Cairo Trip Overview
Start and end in Cairo! With the In-depth Cultural tour 7 Days Marvel Cairo and Luxor and Abu Simbel, you have a 7 days tour package taking you through Cairo, Egypt and 2 other destinations in Egypt. 7 Days Marvel Cairo and Luxor and Abu Simbel includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals.
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Duration: 7 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Start and end in Cairo! With the In-depth Cultural tour 7 Days Marvel Cairo and Luxor and Abu Simbel, you have a 7 days tour package taking you through Cairo, Egypt and 2 other destinations in Egypt. 7 Days Marvel Cairo and Luxor and Abu Simbel includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival To Cairo
Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock) Fay Tours representative will pick you up from Cairo International Airport by the exit door, holding a sign “Fay Tours with your name written on it” will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.
Optional Tour: Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer, Cairo. Nile River cruise with dinner buffet and cultural performances
Overnight in Cairo.
Welcome Drink
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Cairo 4 stars hotel
Day 2: Pyramids / Museum
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
Pyramids / Museum Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world The great Pyramid of Khufu’s (Cheops),3 small pyramids You will continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre’s (kaphren) pyramid – Khufu’s son, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site,, the remains of the funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra( Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of chefren This temple served definitely two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. After visiting the pyramids, you’ll then continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
ancient Egyptian antiquities, and dates back some 5000 years of art which is
considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms, The Egyptian Museum which is filled with thousands of Pharaonic artifacts, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamen. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases and toys from ancient Egypt are all on display, and many priceless statues and other artifacts can also be seen which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1922s when his tomb was excavated, The Egyptian Museum is one of the first stops on most people’s itineraries when travelling to Egypt. This distinctive museum that houses a vast store of priceless objects, from earlier time to the Greco Roman period is worth seeing. Transfer to the train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Luxor
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Train
Day 3: Luxor (West Bank) tour / Sleeping Tour
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Start your Tour The Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built. In ancient Egypt, the power of the god Amun of Thebes gradually increased during the early New Kingdom, and after the short persecution led by Akhenaten, it rose to its apex. In the reign of Ramesses III, more than two thirds of the property owned by the temples belonged to Amun, evidenced by the stupendous buildings at Karnak. Although badly ruined, no site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man, and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples located about three kilometers north of Luxor, Egypt situated on 100 ha (247 acres) of land. Karnak is actually the sites modern name. Its ancient name was Ipet-isut, meaning “The Most Select (or Sacred) of Places”.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
You will continue to explore then transfer to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahary, Queen Hatshepsut was the first great woman in recorded history the forerunner of such figures as Cleopatra, Catherine the Great and Elizabeth I. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is the focal point of the Deir el-Bahri complex of mortuary temples and tombs located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite the city of Luxor. Hatshepsut was female pharoah. Her temple, this temple was built on three surfaces take the form of balconies, devoted primarily to the worship of the god Amun, and to perform funeral rites for the queen known as El Deir El Bahary
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
Than Move a visit to the Valley of the Kings was created and used from approximately 1539 BC to 1075 BC. It contains some 60 tombs, starting with Thutmose I and ending with Ramses X or XI. The official name of the site was The Great and Majestic Necropolis of the Millions of Years of the Pharaoh, Life, Strength, Health in The West of Thebes, or more usually, the Great Field. The most famous tomb is KV62, the Tomb of King Tutankhamun. The discovery of King Tut’s tomb was made by Howard Carter in 1922. Tutankhamun’s tomb was the first royal tomb to be discovered that was still largely intact, you will visit 3 tombs.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
Proceed to the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III Colossi of Memnon are the two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For 3,400 years they have sat in the Theban necropolis, across the River Nile from the city of Luxor. The original function of the Colossi was to stand guard at the entrance to Amenhotep’s memorial temple or mortuary temple.
Overnight in Luxor, Meals: Breakfast
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Luxor 4 stars hotel
Day 4: Luxor (East Bank) tour / Overnight in Aswan
Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
After Breakfast at your hotel , Our friendly Guide will accompany you to start your day to travel to the visit Luxor east bank ( Karnak temple and Luxor temple ) and back to Aswan
Overnight in Aswan
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Aswan 4 stars hotel
Day 5: Abu Simbel Temples
Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
Early morning, have your breakfast boxes then join your private tour guide to visit one of the most historical places in the world:
Abu Simbel Temples:
With their unique style, the two Temples of Abu Simbel 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
and back to train station to back to cairo
Overnight in Train, Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Train
Day 6: Dahshur ,Saqqara step pyramids & Memphis old city
Stop At: Pyramids of Dahshour, Giza Egypt
tour Pyramids of Dahshour Your professional tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in cairo in the morning. From there, start your tour to Dahshure where the unique bent pyramid and the red pyramid was built for the pharaoh Senefru, the founder of the Fourth dynasty. The Bent Pyramid is considered a unique pyramid for two reasons. The first is the angle change midway up the structure, and the second is that it has two entrances. The Red Pyramid nearby has its own history as it is considered the first true pyramid built.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
From there, you will travel to Memphis; which was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom and is considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years. See the Statue of Ramses II and other remnants of antiquity while you learn about the cultural history of the ancient capital. After, you’ll have an stop for lunch koshry Duration: 2 hours Admission Ticket Not Included Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara .
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Finally, you will visit the Saqqara complex, which is considered the oldest complete stone structure in all of mankind. The area served as an important location for many types of religious services and burials for over 3,000 years. At this point you’ll come to the end of your tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in cairo or gizaFinally, you will visit the Saqqara complex, which is considered the oldest complete stone structure in all of mankind. The area served as an important location for many types of religious services and burials for over 3,000 years. At this point you’ll come to the end of your tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in cairo or giza
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Cairo 4 stars hotel
Day 7: Departure to Cairo airport
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
\Transfer to Breakfast at the Train our representative will transfer you to the airport
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
