Sightseeing Egypt Basic Attractions In A Week
CHILDREN POLICY:
0 - 01.99 Free
2 - 05.99 pay 25% of the tour price
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12 years and over pay the full price of the trip per adult person
Route
A GizaB LuxorC Cairo
Day 1Arrival
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted by Your Egypt Tours representative who will help you during passport control, luggage area, and customs formalities. Then you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo by a private air-conditioned vehicle for check-in and overnight in Cairo
Day 2Giza
After breakfast in the hotel, Step back in time to the days of ancient Egypt on a fantastic tour of the three pyramids of the Giza plateau. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by rulers of the 4th Dynasty Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus, Then proceed to visit the Sphinx, and The Granite Temple which belongs to the king Chephren, Thereafter drive to Memphis & Sakkara, one of the most exciting historical and archaeological areas in all over of Egypt. Visit the Step Pyramids of Sakkara, the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the third Dynasty for King Djoser. Then proceed to visit the Necropolis of Sakkara, and visit one of the Mastabas of the Nobles where Egyptian daily life activities are reflected on the walls of the Mastabas. After that transfer to Memphis which was founded by King Narmer, and was the first capital of the Ancient Kingdom of Upper and Lower Egypt, then Stop to see the Alabaster Sphinx and the remaining two colossal statues of Ramses II. (Optional tour) sound and light show of the pyramids
Day 3Cairo
After breakfast in the hotel, then proceed to visit Cairo’s famous Egyptian Museum houses 165,000 Egyptian artifacts, but the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamen are the highlights. His three gilded coffins dominate the main hall, while his magnificent death mask is the star attraction. Continuing to the ancient sites and culture of Coptic Christians, Visit Abu Serga where the Holy family sorts refuge, and Ben Ezra, one of the oldest synagogues in Cairo. Learn about Christian life in Egypt. In addition, discover the Citadel of Salah el-Din where Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque stays, continuing to Khan el Khalili Bazaars Enjoy free time to stroll through the maze of streets, Transfer to Giza train station for departure to Luxor by Sleeper train, and overnight on board.
Day 4Luxor
Breakfast on board the train, and then you will be met and assisted by our REP who will transfer you to check in your hotel, and then you will be taken to the West Bank of the River Nile to visit the two colossal statues (Colossi of Memnon). Following this, you will visit the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs were discovered. Continue the tour to visit the Hatshepsut temple at El Deer El Bahari. This impressive temple was dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, then back to your hotel, and overnight in Luxor. Enjoy an optional sound and light show at the Temple of Karnak.
Day 5luxor | Cairo
After breakfast, your guide to visit Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built, will accompany you. Its ancient name I pet-it means “the most sacred of places.” The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built over more than two thousand years by generation after generation of pharaohs. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars. Then you will be transferred to Luxor temple, which was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for ritual and festivals and dedicated to the god Amen, and then you will be transferred to Luxor train terminal take a sleeper train back to Cairo, dinner, and overnight stay on board.
Day 6Optional tour
Breakfast in a hotel, travel via air-conditioned modern vehicle to Alexandria where you can see Catacomb, which dates back to the early Roman period. It was discovered in 1900 after they had been looking for it for about 12 years. Continue to Qaietbay citadel, situated on the entrance to Alexandria’s eastern harbor where the place was exact of the famous Lighthouse. Enjoy the Alexandria library from the outside. After that, back to your hotel in Cairo. (Optional tour) Cairo nights; Egyptian Cultural Dinner Nile cruise and Show, overnight in Cairo.
Day 7Departure
Breakfast at the hotel and check out from the hotel, then transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
Inclusion
- Meet & assist upon arrival and departure.
- All transfers by an air-conditioned van.
- Accommodation in Cairo for 3 nights at 4 star hotel including daily breakfast.
- Accommodation in Luxor for 1 night at 4 star hotel including daily breakfast.
- Accommodation on sleeper train for 2 nights on half board basis.
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo& Luxor including Egyptologist guide, entrance fees & transfer by a modern air-conditioned van.
- Portage when needed.
- All taxes & service charge.
Exclusion
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Entry fees to any of the pyramids chambers.
- Camel ride.
- Any optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meals except where indicated.
- Optional tours.
