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Overview
Enter the sacred realm of Anubis, the jackal-headed god of mummification, protection, and judgment of souls, through an immersive 10-day luxury divine journey in Egypt. As the eternal Guardian of the Afterlife, Anubis presided over embalming rituals, guided the dead through the Duat, and protected royal burials to ensure safe passage into eternity.
This exclusive journey explores Egypt’s most powerful funerary landscapes, from the ancient necropolis of Saqqara to the royal tombs of Luxor’s Valley of the Kings, with rare access to spaces and artifacts directly connected to Anubis. Guided by a private Egyptologist, this experience blends sacred symbolism, archaeology, and refined luxury into a profound exploration of death, protection, and eternal balance.
Tour Highlights
Explore Saqqara Necropolis, the birthplace of Egyptian funerary tradition, including tombs depicting Anubis as protector of the dead
Visit the Serapeum of Saqqara, associated with sacred burial rituals and guardianship
Discover the Valley of the Kings, where Anubis is shown guiding pharaohs through judgment scenes
Explore the Valley of the Queens, featuring depictions of Anubis weighing hearts and protecting royal women
Visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, including chapels where Anubis appears in funerary processions
Optional stop at Abydos, where Anubis officiates resurrection rites connected to Osiris
Private access to the Tomb of Tutankhamun, featuring Anubis imagery among burial treasures
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to iconic Anubis artifacts including the Canopic Shrine Guardian Anubis statue from Tutankhamun’s tomb
Stay in legendary luxury hotels including Mena House, Winter Palace Luxor, Old Cataract Aswan, and Ritz-Carlton Cairo
What to Expect
Enjoy exclusive access to tombs and sacred spaces tied to Anubis through rare private arrangements
Explore ancient funerary rites, mummification practices, and judgment scenes centered on Anubis
Experience a balanced 10-day itinerary combining deep discovery with comfort and refined service
Travel seamlessly with private luxury vehicles, domestic flights, and curated logistics
Be accompanied by a professional private Egyptologist guide who interprets Anubis’ role in protection, judgment, and eternal life
This journey is designed for travelers seeking mystical depth, ancient ritual symbolism, and transformational insight, elevated by privacy, scholarship, and elite comfort.
More About The Anubis journey, Guardian of the afterlife 10-day private luxury tour in Egypt
This is a moderate-paced luxury tour that includes cultural exploration, long drives, and relaxing cruise days; some walking at archaeological sites is required.
Cairo: Mena House (pyramid view) & Ritz-Carlton Cairo (luxury city stay).
Luxor: Winter palace hotel
Aswan: Old Cataract hotel
Daily breakfast is included.
Special lunches will be provided at the 9 Pyramids Lounge in Cairo, as well as at local restaurants in both Aswan and Luxor.
All meals are included in the Nile Cruise.
All transfers are in a private, modern, air-conditioned vehicle that is appropriately sized for your group.
Domestic flights Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo are included.
A private Egyptologist guides you throughout.
24/7 on-the-ground assistance from our team.
October–April: most pleasant period with cooler desert evenings and comfortable days.
May–September: possible but warmer weather.
Itinerary
Upon arrival, our dedicated VTC representative will meet you in the arrival hall of the airport. Assistance in customs, then transfer to your hotel. On arrival at your luxury hotel, you'll check into the hotel and have a leisurely, relaxing time unwinding from your long flight to Egypt.
According to the accommodation policy, check-in begins at 2:00 PM. If you do happen to arrive before that time, we will do our best to accommodate an early check-in based on availability. If the room is not ready right away, you may want to relax in the lobby of the hotel until such a time as your room becomes available, or until check-in time.
Overnight: Mena House, Cairo
After breakfast at the hotel, meet your private Egyptologist guide and depart in a luxury vehicle to explore ancient Egypt. Visit Memphis, the former capital, then continue to the majestic Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx.
Memphis
Begin your journey in Memphis, Egypt’s first capital and a sacred center where Isis was worshipped alongside her husband, Osiris. Here, you will walk through the Open-Air Museum of Mit Rahina, marveling at the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. This ancient ground reflects the early roots of Isis’ veneration as a goddess of love, healing, and eternal life.
Saqqara Complex
Home to the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt, Saqqara served as the vast necropolis of ancient Memphis. The complex features tombs, temples, and richly decorated mastabas that reveal the evolution of pyramid building and daily life scenes from over 4,000 years ago.
Wear comfortable shoes today, as the sites involve walking over uneven ground.
Hats, sunscreen, and bottled water are highly recommended.
Lunch is included at the 9 Pyramids Lounge. Dinner will be at your leisure, with our team happy to recommend Cairo’s best fine dining venues.
Overnight: Mena House, Cairo
Explore the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, symbols of ancient Egypt’s grandeur. Then, dive into thousands of years of history at the Egyptian Museum, home to treasures of pharaohs, mummies, and masterpieces of ancient art.
Egyptian museum
Located in Tahrir Square, Cairo’s Egyptian Museum houses the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Highlights include treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb, royal mummies, statues, jewelry, and everyday items spanning over 3,000 years. It’s a must-visit for anyone seeking a deep dive into the art, religion, and daily life of ancient Egypt.
Giza Plateau, Pyramids & the Sphinx
Visit the iconic Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Guarding them is the Great Sphinx, symbol of strength and mystery, making Giza the most famous site in Egypt.
Optional: Private Sphinx Hall Access
Step beyond the ordinary with exclusive private entry into the Sphinx Hall, an area closed to the public. This mighty guardian of the plateau has long been linked to Isis’ protective power, watching over the sacred necropolis for millennia. Standing between its colossal paws, you will connect with an energy that unites ancient kingship, divine guardianship, and the eternal feminine force of Isis.
Kindly note that this is an optional tour with an additional fee.
Unlimited bottles of water will be provided in your private car.
Overnight: Ritz-Carlton Cairo
Morning transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor.
Karnak Temples
The Karnak Temples are a vast and awe-inspiring complex, featuring towering columns, massive statues, and sacred lakes, a testament to ancient Egypt’s grandeur and spiritual devotion.
Luxor temple
A grand New Kingdom temple dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, Luxor Temple played a key role in religious festivals and royal rituals. Reliefs and processions also feature Anubis, the jackal-headed god of embalming and the afterlife, highlighting his role in temple ceremonies and protection of the dead.
Overnight: Winter palace hotel
After your breakfast in your accommodation, you will visit Valley of the kings and tomb of king Tutankhamun
Valley of the Kings
Step inside the legendary Valley of the Kings, resting place of Egypt’s most powerful rulers. The tomb walls are adorned with vivid scenes of the afterlife, where Isis is shown protecting Pharaohs as they journey toward eternal rebirth under her divine guardianship.
including the tomb of Tutankhamun.
Wear comfortable shoes today, as the sites involve walking over uneven ground.
Hats, sunscreen, and bottled water are highly recommended.
Overnight: Winter palace hotel in Luxor
Visit the tombs of royal women, including Nefertari, richly adorned with afterlife scenes. Explore the workers’ village of Deir el-Medina, where Anubis appears in art as the protector of the dead.
Valley of the Queens
Located on Luxor’s West Bank, this royal burial site houses the beautifully decorated tombs of queens and royal children. Its most famous tomb is that of Queen Nefertari, known for its vibrant, well-preserved wall paintings depicting the afterlife.
Deir el-Medina
This ancient village on Luxor’s West Bank was home to the skilled artisans who built and decorated the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Their own tombs, rich with personal art and prayers to gods like Anubis and Hathor, offer unique insight into daily life and spiritual beliefs.
Overnight: Old Cataract Hotel, Aswan
According to the pick-up time your tour guide will be waiting for you in the lobby of your accommodation to transfer you to visit the below sights.
Esna Temple
Esna Temple, dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum, is known for its impressive hypostyle hall filled with beautifully carved columns and intricate hieroglyphics. The temple features inscriptions linking the goddess Isis to fertility and creation rites, highlighting its importance in ancient Egyptian religious life.
Edfu Temple of Horus
Continue to the grand Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved sanctuaries in Egypt. Though dedicated to Horus, the reliefs also portray Isis as his mother and protector, standing by him in his mythic battle against Seth a testament to her eternal role as guardian and source of divine strength.
Comfortable shoes recommended.
Overnight: Old Cataract hotel in Aswan
In the morning, you will explore the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and set on a picturesque island. Then, dive into the rich heritage of southern Egypt at the Nubian Museum, showcasing ancient artifacts, culture, and history of the Nubian people.
Philae Temple
Philae Temple, located on an island near Aswan, is primarily dedicated to Isis, the goddess of magic and motherhood. As the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus, Isis is closely linked to Anubis, the god of mummification and the afterlife. In temple reliefs, Anubis often appears alongside Isis during funerary rituals, symbolizing protection and the passage to the afterlife.
The Nubian Museum
Located in Aswan, the Nubian Museum showcases the rich cultural heritage of Nubia, from prehistoric times to modern traditions. Among its ancient artifacts are statues, amulets, and funerary items, including depictions of Anubis, the god of mummification, reflecting Nubian beliefs about the afterlife and their connection to wider Egyptian religious practices.
Comfortable shoes recommended.
Overnight: Old Cataract hotel in Aswan
After breakfast, fly back from Aswan to Cairo. Upon arrival, check into the elegant Ritz-Carlton Cairo. Evening free at leisure.
GEM Visit
Home to the complete treasures of Tutankhamun, alongside over 100,000 artifacts spanning Egypt’s history, including the very dynasties Alexander sought to join by becoming pharaoh.
Overnight: Ritz-Carlton Cairo
As your journey with us ends, may the memories of Egypt stay with you forever carved in stone, painted on temple walls, and shining in your heart. We don’t say goodbye, we say until we meet again.
Standard hotel check-out at 12:00 PM.
Private airport transfer included.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
9 nights luxury accommodation in carefully selected heritage hotels
Domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan back to Cairo
Private access to the Tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings
All transfers in private luxury vehicles
All entrance fees to sites mentioned in the itinerary
Services of a professional private Egyptologist guide throughout
Daily breakfast and selected luxury lunches
Meet and assist services at all airports and hotels
Exclusions
International airfare.
Entry visa.
Personal expenses & tips.
Optional add-ons (Sphinx Hall, Hot Air Balloon, Felucca sailing, Sound & Light at Philae).
Current Season Price Details
Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
| Single Room | Double Room | Triple Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Must adult # | |||
| Price per adult | $ 8300 | $ 6210 | $ 6210 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 4150 | $ 3105 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 4150 | $ 3105 |
Deposit
100 % of the total booking amount
Extra Fees
Visiting the Great Pyramid from Inside.
Private access to visit the Sphinx Hall.