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

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
1 stop
1
Cairo
Our representative will greet you at Cairo Airport and provide a safe transfer to your hotel in Giza, approximately a 1-hour ride. Once at your hotel, you will meet your guide for a brief orientation about your upcoming tour in Egypt. Spend the night at your hotel in Giza.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, and Memphis
5 stops
2
Pyramids of Giza
Start your day with an 8:00 AM pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Visit the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Great Sphinx
Explore the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, learning about the ancient burial rites of the pharaohs.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
4
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Next, visit the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara, the world’s oldest major stone structure.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
5
Mit Rahina Museum
Continue to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, and explore its stunning archaeological sites.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
6
Aswan
Cairo Train Station In the evening, transfer to Cairo train station for the overnight train to Aswan. Option to upgrade to a sleeper train for an additional cost.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Cairo Trai Arrival in Aswan, Guided Tourn Station
3 stops
7
Aswan
Arrive at Aswan train station and transfer to your 5-star Nile Cruise to freshen up.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Temple of Philae
After lunch, visit the Philae Temple, known for its beautiful hieroglyphics and sculptures.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
9
Aswan High Dam
Proceed to visit the High Dam of Aswan. After the tour, transfer back to the Nile Cruise for an overnight stay.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Sailing and Visiting Kom Ombo Temple
2 stops
10
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
In the early morning, you have the option to take a tour of Abu Simbel. Enjoy free time on the cruise as it sails on the Nile.
8 hours • Admission ticket not included
11
Temple of Kom Ombo
Continue sailing to Kom Ombo to explore the temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 5
Visiting Edfu Temple and Sailing to Luxor
2 stops
12
Temple of Horus
Enjoy free time on the cruise as it sails on the Nile. Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu with your guide.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
13
Luxor
Continue sailing towards Luxor, arriving in the afternoon. Spend the night on the Nile Cruise.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Luxor East and West Banks, Overnight Train to Cairo
5 stops
14
Valley of the Kings
After breakfast, tour the West Bank of Luxor, starting with the Valley of the Kings. home to elaborately decorated tombs of ancient pharaohs
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
15
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, known for its stunning inscriptions and unique architecture.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
16
Temple of Karnak
Start your tour on the eastern bank of Luxor with a visit to the Karnak Temple, a complex of temples built over 1,500 years.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
17
Luxor Temple
Then, visit the Luxor Temple, known for its well-preserved hieroglyphs and statues.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
18
Cairo
In the evening, transfer to Luxor train station for the overnight train back to Cairo.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Cairo - Egyptian Museum, Coptic & Islamic Cairo
4 stops
19
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Arrive at Giza train station and transfer to visit the Salah El Din Citadel, including the Muhammad Ali Mosque.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
20
Coptic Cairo
Discover Coptic Cairo, including the Roman fortress, Hanging Church, St. Sergius Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
21
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Visit the Egyptian Museum, featuring artifacts from the Pharaonic and Roman periods, including the treasures of Tutankhamun.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
22
Giza
Transfer to your hotel in Giza for an overnight stay.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Free Day and Transfer to Cairo Airport
1 stop
23
Cairo
Enjoy a free day in Cairo before your comfortable transfer to Cairo airport for your departure.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free

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