Egypt Itinerary 7 Days7-Day Egypt Itinerary tours, visiting some of the most important relics of Ancient Egypt and discovering Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan by Sleeper Train, exploring the best attractions by visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx monument. Next is a visit to the Egyptian Museum, with the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art, in the world. After that, visit the Saladin Citadel, which is a historic Islamic fortification, Originally built by Sultan Saladin, to enjoy a visit to Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din. The end-of-day tour shopping in Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Travel by sleeping train to discover famous history in and around Aswan, visiting the Temple of Philae, Unfinished Obelisk, and the High Dam. Drive to Luxor, then stop to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo and the Temple of Edfu. Luxor is the most important relic of Ancient Egypt. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where the ancient mummies were discovered in a tomb Valley of the Kings. After that, visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most beautiful of the Royal Mortuary Temples, and see the two Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy with your guide visiting Karnak and the Temples, the most important and famous temples in Egypt’s history in Luxor.
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Included
Arrival/departure assistance & transfers at Cairo International Airport.
All transfers mention in the program by private Air Condition Vehicle.
Giza visits Great Pyramids - Sphinx monument - Egyptian Museum - Old Coptic Cairo - Citadel of Saladin - Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Aswan visits Temple of Philae - High Dam of Aswan - Unfinished Obelisk - Temple of Kom Ombo - Temple of Edfu
West Bank in Luxor visits Valley of the Kings - Temple of Hatshepsut - Colossi of Memnon
East Bank in Luxor visits Temple of Karnak - Temple of Luxor
All entrance fees for sightseeing mention in the program.
Private Licensed Egyptologist guide.
All service charges and taxes.
02 nights accommodation in hotel in Cairo based on BB basis
01-night accommodation in hotel in Luxor based on BB basis
01-night accommodation in hotel in Aswan based on BB basis.
02 overnights in first-class sleeper train: Cairo/Luxor & Luxor/Cairo based on Half Board basis.
Two Lunch in a local restaurant during the tour in Cairo
A Bottle of water for a day tour
Excluded
Arrival/departure assistance & transfers at Cairo International Airport.
All transfers mention in the program by private Air Condition Vehicle.
Giza visits Great Pyramids - Sphinx monument - Egyptian Museum - Old Coptic Cairo - Citadel of Saladin - Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Aswan visits Temple of Philae - High Dam of Aswan - Unfinished Obelisk - Temple of Kom Ombo - Temple of Edfu
West Bank in Luxor visits Valley of the Kings - Temple of Hatshepsut - Colossi of Memnon
East Bank in Luxor visits Temple of Karnak - Temple of Luxor
All entrance fees for sightseeing mention in the program.
Private Licensed Egyptologist guide.
All service charges and taxes.
02 nights accommodation in hotel in Cairo based on BB basis
01-night accommodation in hotel in Luxor based on BB basis
01-night accommodation in hotel in Aswan based on BB basis.
02 overnights in first-class sleeper train: Cairo/Luxor & Luxor/Cairo based on Half Board basis.
Two Lunch in a local restaurant during the tour in Cairo
A Bottle of water for a day tour
Tour Plan
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Day 1:Cairo Airport & Transfer to your Hotel in Cairo
Upon arrival in Cairo, our Min Travel representative will assist you through passport control formalities, luggage identification & portage will greet you. You will be transferred by a private A/C car or mini-bus to your hotel to check in and Overnight in Cairo.
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Day 2: (B+ L)Visit Pyramids & Egyptian Museum - Sleeper train to Aswan
The day starts with a guided tour in Giza to visit the legendary majestic Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerionos to view these spectacular man-made monuments. When we finish exploring the Great Pyramids, our next stop is to visit the Sphinx Monument guarding the royal burial chambers and Temple of Cheops. Next is a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which was established in 1902, near the city center of Cairo. After that, visit the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaars for Shopping. At the end of the day tour, transfer to the rail station to board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
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Day 3: (B)Arrival in Aswan - Visits The Temple of Philae - The High Dam of Aswan - The Unfinished Obelisk
Upon arrival at Aswan Railway station, Your guide for the day will pick you up and begin your guided tour by A/C Car with a visit to the romantic Temple of Philae or Isis Temple dedicated to the cow-headed goddess Hathor. Next is a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries. The tour ends with a visit to the High Dam. The Dam which is 7 Km high, is one of the biggest dams in the world. At the end of the day tour, we will return to your hotel in Aswan. Optional: Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple.
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Day 4: (B)Tour to Kom Ombo Temple & Edfu Temple
Abu Simble Tour is optional upon request. Your Egyptologist tour guide will pick you up from the Aswan Hotel and start your tour. Transfer you to Kom Ombo to visit the temple shared by the two Gods Sobek and Haroeris. After that, transferred to Edfu and visited the temple of Horus in Edfu. At the end of the day tour, we will transfer to your hotel in Luxor. Optional: Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple.
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Day 5: (B+D)Luxor Sightseeing Tour - Sleeper Train to Cairo
Optional: Hot Balloon Over Luxor. After breakfast, check out the hotel. The day starts with a guided tour of the Valley of the Kings, where the ancient mummies, have been discovered Valley of the Kings has two components – the East Valley and the West Valle. It is the East Valley that most tourists visit and where most of the tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs are located. Start to visit the Temple of Hatshepsut named Deir El Bahari, one of the most beautiful of the royal mortuary temples, and the two Colossi of Memnon. The tour ends with a visit to the Temple of Karnak. After that, visit the Temple of Luxor, which is close to the Nile and parallel to the riverbank. King Amenhotep III who reigned from 1390-53 BC built this beautiful temple and dedicated it to Amon-Re, king of the gods, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu. In the evening, transfer to the rail station to board an overnight sleeper train to Cairo.
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Day 6: (B+L)Arrive Cairo Tour to the Citadel, Old Coptic Cairo & Khan El Khalili Bazaars
Arrive at Cairo railway station. Your guide for the day starts with a guided tour with a visit to the Citadel Fortress with a visit to the Mohammed Ali Mosque (the Alabaster mosque). The Citadel was built by Salah-El-Din in the 12th Century and was the seat of power for the following 700 years. Our next stop is in Coptic Cairo, home of some of the oldest Christian churches in the world, and retraces the steps where Mary and Joseph walked thousands of years ago. We will visit the Hanging Church, also known as El Muallaqa. Following is a visit to the Church of St. Sergius, a perfect example of Coptic churches and monasteries. Our tour will conclude with a visit to St. Barbara’s Church, which was built between the 4th and 5th centuries. It has preserved the ruins of Saint John. Next on our agenda is a visit to the Khan El Khalili Bazaars, that date back to 1382. At the end of the day tour, we will transfer back to your hotel in Cairo.
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Day 7: (B)Transfer to Cairo Airport & Final Departure
After breakfast, at the hotel, our Min Travel representative will pick you up. Then, we will transfer you to the airport and assist you through the final departure.