7 Day Egypt Itinerary

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,Aswan and Alexanderia

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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,Aswan and Alexanderia


Day 1- Arrival at Cairo

Egypt tour packages representative will meet & assist you at  Cairo  International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle

Depends on your arrival. If your flight arrives, If you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to make a tour suggestion

Meals: No Meals

Overnight in the Hotel

Day 2- Aswan attractions

Pick up from Cairo hotel to Cairo airport for short flight to Aswan  Proceed with Visits of  Aswan including the Temple of Philae and tour by Felucca around Aswan attractions floating on the Nile. 

Phiala temple :
Built to honor 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

At 10:00 sailing trip with Felucca around Elphinatine island and Visit Lord Kitchener island-

Trip to the Nubian village
The Nubian village is one of Aswan's attractions. It's worth visiting and spending  2 hours. The place is very authentic and genuine, Colorful and artistic, the In Aswan Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Nubian Village will surprise you in every corner! While walking in the village, you will straight away feel the soul of this place!

13:00 Sail to Kom Ombo

18:00  Visit The temple of Kom Ombo:

The temple and the associated settlement site located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus  and date mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman period(332 B.b -395 A.c)
Sail to Edfu-Overnight in Edfu 

Dinner &overnight onboard the Cruise
Galabyia Party.

Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch&Dinner

Day 3- Edfu and Luxor temple

Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the Edfu around 08:00 by horse carriage 

This Ptolemaic temple, is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. Preserved by desert sand Edfu temple   :

Upper Egyptian site dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama

You will be back around 10:00 

Lunch on the Cruise 
At 10:30 Sail to  Luxor  through Esna lock

Arrive  Luxor  at 18:00
Visit  Luxor  temple.
Luxor  Temple:
Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third and Completed by King Tutankhamon and the Great King Ramses the second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the second and Decorated  with His Military Battle of Kadesh
Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise

Optional trip to the sound Light  Karnak    temple - 40 $ P.P

Day 4- Luxor- The valley of the kings and Karnak temple

Optional trip Balloon ride over the valley of the Kings 100 $ per person

Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise Then Disembarkation Visit the west bank of Luxor and Karnak .

The Used as a burial chamber for nearly 500 years, the Valley of the Kings was used for royal burials for the Kings,their families, and their possessions. Valley of the Kings :
Once  called the great Place of the Truth, this valley is Called now the valley of the Kings, It is a Majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay in great stone Sarcophagi, awaiting immortality, The isolated valley behind Deir el Bahri is dominated by the Pyramid-Shaped Mountain Peak

The colossi of Memnon:
Massive  pair statues Know as the   Colossi of Memnon are two massive monumental stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386-1353 BCE) from the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. Colossi of Memnon , Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what was once the largest  complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third

The Queen Hatshepsut temple is an ancient example of pure visual architecture and there is simply nothing that can match the beauty and elegance. Hatshepsut temple :
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.

Karnak :
Karnak  is more than A temple, is a spectacular Complex of Sanctuaries, Kiosks, Pylons, and Obelisks, All dedicated to the Theban gods and to the Greater Glory of Egypt`s Pharaohs, Karnak  was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban Triad(Amun, Mut, and Khonso) 

Lunch will be served during the trip

Overnight in Cairo

Day 5- Cairo Highlights

You will be picked up from your Nile cruise to luxor airport for short flight in Cairo .Upon your arrival you will meet Your tour guide to enjoy a great excursion to the Pyramids of Giza (Cheops,Chephren and Mykerinus)Then proceed to visit the Great the Great Sphinx is one of the world's largest monuments. It is also one of the most recognizable relics of the ancient Egyptians. Sphinx  and visit  the Valley Temple )

Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza

Then visit the Egyptian Museum

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahir:
It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.

If you wish to visit the mummies royal hall, where you will have the feeling of stroling down the vally of the kings where most of these mummies where originaly resting then ask your tour guide to take you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization . It will cost 50 $ Extra per person.

Museum in Giza, Egypt, housing archaeological artifacts from thousands of years of human civilization in Egypt The Grand Egyptian Museum  :
is not officially open yet. It will be opened officially by the end of 2023. but if you wish to visit it we offer limited tours to test site readiness and the visitor experience ahead of the official opening. Access is scurrently limited to the Grand Hall, commercial area, and exterior gardens. All other interior paces, including access to the galleries and collections, are restricted until the official opening.

Optional trip to the sound and the light show at Giza Pyramids and it costs 40 $ Per person

With the Sound Light Show at the Giza pyramids, the pharaonic history is being re-told by the sphinx, unraveling the ancient secrets and mysterious tales. The Sound and Light show at the pyramids narrates the history of those great kings; Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.

Overnight in the Hotel Cairo  

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 6- Alexanderia tour from Cairo

Start your Private tour to   Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria  From Cairo, starting at 7:00 am with Pickup from your hotel by our Egyptologist, and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to   Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria , The distance is 220 km Northwest of Cairo. Arrive at     Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria  around 10 am

Start your day Tour in   Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria  Visiting The Roman   The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is one of the most historically important archeological sites in Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria Learn about the catacombs here. Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa  

The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa:

Archaeologists believe that the Catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D. and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years. This was a period in the history of the city of   Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria  when there was a great mixture of different cultures. Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years

Pompey Pillar:
Has nothing to do with Pompey. The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The red granite column was probably built to honour Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in   Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria

Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria city was built on the old lighthouse location after it was destroyed by the earthquake. The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay :
The Citadel was built in the 15th Century by the Mamlouk Sultan Qeitbay, To Guard the City against the threat of Crusaders, This wonderful Islamic Monument was built by the use of the ruins of the old Lighthouse that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in 3rd Century B.c. The Lighthouse was damaged during an Earthquake that Occurred in Egypt in 1303 A.c during the reign of the Mamlouk King  Qeitbay
Lunch in   Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria  in Egyptian Restaurant,

The new Library of   Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria :
The Library of   Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria  was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding.

Back to Cairo  from   Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria  Arrival Cairo at 19:00-

 

Overnight in Hotel in Cairo 

Day -7 International departure

Breakfast at the hotel then our representative ,Visit The The Pharaonic Village is one of the most attractions in Giza that sheds light on ancient Egyptian civilization, you'll learn about the Pharaonic lifestyle. Pharaonic Village

The The Pharaonic Village is one of the most attractions in Giza that sheds light on ancient Egyptian civilization, you'll learn about the Pharaonic lifestyle. Pharaonic Village is Egypt's historic park. It's a unique place where Egypt's entire history is explained in 2 to 3 hours including our ancient history as well as our modern history.

Visiting The The Pharaonic Village is one of the most attractions in Giza that sheds light on ancient Egyptian civilization, you'll learn about the Pharaonic lifestyle. Pharaonic Village is recommended to be at the end  of the trip to Egypt. It is located on an island in the Nile, just 3 miles south of the center of Cairo. In this village you are transported by floating amphitheaters, and a hundred actors and actresses demonstrate scenes from ancient Egypt (Papyrus making, sculpting, home building….etc.) After the tour.You will be transferred  to Cairo airport for final your departure formalities. 

Inclusions:

  • 3 nights in Cairo( based on Bed and Breakfast)
  • 3 night Nile cruise (based on Full board)
  • private transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Flight Tickets- Cairo-Aswan-Luxor-Cairo
  • Private tour guide
  • Lunch during the trips

Exclusions:

  • Dinner
  • Tipping
  • Any extra

Please remember to bring:

  • Passports
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses

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