7 Days Classic Tour to Cairo, Luxor, Abu Simble and Aswan Sightseeing
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Duration:
7 Days
7 Days
Group Size:
15 persons
15 persons
Location:
All Destinations Egypt
All Destinations Egypt
Tour Type:
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Overview
Enjoy a week of exploring the best of Egypt with this classic tour that covers the highlights of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. You will see the ancient wonders of the pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, then visit the magnificent temples and tombs of Luxor and Aswan. You will also experience the beauty of the Nile on a dinner cruise and a visit to Abu Simbel. This tour is a great way to discover the rich and diverse heritage of Egypt, with comfortable accommodation, professional guides, and convenient transportation.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Nile with live entertainment
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Temple of Edfu Kom Ombo
- Explore the High Dam, the Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan
- Marvel at the colossal statues of Abu Simbel
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Accommodation: 3 nights in a well-appointed Cairo hotel, 1 nights in a Luxor hotel, and 2 night in an Aswan hotel.
Entrance fees to all mentioned sites.
Services of a professional English Egyptologist guide.
Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary
Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
Domestic flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.
International flights.
Visa fees.
Tipping.
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
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Day 1
Arrival, Hotel Check-In and Dinner cruise
This tour will take you on an unforgettable journey through the ancient and modern history of Egypt, with a mix of cultural, historical, and natural attractions. You will be greeted by our representative at the Cairo airport and transferred to your hotel for check-in. You will have the rest of the day at your leisure to relax or explore the city on your own.In the evening, you will enjoy a dinner cruise on the Nile, with a buffet meal and live entertainment with traditional belly dance performers.
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Day 2
Cairo Exploration
After breakfast at your hotel, you will start your full-day tour of Cairo with a visit to the Giza Pyramids Complex, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Here, you will marvel at the three majestic pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus, which were built as royal tombs for the pharaohs and their queens. You will also see the Great Sphinx, the mysterious statue with the body of a lion and the head of a human, and the Valley Temple, where the mummification process took place. Next, you will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest and most modern museum of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world. Here, you will admire a vast collection of more than 100,000 objects, including the treasures of Tutankhamun, the royal mummies, and the statues of the gods and pharaohs. You will have lunch at a local restaurant, then continue your tour with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, the old museum that houses another impressive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, including the famous mask of Tutankhamun, the Narmer Palette, and the Rosetta Stone. After the tour, you will return to your hotel and have the evening at your leisure. Overnight in Cairo.
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Day 3
Luxor Marvels
After breakfast at your hotel, you will check out and be transferred to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor, the ancient capital of Egypt. Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide and start your tour of Luxor with a visit to the west bank, where you will explore the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of the New Kingdom pharaohs. Here, you will enter three of the most well-preserved tombs, decorated with colorful scenes and hieroglyphs depicting the journey of the deceased to the afterlife. You will also have the option to visit the tomb of Tutankhamun, the boy king who was discovered intact in 1922, for an extra fee. Next, you will visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh who ruled Egypt in the 15th century BC. This temple is a masterpiece of architecture, carved out of the limestone cliffs and adorned with statues, columns, and reliefs. You will also see the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic statues of Amenhotep III that once guarded his mortuary temple. You will have lunch at a local restaurant, then cross the Nile to the east bank, where you will visit the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest and most impressive religious site in Egypt. Here, you will walk among the ruins of temples, chapels, obelisks, and pylons, dedicated to the worship of the god Amun and his consort Mut. You will also see the Hypostyle Hall, the largest hall of columns in the world, and the Sacred Lake, where the priests performed their rituals. After the tour, you will check in to your hotel in Luxor and have the evening at your leisure. Overnight in Luxor.
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Day 4
Kom ombo and Edfu
After breakfast at your hotel, you will check out and be transferred to Edfu, where you will visit the Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved temple in Egypt. This temple is dedicated to the god Horus, the falcon-headed god of the sky, and his wife Hathor, the goddess of love and joy. You will see the magnificent facade, the courtyard, the hypostyle hall, the sanctuary, and the sacred boat. You will also learn about the legend of the conflict between Horus and his uncle Seth, the god of chaos, who killed his father Osiris. After the tour, you will go to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, a unique temple that is divided into two symmetrical parts, one for Horus and one for Sobek, the crocodile-headed god of fertility and the Nile. You will see the two entrances, the two halls, the two sanctuaries, and the two nilometers, as well as the mummified crocodiles that were found in the vicinity. You will also see the famous relief of the surgical instruments, which shows the advanced knowledge of the ancient Egyptians in medicine. After the tour, you will go to your hotel in aswan. Overnight in aswan.
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Day 5
Aswan Adventure
After breakfast , you will start your tour of Aswan, the southernmost city in Egypt. You will visit the High Dam, one of the largest dams in the world, which was built in the 1960s to control the flooding of the Nile and provide hydroelectric power and irrigation for the country. You will learn about the engineering challenges and the environmental and social impacts of this mega-project. Next, you will take a motorboat to the island of Agilkia, where you will visit the Philae Temple, a beautiful complex of temples and shrines dedicated to the goddess Isis, the mother of Horus and the wife of Osiris. You will admire the elegant architecture and the exquisite reliefs that depict the myths and rituals of the ancient Egyptian religion. You will also see the famous Kiosk of Trajan, a graceful pavilion with 14 columns and a roof. Finally, you will visit the Unfinished Obelisk, a colossal obelisk that was abandoned in the quarry due to a crack. It would have been the largest obelisk ever erected, measuring 42 meters and weighing 1200 tons. You will marvel at the skill and precision of the ancient stone workers who carved this massive monument. After the tour, you will return to your hotel in aswan. Overnight in aswan.
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Day 6
Abu Simbel and Return to Cairo
After an early breakfast , you will check out and be transferred to Abu Simbel , the site of two magnificent temples built by Ramses II in the 13th century BC. Here, you will witness the awe-inspiring sight of the four colossal statues of Ramses II that guard the entrance to the Great Temple, which is dedicated to the gods Ra-Horakhty, Amun, and Ptah, as well as to the deified Ramses himself. You will also see the smaller temple of Nefertari, his beloved wife, which is dedicated to the goddess Hathor. You will learn about the history and significance of these temples, as well as the remarkable feat of engineering that saved them from being submerged by the rising waters of the Nile after the construction of the High Dam. You will also discover the phenomenon of the solar alignment, which occurs twice a year, when the sun rays illuminate the inner sanctum of the Great Temple. After the tour, you will fly back to Cairo, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. You will have the evening at your leisure. Overnight in Cairo
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Day 7:
Hotel Breakfast and Departure
After breakfast at your hotel, you will check out and be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. You will bid farewell to Egypt and take with you unforgettable memories of your 7-day classic tour. We hope you enjoyed your trip and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
FAQs about
7 Days Classic Tour to Cairo, Luxor, Abu Simble and Aswan Sightseeing
Egypt is a year-round destination, but the best time to visit is from October to April, when the weather is cooler and more pleasant. The peak season is from December to February, when the prices are higher and the attractions are more crowded.
Most nationalities need a visa to enter Egypt, which can be obtained online, on arrival, or from an Egyptian embassy or consulate. The visa fee is $25 USD and the validity is 30 days. You need a valid passport with at least six months of remaining validity and a blank page.
Egypt is generally safe for travelers, but you should exercise caution and follow the advice of your guide and local authorities. You should avoid drinking tap water and eat only cooked food from reputable sources. You should also bring sunscreen, insect repellent, and a hat to protect yourself from the sun and mosquitoes. You should consult your doctor before traveling and get the recommended vaccinations and medications.
The tour offers some optional activities and excursions that you can book and pay for on the spot, such as: Sound and light show at the pyramids of Giza Camel ride at the pyramids of Giza Hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings Nubian village visit from Aswan Luxor museum visit from Luxor Felucca ride on the Nile
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