8 Days Cairo Alexandria Luxor and Aswan by flight Tour Package

Itinerary

Day 1: Meet & Assist at Cairo Airport, Accommodation in Hotel & Cairo Tour

Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
Meet & Assist at Cairo Airport by our Representative.
Transfer to Hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Spend the day visiting Ancient Egypt. Take in the Giza Pyramids Giza Pyramids , Your tour guide start a full day tour to visit the Pyramids of Cheops , Chechen and Mykerinus. while listening to your Egyptologist guide. Next, you will be able to enjoy the panoramic view, where you can see all pyramids and take a special pictures for all the pyramids together in one shot.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
Sphinx Afterwards , continue on towards the Great sphinx , the Sphinx has the head of a pharaoh with a lion body. and dated back to the time of Khephren this Sphinx was made to Guard the pyramid of King Chefren , Next , Visit the Valley Temple which belonged to the Pyramid of Chefren the temple acted as a place to mummification process of the kin before burial .

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
And visiting the 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 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: After finishing the tour, you will back to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.


Day 2: Travel to Alexandria to make your Tour

Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria Egypt
Breakfast in Hotel.Transfer from Cairo hotel to Alexandria by a private air-conditioned vehicleSpending the day visiting the rock-cut Roman catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is a unique and interesting experience. The catacombs are the largest in Alexandria, Egypt, and are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. The necropolis consists of a series of tombs, statues, and archaeological objects from the Pharaonic funerary cult with Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences. The facility was used as a burial chamber from the 2nd century to the 4th century, and contains three sarcophagi and other human and animal remains. The catacombs contain a six-pillared central shaft which opens off the vestibule, a triclinium, and a temple-like facade with two columns topped by papyrus, lotus, and acanthus leaves. Visiting the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is a great way to experience the history, architecture, and culture of the ancient world.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Pompey's Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Pompey's Pillar is an ancient monument in Alexandria, Egypt. It is the largest of its kind in the world, and is the only remaining monument of the ancient city of Alexandria. The pillar is a single, 25-meter tall column of red granite, and is believed to have been built to commemorate the Roman Emperor Diocletian's victories in the region. The pillar is decorated with inscriptions showing the Roman eagle and a dedication to Diocletian himself. It is also believed to have been built atop the ruins of the Serapeum, a temple of the Egyptian god Serapis. Pompey's Pillar is an important archaeological site, and is a great place to learn about the history of the ancient city of Alexandria.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kayetbai, Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate 5321431, Egypt
The Citadel of Qaitbay is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, in Alexandria, Egypt. It was built from 1477 to 1479 AD by Sultan Qaitbey to defend the city from the advances of the Ottoman Empire. The fortress is situated on a thin arm of land that extends out into Alexandria’s harbor from the corniche. The building comprises a square enclosure with its walls built in stone and crowned by eight towers, four of which are semicircular and the others rectangular. The Citadel also houses a small naval museum, and the peninsula leading to the citadel is popular with fishermen and families alike. Visiting the Citadel of Qaitbay is a great way to explore the history and culture of the ancient city of Alexandria.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Alexandria-Monroe Public Library, 117 E Church St, Alexandria, IN 46001-2005
The Great Library of Alexandria in Alexandria, Egypt, was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. It was likely established under Ptolemy II Philadelphus in the third century BCE. At the time, written material came mostly in the form of papyrus scrolls because paper—as we know it—was not invented for another four centuries! The exact number of materials housed in the library is unknown, but sources report there were anywhere from 40,000 to 400,000 papyrus scrolls at the height of the library’s popularity.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Accommodation included: After finishing the tour, you will back to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: Travel to Luxor, Accommodation in Nile Cruise & Luxor Sightseeing

Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Breakfast in Hotel.
Transfer from hotel in Cairo to Airport for flight to Luxor.
Transfer from Luxor Airport to Nile Cruise by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Accommodation in Nile Cruise on Full Board basis.
Visit Luxor East Bank (Karnak temple the greatest example of worship in the history, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Luxor temple it was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramses' II during the 19th Dynasty.
Accommodation in Nile Cruise on Full Board basis

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Luxor


Day 4: Accommodation in Nile Cruise & Luxor West Bank Sightseeing

Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
Visit Luxor West Bank (Valley of Kings,will be transferred by Private A/C Vehicle to the West Bank where you will visit the Valley Of The Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari Followed by a visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut that known as El Dir El Bahari which was built by Queen Hatshepsut the daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
Colossi Memnon Then continue your day Tour to The Colossi of Memnon which is remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Lunch Break at Local Restaurants Based on full Meal for each Person but beverages are not included

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Esna Lock, Nile River Links Esna to Aswan, Esna 83811 Egypt
Sailing from Luxor to Esna passing by Esna Lock
Sailing from Esna to Edfu

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Accommodation included: Overnight in Edfu


Day 5: Accommodation in Nile Cruise & Edfu and Kom Ombo Sightseeing

Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
Visit Horus temple in Edfu after breakfast at morning,The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic Dynasty from 180 - 47 BCE, although there is evidence that it is stood upon an earlier temple. The temple is unique for its dedication to two different deities: the local crocodile-headed god Sobek, and the first "god of the Kingdom", the falcon-headed god Horus the Elder (also called Haroeris). This double dedication was deliberate. Not only is it architecturally duplicated, with two sets of courts, hypostyle halls and sanctuaries, the twin temple is symbolic of the local and universalist themes that the two different deities represented.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
Sailing from Edfu to Kom Ombo
Visit the temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haerories in Kom Ombo,The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic Dynasty from 180 - 47 BCE, although there is evidence that it is stood upon an earlier temple. The temple is unique for its dedication to two different deities: the local crocodile-headed god Sobek, and the first "god of the Kingdom", the falcon-headed god Horus the Elder (also called Haroeris). This double dedication was deliberate. Not only is it architecturally duplicated, with two sets of courts, hypostyle halls and sanctuaries, the twin temple is symbolic of the local and universalist themes that the two different deities represented.
Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Sailing from Kom Ombo to Aswan
Galabia party in Nile Cruise after dinner


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Accommodation included: Overnight in Aswan


Day 6: Accommodation in Nile Cruise & Aswan Sightseeing

Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
Touring the Aswan High Dam is a great way to explore this incredible man-made structure. Guided tours are available, with knowledgeable guides who can explain the history and significance of the dam. You'll have the opportunity to walk around the grounds, take pictures, and learn about the construction of the dam and the impact it has had on the region.Touring the Aswan High Dam is a unique and unforgettable experience.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan 1, Aswan 1240271 Egypt
Touring the Philae Temple is a great way to explore this incredible ancient site. Guided tours are available, with knowledgeable guide who can explain the history and significance of the temple. You'll have the opportunity to walk around the grounds, take pictures, and learn about the construction of the temple and its various additions throughout the centuries. You'll also get to explore the many chambers, columns, and reliefs of the temple, including the First Pylon, the Forecourt, the Second Pylon, the Vestibule, the Sanctuary, and the Gateway of Hadrian. Touring the Philae Temple is a unique and unforgettable experience.
Belly dancer or Nubian show in Nile Cruise after dinner.

Duration: 3 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight in Aswan

Day 7: Flight to Cairo & Accommodation in Hotel

Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Breakfast then check out at 9:00 AM.
Transfer to Aswan Airport by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Flight to Cairo and transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Accommodation in Hotel on BB basis.
Free day.
Duration: 4 hours

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Accommodation included: Hotel and overnight in Cairo

Day 8: Transfer to Cairo Airport & End your tour

Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Breakfast in Hotel.
Transfer to Cairo Airport by a private air-conditioned vehicle to fly back home and end your Egypt trip
Duration: 3 hours

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No accommodation included on this day.