8-Day Egypt Experience: Cairo Alexandria Luxor and Aswan

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Tour Details
From $ 1,600 USD / per person
Duration 8 days ,
Destinations Alexandria, Aswan, Cairo, Giza, Luxor,
Tour Availability Everyday
Tour Type Private ,
Pickup Location Cairo Airport
Description

8-Day Egypt Experience: Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan tour means to immerse yourself amid the historical eras, going to meet the historical sites pulling you to the heart of great history and the events surrounding you everywhere with the company of your professional Egyptologist, who knows each detail that happened at every historical spot to feel as if the land is changing beneath you, taking you to historical times and history whispering in your ears from everywhere. You are not only visiting historical places, but you are going to live majestic history in them. You will stand where the great events had happened, seeing the ancient Egyptians and the effects of each event.

8-Day Egypt Experience: Cairo, Alexandria Luxor and Aswan mean enjoying high-class service of transfers, accommodation, and meals while living great history, creating your best memories through the historical eras, and spending a unique, incredible tour in your life.

Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Cairo

The First Day of the 8-Day Egypt Experience: Cairo Alexandria Luxor and Aswan ___ The Grand Egyptian Museum

The journey to the historical wonders begins once you arrive at the airport. Enjoy the professional warming pickup service at the airport.

Then, transfer to the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to more than 100,000 unique artifacts of Egypt’s ancient heritage.

After that, enjoy a tasty lunch meal of local Egyptian food at Felfela Restaurant. Next, head to the hotel in Cairo for check-in and relaxation time in the evening. With the company of your tour guide, relish a delightful two-hour dinner cruise on the Nile while the amazing views of the Nile surround you.

Finally, have a relaxing overnight stay at your hotel in Cairo.

Meals:

Lunch and dinner

Day 2: Exploring the Wonders of Ancient Egypt

Saqqara Pyramid Complex, Memphis, and Giza Pyramids Day Tour

Firstly, enjoy your breakfast meal, and then meet your Egyptologist at the hotel lobby to transfer to the Saqqara Pyramids, visiting the Step Pyramid, which is the first limestone structure in history.

Then, you will go ahead to Memphis, which is the first capital of ancient Egypt, where the builders of the pyramids lived.

After that, explore the majesty of the Giza Pyramids, crossing through the iconic sites of ancient Egyptian history: the Chephren Pyramid, Khafre Pyramid, and Menkaure Pyramid, besides the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple that had witnessed the funerary rituals of King Khafre.

Next, enjoy a delicious lunch with charming panoramic views of the Giza Pyramids at the Nile Pyramids Lounge Restaurant.

Finally, relish a smooth back at your hotel, spending the rest of the day at leisure.

Meals:

Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: A Journey Through Cairo’s Rich Heritage

Old Cairo Day Tour ___ 8-Day Egypt Experience: Cairo Alexandria Luxor and Aswan

Firstly, relish your tasty breakfast at the hotel. After that, from the hotel lobby, your tour guide will take you via an air-conditioned vehicle to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Wander amid magical treasures from the heart of ancient Egypt surrounding the pharaonic mummies of the great kings, including Ramses II, Ramses II, Hatshepsut, etc.

Then, transfer to Salah El-Din Citadel. Inside this great historical citadel that was built in 1176 CE during the early 13th century, you will enjoy scenic views of Cairo, seeing a great history through the eras. In front of your eyes. Then, inside it also, you will visit the beautiful Muhammad Ali Mosque, enjoying charming, colorful historical designs and decorations.

Savor Egyptian lunch at Studio Misr Restaurant in Al-Azhar Park.

Next, in the afternoon, explore Al-Moez Street and shop at Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. These sites keep the Fatimid and Mamluk atmosphere the same to spend time amid this dazzling historical atmosphere that looks like the Aladdin movie, but you will be in the real world, which is more beautiful.

Finally, return to your hotel to spend a relaxing overnight.

Meals:

Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4: A Day in the Mediterranean Gem: Alexandria

Alexandria Day Tour

A day you will spend with the charm of the Mediterranean Sea and great Roman, Greek, and Ptolemaic history.

Enjoy a cozy departure early with a breakfast box from the hotel in Cairo, and begin a full-day trip to Alexandria, visiting the famous Alexandria Library, where you find original maps of the old world, ancient coins, and handwritten manuscripts from leading ancient scholars.

Then, you will immerse yourself amid the unique historical decorations that combine the charm of the Pharaonic, Roman, and Greek beliefs and arts in one majestic historical site, the Catacomb

After that, visit the Pompey Pillar, which shakes the sky to narrate the great history and ancient mysteries since 297 CE during the Roman period.

Next, relish a delicious seafood lunch at the Fish Market Restaurant. After that, visit the Qaitbay Citadel, overlooking the Mediterranean historical eyes from the strongest historical fortress in the Middle Ages.

You will also relish having a traditional Egyptian dinner of Shawarma or Koshary.

Finally, arrive at your hotel in Cairo for a relaxing evening.

Meals:

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 5: Discovering the Timeless Charm of Luxor

Luxor East Bank Day Tour

First of all, check out from the hotel in Cairo and arrive at the Cairo Airport for a domestic flight to Luxor. Once you arrive, enjoy your visit to the top attraction in Thebes, Luxor, which was the capital of ancient Egypt; it is the Luxor Temple. Go through the great secrets of the kings and priests, arriving at the depths of ancient Egypt's history.

After that, in the heart of the majestic historical world, enjoy a delicious lunch meal at a local restaurant. Then, visit the Karnak Temple, which is the largest temple in ancient Egypt.

Finally, check in at the hotel in Luxor for a tasty dinner meal and a relaxing night.

Meals:

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 6: Luxor’s Treasures and a Sunrise Balloon Adventure

Luxor West Bank Day Tour

Start the day with a unique experience, riding a hot air balloon over Luxor’s West Bank for stunning views that show you the majestic history in one scene as if you were a falcon.

Then, go ahead to the Luxor hotel for breakfast and then visit the Valley of the Kings, wandering amid the majestic royal tombs, and then visit the Temple of Hatshepsut with its great three terraces carved in the heart of a hill by great pharaonic decoration.

Next, visit this great, complete pharaonic city, the Temple of Habu. Afterward, meet the two massive statues of Amenhotep III, the Colossi of Memnon.

Afterward, relish a tasty lunch meal and then go ahead to the Luxor Railway Station for a VIP train journey to Aswan.

Finally, check-in at your hotel in Aswan to relish a relaxing night.

Meals:

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 7: Enjoy The Magic of Aswan

Aswan Day Tour

First of all, enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, and then go ahead to the High Dam and see magical views of the Nile water. Then, visit the Philae Temple, taking a motorboat to sail in the heart of the Nile, arriving at Agilika Island to wander amid this great pharaonic temple of Isis accompanied by the Nile charm.

Next, experience the vibrant local culture at the Nubian village with a unique magical atmosphere while meeting the Nubian culture with the accompaniment of pharaonic beliefs.

Finally, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals:

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 8: A Visit to Abu Simbel and Back to Cairo

Abu Simbel Day Tour

First of all, enjoy an early departure from your hotel in Aswan with a breakfast box before checking out. Then, arrive at the incredible Abu Simbel Temples with giant statues of Ramses II and two dazzling pharaonic worlds carved in the heart of the hill.

Then, return back to Aswan to relish a tasty lunch meal and a domestic flight to Cairo. Check in at your hotel in Cairo and enjoy a relaxing night with dinner.

Meals:

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 9, Final Departure

The Last Day of the 8-Day Egypt Experience: Cairo Alexandria Luxor and Aswan

Hotel Check-out and Transfer to Cairo Airport

Meals:

Breakfast

Attractions highlight
Includes
  • All mentioned sights entry fees
  • Expert tour guide
  • All Transfers by Modern Vehicle
  • Domestic Flights from Cairo to Luxor & from Aswan to Cairo
  • VIP Train Ride From Luxor to Aswan
  • Entry inside any of the Pyramids
  • Guide and Drivers Tipping
What to bring
  • Comfortable shoes and clothes
  • Sunblock
  • Hat or scarf
  • Umbrella, especially in summer
  • Warm clothes in winter
What makes the classic Egypt tour with Golavita unique?
It offers an immersive experience where you live the history of ancient Egypt, not just observe it, with expert Egyptologists guiding you.
What can I expect to see on a classic Egypt tour with Golavita?
Highlights include the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Luxor attractions (Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings), Aswan (Philae Temple, High Dam), Alexandria (Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar), and Cairo's museums and mosques.
Are the inclusive packages worth booking?
Yes, sure, as all the costs, including transportation, meals, and attraction tickets, are covered by the package price.
Can the itinerary be customized and include the best attractions ever as per your desires?
Absolutely! We customize the itinerary to meet your preferences.
Golavita Tours to Abu Simbel -Available transportations?
Availability of Flights and modern vehicle The availability is another thing; you can fly to several cities in Egypt or travel by for example, an AC modern vehicle.
What you will see when taking a tour to Abu Simbel with Golavita?
You will then see the grand temples of Ramses II, with informative explanations by Egyptologists to reveal all about pharaonic history.
What can I expect from an Alexandria tour?
Wander amid the Graeco-Roman eras, experiencing Alexandria's history and unique Mediterranean atmosphere.
What can I visit in Alexandria?
Qaitbay Citadel, the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, Montazah Palace, Abu Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, Pompey’s Pillar, the Temple of Serapeum, Ras El Tin Palace, Stanley Bridge, the Roman Theatre, etc...
What makes Golavita tours unique?
Golavita offers immersive experiences, narrating historical details and bringing the soul of each era to life at Egypt Cairo attractions.
What are some key attractions included in Golavita's Cairo tours?
The tours include the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili bazaar, El Moez Street, and various churches and mosques.
What about the Giza Tour?

Explore the Giza Pyramids, ride a camel, and visit Memphis, Saqqara, and Dahshur Pyramids.

What will you see in Memphis?!
Giant Statue of Ramses II
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