Delights of Egypt (DOE) — 10 Days / 9 Nights
Duration : 10 Days / 9 Nights | Type : Privately Guided Package | Runs : By Request (Tailor-made)Overview
Tour Overview
Delights of Egypt (DOE) is built for travelers who want a complete “Egypt plus the Mediterranean” experience: Cairo’s great icons and modern museum, Abu Simbel, a classic Nile cruise route with the major temples, then Alexandria’s Greco-Roman sites and the World War II memorials of El Alamein.
Highlights
- Khan El-Khalili Bazaar with a special dinner
- Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) including Tutankhamun treasures
- Abu Simbel temples
- Philae Temple and the High Dam in Aswan (3 km / 1.9 miles)
- Kom Ombo and Edfu temples
- Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
- Luxor West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon
- Optional hot air balloon ride in Luxor
- Alexandria: Library (Bibliotheca), Catacombs, Roman Amphitheater
- El Alamein WW2 memorials and museum
Travel Style
- Privately escorted sightseeing
- Fully and privately escorted transfers
- Latest air-conditioned vehicles
Pricing note: To ensure every detail aligns with your expectations, pricing is determined following a discovery call/session.
Itinerary
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Day1
Day 1 Arrival in Cairo + Khan El-Khalili Dinner Experience
Upon arrival, your Kaya Escapes greeter will welcome you, assist with formalities, and accompany you to your 5-star hotel for check-in.
Meet your private Egyptologist guide and explore Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, one of Cairo’s most famous marketplaces.
Enjoy a special dinner at a local restaurant in the heart of the bazaar.
Overnight: Cairo
Included Activities :
Arrival meet & assist; Khan El-Khalili; Dinner
Meals Included :
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Day2
Day 2 Pyramids of Giza + Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
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Day3
Day 3 Fly to Abu Simbel + Continue to Aswan
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Day4
Day 4 Embark Nile Cruise + Philae Temple + High Dam + Sail to Kom Ombo
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Day5
Day 5 Kom Ombo Temple + Edfu Temple + Sail to Luxor
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Day6
Day 6 Luxor Temples (Karnak + Luxor Temple)
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Day7
Day 7 Optional Hot Air Balloon + Luxor West Bank + Hotel Overnight
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Day8
Day 8 Fly to Cairo + Transfer to Alexandria + Graeco-Roman Museum
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Day9
Day 9 Alexandria Highlights + El Alamein WW2 Sites + Return to Cairo
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Day10
Day 10 International Departure – Cairo
Inclusions
- Meet & assist on arrival and departure with Kaya Escapes greeter/tour coordinator (as stated)
- Private Egyptologist guide for sightseeing (as stated)
- Accommodation: Cairo + Alexandria hotels + Nile cruise nights (as per itinerary)
- Domestic flights as stated (Cairo→Abu Simbel; Abu Simbel→Aswan; Luxor→Cairo)
- Meals as stated (9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 4 Dinners)
- All transfers as stated (private escorted transfers; air-conditioned vehicles)
- Abu Simbel excursion
- Optional hot air balloon (optional)
Exclusions
- International flights.
- Country Entry visa.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses (shopping, minibar, massage, spa sessions, tele calls etc.).
- Tips/gratuities.
- Optional activities: camel ride, quad bike, and any add-ons not listed as included.
Pearls
- Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 4 Dinners
- Level of Fitness: Intermediate
- Privately escorted sightseeing
- Fully and privately escorted transfers
- Latest air-conditioned vehicles
- Tutankhamun Treasures Gallery
- Khufu Pyramid
- Hot Air Balloon ride (Optional)
- Abu Simbel Temples
- Alexandria Library
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- World War II sites (El Alamein)
Pricing note: To ensure every detail aligns with your expectations, our pricing is determined following a discovery call/session.
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FAQs
Send us your travel date, group size, and preferred pace, and we’ll recommend the best plan—day tours, multi-day itineraries, or a mix.
- Travel date + approximate trip length
- Group size (adults/children)
- Your pace (relaxed vs full schedule)
- Top interests (Pyramids, museums, Nile, desert, etc.)
- Optional Red Sea extension: dates, preferred coast (Hurghada vs Sharm vs quieter resorts), and whether you want relaxation, diving, or family beach time
Contact us and we’ll take it from there.
Our trips are designed around your exact expectations. To make sure every detail aligns with what you want, pricing is confirmed after a short discovery call/session.
Once we understand your dates, preferences, and priorities, we share the best-fit option and quote.
Yes—our experiences are built around private service, including privately escorted sightseeing and fully escorted transfers.
- Privately escorted sightseeing
- Fully and privately escorted transfers
- Latest air-conditioned vehicles
Inclusions depend on the itinerary, but our core approach focuses on comfort and expert support throughout the journey.
- Air-conditioned transfers
- Licensed Egyptologist guides
- VIP immigration service for international arrivals and departures (by prior arrangement)
- Exclusive access opportunities like pre- and post-hours visits (subject to permission and surcharges)
Visa rules can change, so check the latest requirements with the nearest Egyptian Embassy/Consulate before travel.
- E-Visa: apply online before travel (typically valid for 30 days)
- Visa on Arrival: available at major Egyptian airports (cash USD/EUR; typically valid for 30 days)
- Pre-purchased visa: available at major airports (some providers can arrange in advance)
Common requirements: passport valid for at least 6 months, and supporting travel details may be requested.
Egypt’s local currency is the Egyptian Pound (£E). Local currency is useful for tipping and small purchases, while major cards are widely accepted in many places.
- Currency: Egyptian Pound (£E)
- Cash: helpful for tips and small buys
- Cards: Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted; American Express is accepted at leading hotels
Yes. Kaya Escapes is built on respect for the environment and the communities we visit, guided by sustainability and community cooperation.
- Straw to Paper: a community initiative involving special needs individuals, orphans, and widows working together
- Nile River Rescue: a community effort to collect and recycle plastic waste along the Nile to reduce pollution