Cairo Trip Overview
Live the adventure of ancient Egyptians for 7 days tour in the land of pharaohs joined by an expert tour guide to discover the historical ruins in the top tourist destinations in Egypt such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Edfu & Kom Ombo, enjoy Valley of the Kings in Luxor, visit the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Philae temple in Aswan, and other historical monuments. Book Now and don’t miss the chance!
Additional Info
Duration: 7 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Live the adventure of ancient Egyptians for 7 days tour in the land of pharaohs joined by an expert tour guide to discover the historical ruins in the top tourist destinations in Egypt such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Edfu & Kom Ombo, enjoy Valley of the Kings in Luxor, visit the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Philae temple in Aswan, and other historical monuments. Book Now and don’t miss the chance!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Cairo international airport
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Arrival to Cairo airport, “UpperEgypt Tours ” representative will assist you through passport control formalities, luggage identification & portage will greet you. From the airport, you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned minivan to 5* hotel in Cairo to check in. At evening time, start your trip by enjoying a Dinner Cruise with your tour guide, sit back and relax while you enjoy a colorful belly dancing show with a folklore band, featuring the unforgettable Tannoura spin, in keeping with Egypt’s whirling dervishes’ tradition, after that back to your hotel for overnight.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Over night cairo hotel
Day 2: Tour To Giza Pyramids & The Egyptian Museum
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
The complex includes three main pyramids, which belong to Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, in addition to six little pyramids, the great sphinx, and the Valley Temple. The complex dates back to the 4th dynasty 2400 years B.C.
The Great Pyramid
The Great Pyramid belongs to King Khufu is the oldest and largest of the three Pyramids of Giza plateau and the only one to remain intact from the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The height of the Great Pyramid is 147 m, the number of stones used in construction is 2,300,000 and it took twenty years to be built.
The Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx is the largest statue in the world, standing 73 m. long, 19 m. wide, and 20 m in height. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture.
The Valley Temple A Granite mortuary temple used by Ancient Egyptians for the Mummification process and this is the only remaining one at Giza plateau. Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo. Then we will move to visit:
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
The Egyptian Museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art. Over 250,000 genuine ancient Egyptian artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to King Tutankhamun collection of treasure, gold, and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years. Finally, we drive you to Cairo airport to fly to Luxor and check-in 5* hotel for overnight.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Over night Luxor hotel
Day 3: Tour To Luxor Attractions
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, continue your vacation by meeting your private Egyptologist tour guide to visit the most famous Luxor tourist attractions starting by:
Valley of the Kings
The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including King Ramses II and King Tutankhamen.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Hatshepsut temple is one of the most beautiful & best preserved of all the Ancient Egyptian temples. The temple was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
Colossi of Memnon
Two massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo then moved 700 KM to Luxor. Then move to have your lunch on an island, so your tour includes a boat trip in the Nile River followed by a tour to:
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Karnak Temple
No site in Egypt is more impressive than the Karnak temple. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man. It represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples situated on 247 acres of land. Then back to the hotel in Luxor for overnight.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Over night Luxor hotel
Day 4: Tour To Edfu And Kom Ombo Temples
Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
Morning time, have your breakfast and check-out from the hotel, then join your private Egyptologist tour guide to transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle to visit: Edfu temple Dedicated to God Horus. Edfu temple is considered the most preserved Greco-Roman temple all over Egypt and on its walls portrayed a “Play” shows the overcome of Horus over the devil god Seth.
Kom Ombo Temple Kom Ombo temple overlooking the Nile. This temple is divided into 2 temples with 2 entrances, 2 hypostyle Halls, and 2 sanctuaries. After that have your lunch meal and transfer to Aswan by your private air-conditioned car to check-in at 5* hotel and overnight.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Over night Aswan hotel
Day 5: Tour To The Two Temples Of Abu Simbel
Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
Morning time, breakfast boxes then transfer to Abu Simbel by a private air-conditioned car joining your private tour guide to discover:
Abu Simbel Temples The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of Ancient Egypt. The Temples are rock-cut structures, and both built during the reign of King Ramses II 1200 B.C. One temple is dedicated to King Ramses II, and the second temple is dedicated to his beloved wife Queen Nefertari. The carvings and artwork that decorate both temples are incredible. Hand-carved pillars, wall paintings, carvings, statues, and much more, It is a must-visit such a memorable site. Transfer back to your hotel in Aswan to enjoy your lunch and overnight.
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Over night Aswan hotel
Day 6: Tour To Aswan Attractions
Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Breakfast at the hotel, then check-out and join to the Egyptologist tour guide to visit Aswan tourist attractions starting by:
The High Dam
It was built across the Nile at Aswan and was constructed between 1960 and 1970, and has had a significant effect on the economy and culture of Egypt.
The Unfinished Obelisk
The largest obelisk in ancient times. It was ordered by Queen Hatshepsut (1508 1458 BC) to complement the Lateran Obelisk (which was originally at Karnak) and was later brought to the Lateran Palace in Rome.
Philae Temple
Philae temple dedicated to goddess Isis of Love and beauty. The temple complex was dismantled and relocated to nearby Agilkia Island as part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project, protecting this and other complexes before the 1970 completion of the Aswan High Dam. Finally, have your lunch and return to Aswan to catch your flight back to Cairo and check-in 5* hotel for overnight.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Over night cairo hotel
Day 7: End Of The 7 Days Experience Egypt Tour
Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Breakfast at the hotel, then the representative of “Upper Egypt Tours ” will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities to end your trip in Egypt. P.S. You can share your thoughts about adding or removing any tours from your tour itinerary to be able to accommodate your requirements and fulfill your needs.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
