The Ultimate Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
- Meet and greet at Cairo International Airport
- Transfer to your 5-star hotel in Cairo for check-in
- Rest of the day at leisure
Day 2: Cairo Sightseeing
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Visit the Egyptian Museum and explore its collection of ancient artifacts
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 3: Alexandria Excursion
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Alexandria
- Visit the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa
- Lunch at a local seafood restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
- Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern library built on the site of the ancient Library of Alexandria
- Return to Cairo for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 4: Flight to Luxor
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Cairo International Airport for a flight to Luxor
- Arrival at Luxor Airport and transfer to your 5-star hotel in Luxor for check-in
- Visit the Karnak Temple complex, one of the largest ancient religious sites in the world
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Visit the Luxor Temple, a magnificent temple complex built by the pharaohs Amenhotep III and Ramses II
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 5: West Bank Tour
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs and nobles were buried in elaborate tombs
- Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the few female pharaohs in ancient Egypt
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Visit the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that guarded the entrance to Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 6: Flight to Aswan
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Luxor Airport for a flight to Aswan
- Arrival at Aswan Airport and transfer to your 5-star hotel in Aswan for check-in
- Visit the Philae Temple, an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Isis
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, an abandoned monument that would have been the largest obelisk ever erected
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 7: Abu Simbel Excursion
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Early morning departure to Abu Simbel
- Visit the Abu Simbel temples, two massive rock temples built by Ramses II in the 13th century BCE
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Return to Aswan for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 8: Departure from Aswan
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Aswan International Airport for departure
price for this tour package starts at $2,500 per person, based on double occupancy. Please note that prices may vary depending on the season and availability.
Unique Feature: One unique feature of this tour package is the Abu Simbel Excursion on Day 7. Abu Simbel is a remote location located about 280 km south of Aswan, and it is known for its remarkable temples that were carved into a solid rock cliff. The temples of Abu Simbel were built by Ramses II to commemorate his victory at the Battle of Kadesh, and they are considered one of the most impressive sights in Egypt. By including a visit to Abu Simbel in this tour package, Ramasside Tours offers an opportunity for travelers to explore one of the most iconic sites in Egypt, and to experience the beauty and grandeur of ancient Egyptian architecture.
Includes:
- Accommodation in 5-star hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- All transfers and transportation by air-conditioned vehicles
- Domestic flights (Cairo-Luxor and Luxor-Aswan)
- Sightseeing tours with English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees to all sights mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners)
- All taxes and service charges
Excludes:
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Entry visa to Egypt (can be obtained upon arrival at the airport for most nationalities)
- Any optional tours or activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, and telephone calls