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Description
Tour across Egypt to see the ancient city of Cairo and explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Sphinx, Valley Temple of Khafra, tombs of Saqqara. Learn about the richest civilisation of the past at the Egyptian Museum. Travel to the city of Luxor for its renowned temple complex at Karnak, Deir el Bahri and the temple of Hatshepsut. Shop for artsy items at Khan el Khalili Bazaar in Cairo.
Highlights
- Visit the Giza Plateau with the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Sphinx, Valley Temple of Khafra
- Walk into the ancient capital of Memphis with its beautiful colossus of Rameses II
- Explore the Necropolis at Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser
- Learn Egyptian history at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
- Stop by the Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali
- Tour the famous temples of Karnak and Luxor
- Sail the Western bank to see the Valley of the kings and the temple of Hatshepsut
- Shop for souvenirs at world-famous, Khan el Khalili Bazaar
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Day 1: Sunday - Cairo expand_more
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel near the pyramids.
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Day 2: Monday - Cairo - Al-Giza Desert - Saqqara Tombs - Ancient capital of Memphis expand_more
Visit the Giza Plateau with the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Sphinx, Valley Temple of Khafra and enjoy the vast desert views.
After lunch, you will be taken to the Necropolis at Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser and the Tomb of Kagemni.
End your day with a visit to the ancient capital of Memphis with its beautiful colossus of Rameses II.
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Day 3: Tuesday - Egyptian Museum - Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali - Luxor expand_more
Checking out of the hotel, spend the morning at the Egyptian Museum with the Treasures of Tutankhamen.
After lunch, you will visit the Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali.
Fly to Luxor in the evening and check into our hotel on the Nile.
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Day 4: Wednesday - Temples of Karnak - Luxor Temple expand_more
Spend the day visiting Karnak, the world's largest temple complex, built more than 1,500 years ago.
Head onto the Luxor Temple.
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Day 5: Thursday - Luxor - Valley of the Kings - Deir el Bahri - Temple of Hatshepsut - Medinet Habu - Colossi of Memnon expand_more
Cross to the West Bank to visit Egypt's most beautiful tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
Drive to Deir el Bahri and the temple of the female pharaoh, Hatshepsut.
End the day with a visit to Medinet Habu (temple of Rameses III and the best-preserved remnants of the New Kingdom temples) and a brief stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
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Day 6: Friday - Luxor expand_more
Enjoy a free day in Luxor to explore on your own.
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Day 7: Saturday - Cairo - Khan el- Khalili Bazaar expand_more
Fly to Cairo and check into a hotel downtown.
The rest of the day is free.
Return to the Museum or explore the world-famous Khan el Khalili Bazaar.
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Day 8: Sunday - Cairo airport expand_more
Transfer to the airport for your flight home
What's Included
7 nights standard accommodation
Transportation to sights per itinerary
English speaking Egyptian tour guide, Cairo & Luxor
Entry fees per itinerary
Internal ticket to/from Luxor
Airport transfers, Cairo and Luxor
Breakfast at hotels
What's Excluded
International air tickets
Travel insurance
Meals, except breakfast included at hotels
Tipping as needed
Know before you go
This 8-day tour to Egypt is designed for families, but it is perfect for anyone who has limited time to experience the wonders of this ancient land. There is the opportunity to see the major sites of Cairo and Luxor, and an optional side trip allows you to include Abu Simbel.
Meeting Point
Cairo, Egypt
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Standard | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 1950 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |