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 : $336 per person + Domestic flights from $719 per person

Transfer to Aswan Airport and take a flight to Abu Simbel. Arrival in Abu Simbel, you will meet your guide who will assist you with private transfer to the Temples of Abu Simbel. Today you will be visiting the two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style. These temples reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re- Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramesses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramses II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramesses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. After the visit, private transfer back to the airport for your flight to Aswan.

2

Sound and Lights at Pyramids (In Cairo)

COST : $151 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 : $452 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 : $313 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 : $174 per person

You will be picked up from your Hotel and proceed to visit Luxor temple, built on the site of the ancient city of Thebes, wherever you tread, you will feel that you are experiencing the past and the present at the same time. 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. Drop off at the hotel.

Prices quoted are for minimum two persons, valid till 31 December 2027. 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.