Travel details
USD 2,525
/ per person
Note: The displayed price is a reference price converted from the local price using our exchange rate at the time this plan was proposed.
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Duration | Departure in 2025/8 | 7 days |
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Participants | 2 person(s)（Adults 2 person(s)、Children 0 person(s)） |
Travel story
Signature points
An itinerary covering ancient Egyptian temples and ruins
Efficient visits to major highlights from the Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings to Abu Simbel and the Great Pyramids of Giza,
allowing you to experience the flow and scale of history all at once.
allowing you to experience the flow and scale of history all at once.
Traversing northward following the Nile
From Luxor to Aswan, then to Cairo and Giza.
The route, following the flow of the river, is appealing both geographically and culturally.
The route, following the flow of the river, is appealing both geographically and culturally.
Local guides accompany you to fully understand the ruins' context
A Japanese guide accompanies the tour and carefully explains the origins and meanings of the ruins.
We provide a memorable sightseeing experience that doesn’t end with just seeing the sites.
We provide a memorable sightseeing experience that doesn’t end with just seeing the sites.
Other plans at this destination
Itinerary
Day1
- Egypt - cairo
- Private car transfer Arrive in Cairo; after immigration formalities are completed, proceed to the hotel.
- Barcelo Cairo Pyramids
Meals B/F：× LUN：× DIN：×
Day2
- Breakfast Depending on the domestic flight time, a boxed meal may be provided.
- Private car transfer We will transfer you to Cairo Airport.
- Flight to Luxor
- Egypt - Luxor
- Private car transfer We will pick you up at the airport and depart for sightseeing.
- Lunch
-
Karnak Temple
The largest temple complex in Egypt, built from the Middle Kingdom through the Roman period.
The grand hypostyle hall and obelisks dedicated to the god Amun convey the fusion of kingship and faith.
The site shows layers of time, with successive pharaohs having added to it. [Japanese Guide] -
Luxor Temple
A temple built in the New Kingdom where ceremonies symbolizing the legitimacy of kingship and renewal were performed.
Connected to Karnak Temple, it is also the stage for the Opet Festival of Amun.
At night it is illuminated, allowing you to enjoy a magical atmosphere. [Japanese Guide] - Private car transfer After sightseeing, we will take you to the hotel.
- Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Day3
- Breakfast
- Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and depart for sightseeing.
-
Valley of the Kings (Includes entrance to King Tutankhamun's tomb)
An important archaeological site on Luxor's west bank where the tombs built by New Kingdom pharaohs are concentrated.
Including King Tutankhamun's tomb, many are underground structures cut into rock.
The intricate wall paintings and colors convey ancient Egyptian views on life and death. [Japanese Guide] - Lunch During sightseeing, at a local restaurant.
-
Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
The unique female pharaoh of ancient Egypt, Hatshepsut, built this three-tiered mortuary temple.
It is characterized by geometric beauty designed along the slope of the cliff.
Reliefs depict numerous scenes that tell of her reign and religious practices. [Japanese Guide] -
Colossi of Memnon
Two stone statues about 18 meters high that stood at the entrance of Amenhotep III's mortuary temple.
They were once associated with the Greek myth of Memnon because of a legend that they 'sang' at dawn.
They remain prominently on Luxor's west bank as symbolic remnants of ancient Egypt. [Japanese Guide] - Private car transfer We will take you to the hotel.
- Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Day4
- Breakfast
- Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and head to Aswan.
- Egypt - Aswan
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Edfu - Temple of Horus
A very well-preserved temple built during the Ptolemaic period.
Wall paintings and inscriptions detail the relationship between the pharaoh and the gods and depict religious rituals.
Located in the town of Edfu on the Nile's west bank, visits by horse-drawn carriage are also popular. [Japanese Guide] -
Kom Ombo Temple
A rare double temple built along the Nile that simultaneously honors the falcon god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek.
Its symmetrical layout and intricate wall paintings convey Ptolemaic-era religious views.
The adjacent museum housing mummified crocodiles is also a highlight. [Japanese Guide] - Lunch During sightseeing, at a local restaurant
- Private car transfer After sightseeing, we will take you to the hotel.
- Obelisk - Nile Hotel | فندق اوبليسك
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Day5
- Breakfast
- Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and head to Abu Simbel
- Egypt - Abu Simbel
- Abu Simbel Temples The Abu Simbel temples were built by Ramesses II to strengthen Egypt's control over the Nubia region and to defend the border. These temples also served as a place of propaganda symbolizing his military victories and divinity. In the Great Temple, Ramesses II is depicted being worshiped as a god, portrayed alongside Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah. [Japanese Guide]
- Private car transfer After sightseeing, return to Aswan
- Egypt - Aswan
- Lunch During sightseeing, at a local restaurant
-
Philae Temple (Temple of Isis)
A temple dedicated to Isis, the goddess of love and magic, notable for its graceful colonnades and delicate reliefs.
Reconstructed on an island in the Nile, it still preserves the beauty once called the "Pearl of the Nile."
With UNESCO's support it was relocated to its current site on Agilkia Island. [Japanese Guide] -
Feluca Sailing
Sail leisurely on the Nile in a traditional felucca, a sailboat that moves using only the wind without an engine.
Leaving the city's hustle and bustle behind, the moments spent watching the riverbanks and the evening sky are truly extraordinary.
The unique tranquility and rhythm of the wind in Aswan give the trip a gentle sense of space. [Japanese Guide] - Private car transfer After sightseeing, we will take you to the hotel.
- Obelisk - Nile Hotel | فندق اوبليسك
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Day6
- Breakfast
- Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and head to the airport
- Flight to Cairo
- Egypt - cairo
- Private car transfer We will pick you up at the airport and head to sightseeing
- Grand Egyptian Museum The Grand Egyptian Museum, built near the Giza pyramids, is one of the world's largest archaeological museums and was created as a new center to systematically display the vast artifacts of ancient Egypt. One of the main highlights is the display of Tutankhamun's finds gathered together, allowing visitors to see items that had not been previously displayed. With modern architecture and the latest exhibition technologies, it is gaining attention as a facility where visitors can deeply understand the history and culture of Egyptian civilization. [Japanese Guide]
- Lunch During sightseeing, at a local restaurant
-
Mohammed Ali Mosque
An Ottoman-style mosque built in the 19th century, named after Muhammad Ali, the father of Egypt's modernization.
It towers within the Cairo Citadel and features a vast dome and a beautiful courtyard.
Located on a hill with panoramic city views, the view at sunset is exceptional. [Japanese Guide] -
Khan el-Khalili Market
A traditional bazaar in Cairo's old city, one of the oldest markets in the Middle East.
Spices, gold and silverware, lamps, carpets, and souvenirs fill the stalls.
A vibrant market where strolling alone envelops you in an exotic atmosphere and is a pleasure to explore. [Japanese Guide] - Private car transfer After sightseeing, we will take you to the hotel.
- Barcelo Cairo Pyramids
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Day7
- Breakfast
- Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and head to sightseeing in Giza.
-
Giza's Three Great Pyramids (Entry to the Pyramid of Khufu)
Built by the three kings Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, one of ancient Egypt's largest architectural complexes.
These pyramids, constructed around 4,500 years ago, still exude a magnificent presence.
Their precise design and overwhelming scale testify to the wisdom of a lost civilization. [Japanese Guide] -
The Sphinx
A giant stone statue about 73 meters long on the Giza Plateau, with the body of a lion and the face of a human.
It is said to symbolize the pharaoh's majesty and mystery, and its origin and purpose remain shrouded in mystery.
Together with the pyramids, it continues to captivate many travelers as a symbol of ancient Egypt. [Japanese Guide] - Lunch At a local restaurant
-
Step Pyramid of Saqqara
Egypt's oldest pyramid, built for King Djoser around the 27th century BC.
The six-tiered stepped structure represents the beginnings of the techniques that later led to the pyramids of Giza.
It is an architecturally valuable ruin that embodies the innovations of its designer Imhotep. [Japanese Guide] -
Memphis
Built around 3100 BC, it was the first capital of unified Egypt and the political and religious center of the Old Kingdom.
Today, among the ruins, highlights include a colossal statue of Ramesses II and an alabaster sphinx.
It is a place that stands at the starting point of history and can be seen as the original landscape of Egyptian civilization. [Japanese Guide] - Private car transfer We will transfer you to the airport after sightseeing.
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Day
1
08/10(Sun)
- Egypt - cairo
- Private car transfer Arrive in Cairo; after immigration formalities are completed, proceed to the hotel.
- Barcelo Cairo Pyramids
Meals B/F：× LUN：× DIN：×
Day
2
08/11(Mon)
- Breakfast Depending on the domestic flight time, a boxed meal may be provided.
- Private car transfer We will transfer you to Cairo Airport.
- Flight to Luxor
- Egypt - Luxor
- Private car transfer We will pick you up at the airport and depart for sightseeing.
- Lunch
-
Karnak Temple
The largest temple complex in Egypt, built from the Middle Kingdom through the Roman period.
The grand hypostyle hall and obelisks dedicated to the god Amun convey the fusion of kingship and faith.
The site shows layers of time, with successive pharaohs having added to it. [Japanese Guide] -
Luxor Temple
A temple built in the New Kingdom where ceremonies symbolizing the legitimacy of kingship and renewal were performed.
Connected to Karnak Temple, it is also the stage for the Opet Festival of Amun.
At night it is illuminated, allowing you to enjoy a magical atmosphere. [Japanese Guide] - Private car transfer After sightseeing, we will take you to the hotel.
- Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Day
3
08/12(Tue)
- Breakfast
- Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and depart for sightseeing.
-
Valley of the Kings (Includes entrance to King Tutankhamun's tomb)
An important archaeological site on Luxor's west bank where the tombs built by New Kingdom pharaohs are concentrated.
Including King Tutankhamun's tomb, many are underground structures cut into rock.
The intricate wall paintings and colors convey ancient Egyptian views on life and death. [Japanese Guide] - Lunch During sightseeing, at a local restaurant.
-
Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
The unique female pharaoh of ancient Egypt, Hatshepsut, built this three-tiered mortuary temple.
It is characterized by geometric beauty designed along the slope of the cliff.
Reliefs depict numerous scenes that tell of her reign and religious practices. [Japanese Guide] -
Colossi of Memnon
Two stone statues about 18 meters high that stood at the entrance of Amenhotep III's mortuary temple.
They were once associated with the Greek myth of Memnon because of a legend that they 'sang' at dawn.
They remain prominently on Luxor's west bank as symbolic remnants of ancient Egypt. [Japanese Guide] - Private car transfer We will take you to the hotel.
- Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Day
4
08/13(Wed)
- Breakfast
- Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and head to Aswan.
- Egypt - Aswan
-
Edfu - Temple of Horus
A very well-preserved temple built during the Ptolemaic period.
Wall paintings and inscriptions detail the relationship between the pharaoh and the gods and depict religious rituals.
Located in the town of Edfu on the Nile's west bank, visits by horse-drawn carriage are also popular. [Japanese Guide] -
Kom Ombo Temple
A rare double temple built along the Nile that simultaneously honors the falcon god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek.
Its symmetrical layout and intricate wall paintings convey Ptolemaic-era religious views.
The adjacent museum housing mummified crocodiles is also a highlight. [Japanese Guide] - Lunch During sightseeing, at a local restaurant
- Private car transfer After sightseeing, we will take you to the hotel.
- Obelisk - Nile Hotel | فندق اوبليسك
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Day
5
08/14(Thu)
- Breakfast
- Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and head to Abu Simbel
- Egypt - Abu Simbel
- Abu Simbel Temples The Abu Simbel temples were built by Ramesses II to strengthen Egypt's control over the Nubia region and to defend the border. These temples also served as a place of propaganda symbolizing his military victories and divinity. In the Great Temple, Ramesses II is depicted being worshiped as a god, portrayed alongside Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah. [Japanese Guide]
- Private car transfer After sightseeing, return to Aswan
- Egypt - Aswan
- Lunch During sightseeing, at a local restaurant
-
Philae Temple (Temple of Isis)
A temple dedicated to Isis, the goddess of love and magic, notable for its graceful colonnades and delicate reliefs.
Reconstructed on an island in the Nile, it still preserves the beauty once called the "Pearl of the Nile."
With UNESCO's support it was relocated to its current site on Agilkia Island. [Japanese Guide] -
Feluca Sailing
Sail leisurely on the Nile in a traditional felucca, a sailboat that moves using only the wind without an engine.
Leaving the city's hustle and bustle behind, the moments spent watching the riverbanks and the evening sky are truly extraordinary.
The unique tranquility and rhythm of the wind in Aswan give the trip a gentle sense of space. [Japanese Guide] - Private car transfer After sightseeing, we will take you to the hotel.
- Obelisk - Nile Hotel | فندق اوبليسك
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Day
6
08/15(Fri)
- Breakfast
- Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and head to the airport
- Flight to Cairo
- Egypt - cairo
- Private car transfer We will pick you up at the airport and head to sightseeing
- Grand Egyptian Museum The Grand Egyptian Museum, built near the Giza pyramids, is one of the world's largest archaeological museums and was created as a new center to systematically display the vast artifacts of ancient Egypt. One of the main highlights is the display of Tutankhamun's finds gathered together, allowing visitors to see items that had not been previously displayed. With modern architecture and the latest exhibition technologies, it is gaining attention as a facility where visitors can deeply understand the history and culture of Egyptian civilization. [Japanese Guide]
- Lunch During sightseeing, at a local restaurant
-
Mohammed Ali Mosque
An Ottoman-style mosque built in the 19th century, named after Muhammad Ali, the father of Egypt's modernization.
It towers within the Cairo Citadel and features a vast dome and a beautiful courtyard.
Located on a hill with panoramic city views, the view at sunset is exceptional. [Japanese Guide] -
Khan el-Khalili Market
A traditional bazaar in Cairo's old city, one of the oldest markets in the Middle East.
Spices, gold and silverware, lamps, carpets, and souvenirs fill the stalls.
A vibrant market where strolling alone envelops you in an exotic atmosphere and is a pleasure to explore. [Japanese Guide] - Private car transfer After sightseeing, we will take you to the hotel.
- Barcelo Cairo Pyramids
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Day
7
08/16(Sat)
- Breakfast
- Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and head to sightseeing in Giza.
-
Giza's Three Great Pyramids (Entry to the Pyramid of Khufu)
Built by the three kings Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, one of ancient Egypt's largest architectural complexes.
These pyramids, constructed around 4,500 years ago, still exude a magnificent presence.
Their precise design and overwhelming scale testify to the wisdom of a lost civilization. [Japanese Guide] -
The Sphinx
A giant stone statue about 73 meters long on the Giza Plateau, with the body of a lion and the face of a human.
It is said to symbolize the pharaoh's majesty and mystery, and its origin and purpose remain shrouded in mystery.
Together with the pyramids, it continues to captivate many travelers as a symbol of ancient Egypt. [Japanese Guide] - Lunch At a local restaurant
-
Step Pyramid of Saqqara
Egypt's oldest pyramid, built for King Djoser around the 27th century BC.
The six-tiered stepped structure represents the beginnings of the techniques that later led to the pyramids of Giza.
It is an architecturally valuable ruin that embodies the innovations of its designer Imhotep. [Japanese Guide] -
Memphis
Built around 3100 BC, it was the first capital of unified Egypt and the political and religious center of the Old Kingdom.
Today, among the ruins, highlights include a colossal statue of Ramesses II and an alabaster sphinx.
It is a place that stands at the starting point of history and can be seen as the original landscape of Egyptian civilization. [Japanese Guide] - Private car transfer We will transfer you to the airport after sightseeing.
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：6 LUN：5 DIN：0
As stated in the itinerary
Includes (Others)
Tips for guides and drivers
Excludes (Others)
Tips for cruise crew
Entry visa (25 USD/person)
Accommodation list
| 1 |
Cairo Barcelo Cairo Pyramids 2person(s) |
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|---|---|---|
| 2 |
Luxor Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel 2person(s) |
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| 3 |
Aswan Obelisk - Nile Hotel | فندق اوبليسك 2person(s) |