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Stopover
Cairo Stopover: Pyramids in 24 Hours
Private departurePyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum
1 days·★ 4.7
From · per person
$54indicative · exact quote in 24h
LuxuryUltra-Luxury
10 days · 9 nights · Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel
Egypt Royal 10-Day Five-Star
Marriott Mena House, Old Cataract, dahabiya
★ 5 · 56 reviews—Private journeyFrom $8390 pp
All tours are private. Your group only — no strangers, no shared coaches, no fixed departures.
Journey highlights
- ★Stand before the Great Pyramid of Giza, last surviving ancient wonder
- ★Encounter the Sphinx face-to-face on the Giza Plateau
- ★Discover Tutankhamun's treasures at the Egyptian Museum
- ★Walk the colossal hypostyle hall of Karnak Temple in Luxor
- ★Witness sunrise over the Valley of the Kings
About this journey
This 10-day ultra-luxury luxury introduces you to the very best of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, crafted by Egypt Stay & Tours' specialists with over 20 years of Egypt expertise. From the moment your private chauffeur greets you at the airport to your final farewell, every detail has been considered. You'll travel with an expert Egyptologist (or local equivalent) who brings ancient history to life, stay in carefully selected ultra-luxury accommodations, and experience moments most travellers miss.
Unlike generic group tours, this itinerary is fully customisable. Add experiences, extend stays, upgrade hotels, or adjust the pace — we tailor every journey to suit your style. With 24/7 in-country support, transparent pricing, and direct relationships with all suppliers (including our own seven hotels in Egypt), you'll experience Egypt the way it should be experienced: seamlessly, authentically, and without compromise.
Egyptologist's note
What this trip really shows you
Ten days at the upper end of the comfort scale: Mena House at the Pyramids, Sofitel Old Cataract in Aswan (where Agatha Christie wrote part of 'Death on the Nile'), and a five-star cruiser between them. The itinerary is the Cairo-Luxor-Aswan-Abu Simbel classic; what you're paying for is the room, the meal, and the pace.
Historical context
The Old Cataract opened in 1899 to serve British and Egyptian aristocracy on Cook's tours. Mena House opened in 1869 as a hunting lodge for the Khedive Ismail. Both have hosted heads of state, royalty, and (Mena House) the 1943 Allied conference that planned the Italian campaign. Staying at them is partly an Egypt experience and partly a Belle-Époque-tourism experience.
What you'll experience
- Three nights Mena House Marriott with pyramid-view room
- Five-star Nile cruiser (M/S Oberoi Philae or equivalent) for four nights
- Two nights Sofitel Old Cataract with Nile-and-Elephantine view
- Private guide for every site, no group joining
- Abu Simbel by morning flight
- Final-night Cairo at Four Seasons Nile Plaza or Marriott Mena House
Insider tip from your guide
At the Old Cataract, request the 'Agatha Christie Suite' formally if available, but don't pay the surcharge if it isn't — the standard Nile-view rooms have the same view and the same balconies, and the suite décor is polarising.
Best for
Couples celebrating an anniversary or honeymoonTravellers used to five-star European hotels who want equivalent in EgyptRepeat Egypt visitors who've done the lower tier and want the upgradeAnyone who has read 'Death on the Nile' and wants the actual hotel
Day-by-day itinerary
Meet your representative at Cairo Airport, private transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing with your Egyptologist guide. Evening at leisure.
What's included
- ✓Private airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- ✓All accommodation (9 nights) on bed & breakfast basis
- ✓All sightseeing and excursions per itinerary
- ✓Expert local guide
- ✓All entry fees to monuments and sites
- ✓All transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Bottled water during tours
- ✓All taxes and service charges
- ✓24/7 emergency support during your trip
- ✓Lunch on touring days
- ✓Welcome dinner on day 1
- ✓Domestic flights (where included in itinerary)
- ✓VIP fast-track at airports
- ✓All meals (full board)
- ✓Premium 5-star hotel category
- ✓Private guide throughout (no group sharing)
- ✓Champagne welcome at hotel
- ✓Exclusive after-hours site access where available
What's not included
- —International flights to/from your home country
- —Egypt entry visa (USD $25 on arrival or e-visa available)
- —Travel insurance (mandatory — we can recommend providers)
- —Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, minibar)
- —Optional excursions and activities
- —Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff (USD $8–12 per person per day suggested)
- —Drinks with meals (unless specifically stated)
- —Anything not specified in 'Inclusions'
Practical information
Practical Information
Best Time to Visit
October to April (cooler weather, peak season)
Departure Dates
Daily departures · Year-round
Languages Available
English, Arabic, German, French, Italian, Spanish (on request)
Physical Rating
Easy — mostly transfers and short walks, accessible for most fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 90 days before departure. 50% refund 60-89 days. 25% refund 30-59 days. No refund within 30 days. (Special policies apply to Christmas/NYE/peak holiday departures.)
Deposit Required
20% at booking, balance 30 days before departure
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