On land that harbors eternity,
time is prepared for savoring light and silence.
A journey tracing civilization is wrapped in the finest margin.
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A luxury circuit that connects the classic World Heritage route entirely with 5-star hotels. While touring symbols of ancient civilizations such as Abu Simbel, Luxor, and Giza, in each city you surrender yourself to carefully selected high-quality spaces. This is a six-day Egypt trip endowed with prestige where grand history and refined stays resonate.
Signature points
Luxuriously covering the classic World Heritage sites
Abu Simbel Great Temple, the Temple of Isis on Philae Island, the east and west banks of Luxor (Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut), and up to the three major pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza. This is a classic itinerary that builds the "must-see" of Egyptian sightseeing in order, without strain. Because the highlights are scattered across the country, a route that balances transfers and sightseeing increases satisfaction with the trip.
Stay as a reward at luxury hotels
Hotels in each city are unified at a high-quality class to secure "time to reset" between sightseeing. Unwind the afterglow of the ruins in quiet rooms and attentive service, naturally connecting your mind to the next day’s sightseeing. In Cairo–Giza enjoy a stay where you can feel the pyramids up close; in Aswan–Luxor enjoy stays enveloped by the Nile and the presence of ancient heritage. Hotels elevate the rank of your trip.
Accompanying Japanese guide for the luxury of "understanding"
Major sightseeing is carefully guided by a Japanese-speaking guide, connecting historical background, myths, and dynastic flows into a single thread. Local assistants also support transfers and check-ins, minimizing stress even for first-timers. This luxury of the trip not only saves time but reduces the room to get lost locally, increasing the density of the experience.
Itinerary
Day1
Egypt - cairo
Upon arrival in Cairo, you will need to obtain a visa at the airport.
Our tour assistant will guide you inside the airport; please wait in front of immigration.
[English Assistant]
Private transfer
Afterwards, our staff "Tour Assistant" will assist you with hotel check-in.
[English Assistant]
Novotel Cairo Airport
Meals B/F：× LUN：× DIN：×
Day2
Breakfast
Flight to Aswan
Egypt - Aswan
Private transfer
Upon arrival, transfer by private vehicle to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Abu Simbel.
Lunch
Egypt - Abu Simbel
Great Temple of Abu Simbel / Small Temple of Abu Simbel
A massive rock-cut temple complex built by Ramses II. It consists of the great temple, symbolized by four colossal seated statues at the entrance, and the small temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari. This world-famous site was relocated in the 1960s due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam, and its intricate interior wall paintings are also highlights.
[Japanese Guide]
Private transfer
After the tour, travel by private vehicle back to Aswan.
[English Assistant]
Egypt - Aswan
Dinner
Mövenpick Aswan
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day3
Breakfast
Temple of Isis on the UNESCO World Heritage Philae Island
The temple of the goddess Isis located on Philae Island near Aswan. It has been relocated and preserved on Agilkia Island and is noted for its exquisite reliefs and graceful colonnades. Along with the mystical scenery surrounded by the Nile, it offers an experience of the religious world of late ancient Egypt.
[Japanese Guide]
Lunch
Private transfer
To Luxor
Kom Ombo Temple
A rare double-structured temple built along the Nile that simultaneously worships Horus the falcon god and Sobek the crocodile god. It is characterized by its symmetrical design, and the walls still feature reliefs of medical instruments. It is also a famous spot with beautiful views at dusk.
[Japanese Guide]
Egypt - Luxor
Dinner
Private transfer
Afterwards, our staff "Tour Assistant" will assist you with hotel check-in.
[English Assistant]
Sonesta St. George Hotel
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day4
Breakfast
The impressive Karnak Temple with its vast Great Hypostyle Hall
A vast temple complex spread across Luxor's east bank and one of the largest religious sites of ancient Egypt. The Great Hypostyle Hall, with towering columns over 20 meters high, is especially spectacular, and the reliefs and inscriptions of the pharaohs tell a grand history. The temple complex, expanded over many centuries, symbolizes the prosperity of ancient Thebes.
[Japanese Guide]
Luxor Temple
A temple built on the east bank of the Nile, established as an important religious site dedicated to the god Amun. The avenue lined with colossal statues of Ramesses II and rows of columns is impressive, and the site is enveloped in a magical atmosphere when illuminated at night. Alongside the Karnak Temple, it is a World Heritage site representing ancient Thebes.
[Japanese Guide]
Lunch
Valley of the Kings
A group of rock-cut tombs where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried, located on the west bank of Luxor. Inside the tombs carved into the mountains are vivid wall paintings and hieroglyphs depicting beliefs about the afterlife and mythological worlds. Known for the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, it is one of the most representative archaeological sites of ancient Egypt.
[Japanese Guide]
Grand Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
A magnificent mortuary temple built in three tiers against a sheer cliff, symbolizing the authority of Queen Hatshepsut, who is known as a female pharaoh. The orderly rows of columns and the vast terraces are striking, and the design, integrated with the natural terrain, is considered a masterpiece of ancient architecture.
[Japanese Guide]
Dinner
Sonesta St. George Hotel
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day5
Breakfast
Flight to Cairo
Egypt - cairo
Lunch
The Three Great Pyramids of Giza (World Heritage)
The three great pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure are monumental structures that symbolize ancient Egypt. These massive stone constructions, built in antiquity, still exude an overwhelming presence and testify to the advanced technology and royal power of the ancient civilization.
[Japanese Guide]
Special Panoramic Viewpoint Overlooking Seven Pyramids
A viewpoint on a desert hill from which you can see multiple pyramid groups scattered around Giza. It is a popular spot for photography, offering sweeping views of the pyramids set against the vast desert and the contrast with the city.
[Japanese Guide]
Sphinx Temple / The Sphinx
The remains of an ancient temple composed of large stone blocks, believed to be a religious facility closely associated with the Sphinx. The orderly rows of stone pillars and the structure of the stone chambers allow visitors to sense aspects of ancient Egyptian rituals and beliefs.
The Sphinx is a giant stone statue of a lion with a human head, about 70 meters in length, and is an emblem of ancient Egyptian civilization. It is believed to have been created during the reign of Khafre and stands on the Giza plateau as a symbol of royal majesty and guardianship.
[Japanese Guide]
Dinner
Marriott Mena House, Cairo
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day6
Breakfast
Grand Egyptian Museum
One of the world’s largest archaeological museums, built in Giza. It systematically displays an enormous collection including Tutankhamun’s funerary treasures, allowing visitors to learn about ancient Egyptian civilization in chronological order. The modern architecture and its location with views of the pyramids are also attractive features.
[Japanese Guide]
Lunch
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
A historic market that began in the 14th century and is a traditional souk representative of Cairo. A wide variety of goods such as spices, lamps, accessories, and souvenirs are on display, and the maze-like alleys are filled with lively atmosphere. It is a spot where you can experience market culture unique to Egypt.
[Japanese Guide]
Al-Muizz Street
A street located in a historic district where Islamic architecture is concentrated, preserving much of the character of a medieval Islamic city. Lined with mosques, madrasas, and historic buildings, it is an area where you can feel the changes in Egyptian Islamic culture. It is known as a strolling spot where architectural beauty and history are fused.
[Japanese Guide]
Private Vehicle Transfer
After the tour ends, you will head to Cairo International Airport with local staff.
We will assist you with check-in at the airport.
[English Assistant]
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Day1
06/19(Fri)
Egypt - cairo
Upon arrival in Cairo, you will need to obtain a visa at the airport.
Our tour assistant will guide you inside the airport; please wait in front of immigration.
[English Assistant]
Private transfer
Afterwards, our staff "Tour Assistant" will assist you with hotel check-in.
[English Assistant]
Novotel Cairo Airport
Meals B/F：× LUN：× DIN：×
Day2
06/20(Sat)
Breakfast
Flight to Aswan
Egypt - Aswan
Private transfer
Upon arrival, transfer by private vehicle to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Abu Simbel.
Lunch
Egypt - Abu Simbel
Great Temple of Abu Simbel / Small Temple of Abu Simbel
A massive rock-cut temple complex built by Ramses II. It consists of the great temple, symbolized by four colossal seated statues at the entrance, and the small temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari. This world-famous site was relocated in the 1960s due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam, and its intricate interior wall paintings are also highlights.
[Japanese Guide]
Private transfer
After the tour, travel by private vehicle back to Aswan.
[English Assistant]
Egypt - Aswan
Dinner
Mövenpick Aswan
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day3
06/21(Sun)
Breakfast
Temple of Isis on the UNESCO World Heritage Philae Island
The temple of the goddess Isis located on Philae Island near Aswan. It has been relocated and preserved on Agilkia Island and is noted for its exquisite reliefs and graceful colonnades. Along with the mystical scenery surrounded by the Nile, it offers an experience of the religious world of late ancient Egypt.
[Japanese Guide]
Lunch
Private transfer
To Luxor
Kom Ombo Temple
A rare double-structured temple built along the Nile that simultaneously worships Horus the falcon god and Sobek the crocodile god. It is characterized by its symmetrical design, and the walls still feature reliefs of medical instruments. It is also a famous spot with beautiful views at dusk.
[Japanese Guide]
Egypt - Luxor
Dinner
Private transfer
Afterwards, our staff "Tour Assistant" will assist you with hotel check-in.
[English Assistant]
Sonesta St. George Hotel
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day4
06/22(Mon)
Breakfast
The impressive Karnak Temple with its vast Great Hypostyle Hall
A vast temple complex spread across Luxor's east bank and one of the largest religious sites of ancient Egypt. The Great Hypostyle Hall, with towering columns over 20 meters high, is especially spectacular, and the reliefs and inscriptions of the pharaohs tell a grand history. The temple complex, expanded over many centuries, symbolizes the prosperity of ancient Thebes.
[Japanese Guide]
Luxor Temple
A temple built on the east bank of the Nile, established as an important religious site dedicated to the god Amun. The avenue lined with colossal statues of Ramesses II and rows of columns is impressive, and the site is enveloped in a magical atmosphere when illuminated at night. Alongside the Karnak Temple, it is a World Heritage site representing ancient Thebes.
[Japanese Guide]
Lunch
Valley of the Kings
A group of rock-cut tombs where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried, located on the west bank of Luxor. Inside the tombs carved into the mountains are vivid wall paintings and hieroglyphs depicting beliefs about the afterlife and mythological worlds. Known for the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, it is one of the most representative archaeological sites of ancient Egypt.
[Japanese Guide]
Grand Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
A magnificent mortuary temple built in three tiers against a sheer cliff, symbolizing the authority of Queen Hatshepsut, who is known as a female pharaoh. The orderly rows of columns and the vast terraces are striking, and the design, integrated with the natural terrain, is considered a masterpiece of ancient architecture.
[Japanese Guide]
Dinner
Sonesta St. George Hotel
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day5
06/23(Tue)
Breakfast
Flight to Cairo
Egypt - cairo
Lunch
The Three Great Pyramids of Giza (World Heritage)
The three great pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure are monumental structures that symbolize ancient Egypt. These massive stone constructions, built in antiquity, still exude an overwhelming presence and testify to the advanced technology and royal power of the ancient civilization.
[Japanese Guide]
Special Panoramic Viewpoint Overlooking Seven Pyramids
A viewpoint on a desert hill from which you can see multiple pyramid groups scattered around Giza. It is a popular spot for photography, offering sweeping views of the pyramids set against the vast desert and the contrast with the city.
[Japanese Guide]
Sphinx Temple / The Sphinx
The remains of an ancient temple composed of large stone blocks, believed to be a religious facility closely associated with the Sphinx. The orderly rows of stone pillars and the structure of the stone chambers allow visitors to sense aspects of ancient Egyptian rituals and beliefs.
The Sphinx is a giant stone statue of a lion with a human head, about 70 meters in length, and is an emblem of ancient Egyptian civilization. It is believed to have been created during the reign of Khafre and stands on the Giza plateau as a symbol of royal majesty and guardianship.
[Japanese Guide]
Dinner
Marriott Mena House, Cairo
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day6
06/24(Wed)
Breakfast
Grand Egyptian Museum
One of the world’s largest archaeological museums, built in Giza. It systematically displays an enormous collection including Tutankhamun’s funerary treasures, allowing visitors to learn about ancient Egyptian civilization in chronological order. The modern architecture and its location with views of the pyramids are also attractive features.
[Japanese Guide]
Lunch
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
A historic market that began in the 14th century and is a traditional souk representative of Cairo. A wide variety of goods such as spices, lamps, accessories, and souvenirs are on display, and the maze-like alleys are filled with lively atmosphere. It is a spot where you can experience market culture unique to Egypt.
[Japanese Guide]
Al-Muizz Street
A street located in a historic district where Islamic architecture is concentrated, preserving much of the character of a medieval Islamic city. Lined with mosques, madrasas, and historic buildings, it is an area where you can feel the changes in Egyptian Islamic culture. It is known as a strolling spot where architectural beauty and history are fused.
[Japanese Guide]
Private Vehicle Transfer
After the tour ends, you will head to Cairo International Airport with local staff.
We will assist you with check-in at the airport.
[English Assistant]
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Price Includes / excludes
Accommodation
As stated in the itinerary
Flight (Int'l)
None
Flight (Dom.)
As stated in the itinerary
Railway
None
Bus
None
Car
As stated in the itinerary
Ferry/Boat
None
Other transp
None
Guide / Assistant
As stated in the itinerary
Activity
As stated in the itinerary
Meal
B/F：5 LUN：5 DIN：4
As stated in the itinerary
Includes (Others)
Tips for tour assistants (excluding tour guides), drivers, ship staff, and hotel bellmen are included.
