8-Day land tour: Cairo, Aswan and Luxor

Overview:

Explore Egypt in eight days, starting in Cairo with the Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum. Fly to Aswan for the Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and a Nubian village visit. Enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile before heading to Luxor to see Karnak and Luxor Temples, as well as the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings. Experience guided tours, local cuisine, and optional activities throughout your journey.

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo Airport, where our representative will assist you with arrival procedures. You will be escorted to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: N/A

Accommodation: Hilton Zamalek Residence– 4 Stars (or similar) based on B.B

Day 2: Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Tour.
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel for a tour of the legendary Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Next, visit the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple dedicated to King Chephren.

After lunch at a local restaurant, explore The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), The Grand Egyptian Museum is a massive archaeological museum located near the Giza Pyramids in Egypt. It is designed to showcase Egypt’s rich history, with a particular focus on its ancient civilization. The GEM will house over 100,000 artifacts, including the complete collection of King Tutankhamun’s treasures, many of which have never been displayed before. The museum’s architecture combines modern design with references to ancient Egyptian culture, making it a cultural landmark. Scheduled to open fully in the coming years, the GEM aims to be the largest museum dedicated to a single civilization in the world Finally, return to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hilton Zamalek Residence – 4 stars (or similar) based on B.B

Day 3: Fly from Cairo to Aswan.
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, a representative will assist you, and your guide will take you on a tour of the Philae Temple on Philae Island, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and the Unfinished Obelisk, showcasing ancient Egyptian engineering. Finally, check in to your hotel in Aswan.

In the afternoon, join an optional tour to a Nubian village to explore, meet local families, and learn about their farming, fishing, and crafting. Enjoy the hospitality and stunning landscapes of the Nile and desert hills.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Pyramisa Isis Island Aswan – 5 stars (or similar)   

Optional Activities: Nubian Village USD50 per person

Day 4: Aswan  (B)
At 04:45 in the morning, we depart for the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel.
Spend a free time at your leisure and explore the beauty of Aswan

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Pyramisa Isis Island Aswan – 5 stars (or similar) based on B.B

Optional Activities: Tour to Abu Simbel (USD135 per person)

Day 5: Aswan (B)
Hotel breakfast. in the late afternoon you will enjoy a felucca ride to Elephantine Island combines relaxation, culture, and stunning scenery, making it a highlight of your visit to Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Pyramisa Isis Island Aswan – 5 stars (or similar) based on B.B 

Day 6: Leave Aswan moving to Luxor (B)
Grab a breakfast box and check out of the hotel early, then transfer to Komombo to visit Komombo Temple. Next move to Edfu to visit Edfu temple which is one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Continue driving towards Luxor where you will take your lunch at local restaurant, then visit East bank of Luxor (Karnak & Luxor Temples). Starting with Karnak Temple, built by various kings throughout history. Then, explore Luxor Temple, one of the world’s most remarkable open-air museums. Finally transfer to your hotel in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Steigenberger Resort Achti Luxor – 5 stars (or similar) based on B.B     

Day 7: Visit Luxor West Bank  (B)
You can enjoy an Optional Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor.

A representative will pick you up around 3:00 AM for the balloon ride.

After the ride, visit the West Bank of Luxor, starting with the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a stunning mortuary temple dedicated to one of ancient Egypt’s few female pharaohs, known for its impressive architecture and beautiful reliefs. Then explore the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, featuring intricate tombs that reveal the beliefs and artistry of ancient Egyptian civilization. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Luxor International Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hilton Zamalek Residence – 4 stars (or similar) based on B.B

Optional Activities: Hot Air Balloon (USD140 per person)

Day 8: Cairo – Fly Back Home (B)
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast.

Accommodation: N/A

End of the program