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8 days 7 nights | egypt 2024 Package (Cairo, Nile Cruise and Abu Simbel)

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Why we love it?

This 8-day tour of Egypt offers a comprehensive exploration of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel, combining iconic ancient sites with cultural experiences. In Cairo, you will visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, with an optional visit to the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar. The journey continues to Luxor, where the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Luxor, and Temple of Karnak reveal the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization. In Aswan, highlights include the Aswan Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple, followed by a group tour to the Abu Simbel Temples. The itinerary also includes visits to Saqqara and Memphis near Cairo, adding depth to the historical experience. All transfers are by private, air-conditioned vehicles, with comfortable overnight train travel between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, and expert guides available in multiple languages. This tour suits travelers interested in archaeology, history, and Egyptian culture who prefer a structured itinerary with included entrances to key sites.

Inclusions

All transfers by private, air-conditioned vehicle
Cairo-Luxor and Aswan-Cairo train in with cabin for sleeping, dinner and breakfast
Expert English/ Italian / Spanish/ Portuguese/ French/ German Guide available as per Request.
All entrances to the places mentioned in the itinerary
Abu Simbel Sightseeing Tour Sharing Our Group in Air Conditioned Vehicle
A bottle of mineral water a day
Reception and assistance at Cairo International Airport
Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo, with breakfast
Accommodation for 1 night in Luxor, with breakfast
1 night accommodation in Aswan with breakfast
All transfers by private, air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions

international flights
The entrance to the interior of the sarcophagus of the Great Pyramid of Keops and Tutankamun Tomb in the Valley of the Kings
Drinks, tips, personal expenses and extras not mentioned in the program

Itinerary

Day 1

Reception and assistance at Cairo International Airport. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit one of the seven wonders of the world, the Pyramids of Giza. Visit to the Sphinx and Valley Temple, built by King Kefren. Visit to the Egyptian Museum, which houses the largest collection of the Pharaonic Empire, monuments of ancient Egypt Also, if there is time, there is a chance to visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest and most famous bazaars in the Middle East. Transfer to the train station to take the train to Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3

Day 3: Sightseeing in Luxor

Breakfast on board. Arrival, reception and assistance at Luxor station and transfer to the hotel. Visit to the Valley of the Kings, where Kings, some Queens, Princes, Nobles and animals are buried. Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, the most valuable and prestigious temple built in the valley. Visit to the Colossi of Memnon. Visit to the Luxor Temple Visit Karnak Temple, it was the most influential religious center at the time. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4

Day 4: Sightseeing in Aswan

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Aswan. Visit the Aswan Dam, built in 1960 to protect the country from flooding from the Nile River Egypt. Visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, famous for its red granite. Visit to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5

Day 5: Abu Simbel Temple Group Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Abu Simbel, your tour will be in a group. Visit to the Major Temple and Minor Temple. Return to Aswan. Transfer to Aswan train station to take the train back to Cairo. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Day 6

Day 6: Cairo - Optional tour to Memphis and Saqqara

Breakfast on board. Arrival, reception and assistance at the Giza train station and transfer to the hotel. Optional tour to visit Egypt's first capital during the ancient kingdom, Memphis and Sakara's Step Pyramid. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7

Day 7: Optional tour to Alexandria

Breakfast at the hotel. Optional tour to Alexandria. Visit to the Citadel of Qaitibay, the Catacombs of Kom el Shukafa and the Library of Alexandria. Lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Cairo and overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8