7 Day Egypt itinerary

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Have Only got a week to spend in Egypt and working out how to make 7 Day Egypt itinerary ? We Can help you to arrange 7 Day Egypt Tour package and Private guided Tour and Visit Egypt Highlights in Cairo Luxor and Aswan.

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► Day 1- Arrival in Cairo:

Our representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle, Overnight in the Hotel.

► ► Day 2-The Pyramids of Giza and Cairo Museum:

You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo by our tour guide, to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza ( Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of  and visit  the Valley Temple Then visit the Egyptian Museum.

► The Egyptian Museum:
It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artefacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewellery that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.
The entrance fee to the Mummies room is not included. Fly to Aswan- Overnight in Aswan

► ► Day 3-Day trip to Abu Simbel and the Nubian Village:

Early Visit Abu Simbel from Aswan by Private Car

►  Abu Simbel temples:

The two temples of Ramses the second and the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to The Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor, the two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the Unesco

Back to Aswan by the afternoon, Lunch will be served in Aswan

See a Nubian Village, The Nubian Village is colourful, fun, friendly and touristy. The trip starts with an enjoyable sailing boat. and Enjoy the sunset on the Felucca.

► ► Day 4-Aswan attractions then drive to Luxor:

Visits of Aswan including the Temple of Philae and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the high dam, the Unfinished Obelisk
► Phiala temple:
Built to honour the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped. The High Dam
Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.
► The Unfinished Obelisk :   
Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned.  Drive to  Luxor  -overnight in  Luxor   

► ► Day 5-The Valley of the Kings:

In the Moring, you Can choose to enjoy an early morning air balloon ride (suitable from 6 years+) This is an optional tour

Pick up from your hotel in  Luxor  Start your tour of the ancient city of  Luxor. Accompanied by your private tour guide where you’ll  begin to visit the famous historical site

► Valley of the Kings:

You will cross the Nile to visit some of the most spectacular highlights of  Luxor's fabled West Bank during which you will explore with your own private tour guide Visit the valley of the Kings. You will visit 3 Tombs.

► The  Valley of the Kings:

The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and boy Pharaoh  Tutankhamun. The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs still well preserved.
If you wish to visit the Tomb of The young Pharaoh    Tutankhamun. It costs 200 Egyptians Pounds Extra


► The Temple of  Hatshepsut

Temple of  Hatshepsut is one of the most beautiful & best preserved of all of the temples of Ancient Egypt you can find at  Luxor. The temple was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together. Rising out of the desert Plain, in a series of terraces, The temple of  Hatshepsut   Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument.

► Colossi of Memnon:

Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in  Cairo then moved 700 KM to  Luxor, The two statues Know as the Colossi of Memnon, Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what once the largest complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third. At around noon you will have lunch in a local restaurant in  Luxor, 

In the Afternoon is free 

► ► Day 6-Karnak temple and Luxor temple

After breakfast Then Visit The Temple of Karnak -the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world :

► Karnak temple:

Karnak temple is the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world, No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man. It represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples situated on 247 acres of land.
Finally, you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor airport   

End your day with an optional tour in a traditional Sailboat(Felucca)  during the late afternoon - the perfect way to relax while watching the traditional rural life on the river bank. 
Should you wish to make any changes to the itinerary - such as visiting   Luxor  Temple instead of Karnak or spending more time in the souq. Fly to Cairo   Overnight in Hotel in Cairo

► ► Day 7- Old Cairo and International departure:

Pick Up time from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 08:00 am with your Egyptologist tour guide, Enjoy a fantastic orientation tour of  Cairo on an 8-hour excursion that takes in the major monuments of Old  Cairo and the maze of streets and stalls of the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Following a hotel pick-up from  Cairo or Giza, you will drive up to the Saladin Citadel, constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defence against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of  Cairo, it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha

Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to  Cairo especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosque's alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city.
Lunch will be served in Local restaurant in Old  Cairo.Then, visit Old  Cairo  to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo.

Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover a maze of alleys that have been at the centre of  Cairo ’s trading activities since the 14th century. After an amazing trip, You will be picked up to Cairo airport for the international departure.
 

Highlights

  • ► The Pyramids of Giza
  • ► The Sphinx
  • ► The Egyptian Museum
  • ► Abu Simbel temples 
  • ► The Nubian village
  • ► Phiala temple
  • ► High dam
  • ► Karnak temple
  • ► The valley of Kings
  • ► Luxor temple
  • ► The Colossi of Memnon
  • ► Hatshepsut temple
  • ► The Mosque of Mohamed Ali
  • ► The Old Cairo
  • ► The Old Bazaar

► Inclusions:

  • ► 2 Nights in Cairo in Steigenbeger Pyramids  based on Bed and Breakfast
  • ► 2 Night in Aswan in Basma hotel based on Bed and Breakfast
  • ► 2 Night in Luxor in Nile Palace Hotel  based on Bed and Breakfast
  • ► private transfer
  • ► Entrance fees
  • ► Flight Tickets- Cairo-Aswan-Hurghada-Cairo
  • ► Private tour guide
  • ► Lunch during the trips

 ► Exclusions:

  • ► Tipping
  • ► Any extra

► Please remember to bring:

  • ► Passports

  • ► Sunglasses

  • ► Hat
  • ► Sun Cream

►  What you'll get Live guide

  • ►  English, French, Arabic, Dutch

 ►  Duration:

  • ►  About 7 Days / 6 Nights

 ►  Type:

  • ►  Private

►   Pick-Up Time:

  • ► 5:00 AM

► Booking Method:

  • ► Full Payment during the trip or by Visa Card Online Via our website

Route

  1. Cairo
  2. Aswan
  3. Abu Simbel
  4. Luxor
  5. Cairo