8-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Luxor

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo, Airport Transfer and Free Day

Upon your arrival at Cairo Airport, our team will be waiting for you at the exit of the international line of the Airport, holding a sign with your name written on it. After which, you will be transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is free for you to spend at leisure. Alternatively, you can join the Night Cruise on the Cairo Dinner Cruise on the Nile River.

• Overnight in Cairo
• Included Meal(s): No meals are included on this day
• Accommodation: Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel and Spa OR Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 2: Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and Saqqara Tour

After your breakfast, around 8:30 am, we will start the full-day tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and Saqqara. Our first stop will be the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. You will get to explore the three main pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and learn about the ancient Egyptian civilization and its fascinating history. You can also opt to enter the pyramids, but please note that there is an additional fee for this. After that, we will take a break for lunch, where you will be able to enjoy traditional Egyptian cuisine. Next, we will head to the Sphinx, which is a statue of a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion. The Sphinx has been standing in the Giza Plateau for thousands of years and is a sight to behold. We will then move to Saqqara, which is a vast burial ground of the ancient city of Memphis. Here, you will get to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which is the oldest known pyramid in Egypt, and also explore the other tombs and monuments in the area. After the tour, we will drop you off back at your hotel in Cairo around 5:00 pm, and the rest of the day will be free for you to spend at your leisure.

• Overnight in Cairo
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel and Spa OR Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 3: Flight from Cairo to Aswan – Visit Philae Temple & High Dam

After check-out from your Cairo hotel, you will be transferred to Cairo airport to catch a flight to Aswan. When you arrive at Aswan airport, you will be greeted by a guide who will transfer you to your hotel in Aswan, where you can freshen up before starting the full-day Aswan tour. You will be picked up from your hotel at approximately 9:30 am to begin the tour, starting with a visit to the Aswan High Dam. This engineering marvel was constructed in the 1960s to control the flooding of the Nile River and provide hydroelectric power to Egypt. You will learn about the history of the dam and its significance to Egypt’s economy. At around 12:00 pm, we will take a break for lunch at a local restaurant where you can enjoy some traditional Egyptian cuisine. After lunch, we will head to the beautiful island of Philae, located in the Nile River. Here, you will explore the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and marvel at the stunning pylons, columns, and courtyards. You will learn about the fascinating history of this ancient temple, including its relocation during the construction of the Aswan High Dam. After the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Aswan at around 4:00 pm. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure to explore the city on your own or relax at your hotel.

• Overnight in Aswan
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: Citymax aqua park Hotel Aswan OR Basma Hotel Aswan or similar (Standard quality)

Day 4: Abu Simbel Temples Tour

Around 4:00 in the morning, your guide will take you from your hotel to take a common small group trip to Abu Simbel. The journey should take approximately 4 hours, and you will arrive at around 8:00 am to explore one of Egypt’s most awe-inspiring attractions, the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel. These temples feature a distinctive design created for King Ramesses 2nd and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Despite being an incredible site, it was entirely dismantled and reconstructed when Lake Nasser was flooded. Your guide will lead you through the temples, highlighting the remarkable carvings and hieroglyphics that recount the story of ancient Egyptian civilization. After the tour is over, you will be taken back to your hotel in Aswan, and the rest of the day will be free for you to spend at your leisure.

• Overnight in Aswan
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: Citymax aqua park Hotel Aswan OR Basma Hotel Aswan or similar (Standard quality)

Day 5: East Bank of Luxor

After breakfast at around 8:00 am, you will be picked up from your hotel in Aswan and driven to Luxor in a private air-conditioned car with a private driver. The travel duration is approximately 3.5 hours. Once you arrive in Luxor, you will have a lunch break before visiting the Royal Cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, also known as the Valley of the Kings. After lunch, you will explore the Valley of the Kings, then proceed to the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built during the 15th century BC by the architects of the New Kingdom. Finally, you will travel to see the Colossi of Memnon. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Luxor for check-in.

• Overnight in Luxor
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: Steigenberger Luxor Hotel OR Sheraton Luxor Resort or similar (Standard quality)

Day 6: West Bank of Luxor – Fly back to Cairo

After breakfast, at around 8:00 am, you will be picked up to visit the towering Karnak Temples and the famed Luxor Temple. After your visit to the temples, you will be driven to Luxor airport to catch your evening flight to Cairo. Upon your arrival in Cairo, you will be met at the airport and assisted with the transfer to your hotel.

• Overnight in Cairo
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel and Spa OR Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 7: Egyptian Museum, Hanging Church, and Khan el-Khalili bazaar Tour

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel around 9:00 am by your tour guide for a full day of sightseeing in Cairo. You will start your day by visiting the Egyptian Museum, which houses an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and antiquities. After exploring the museum, your tour guide will take you to the Hanging Church, a Coptic Christian church located in Old Cairo. Admire the church’s unique architecture and learn about its history and significance. You can then take a break for lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant, where you can sample traditional Egyptian cuisine. After lunch, continue your tour of Old Cairo by visiting the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, one of the oldest and largest markets in the Middle East. Browse the colorful stalls and shops selling everything from spices and textiles to souvenirs and jewelry. Your final stop will be the nearby Bab Zuweila, one of the ancient gates of the city and a popular historical landmark. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.

• Overnight in Luxor
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: Steigenberger Luxor Hotel OR Sheraton Luxor Resort or similar (Standard quality)

Day 8: Departure from Cairo – End of Tour Service

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Cairo (hotel check-out is before 12:00 noon) and will then be transferred to the Cairo International airport according to your flight details or to join the tour in Jordan. This will be the end of our tour and services.

• Included Meal(s): Breakfast

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

• Arrival, departure airport transfers and ground transportation.
• Domestic flight tickets (from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo).
• Accommodation in double bedroom (twin-shared or king sized bed).
• 4 nights in Cairo at a 5-star hotel including breakfast.
• 2 nights in Aswan at a 4-star hotel including breakfast.
• 1 night in Luxor at a 5-star hotel including breakfast.
• English-speaking guide during the tours.
• Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch).
• Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary.
• Local taxes and service charges.

NOT INCLUDED:

• International flight tickets.
• Visa to enter Egypt.
• Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride.
• Optional tours.
• Personal extras or meals not mentioned above.
• Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast).
• Travel Insurance.

IMPORTANT INFO:

• Please be advised that the order /sequence in which the daily tours occur within the above day-by-day package tour itinerary can be subject to change depending on the availability of domestic flight tickets per the itinerary, the opening/closing of various historical sites, etc.
• Please send us a copy of your passport in advance so we can book the domestic flight tickets.