Sun Kings of the South
A sample southern arc — Philae in the evening light, an early morning at Abu Simbel where scheduling permits, and an afternoon on the First Cataract with time built in for nothing at all. Adapted to your dates, pace and interests.
A journey shaped by how you want to travel.
A sample southern arc — Philae in the evening light, an early morning at Abu Simbel where scheduling permits, and an afternoon on the First Cataract with time built in for nothing at all. Adapted to your dates, pace and interests.
Every element listed here is a customisable starting point. Once you enquire, we rewrite the itinerary around your party, calendar and pace; final arrangements are confirmed in your personalised proposal, subject to availability.
What we would build around.
- N° 01An early-morning visit to Abu Simbel where scheduling permits (planned around the earlier official visiting window; visitor levels vary)
- N° 02A Nubian village afternoon by private motor boat (arranged where conditions permit)
- N° 03Sound & light show at Philae (seat reservations arranged where available)
- N° 04One entirely unscheduled day
The rhythm of the trip.
A sample cadence. Everything is negotiable — pace, order, additions, and quiet days.
- Day 01Arrive Cairo
Private transfer, an early night, and a quiet plan for the days ahead.
- Day 02Giza & the museum
The pyramids in the morning light, followed by the Grand Egyptian Museum.
- Day 03Fly Luxor
Board a traditional dahabiya at Esna. Karnak by late-afternoon light.
- Day 04West Bank
The Valley, Hatshepsut, and a considered lunch break.
- Day 05Sail south
Edfu, then hours on the water and a swim stop.
- Day 06Kom Ombo
The dual sanctuary at dusk. Dinner on the river.
- Day 07Aswan
Felucca on the First Cataract. Sunset on a historic hotel terrace.
- Day 08Abu Simbel
An early flight and a morning at the temples where scheduling permits, planned around the earlier official visiting window. Visitor numbers vary and no crowd-avoidance is guaranteed.
- Day 09Nubia unscheduled
A day at your own pace. Motor boat, Nubian village, or nothing at all.
- Day 10Philae
The temple by late light, and the sound & light show where you'd like to attend.
- Day 11Fly home
Onward via Cairo.
What's in the trip.
- Hotels and a small Nile dahabiya (as specified in your proposal, subject to availability)
- Private guide arranged for your itinerary (Egyptologist guide can be requested, subject to availability)
- Domestic flights (Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Abu Simbel–Cairo)
- Site entry fees as listed in your proposal
- Airport transfers and planner contact throughout your trip
What sits outside.
- International flights
- Tipping, personal expenses, spa
- Travel insurance
- Optional add-ons
A well-regarded Cairo hotel, a traditional dahabiya between Luxor and Aswan, and a lakeside lodge at Abu Simbel. Exact properties and vessel confirmed in your final proposal, subject to availability.
Final property selection is confirmed once your dates are held and depends on availability.
Explore staysTravelers who want the full southern arc without rushing it. Well-suited to multi-generational families with a shared appetite for history.
Season: October to mid-April. Abu Simbel's sun festival dates (22 Feb, 22 Oct) require reservation months in advance.
Scenes from journeys of this kind.
Illustrative photography. Specific sites, activities and inclusions are those confirmed in your personalised proposal.
