Why choose this Cairo tour ?
Egypt overland tour explore Egypt tour by train and discover the history of Ancient Egypt, your tour starts in Cairo to see the Pyramids and Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum before traveling to Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel by first class sleeper train to see the ruins and temples in these southern cities. Return to Cairo to visit Sakkara and Memphis this cultural trip to Egypt for 8 days includes all the travel needs and Egyptologist for your Tour.
Make the most of your Cairo adventure
What makes Ancient Tour to visit Luxor city from Cairo by explore the Land of Civilization a unique experience ?
On arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by one of our representatives who hold a sign by your name he will help you to finish all your formalities and help you to get your visa after that he will escort you to your hotel by private vehicle. Delve into the antiquities of Egypt on this epic journey which begins in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo
After Breakfast at your hotel, with your private guide start your epic day by visiting the Giza Plateau, Revel in the opportunity to enter the interior of one of these legendary structures, and marvel at the massive stones used to construct them (Extra ticket) then view the Great Sphinx backdropped by the pyramids, a setting that has captured the imaginations of adventurers for centuries. Visit Sakkara, Visit the Step Pyramid at Sakkara evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form the Pyramidal shape, After that Visit Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. This city dates back to 3100 B.C. see the great statue of King Ramses II the biggest man-made statue made for a king and also visit the Alabaster Statue of Queen Hatshepsut, after that back to your hotel. Overnight
Visit the Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo & Bazaar-Sleeper Night Train
After your breakfast, start a new day for your tour in Egypt visiting the most interesting Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic 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 120,000 overwhelming artifacts are presented, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.
Exploring the Treasure of Luxor ( Karnak & Luxor Temples )
Breakfast at the first-class sleeper train, upon arrival your expert Egyptologist guide will be waiting for you to start your journey exploring the treasures and wonders of the ancient Thebes, Luxor the biggest open-air museum in the World start your tour by visiting the great complex of Karnak, bold, massive and hugely ambitious, Luxor’s mammoth Temple of Karnak complex is one of Ancient Egypt’s grandest building projects. Every pharaoh (ancient Kings) worth their salt added and amended the buildings here during their reign, stamping their seal on the kingdom’s most revered religious sanctuary.
Exploring the Valley of the Kings & Queen Hatshepsut
After breakfast, you will start your tour to the west bank of Luxor start with the Valley of the Kings (KV) ever since Howard Carter opened up King Tutankhamun’s tomb to reveal the treasures of the boy king, the Valley of the Kings has captured the imaginations of travelers. The vividly painted tombs of Thebes’ pharaohs allow visitors a glimpse at the burial rites and death rituals of Ancient Egypt, and today remain Luxor’s West Bank’s greatest and most popular attraction. There you will have the opportunity to visit 3 tombs there are more than 64 tombs are found in the Valley of the Kings and still waiting for more discoveries, after that the second tour in the West Bank will be to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut located beneath massive cliffs near the west bank of the Nile, the Mortuary Temple Hatshepsut,
Sailing by Cruises Up to Aswan Visit Edfu & Kom Ombo & Philae Temple
After breakfast at your hotel check out from your hotel in Luxor the head to Aswan on the way stop by the city of Edfu to visit The temple of Edfu that was dedicated to the God Horus and located on a hill overlooking the Nile, the spectacular Temple of Edfu is the best preserved of the Ancient Egyptian shrines.
the Temple of Horus at Edfu is generally regarded to be the best-
As the largest temple dedicated to Horus, one of Egypt’s most important historic deities, statues of the falcon-headed god are found throughout the complex, and its extensive wall carvings have provided valuable information to historians about the Hellenistic period of Egyptian history: the exquisite reliefs give us insight into the religion, mythology, and way of life during the era, after that head to Kom Ombo city to visit another impressive temple the temple of Kom Ombo, which is one of the more unusual temples in Egypt.
Exploring the wonder Temple of Abu Simbel
After your breakfast at your hotel, Prepare to be blown away by the magnificence of these two temples with your guide and your private vehicle ( 3 hours driving) to Abu Simbel temples These two temples. At that time, the temples were threatened by submersion in Lake Nasser when the High Dam was constructed. The Egyptian government with the support of UNESCO launched a worldwide appeal to save these colossal landmarks. They were successfully dismantled and relocated to a spot 60 meters above the cliff where they had been initially built. The more famous of the two temples is dedicated to Ramses II and the smaller one to his favorite wife Queen Nefertari
Final Departure – Good-Bye Egypt
After breakfast, Look at Egypt tours’ representative will escort you to the airport for final departure according to your flight time
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
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- Private tour
- Round-trip 1 class train
- Qualified Egyptology guide
- Entry visa to Egypt & Any Extras not mentioned
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- This Tour is Provided by Khonsu Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.