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Private 7 Day Tours From Cairo to Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Welcome to the timeless land of the pharaohs. Here is your lifetime experience in the ‘Land of the Pharaohs’. Travel to Egypt and experience the history and culture on this private guided 7-day Tour that explores the top attractions of the fascinating cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel. Explore historic Cairo, and visit the iconic pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, Mohamed Ali Mosque, and Old Cairo. Visit the marvels, mythology, and mystery of Ancient Egypt, including the tombs of iconic pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings. Stand at the feet of Abu Simbel’s monumental temples and marvel at the sheer scale of these stunning structures. Spend a day in the coastal city of Alexandria and discover the Greek and Roman monuments. With door-to-door transportation by A/V car.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- With doortodoor transportation by A/V car
- Visit the marvels, mythology, and mystery of Ancient Egypt, including the tombs
- Spend a day in the coastal city of Alexandria
- Have full knowledge and enthusiasm about Egyptian history, and their country in general
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Cairo
Relaxation & Fun. Welcome to Egypt’s capital! Welcome to the timeless land of the pharaohs! You'll be met on arrival at Cairo airport by our driver, who will be waiting for you outside the arrival hall, holding a sign with your name and transferred to to your hotel in Cairo or Giza (book it yourself)
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Leisure. Leisure: then the rest of the day is free at your leisure. If your flight lands early, then you could take a first look at the pyramids with an amazing sound and light show(optional), or perhaps head into downtown Cairo for a Nile dinner cruise and show(optional). Meals Included: Not Included. Accommodation: Not Included.
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Accommodation at your chosen hotel.
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Meals: Not Included.
Day 2
Cairo
Archaeological Exploration at Saqqara. Visit The Great Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara: Start in chronological order, as it were, by visiting the step pyramid of Saqqara; the first capital of ancient Egypt. This is the oldest pyramid in Egypt 4800 B.c ; built by King Zoser, before exploring the famous pyramids at Giza.
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Archaeological Exploration at Giza Plateau. Plateau: Stop for lunch break at a local restaurant. Continue visiting the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mycrenos and Sphinx; these structures that have stood tall for 4500 years. Discover the beauty of the Sphinx, one of the largest monolith statues in the history of mankind. enjoy the views and take remarkable pictures, you’ll find your local Egyptology guide a wealth of knowledge and full of enthusiasm about Egyptian history, and their country in general. Back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza for overnight (book it yourself). Meals Included: Lunch Accommodation: Not Included.
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Accommodation at your chosen hotel.
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Meals: Lunch
Day 3
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Transfer: Transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Luxor (book yourself). Upon arrival, and pick your luggage, go outside through the exit door where, you’ll be met by your guide.
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Sightseeing at Valley Of The Kings. Luxor Full Day: Your first destination of the day will be the the World famous Valley of the Kings, a famous necropolis that has the tombs of the kings of ancient Egypt. Travel next to the amazing temple of Hatshepsut, who was the first woman to rule over Egypt. This temple was used as a monastery in the Christian era and famous as El Deir Al Bahri, or ‘Northern Monastery’.
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Sightseeing at Colossi Of Memnon. Your last stop on the west bank will be the gigantic Colossi of Memnon. These two, 18m-high statues are the only remaining items of the temple of Amenhotep III.
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Local Flavor at Karnak Temple. Karnak Temple: We’ll visit the massive temple of Karnak complex, part of the ancient city of Thebes. Dedicated to the powerful God Amun, it offers a vast mix of temples, chapels, statues and obelisks. It was linked to the town of Luxor by a long Sphinx lined avenue. The much photographed Hypostyle Hall has an impressive 134 towering columns, each is carved with scenes of gods and pharaohs, and hieroglyphic inscriptions cover the walls.
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Local Flavor at Luxor Temple. Proceed, to the smaller Luxor Temple, which is in the center of town. Admire its beautiful Obelisks and Statues of King Ramesses the Great. Then, you will be transferred to Luxor Train-Station to take your 18:45 pm first class sitting train to Aswan.
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Then, you will be transferred to Luxor Train-Station to take your 18:45 pm first class sitting train to Aswan. Arrive at Aswan after about 3 hours, to be met by our representative who will transfer you to your chosen hotel in Aswan (book it yourself in Aswan east bank, city side). Meals Included: Lunch Accommodation: Not Included.
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Overnight at your chosen hotel in Aswan.
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Meals: Lunch
Day 4
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Leisure at Lake Nasser. Abu Simbel, Aswan Tour and Back to Cairo: Around 4 to 4:30 am, you will be picked up by an air-conditioned vehicle(sharing a small group) for your visit to the UNESCO world heritage site of Abu Simbel. This amazing site was completely dismantled and rebuilt when Lake Nasser was flooded. Drive for about 3 hours, to be met by your Egyptology guide; who will escort you to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel, telling you the stories and the history of the iconic sights of ancient Egypt.
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Local Flavor at Philae. Visit the most beautiful temple in Egypt on Philae Island; an Island in the middle of the Nile and dedicated to the Goddess Isis, it was saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
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At the end, to Aswan Airport to take your evening flight back to Cairo (book it yourself), to be met and transferred to your hotel in Cairo or Giza for overnight (book it yourself). Meals Included: Lunch Accommodation: Not Included.
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Accommodation at your chosen hotel.
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Meals: Lunch
Day 5
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Local Flavor at National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. National Egyptian Museum (NMEC), Old Cairo and Khan Al Khalili: Take your breakfast, then, start your day tour at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization which is considered the first museum all over the world exhibit a comprehensive view for the Egyptian Civilization through the history from prehistory till the modern history. NMEC exhibit several objects to show starting with the predynastic and Ancient Egyptian period, the Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic and modern history. The main Exhibition Hall show the four main crafts that shaped the Egyptian civilization: pottery, wood, Textile and ornaments. You can see over there the oldest prosthetic toe all over the world, the skeleton of a man dates back to 30000 years ago, the Kaaba Cover (kiswaa Al Kaaba) which was the last one made in Egypt during the time of president Naser and the Mammal which it used to carry the cover from Egypt to Saudi Arabia every year in a great parade.
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Local Flavor at The Hanging Church. Have lunch at a local restaurant before exploring some of the most famous churches in Cairo. Travel to the Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr. Both these churches were built into the walls of the Babylon Fortress and their remains could be Cairo’s oldest structures. Visit the Church of St. Sergius
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Local Flavor at Khan el-Khalili. Cairo's Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar is an essential Egyptian experience – lose yourself in the colors and aromas of this fascinating marketplace. Then, to your hotel in Cairo or Giza for overnight (book it yourself). Meals Included: Lunch Accommodation: Not Included.
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Accommodation at your chosen hotel.
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Meals: Lunch
Day 6
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Leisure at Alexandria National Museum. Alexandria Trip: Start with early morning pick-up for a full day tour to Alexandria from Cairo. Tour Alexandria’s most significant and fascinating spots with your private tour guide. See the Greek and Roman masterpieces ruins at the National Museum, descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, with the beautiful artworks, visit the Roman Theater, take in views from the 15-century fortifications at the Citadel of Qaitbay. Explore the New Alexandria library at your own pace.
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Drive Back in comfort to your hotel in Cairo for overnight (book it yourself). Meals Included: Lunch Accommodation: Not Included.
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Accommodation at your chosen hotel.
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Meals: Lunch
Day 7
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Leisure. Free Day and Departure Transfer: Today is free to join any other optional sightseeing tours of Cairo or a spot of last minute shopping until we take you back to the airport for your departure flight. If you have an evening flight, then have a chance to add an extra optional day tour to the Grand Egyptian Museum GEM and Cairo Citadel, or a day tour to Dahshur and Memphis. Alternatively if you can add extra nights to your time in Cairo you can take a day trip to the colonial city of Alexandria which lies on the Mediterranean coast or an overnight trip to the White and Black desert. Our driver will transfer you to the airport for departure according to your flight schedule. Meals Included: Not Included. Accommodation: Not Included.
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That's a wrap up! We hope you enjoyed your stay! Our representative will escort you to the airport for departure according to your flight details.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Professional English-speaking tour guide for all sightseeing tours All Transfers, pick up & drop off at the Cairo Airport by A.C vehicle. One way First Class Train Tickets to Aswan. 2 Day Tours in Cairo; Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, NMEC and more. 1 Day Tour To Abu Simbel (sharing a group)and Philae Temple in Aswan. 1 Day Tour To Alexandria from Cairo. 1 Day Tour to Luxor East Bank and West Bank.
Not Included
Entry Visa to Egypt. International/Domestic flights. Hotels accommodations. Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing. Motorboat to Philae temple in Aswan. Water and drinks during the lunch time. Camel ride during the Giza Pyramids tour. Tipping to Guides and drivers Any optional Tours.
What to Bring
Comfortable clothes and shoes Camera and bag for essentials Sunscreen
Meeting & Pickup
You’ll be met on arrival at Cairo airport
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
You will need to pay all the entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary by card. You will need to carry cash for water, drinks, tipping to the guide and driver. You will need to provide us the international or domestic flight details (flight numbers, airlines, arrival and departure times and dates). You will need to provide us with your passport copy; required for the government pemission. You will need to book all your hotel accommodations in Cairo or Giza and Aswan. You will need to book your domestic flights or overnight trains from Cairo to Luxor and return from Aswan to Cairo. Before booking your accommodations or domestic flights, contact us to discuss the locations and schedule to confirm if it matches the itinerary plan. Other languages are available with extra 400$ USD per person upon your request. It is available to provide German, Italian, Japanese or French Tour Guide with extra 400$USD per person for the 2 days.. Please, provide us your hotel name and address in Cairo or Giza If your hotel locates at Cairo airport or near Cairo airport, 6th. October, New Cairo, New Giza or 5th.Residence hotels, there will be extra charge for the pick up and drop off. It is available to pick travelers at Cairo Airport, New Cairo, New Giza, 6th.October or 5th.Residence hotels with extra 10$ USD per person per day. It is available to drop off travelers at Cairo Airport, New Cairo, New Giza, 6th.October or 5th.Residence hotels with extra 10$ USD per person per day. It is available to pickup or drop off travelers from Hotels at New Administrative Capital with extra 20$ USD per person each way.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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