Ultimate Egypt: Premium Deluxe

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Ultimate Egypt: Premium Deluxe
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Nov 7 - 16, 2026
Group size: 1 - 26
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The Wanderlust Rose
$3,690
Deposit: $600

About this trip

The highly requested Egypt trip is back and better than ever! This is the most deluxe version we've ever done with the most premium upgrades and hotels.  


Packed with even more inclusions and activities, this itinerary will give you the absolute best of this incredible country. 


This is your chance to do Egypt with a professional photographer AND one of the best guides in the business.  We're welcoming back our local guide from my past 3 sold-out Egypt trips and he is truly one of the best guides I have ever partnered with.  This trip is going to be one for the books!
 

Come sail the Nile River, go inside the Great Pyramid, shop in local markets, dine with a local Nubian family, soar over the Valley of the Kings in a hot air balloon, see 2,000 year old mummies and so much more.  



The deposit is non-refundable. Additional payments are refundable until 90 days out. 

What's included

Professional local guide

Medo is one of the best guides I have ever worked with in ANY destination! An expert Egyptologist, local and dear friend of mine

Professional Photos

5 Star Nile River Cruise

Egyptian Museum

See mummies from thousands of years ago!

Great Pyramids Visit

Welcome Dinner

Sunset Nile Kayaking

Option to kayak on the Nile at sunset

Farewell Dinner

Optional Hot Air Balloon

Valley of the king

Nubian family dinner

Visit an authentic Nubian village for dinner prepared by a local family

Luxury Accommodation

Stay in Cairo's premiere 5 star hotel with pyramid views

Abu Simbel

Road trip to this iconic temple

Karnak Temple

Traditional Felucca Sail

Sail down the Nile River in the same traditional boat the ancient Egyptians used

Luxor Temple

Khan Al Khalili Market

Temple of Hatshepsut

Egyptian Party Night

Onboard our Nile Cruise, we'll be having an Egyptian themed party night!

Old Cataract Visit

Have a sunset drink at the iconic luxury hotel where Agatha Christie wrote Death on the Nile

Papyrus Demonstration

Learn how the ancient Egyptians made papyrus, the first paper in ancient times!

Mummy Crocodile Museum

Airport Transfers

Airport visa assistance

Air Conditioned Coach

Travel around Egypt in a state of the art air Conditioned coach with large windows and plenty of space

Included Nubian village

What's not included

International airfare

Tips for local guide

Travel Insurance

Local visa

Visa paid on arrival in cash

Day 1

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Welcome to Cairo!

Fly into Cairo International Airport where your transfer will be waiting for you upon arrival to bring you to the stunning Marriot House Mena, a 5 star hotel with a perfect view overlooking the Pyramids of Giza!

That evening, we'll have a welcome dinner so you can meet your fellow travelers and our local guide, Medo.

Day 2

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Pyramids & Spinx

 This is a day you'll never forget.  We'll begin at the Egyptian Museum to see mummies dating back thousands of years and jaw-dropping ancient artifacts.


After the museum, we'll head to the Great Pyramids of Egypt themselves.


 We'll learn about the history, visit multiple viewpoints and I'll be there photographing your entire experience! 


Option to go inside the Great Pyramid.


Then we'll have an included lunch at the stunning 9 Pyramids Lounge.  

That evening, we'll board the overnight sleeper train to Luxor.  This experience is not to be missed in Egypt.  You'll feel as if you're traveling back in time or part of some Agatha Christie novel as we fall asleep on the rocking train. 


Day 3

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Explore Luxor

We'll disembark our overnight train and head to the stunning Karnak & Luxor Temple! I know all the best photo spots and our guide is incredibly knowledgeable, so feel free to ask him any questions about ancient Egyptians or the temples!

We'll stroll along the marvelous Avenue of Sphinx.  And afterwards, attend a very interesting Papyrus demonstration.  You'll have the chance to bring home some personalized Egyptian papyrus art.


Then it's all aboard our 5 star Nile River Cruise for a 4 day sightseeing cruise.


In the evening, we'll visit a temple all lit up at night! Truly spectacular.

Day 4

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Valley of the Kings

Rise & shine! Today you have the option of hot air ballooning over the Valley of the Kings. Easily one of my favorite activities here in Egypt! 

*weather dependent


After our balloons land, we'll go explore the tombs inside the Valley of the Kings, including King Tut's Tomb!

From there, we'll explore the famous Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.  And go for a fun shopping stop before spending the afternoon relaxing on our Nile Cruise!


Grab a drink, your camera and a sun chair because sailing the Nile is a wonderfully scenic journey.

Day 5

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Sail the Nile River

Relax onboard our 5 star cruise as we sail the stunning and scenic Nile River. 

All our meals are included onboard and we'll be hopping off to explore the Temple of Horus. 



That evening, we'll catch a sunset at Kom Ombo and visit the quirky but interesting Crocodile Museum. 


At night, we have our Egyptian party onboard the cruise.  I'll help you shop for the perfect outfit in the markets! 


Day 6

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Abu Simbel & Agatha Christie Hotel

We have an early morning road trip to the iconic temple of Abu SImbel.  Most tour companies charge extra for this journey down near the Sudan border but we've included it for you already!


Enjoy lunch back onboard our Nile Cruise. In the evening, I'll be bringing anyone who is interested in seeing the hotel where Agatha Christie wrote her famous Death on the Nile novel. It makes for spectacular sunset pictures! 

Day 7

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Temple of Philae & Nubian Family

We'll start the morning by visiting the stunning Temple of Philae, only accessible by boat.  Queen Cleopatra herself honeymooned at this stunning island. I'll be sure to get a photo of you under the famous Cleopatra arch. 

In the afternoon, we'll have an included lunch overlooking the Nile before heading to a perfumery shop to learn how the Egyptians used essential oils. 


That evening, you'll have the included option of kayaking on the Nile River at sunset. A truly unforgettable experience!


Followed by dinner with a local Nubian family.  This day is one of my favorites of the trip! 


Day 8

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Nubian Village

Enjoy breakfast at our beautiful hotel overlooking Aswan.


In the morning, we'll have the included option to visit the colorful Nubian Village via a super scenic boat ride on the Nile River.


We'll return to Aswan for to enjoy a sail on a traditional Felucca, the same kind of boat used by the ancient Egyptians! 


After lunch, we'll visit the Unfinished Obelisk. 

 

Enjoy a final night in Aswan at our beautiful hotel. 



 

Day 9

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Islamic Cairo & Khan el- Khalili Market

This morning we'll fly back to Cairo. Once we land, we'll go for a walk through islamic Cairo. The architecture here is stunning! 


Then you'll have free time in Khan el-Khalili Market for shopping. 


We'll stop by the Mosque of Muhammad Ali for pictures before we check into our
downtown Cairo hotel. 


That evening we'll have an included farewell dinner on the Nile!

Day 10

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Fly home

After 10 amazing days, it's time to head home! 


You'll receive all professional photographs of your trip in a Google Drive as well as links to a Youtube video recapping our adventure :) 



Map of the trip locations

A. Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

About your organizer

Hi, I'm Emily Rose! In 2018, I sold all my stuff and moved into my suitcase to travel full time and work around the world! After 33 countries and 29 states, I decided to start bringing others along on my adventures with me! Check out my website TheWanderlustRose.com or my Instagram (@thewanderlust_rose) for all things travel and adventure. I can't wait to meet you!

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