An Egypt Trip

Donna Salerno Travel delivers luxury Egypt vacations as few else can.  On this 10-day handcrafted Egypt trip, unlock the treasures of Egypt. History comes alive in this ancient and historic country with the help of a private Egyptologist throughout your journey.

Suggested Journey at a glance: 11 nights, 10 days through Cairo, Aswan, and the Nile river

This suggested Egypt trip is just one way to see Egypt on your own customized Donna Salerno Travel journey. Our designers are at their best when crafting a journey unique to you; contact us to start planning, and read on to see one example of what’s possible on handcrafted Egypt tours with Donna Salerno Travel.

The Pyramids

Is there anything more iconic in Egypt than the pyramids? They are the postcard for travel through Egypt and one of the most recognized historical sites in the world. Begin your journey through Egypt there, exploring the Great Pyramid of Giza and its companion pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. For centuries travelers have stood at its base and marveled at its size. At 481 feet, it stood as the tallest man-made structure for more than 3,800 years. Today, it is the only Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to remain mostly intact. Wander around the Giza Plateau taking in the sites of Ancient Egypt, the Sphinx, and Solar Boat Museum.

There are over 118 ancient pyramids (and counting) throughout Egypt. Head to the pyramids of Dashur and Sakkara, just a short drive outside of Cairo. These pyramids were built before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, and were key steps in Egyptian architecture. There are two pyramids at Dashur that you should see. The first is the Bent Pyramid, named for its different angles of inclination, most likely to keep it from collapsing. The second is known as the Red Pyramid, the third largest Egyptian pyramid. You can enter both, but note each has long narrow passageways.

At Sakkara, visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Built in the 27th century B.C., it is the oldest stone building complex in the world. You can also visit the tombs of nobles, which remain colorfully decorated.

Aswan

In Aswan, the sun is always shining. Feluccas sail the river. Palm trees line the Egypt shores. Aswan is a place to take it slow.

Visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor and Nefetari at Abu Simbel located on the banks of Lake Nasser. In the 1960’s after the construction of the Aswan High Dam, water threatened to flood the temple complex. Consequently, a decision was made to move the temples to a desert plateau about 200 feet above and 600 feet west of their original site. The move was successful, with each stone put back into the correct place. The five-year project ultimately saved the temples since its former site is now covered in water.

While in Aswan, make your base at your Sofitel luxury hotel. The hotel, built at the end of the 19th century, was constructed as a grand hotel for tourists as they made their way down the Nile. It was here that Agatha Christie wrote the majority of her famous book Death on the Nile.

Nile Cruise

Set sail for four nights on a Nile cruise about the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer. Spend your days exploring the treasures of ancient Egypt along the world’s most historic river. Along these famed waters, thousands of years of history have unfolded and shaped modern civilization. History continues to play out along the Nile River too. Archaeologists are constantly unearthing new monuments.

Cairo

Disembark in Luxor then take a flight back to Cairo. There’s still plenty to see. Spend a day taking in the antiquities at the Egyptian Museum and exploring the Citadel. Then spend a little time shopping in the Khan el-Khalili bazaar where you can find a number of traditional Egyptian crafts.

Customize your Egypt Trip

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