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Traverse Egypt from Cairo’s pyramids to Abu Simbel’s rock temples on a 12-day private tour. Expect desert safaris, a three-night Nile cruise and guided visits to Luxor, Aswan and remote oases.
Traverse Egypt from Cairo’s pyramids to Abu Simbel’s rock temples on a 12-day private tour. Expect desert safaris, a three-night Nile cruise and guided visits to Luxor, Aswan and remote oases.
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Operated by Luxor Travels · Cairo, Cairo Governorate
You step out into Cairo’s early light and the city exhales—minarets marking time, the Nile threading a slow, steady pulse. Over the next twelve days that pulse will pull you south from the limestone ramps of Giza through oases where wind-carved chalk rises like abstract sculptures, and finally to rock-cut giants at Abu Simbel that stare down the desert.
moderate.
12 days.
Moderate travel fitness—able to handle multiple consecutive travel days, stairs and uneven desert terrain.
Most travelers require a visa—check your nationality-specific requirements and obtain one in advance or on arrival where applicable.
Major temple and tomb admissions are included per itinerary notes, but certain optional tickets (e.g., Tutankhamun’s tomb) may be extra.
The tour involves uneven surfaces, stairs and some walking; it’s not ideal for travelers with significant mobility limitations.
Tipping is common for guides, drivers and service staff; small notes and local currency make exchanges smoother.
This route links Pharaonic power centers with later Roman and Byzantine occupations; Abu Simbel’s temples were relocated during the 1960s Nile dam project.
High visitor numbers and water scarcity place pressure on archaeological sites and local ecosystems—follow guide instructions, avoid touching reliefs and use water sparingly.
Luxor Travels operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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