Egypt itinerary 7 Days Cairo & Alexandria with Luxor Visit

Follow Your Steps Amid the Pharaonic Mysteries of Building the Pyramids

A unique day that takes you to follow the Pharaonic mysteries of building the pyramids, starting from the Saqqara Pyramids. First, enjoy a tasty breakfast meal at the hotel, and then meet your Egyptologist at the hotel lobby. Via an air-conditioned vehicle, you arrive at the first limestone structure in history, the Step Pyramid of Djoser; it is the first step in building the whole majesty of ancient Egypt. Uncover how the fascinating history and the tombs of the pharaohs were before building the pyramids.

After that, arrive at this great spot from the heart of ancient Egypt, Memphis, the capital of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom, where the great pharaonic kings of pyramid builders were living.

Then, go ahead to the Giza Pyramids Plateau while the inquiries at this glorious historical spot rain everywhere on your mind, walking while feeling as if you are in a time gap, contacting with the pharaohs once touching their marvels while the secrets come with answers from here and there as if the ancient Egyptians whisper in your ears—all because your tour guide knows every secret that occurred on every piece of land there and will tell you the details. He takes you to attend the solemn funeral rites of King Khafre in the valley temple and then to the giant Pharaonic guard, the Sphinx, to find around him a group of secrets that reveal to you more about ancient Egypt. Live a time as an ancient Egyptian at this unique, majestic, historical spot.

After that, enjoy a panoramic dining experience at the 9 Pyramids Lounge Restaurant with a tasty lunch meal; enjoy stunning views of the pyramids.

Finally, spend a relaxing night at your hotel in Cairo.

Meals:

Breakfast and Lunch.

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization ___ Old Cairo Day Tour

Enjoy a tasty breakfast at the hotel and be ready for another day amid Egypt's marvels. Then, meet your Egyptologist at the hotel lobby to go ahead to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, where you will meet the pharaonic kings who had built the majesty of ancient Egypt while they are amid their huge collection of historical treasures and unique artifacts; some of those kings and queens are Ramses II, Ramses III, and Hatshepsut.

Next, be ready for a unique new chapter of Egypt's history, going amid colorful, shiny decorations of giant historical architecture, going amid the deluxe, massive chandeliers and giant gold and brass pendants, besides great historical carpets, while seeing the streets from this architecture via Mashrabyias, feeling as if they are windows to great history. It is the majesty of Islamic Old Cairo that transfers you to a unique atmosphere as if you are in the Aladdin movie.

Start from Salah El-Din Citadel, which is one of the strongest historic fortresses with breathtaking views, followed by the stunning Muhammad Ali Mosque, known for its grand design of a giant chandelier, amazing colorful and golden decorations covering the walls, and panoramic vistas of Cairo.

After that, enjoy a delicious lunch at Studio Masri Restaurant in Al-Azhar Park's mid-green landscape while the majesty of Old Cairo surrounds you as if you are amid the imagination of great history; enjoy delicious local cuisine.

Afterward, explore the vibrant Al-Moez Street and the bustling Khan El-Khalili Bazaar; the atmosphere has been the same since the Fatimid and Mamluk eras, going on tiles paved hundreds of years ago, amid the great historical architecture with the vibrant historical Islamic designs and decorations and also small shops lining beside themselves that date back to hundreds of years ago and the oriental perfume and the smell of incense emitting from them, while your eyes shine from the magical, colorful, bright handicrafts that are sold in these shops; you can buy a piece from this great history by having a souvenir from these shops.

After your adventures, return to your hotel to relax and enjoy your final night in Cairo.

Meals:

Breakfast and Lunch

Catacomb of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey Pillar, and Qaitbay Citadel

Early departure via an air-conditioned, cozy vehicle to Alexandria with a breakfast box. Once you arrive at Alexandria, meeting the charm of the Mediterranean Sea, you will arrive at a great spot that takes you to the heart of the ancient world with its historical exclusive maps, manuscripts, coins, and even more in the Alexandria Library.

Next, arrive at a unique spot from the depths of great Egypt's history. Go down to be inside an incredible mixture of Pharaonic, Roman, and Greek decorations, while the combined beliefs of these three civilizations in this spot take you from wonder to another to roam in a dazzling historical world that makes you feel the full meaning of surprising amid giant historical statues and decorations; it is the Catacomb of Kom El Shoqafa.

Continue to Pompey Pillar, a historic site with a towering Roman pillar with pharaonic exclusive stones that reveal another layer of Alexandria’s rich cultural heritage. Uncover the secrets behind this pillar.

Next, enjoy a fresh seafood lunch meal at Fish Market restaurant, a popular spot for delicious local cuisine.

Afterward, head to the Qaitbay Citadel, seeing how the Mediterranean Sea touches the strongest citadel in the Middle Ages since 1479 AD; go inside this citadel and uncover the secret corridors and the king's throne, besides this tower that shows the ships from a distance of 3 days. You are in the heart of one of the great historical marvels, living majestic history, not just visiting it.

Before returning to Cairo, enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner—choose between Shawarma or Koshary, two beloved dishes. Finally, travel back to Cairo.

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Luxor East Bank Day Tour: Marvels of Egypt: 7 Days Cairo, Luxor and Alexandria Highlights Tour

Relish a smooth check-out from the hotel of Cairo for early departure to Cairo Airport, taking a domestic flight to Luxor.

Once you arrive at Luxor Airport, you will visit the must-see attraction in Luxor. This attraction is Luxor Temple, which has been used as the most important place of worship by Egyptians over the millennia.

There, you will see vibrant attractions of the Opet Festival that take you to the Karnak Temple; you are in the heart of the majesty of ancient Egypt, feeling as if you are surrounded by the ancient Egyptians and the powerful soldiers beating drums while smelling the majestic scent of Pharaonic incense and priests carrying the Theban Trinity on their shoulders.

Arriving at Karnak means that you are at the heart of great historical secrets from ancient Egypt, including the conflicts between Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. Live the great history in this largest temple in ancient Egypt.

Relish your tasty lunch meal at a local restaurant.

Finally, check in at your Luxor hotel and have an overnight stay.

Meals:

Breakfast and Lunch

Luxor West Bank Day Tour

You can enjoy a unique experience in the early morning, riding in a hot air balloon flying over the majesty of Luxor’s West Bank, seeing it in one breathtaking view with the company of the landscape as if you are an eagle. The flight tour will last around 45 minutes. Its an optional tour with an extra charge.

Then, you will return to the hotel for breakfast and check out.

Arrive at the west bank of Luxor, which is the majesty of the afterlife world for the pharaohs, teeming with pharaonic marvels; one of them is this secret road that was known just to the kings and priests that takes you to the greatness of the Valley of the Kings, where to wander amid where the great kings were located amid their dazzling treasures and incredible inscriptions, including the ones from the Book of Death and other mysteries from ancient Egypt.

You will also meet the Temple of Hatshepsut with its charming facade of towering columns decorated amazingly in the heart of the mountain and its three levels. To find a gate takes you around giant pharaonic statues, and decorations reveal the era of this woman, Hatshepsut, who was the first woman to rule the ancient Egyptians.

A site you feel as if the ancient Egyptians are still alive is the Temple of Habu, which is one of the most well-preserved and significant temples of ancient Egypt.

Then, meet the Colossi of Memnon, who have challenged earthquakes and floods since 1350 BCE with massive bodies representing Amenhotep III, making it meet you today magically.

After the tour, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. You’ll then be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, you’ll head to the Radisson Blu Hotel, a convenient 5-minute drive from the airport, where you’ll check in for the night.

Meals included: breakfast and lunch.

The Last Day of Marvels of Egypt: 7 Days Cairo, Luxor and Alexandria Highlights Tour

Hotel Check-out and Transfer to Cairo Airport

Meals:

Breakfast