Cairo Trip Overview
Experience the highlights of Egypt , Start with Cairo and Enjoy the inspiring Great Pyramids , Sphinx and Sakkara and discover the old City of Cairo , continue your tour to go south to Luxor and Aswan by Nile Cruise where you can enjoy the sailing and visit Aswan Isis Temple and Luxor east and west banks, Visit the famous valley of the kings, Karnak and Luxor temple, be a witness for the greatness of the Egyptian history
Visit the Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Marvel the inspiring Great Pyramids and Sphinx
Tour the old Cairo and the Egyptian Museum
Enjoy a 5-star luxury Nile River cruise
Additional Info
Duration: 8 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Experience the highlights of Egypt , Start with Cairo and Enjoy the inspiring Great Pyramids , Sphinx and Sakkara and discover the old City of Cairo , continue your tour to go south to Luxor and Aswan by Nile Cruise where you can enjoy the sailing and visit Aswan Isis Temple and Luxor east and west banks, Visit the famous valley of the kings, Karnak and Luxor temple, be a witness for the greatness of the Egyptian history
Visit the Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Marvel the inspiring Great Pyramids and Sphinx
Tour the old Cairo and the Egyptian Museum
Enjoy a 5-star luxury Nile River cruise
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo : Pick up from Cairo airport to your Hotel in Giza
Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Pick up by our tour guide and enjoy a safe ride from Cairo airport to your hotel in Cairo or Giza The transfer length will be approximately 1 hour. Transfers are available year-round and 24-hours a day. ( Please send us your flight details ) Once you get to your hotel , Meet your guide who will give you a short briefing for your tour around Egypt with all the needed advice and recommendations.
Overnight in your hotel in Giza
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in your hotel in Giza
Day 2: Day tour to Giza Pyramids & Sphinx , Sakkara and Memphis
Stop At: Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), Giza Egypt
Start your day with an 08:00 AM pick-up at your hotel in Cairo or Giza and travel with your guide to the Giza Plateau. On this 8-hour tour you’ll visit the Great Pyramids, the ancient capital of Memphis and the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara. When you reach the Giza Plateau, your Egyptology guide will introduce you to the famous Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
Marvel at the Great Sphinx statue and visit the Valley Temple, which is a part of the same ancient complex. Learn about the burial rites of the pharaohs.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
The next stop on the tour is the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, at the fascinating Saqqara archaeological site. Built around 2630 BC, this special pyramid is the world’s oldest major stone structure.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Mit Rahina Museum, Mit Rahinah, Al Badrashin 11511 Egypt
You’ll continue on to Memphis, the capital of ancient Egypt. Having reigned as a cultural center for over 3,000 years, Memphis boasts stunning ancient sites
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Evening transfer to Cairo train station to take the overnight train to Aswan ( Can be upgraded to Sleeper train for extra cost )
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in the Train
Day 3: Arrive Aswan , Pick up and Aswan Guided Day tour ( Lunch and dinner )
Pass By: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Arrive Aswan train station and be picked up and transferred to your 5 stars Nile Cruise to fresh up
Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
Start your tour to visit Philae temple by Motor Boat .
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
Proceed to visit the High Dam of Aswan
Later you will get a comfortable transfer to the Nile Cruise
Overnight in the Nile Cruise ( Private room , Upper deck ) 5 stars Nile Cruise
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in the Nile Cruise ( Private room , Upper deck ) 5 stars Nile Cruise
Day 4: Cruise Sailing and visiting Kom Ombo temple ( Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner )
Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
In the early morning ( Optional tour to Abu Simbel )
Enjoy the free time on the cruise then the cruise sails in the River Nile ,, Later the cruise will stop to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo where you will visit the temple with your friendly guide The Nile Cruise continue the sailing towards Edfu Temple .
Overnight in the Nile Cruise ( Private room , Upper deck ) 5 stars Nile Cruise
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in the Nile Cruise ( Private room , Upper deck ) 5 stars Nile Cruise
Day 5: Visiting Edfu Temple and Continue sailing and reach Luxor ( Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner )
Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
Enjoy the free time while the cruise sails in the River Nile ,, Later the cruise will stop in Edfu to visit the Temple of God Horus where you will visit the temple with your friendly guide
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
The Nile Cruise continue the sailing towards Luxor and arrive Luxor in the afternoon.
Overnight in the Nile Cruise ( Private room , Upper deck ) 5 stars Nile Cruise
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in the Nile Cruise ( Private room , Upper deck ) 5 stars Nile Cruise
Day 6: Visiting Luxor East & West banks ( Breakfast ) + Overnight train
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
After Breakfast , start your tour with your friendly tour guide to visit the west Bank of Luxor ( Valley of the Kings )
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Proceed to visit Hatshepsut Temple
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
Continue to see Memnon Statues
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Followed By east bank tour to visit ( Karnak temple )
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
End your tour by visiting Luxor temple
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Evening transfer to Luxor train station to take the Overnight train back to Cairo
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in the train
Day 7: Arrive Cairo + Day tour to the Egyptian Museum , Coptic & Islamic Cairo
Stop At: Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Al Abageyah Qism El-Khalifa, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Arrive Giza train station in the morning and be picked up from the train station
First, see Salah El Din Citadel where Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, also Al Gowhara palace built by Mamluks and Ottmanian.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt
Proceed to old Cairo where you will discover the Roman fortress, the Hanging church, also called Al Mo’allaka church, then to St. Sergius, which sheltered the holy family. End your tour by visiting the Famous Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Continue your day tour to downtown Cairo to visit the famous Egyptian Museum featuring artifacts from the Pharaonic and Roman period. The museum displays a rare collection of 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 including an exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920 ( We can add the civilization Museum to the tour as well )
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Giza, Giza, Giza Governorate
Later you will get a transfer to your hotel for overnight
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in your hotel in Giza
Day 8: Free day , Transfer to Cairo airport
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Free day before you get a comfortable transfer to Cairo airport
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
