Optional Tours in Egypt

Take your adventure beyond the main highlights with our specially crafted optional experiences. Each adds a unique dimension to your journey—whether it’s history, culture, or local traditions.

Itinerary

1

Abu Simbel Excursion (ex Aswan) by flights

COST : NZD PER PERSON

Transfer to Aswan Airport and take a flight to Abu Simbel. On arrival, board one of the waiting coaches for transfer to the site and visit the temples. Abu Simbel is one of the most impressive archaeological sites in all of Egypt, not only for its historical significance, but for the great engineering success in moving these temples to their present location.

Around 280 km south of Aswan is Abu Simbel, a set of two temples built for pharaoh Ramses II, located near the border between Egypt and Sudan. During his 67-year-reign during the thirteenth century BC, Ramses II erected many temples and edifices in his favour along the Nile Valley. The temples of Abu Simbel are the most famous and astoundingly well preserved. Featured in the innermost part of the rock-cut temples (each of which stand over 20 meters high) is Ramses II seated with three gods.

The tour takes approximately 1.5 hours. After the visit, transfer back to the airport for your flight to Aswan.

2

Sound and Lights at Pyramids (In Cairo)

COST : NZD PER PERSON

Want a truly unforgettable evening of entertainment in Cairo? Then don't miss the world-famous Pyramids Sound and Light Show in Giza. The Sound and Light Show at the Great Pyramids takes place on the Giza plateau. The one-hour show begins with the illumination of the Sphinx, who narrates the history of the pyramids and their builders.

3

Egyptian Home cooked meal (In Cairo)

COST : NZD PER PERSON

Nothing beats a home-cooked meal, especially when you are travelling. Join this Cairo food tour and get treated like a Pharaoh to a feast at a local family home. Chat with the woman of the house and gain authentic insight into Egyptian culture and Middle Eastern traditions.

4

Full day visit to Memphis, Sakkara and Dahshur (In Cairo)

COST : NZD PER PERSON

Visit the first real pyramid in Egypt, the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid in Dahshur, Dahshur is also a famous royal necropolis in Egypt and holds many famous Pyramids built by Snefru (Cheops' Father). The site is about 40 km from Cairo. You will also visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser.

5

Visit the Temple of Luxor (Ex Luxor)

COST : NZD PER PERSON

You will be picked up from your Hotel/Cruise for this two-hour amazing tour. Walk among the colossal temple of Amun Ra and the avenue of the sphinxes between the Karnak and Luxor temples, an experience you will never forget. The Temple of Luxor is among the most beautiful Temples in the world, it contains structures from many periods, the earliest dating from the 12th Dynasty.

Prices quoted are for minimum two persons, valid till 30 September 2026. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exotic.net.nz for more information.