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Journey Through Time Along the Road of the Kings | 7 Days to Witness Temples and Pyramids

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Egypt
Journey Through Time Along the Road of the Kings | 7 Days to Witness Temples and Pyramids
Egypt
Cairo
Luxor
Aswan
Abu Simbel
Standard
Popular route
Japanese Guide
Ruins
Museum
Local Market
Travel details
USD 2,525 / per person
Note: The displayed price is the price at the time of application.
Duration Departure in 2025/8 | 7 days
Participants 2 person(s)(Adults 2 person(s)、Children 0 person(s))
Travel story
The height of the statues, the expanse of the colonnades, temples and royal tombs — simply standing there is overwhelming.
Each one has its own era and meaning,
and at a glance you can sense the weight and breadth of a civilization.

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A 7-day journey visiting Luxor, Aswan, Cairo and Giza,
exploring temple and pyramid sites that bear the footprints of the pharaohs.
Experience the scale and diversity of ancient Egypt accompanied by a Japanese-speaking guide.
Signature points
Comprehensive coverage of ancient Egyptian temples and ruins
Visit major highlights efficiently, from Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Abu Simbel to the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Experience the flow and scale of history all at once.
Traverse from south to north following the Nile
From Luxor to Aswan and then Cairo and Giza.
The route that follows the river's course is appealing as a natural progression both geographically and culturally.
On-site guide accompanies you for a thorough understanding of the sites
A Japanese-speaking guide accompanies you and carefully explains the origins and meanings of the sites.
We provide a memorable sightseeing experience that goes beyond just seeing the sights.
Itinerary
Day1
  • Egypt - cairo
  • Private car transfer Arrive in Cairo, complete immigration procedures, then head to the hotel.
  • 4-star / Superior

Meals B/F:× LUN:× DIN:×

Day2
  • Breakfast Depending on the domestic flight time, it may be a boxed meal.
  • Private car transfer Transfer to Cairo Airport.
  • Flight to Luxor
  • Egypt - Luxor
  • Private car transfer We will pick you up at the airport and depart for sightseeing.
  • Lunch
  • Karnak Temple The largest temple complex in Egypt, constructed from the Middle Kingdom through the Roman period.
    The grand hypostyle hall dedicated to the god Amun and the obelisks convey the fusion of kingship and faith.
    The ruins reflect the "layers of time" added by successive pharaohs. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61076
  • Luxor Temple A temple built in the New Kingdom where rituals symbolizing the legitimacy of kingship and renewal were performed.
    Connected with Karnak Temple, it is also the stage for the "Opet Festival" of the god Amun.
    At night it is illuminated, offering a magical atmosphere. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61060
  • Private car transfer After sightseeing, we will transfer you to the hotel.
  • 4-star / Superior

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day3
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and depart for sightseeing.
  • Valley of the Kings (including entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb) An important archaeological area on the west bank of Luxor where the tombs built by New Kingdom pharaohs are gathered.
    Including the tomb of Tutankhamun, many are subterranean structures carved into rock.
    The intricate wall paintings and colors convey ancient Egyptian views of life and death to the present. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61061
  • Lunch At a local restaurant during sightseeing
  • Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut The three-tiered mortuary temple built by Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh of ancient Egypt.
    It is characterized by geometric beauty designed along the slope of the cliffs.
    Reliefs depict numerous scenes that tell of her rule and religious practices. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61062
  • Colossi of Memnon Two stone statues about 18 meters high that stood at the entrance of Amenhotep III's mortuary temple.
    They were once linked to the Greek mythological figure Memnon due to a legend that they "made sounds at dawn."
    They remain on the west bank of Luxor as imposing symbolic remains of ancient Egypt. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61063
  • Private car transfer We will transfer you to the hotel.
  • 4-star / Superior

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day4
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and head to Aswan.
  • Egypt - Aswan
  • Edfu - Temple of Horus A very well-preserved temple built during the Ptolemaic period.
    The relationship between the pharaoh and the gods and religious rituals are detailed in the wall paintings and inscriptions.
    Located in the town of Edfu on the west bank of the Nile, visits by carriage are also popular. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61064
  • Kom Ombo Temple A rare double temple built along the Nile dedicated simultaneously to the god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek.
    The symmetrical design and intricate wall paintings convey Ptolemaic-era religious beliefs.
    The adjacent museum of mummified crocodiles is also a highlight. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61065
  • Lunch During sightseeing, at a local restaurant
  • Private car transfer After sightseeing, you will be taken to the hotel.
  • 3-star/Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day5
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and head to Abu Simbel
  • Egypt - Abu Simbel
  • Abu Simbel Temple The Abu Simbel temples were built by Ramesses II to strengthen Egyptian control over Nubia and to defend the border. The temples also served as a place of propaganda symbolizing his military victories and divinity. In the Great Temple, Ramesses II is depicted as being worshipped as a god, shown alongside Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61066
  • Private car transfer After sightseeing, return to Aswan
  • Egypt - Aswan
  • Lunch During sightseeing, at a local restaurant
  • Philae Temple (Isis Temple) A temple dedicated to Isis, the goddess of love and magic, notable for its graceful colonnades and delicate reliefs.
    Reconstructed on an island in the Nile, it still retains the beauty once called "the Pearl of the Nile".
    It was relocated to its current location on Agilkia Island with UNESCO support. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61067
  • Felucca sailing Sail leisurely on the Nile in a traditional sailing boat called a felucca that moves by wind without an engine.
    A moment to leave the bustle of the city behind and enjoy the riverside scenery and the evening sky is truly extraordinary.
    The tranquility and rhythm of the wind unique to Aswan provide a peaceful pause to the journey. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61068
  • Private car transfer After sightseeing, you will be taken to the hotel.
  • 3-star/Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day6
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and head to the airport
  • Flight to Cairo
  • Egypt - cairo
  • Private car transfer We will pick you up at the airport and head for sightseeing
  • Grand Egyptian Museum One of the world’s largest museums dedicated to Egyptian civilization, built near the Giza pyramids.
    Highlights include previously unreleased collections such as Tutankhamun’s funerary items and a massive statue of Ramesses II.
    Using the latest technology and exhibition methods, it has attracted attention as a cultural hub connecting the ancient and modern worlds. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61069
  • Lunch During sightseeing, at a local restaurant
  • Muhammad Ali Mosque An Ottoman-style mosque built in the 19th century, named after Muhammad Ali, the father of modern Egypt.
    It stands within the Cairo Citadel, characterized by its vast dome and beautiful courtyard.
    Perched on a hill with views over the city, the view at sunset is exceptional. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61070
  • Khan el-Khalili Bazaar One of the oldest traditional bazaars in the Middle East located in Cairo’s old city.
    It overflows with a variety of goods from spices, gold and silverware, lamps, carpets to souvenirs.
    A lively market that’s a pleasure to explore, where simply walking around immerses you in an exotic atmosphere. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61071
  • Private car transfer After sightseeing, you will be taken to the hotel.
  • 4-star/Superior

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day7
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and head to sightseeing in Giza.
  • The Three Great Pyramids of Giza (Entry to Khufu's Pyramid) A monumental complex built by the three kings Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, among the largest constructions of ancient Egypt.
    These pyramids, built about 4,500 years ago, still exude a majestic presence.
    Their precise design and overwhelming scale testify to the knowledge of a lost civilization. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61072
  • The Sphinx A gigantic stone statue about 73 meters long standing on the Giza Plateau, with the body of a lion and the face of a human.
    It is said to symbolize the majesty and mystery of the pharaohs, and its origin and purpose remain shrouded in mystery.
    Together with the pyramids, it continues to captivate many travelers as a symbol of ancient Egypt. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61073
  • Lunch At a local restaurant
  • The Step Pyramid of Saqqara The oldest pyramid in Egypt, built around the 27th century BCE for Pharaoh Djoser.
    Its six-tiered stepped structure marks the beginning of the techniques that led to the later Giza pyramids.
    It is an architecturally significant site that bears the innovations of its designer Imhotep. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61074
  • Memphis Built around 3100 BCE as the first capital of unified Egypt and the political and religious center during the Old Kingdom.
    Today, among the ruins, highlights include a colossal statue of Ramesses II and an alabaster sphinx.
    It is a place that stands at the starting point of history and can be seen as an archetypal landscape of Egyptian civilization. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61075
  • Private car transfer We will transfer you to the airport after sightseeing.

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day 1
08/10(Sun)
  • Egypt - cairo
  • Private car transfer Arrive in Cairo, complete immigration procedures, then head to the hotel.
  • 4-star / Superior

Meals B/F:× LUN:× DIN:×

Day 2
08/11(Mon)
  • Breakfast Depending on the domestic flight time, it may be a boxed meal.
  • Private car transfer Transfer to Cairo Airport.
  • Flight to Luxor
  • Egypt - Luxor
  • Private car transfer We will pick you up at the airport and depart for sightseeing.
  • Lunch
  • Karnak Temple The largest temple complex in Egypt, constructed from the Middle Kingdom through the Roman period.
    The grand hypostyle hall dedicated to the god Amun and the obelisks convey the fusion of kingship and faith.
    The ruins reflect the "layers of time" added by successive pharaohs. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61076
  • Luxor Temple A temple built in the New Kingdom where rituals symbolizing the legitimacy of kingship and renewal were performed.
    Connected with Karnak Temple, it is also the stage for the "Opet Festival" of the god Amun.
    At night it is illuminated, offering a magical atmosphere. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61060
  • Private car transfer After sightseeing, we will transfer you to the hotel.
  • 4-star / Superior

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day 3
08/12(Tue)
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and depart for sightseeing.
  • Valley of the Kings (including entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb) An important archaeological area on the west bank of Luxor where the tombs built by New Kingdom pharaohs are gathered.
    Including the tomb of Tutankhamun, many are subterranean structures carved into rock.
    The intricate wall paintings and colors convey ancient Egyptian views of life and death to the present. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61061
  • Lunch At a local restaurant during sightseeing
  • Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut The three-tiered mortuary temple built by Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh of ancient Egypt.
    It is characterized by geometric beauty designed along the slope of the cliffs.
    Reliefs depict numerous scenes that tell of her rule and religious practices. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61062
  • Colossi of Memnon Two stone statues about 18 meters high that stood at the entrance of Amenhotep III's mortuary temple.
    They were once linked to the Greek mythological figure Memnon due to a legend that they "made sounds at dawn."
    They remain on the west bank of Luxor as imposing symbolic remains of ancient Egypt. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61063
  • Private car transfer We will transfer you to the hotel.
  • 4-star / Superior

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day 4
08/13(Wed)
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and head to Aswan.
  • Egypt - Aswan
  • Edfu - Temple of Horus A very well-preserved temple built during the Ptolemaic period.
    The relationship between the pharaoh and the gods and religious rituals are detailed in the wall paintings and inscriptions.
    Located in the town of Edfu on the west bank of the Nile, visits by carriage are also popular. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61064
  • Kom Ombo Temple A rare double temple built along the Nile dedicated simultaneously to the god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek.
    The symmetrical design and intricate wall paintings convey Ptolemaic-era religious beliefs.
    The adjacent museum of mummified crocodiles is also a highlight. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61065
  • Lunch During sightseeing, at a local restaurant
  • Private car transfer After sightseeing, you will be taken to the hotel.
  • 3-star/Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day 5
08/14(Thu)
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and head to Abu Simbel
  • Egypt - Abu Simbel
  • Abu Simbel Temple The Abu Simbel temples were built by Ramesses II to strengthen Egyptian control over Nubia and to defend the border. The temples also served as a place of propaganda symbolizing his military victories and divinity. In the Great Temple, Ramesses II is depicted as being worshipped as a god, shown alongside Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61066
  • Private car transfer After sightseeing, return to Aswan
  • Egypt - Aswan
  • Lunch During sightseeing, at a local restaurant
  • Philae Temple (Isis Temple) A temple dedicated to Isis, the goddess of love and magic, notable for its graceful colonnades and delicate reliefs.
    Reconstructed on an island in the Nile, it still retains the beauty once called "the Pearl of the Nile".
    It was relocated to its current location on Agilkia Island with UNESCO support. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61067
  • Felucca sailing Sail leisurely on the Nile in a traditional sailing boat called a felucca that moves by wind without an engine.
    A moment to leave the bustle of the city behind and enjoy the riverside scenery and the evening sky is truly extraordinary.
    The tranquility and rhythm of the wind unique to Aswan provide a peaceful pause to the journey. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61068
  • Private car transfer After sightseeing, you will be taken to the hotel.
  • 3-star/Standard

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day 6
08/15(Fri)
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and head to the airport
  • Flight to Cairo
  • Egypt - cairo
  • Private car transfer We will pick you up at the airport and head for sightseeing
  • Grand Egyptian Museum One of the world’s largest museums dedicated to Egyptian civilization, built near the Giza pyramids.
    Highlights include previously unreleased collections such as Tutankhamun’s funerary items and a massive statue of Ramesses II.
    Using the latest technology and exhibition methods, it has attracted attention as a cultural hub connecting the ancient and modern worlds. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61069
  • Lunch During sightseeing, at a local restaurant
  • Muhammad Ali Mosque An Ottoman-style mosque built in the 19th century, named after Muhammad Ali, the father of modern Egypt.
    It stands within the Cairo Citadel, characterized by its vast dome and beautiful courtyard.
    Perched on a hill with views over the city, the view at sunset is exceptional. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61070
  • Khan el-Khalili Bazaar One of the oldest traditional bazaars in the Middle East located in Cairo’s old city.
    It overflows with a variety of goods from spices, gold and silverware, lamps, carpets to souvenirs.
    A lively market that’s a pleasure to explore, where simply walking around immerses you in an exotic atmosphere. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61071
  • Private car transfer After sightseeing, you will be taken to the hotel.
  • 4-star/Superior

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day 7
08/16(Sat)
  • Breakfast
  • Private car transfer We will pick you up at the hotel and head to sightseeing in Giza.
  • The Three Great Pyramids of Giza (Entry to Khufu's Pyramid) A monumental complex built by the three kings Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, among the largest constructions of ancient Egypt.
    These pyramids, built about 4,500 years ago, still exude a majestic presence.
    Their precise design and overwhelming scale testify to the knowledge of a lost civilization. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61072
  • The Sphinx A gigantic stone statue about 73 meters long standing on the Giza Plateau, with the body of a lion and the face of a human.
    It is said to symbolize the majesty and mystery of the pharaohs, and its origin and purpose remain shrouded in mystery.
    Together with the pyramids, it continues to captivate many travelers as a symbol of ancient Egypt. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61073
  • Lunch At a local restaurant
  • The Step Pyramid of Saqqara The oldest pyramid in Egypt, built around the 27th century BCE for Pharaoh Djoser.
    Its six-tiered stepped structure marks the beginning of the techniques that led to the later Giza pyramids.
    It is an architecturally significant site that bears the innovations of its designer Imhotep. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61074
  • Memphis Built around 3100 BCE as the first capital of unified Egypt and the political and religious center during the Old Kingdom.
    Today, among the ruins, highlights include a colossal statue of Ramesses II and an alabaster sphinx.
    It is a place that stands at the starting point of history and can be seen as an archetypal landscape of Egyptian civilization. [Japanese Guide]
  • Attachment Image from Itinerary Row: 61075
  • Private car transfer We will transfer you to the airport after sightseeing.

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

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Accommodation

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Flight (Int'l)

None

Flight (Dom.)

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Railway

None

Bus

None

Car

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Ferry/Boat

None

Other transp

None

Guide

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Activity

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Meal

B/F:6  LUN:5  DIN:0 
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Tips for guides and drivers

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Tips for cruise crew
Entry visa (25 USD/person)

Accommodation list
1

Cairo

2person(s) 

2

Luxor

2person(s) 

3

Aswan

2person(s)