnon, you have the opportunity to visit at least one tomb in the Valley of the Queens. Continue to the lovely Temple of Hatshepsut, ancient Egypt’s first female pharaoh and regarded today as one of its most successful. Proceed to the Valley of the Kings, burial ground of the pharaohs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a period of 500 years beginning in the 16th century BC, tombs were built along this valley for pharaohs and nobles, including that of “the boy king,” Tutankhamun. Enter the tomb of Tutankhamun — found in 1922 by British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter — to discover for yourself the secrets of this storied chamber. Also, as a special treat, descend into the tomb of Seti I, the father of Ramses II, one of the best-preserved tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

‘Sail on the Nile’

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
CRUISING THE NILE | LUXOR TO ESNA

Journey once more to the east bank of the Nile, this time visiting the Temple of Karnak, where generations of pharaohs wished to record their names. Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall, strolling among its expertly aligned columns, which soar to 80 feet high. This afternoon, sail to Esna and visit the Temple of Khnum and marvel at its impressive art and hieroglyphs.

‘Sail on the Nile’

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
CRUISING THE NILE | TEMPLE OF HORUS & KOM OMBO

Today, view the Temple of Horus, the falcon-headed god of the sky. Built in 230 BC by Ptolemy III and once buried in sand and debris, this stunningly well-preserved and colorful structure reveals what temple worship in ancient Egypt was like. Back on board, learn to prepare local dishes on an authentic Chef’s Table experience — a cooking lesson with an onboard chef. Later, disembark at Kom Ombo (hill of gold) to visit the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to Haroeris (the sun god) and Sobek (the crocodile god), who was considered by some ancient Egyptians to be the creator of the world. While there, view the mummified remains of several crocodiles that once basked along the ancient Nile shore, just as their descendants do today.

‘Sail on the Nile’

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
ASWAN | MAJESTIC PHILAE

Cruise to Aswan and proceed to the ancient granite quarries and site of the Unfinished Obelisk. Illustrating the skills of Egypt’s stonemasons, this monolith is taller than any other ancient Egyptian obelisk. Board a motorized boat to picturesque Philae Temple on the island of Agilika. A sacred complex dedicated to the goddess Isis, it reflects a fusion of three great civilizations; Egyptian, Greek and Roman. Later, Ride Like a Local around the Aswan Islands in a felucca.

‘Sail on the Nile’

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
ABU SIMBEL | TEMPLES OF RAMSES II & NEFERTARI

Today, bid farewell to the stylish ‘Nile Cruise’ disembarking to fly to Abu Simbel, and discover the commanding twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The former’s façade is dominated by four 70-foot-tall statues of the pharaoh. Perhaps even more impressive, this entire site was disassembled and moved here to save it from the floodwaters caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Return to Cairo for an evening at leisure.

HOTEL | CAIRO

Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9
CAIRO | DESIGN YOUR DAY

Drive to Sakkara, site of hundreds of tombs and 14 pyramids, including the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser. After lunch, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities:

Discover Coptic Cairo, visiting a church built where the Holy Family stayed, as well as St. Barbara and the Church of the Virgin Mary.

Tour Islamic Cairo, including a walk in El-Moaz Street, and the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.

View the Royal Mummies, and countless other artifacts, as you tour the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

This evening, gather with your fellow guests to reflect on your journey through Egypt and along the Nile at a farewell dinner.

HOTEL | CAIRO

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10
DEPART CAIRO

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and depart.

Meals: Breakfast

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from $7,380 per person

Please note that USD per person is double occupancy.Prices are subject to change for a crafted-design trip.

INCLUDED WITH EVERY JOURNEY

  • One-of-a-Kind Itinerary Designed for You
  • Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
  • Exclusive Insider-Access Opportunities and Inspiring Sightseeing
  • English-Speaking Guides
  • Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
  • Full Breakfast Daily
  • Entrance Fees and Taxes
  • 24/7 LTA On-Call Support
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