Cairo Aswan Luxor

Giza Pyramids, Cairo City, Abu Simbel, Aswan and Luxor - 8 days 7 nights

The Great pyramids of Egypt is an amazing experience and ancient civilization also thrived in Upper Egypt. There are interesting temples in Luxor and Aswan and Abu Simbel. Live an unforgettable experience, connecting with the ancient history of the world. See the treasures of the past preserved until today. See the most astonishing sculptures from thousands of years ago, still standing through the test of time.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Cairo

Pickup from the airport.

Explore downtown walking tour in Cairo.

Check into hotel.

Day 2 - Pyramids

Pickup from hotel.

Arrive at the Great Pyramid of Giza and enter into the monumental achievements of the past.

Travel a short walk to the Sphinx with its distinctive face.

Learn about the history and mysteries of the age of Pharaohs.

Arrive at Saqqara pyramids, spend time seeing the pyramids and exploring the history and the culture of the ancient times. Visit the pyramids Zoser, Teti, Unas and Userkaf.

Travel to see various ancient temples in Memphis and nearby areas. See the hieroglyphs in the real life experience.

Return to hotel to prepare for next day or enjoy a nighttime Nile cruise.

Day 3 - City Tour

Pick up from the hotel.

Drive to the Egyptian museum in downtown Cairo.

Spend time at the museum exploring thousands of exhibits.

Learn about the history and mysteries of the age of Pharaohs.

Drive to Citadel of Salah al Din and view the architecture of this building.

Drive to the Hanging Church and see the unique layout of this structure.

Drive to the Mosque of Amr Ibn al-Aas.

See sights of Coptic Cairo and Islamic Cairo.

Transfer to train station.

From the train station, take overnight train to Aswan.

Day 4 - Aswan

Arrive in Aswan.

Check in to Nile cruise boat.

Visit the Philae Temple.

Visit the Aswan High Dam.

Day 5 - Abu Simbel

Early morning trip by private car to Abu Simbel.

See the sights of the ancients in this ancient seat of power.

Return to the cruise ship and travel overnight to Edfu.

Day 6 - Edfu

Arrive in Edfu.

Visit the Temple of Horus.

Travel to Kom Ombo.

Visit the Temple of Sobek.

Return to the cruise ship and travel overnight to Luxor.

Day 7 - Luxor

Arrive in Luxor, the ancient city of sun.

Visit the Luxor Temple.

Visit the Karnak Temple and the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes.

Watch light show at the Karnak Temple.

Take overnight train to Cairo.

Day 8 - Cairo Airport

Pickup at the train station and transfer to airport.

Tour price: $800 single traveler, $500 per person 2 or more people.

Tour includes English speaking Egyptologist guide.

Tour includes cost of the cruise and transportation to the cruise and airport.

Tour excludes ticket prices of admission, subject to change, call for current admission prices.

Optional packages for overland tour to the same sights in Luxor, Edfu and Aswan.

Optional packages to Hurgada and Sharm al Sheikh.

Optional packages to Abu Simbel.

Options available for hot air balloon ride in Luxor.

Options available for felucca ride in Aswan.

Options available to upgrade to sleeper train.

Optional packages include horseback rides and camel rides.

Options available for shopping including historical Egyptian mementos.

Options available for breakfast, lunch and dinner of many different types.

Options available for booking hotels - all price ranges.