
Gebel El-Silsila – Secrets of Ancient Egyptian Stonecutters
Aswan
From $20 per person
Step beyond Egypt’s most famous monuments and discover three fascinating pyramids that reveal a different chapter in the history of ancient Egyptian architecture.
Your journey begins with pickup from your hotel in Cairo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Travel south with your guide toward the historic pyramid sites, where you will explore remarkable monuments associated with the development of royal tombs and pyramid construction.
Your first stop is the Pyramid of Hawara, built for Pharaoh Amenemhat III of the Twelfth Dynasty. Discover the historical significance of this monument and learn about the king who commissioned one of the most notable royal funerary complexes of the Middle Kingdom.
Continue to the Pyramid of El Lahun, built for Pharaoh Senusret II. Explore the site's distinctive architectural features and learn how ancient Egyptian builders developed new approaches to pyramid construction and royal burial complexes.
Your final archaeological stop is the Pyramid of Meidum, one of Egypt's most intriguing early pyramid monuments. Discover its unusual appearance and its importance in understanding the transition from step-sided pyramids to the smooth-sided structures that later became iconic symbols of ancient Egypt.
After exploring these historic sites, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before relaxing on the drive back to Cairo, where you will be dropped off at your hotel.
This private day trip is ideal for travelers interested in ancient Egyptian history, archaeology, and discovering lesser-visited monuments away from the main tourist crowds.
October to April is the most comfortable time, with warm days and cool evenings, so it is also the busiest and highest-priced season. May to September is hot, especially in Luxor and Aswan, but sights are quieter and prices are lower. We plan summer days around early starts and a long midday break. Christmas and New Year sell out early.
Each trip lists exactly what is included and what is not. In general our prices include private transport, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees for the listed sites, hotels or cruise as described, and the meals shown. International flights, visas, tips, drinks and optional extras are not included.
All our trips are private: just you and the people you travel with, your own guide and your own driver. You never share a vehicle or a guide with strangers. Nile cruise ships are shared with other guests, but your sightseeing on shore is private.
Yes. Children love the pyramids, felucca sails and the Red Sea. Children aged 2 to 11 pay 50% of the adult price on most trips, and under-2s travel free. Tell us their ages and we will plan shorter visits, pool time and family rooms.
Yes. Because every trip is private, we can plan shorter days, more rest and fewer stairs. Some ancient sites have uneven ground and steps, so please tell us about any mobility needs when you ask for a quote and we will be honest about what is practical.
Tipping is part of daily life in Egypt and is not included in our prices. Small tips for drivers, guides, cruise crews and hotel staff are customary; your planner will send you a simple guide with typical amounts before you travel, so you are never left guessing.
Yes. Once you book, you get a WhatsApp number for your planner and a local contact on the ground. Message us any time during your trip if something needs changing.

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