7-day tour · Small group · Tailor-made
Treasures of the Nile
Seven days following the Nile south — from the temple-lined streets of Luxor to the jaw-dropping cliffs of Abu Simbel. Egypt at its most extraordinary, at the pace it deserves.
✔ Safe, vetted, and personally accompanied — from arrival to departure.
THE EXPERIENCE
What this tour feels like.
You'll begin in Luxor — the greatest open-air museum on earth — where Karnak alone can stop you in your tracks for hours. Then south along the Nile, through Aswan and the serene island temple of Philae, before the journey's centrepiece: Abu Simbel at dawn. Every site experienced with a licensed Egyptologist, in a group small enough to ask questions, wander, and simply stand still.
DAY BY DAY
Your itinerary.
A suggested journey — every detail adapts to your group's interests and pace.
1
Arrival in Luxor
Private airport transfer, hotel check-in, evening at the illuminated Luxor Temple.
2
Karnak & East Bank
Full morning at Karnak — the largest religious complex ever built. Your Egyptologist takes you well beyond the tourist route into sanctuaries few visitors reach.
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Optional: Private Sanctuary of Sekhmet
This sanctuary is now closed to the public and accessible only to small, pre-booked private groups. For those drawn to the more mystical side of ancient Egypt, this is an extraordinary and increasingly hard-to-find experience.
3
Valley of the Kings & West Bank
Royal tombs, the towering Colossi of Memnon, and the breathtaking mortuary temple of Hatshepsut.
4
Abydos & Dendera
A day exploring two of Egypt's most remarkable temples. The sacred Temple of Seti I at Abydos, then the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor at Dendera, renowned for its extraordinary astronomical ceiling.
5
Aswan & Philae Temple
A scenic drive south to Aswan (around 4 hours), followed by a boat crossing to the enchanting island temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Afternoon free to explore Aswan's souk, relax by the Nile, or — a lovely optional addition — visit a Nubian village nearby.
6
Abu Simbel
An early departure to the journey's centrepiece. Standing before the four colossal statues of Ramses II at dawn is one of the great travel experiences on earth. The temple of Nefertari — also dedicated to Isis — sits alongside, equally awe-inspiring.
7
Departure
Depending on your onward plans, you can fly direct from Abu Simbel to Cairo for international connections, or return to Luxor for a more leisurely final day. Either way, a private transfer is arranged to see you off.
Lyn Davies — Your tour director
Your tour director is Lyn Davies. British, based in Luxor, 30 years leading tours across the world. She knows every guide, every route, and every hidden corner of Egypt — and she'll be with you every step of the way.
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WHAT'S COVERED
Inclusions.
⬤ Included
✓ All transfers — airport, hotels, sites
✓ Licensed Egyptologist guide throughout
✓ All site entrance fees
✓ Accommodation (options on request)
✓ Air-conditioned private transport
✓ Lyn personally present throughout
◯ Not included
— International flights
— Travel insurance
— Meals (recommendations provided)
— Personal spending
MAKE IT YOURS
Customize this tour
These are starting points. Add days, swap sites, or build from scratch.
𓂀 Hot air balloon over Luxor
Sunrise over the West Bank. Fully licensed, internationally certified pilot.
☥ Abydos and Temple of Seti I
One of Egypt's most sacred and least-visited sites.
⛨ Nile felucca sunset tour
Traditional sailing boat, still Nile, temples turning gold in the last light.
✎ Extend to 10 or 14 days
Add Cairo, the Pyramids, and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
WHY ECHOES TOURS
In safe hands.
30+
years as a professional tour director
24/7
support throughout your trip
100%
of partners personally vetted by Lyn
FROM PAST GUESTS
They came. They saw. They wrote.
"You were a great and watchful tour guide. You made my trip safe and secure — less worries. See you soon."
🇺🇸 Lisa
New Orleans, USA
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