8 Day Tour to Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Aswan

Cairo Pick-upSpend a great vacation in Egypt among the most majestic destination ever created in the world. cities of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Hurghada, you will be able to head to a lot of amazing sites that once shaped the Ancient Egyptian Civilizations including ancient places in Luxor and Aswan. Enjoy the beauty of the red sea go on a Luxurious Snorkeling Tour, and live the vacation you deserve.Accommodation in Cairo Hotel

Cairo (Meals included: BLD)You will enjoy a guided tour of Cairo. Your first stop will be at Giza Plateau where you will visit the pyramids and see the mighty Sphinx. Then you will visit the National Archaeological Museum. you will then be transferred to the Giza railway station where you will take an overnight, sleeper train (half-board) to Aswan.In the morning you will be picked up from your accommodation for a guided tour of Giza. Your first stop will be at Giza Plateau, where one of the remaining wonders of the Ancient World, the Pyramids of Giza, still stands. You visit the Pyramids and enjoy panoramic views from the western plateau, then continue down the valley where the guardian of this mortuary complex, the mighty Sphinx, stands with great pride.the guardian of this mortuary complex, the mighty Sphinx, stands with great pridespanning a period of over 50 centuries. The Museum has the world’s largest and richest collection of Egyptian Antiquities, among them the priceless collection of King TutAccommodation in Cairo Hotel

Aswan (Meals included: BLD)you will be able to Upon arrival in Aswan you will be transferred to your cruise ship where you check into your 3-night Nile cruise. In Aswan, you visit Philae Temple and the two Aswan dams. The rest of the day will be free at your leisure on your cruise ship.the Temple of Philae was built in honor of the goddess Isis. After this visit you will go to the High Dam, an engineering miracle used as an embankment dam situated across the Nile River, built in the 1960s to protect Egypt from annual floods. You will be transferred back to the cruise ship for lunch, where you can also enjoy cruise activities and dinner in the evening. Spend the night on board in Aswan.you will go to the High Dam, an engineering miracle used as an embankment dam situated across the Nile River, built in the 1960’s to protect Egypt from annual floods.

Cruise Ship - Luxor (Meals included: BLD)Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, which is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Afterwards, visit the Temple of Edfu which is dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. You continue your cruise to Luxor, where you can spend the rest of your day free at leisure.In Kom Ombo you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, which is dedicated to the crocodile god SobekEdfu to visit the Temple of Edfu which is dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. This is quite a young temple and is well-preserved making it very impressive. At every site you will get information from your Egyptologist tour guide and you will get free time to explore the ancient monuments by yourself.

Cruise Ship - Luxor (Meals included: BLD)As the ship sails on, you can enjoy the view while relaxing on the sun deck while watching the local life on the river and its banks. On the way to Luxor, you will pass the city of Esna. After arrival in Luxor, you will start a guided tour of the East Bank of Luxor with a visit to Karnak and Luxor Temples.Temple of Amun, also known as Karnak Temples. You visit what is considered to be one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in EgyptLuxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers.

Cruise Ship - Luxor - Hurghada (Meals included: BL)After breakfast you disembark your cruise ship to enjoy a guided day tour of the West Bank of Luxor with a visit of the Colossi of Memnon. Then you visit the Valley of the Kings, the most famous concentration of royal tombs. Then you continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. After touring the sites you will be transferred to Hurghada, where you spend the night in a hotel.First, you will be transported to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers. It consists of tombs embedded in the mountain Thebes. Here, you visit 3 tombs of various dynasties. Your Egyptologist tour guide will be on hand to recommend and advise you as to which tombs to visitThe tomb of Ramesses III, designated as VK 11, is a complex system in the Valley of the Kings. It has been known since antiquity, the wonderful decorations include colorful painted sunken reliefs featuring the traditional ritual texts (Litany of Ra, Book of Gates etc) and Ramses before the gods. Unusual here are the secular scenes, in the small side rooms of the entrance corridor, showing foreign tributes, such as highly detailed pottery imported from the Aegean, the royal armory, boats, and, in the last of these side chambers, the blind harpists that gave the tomb one of its alternative names: ‘Tomb of the Harpers’The tomb of Ramses IV (KV 2) in the Valley of the Kings is rather different than most other tombs built here. This tomb is by far the most spectacular of the other tombs you will see. The hieroglyphics on the wall depict scenes from the Litany of Ra, Book of the Dead, Book of Caverns, the Book of the Heavens, Book of Amduat, and the Book of the Night. The blue and white colors on the walls inside the burial chamber are very vibrant and you can see the king's sarcophagus made of rose-colored granite. There is also a beautiful scene of goddess Nut on the ceiling, where she is depicted swallowing the sun, and it traveling through her stomach, for Nut to give birth to it.In Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the demiurge of Memphis, god of craftsmen and architects. In the or simply in its falcon form of the new deity, began to be placed in tombs to accompany and protect the dead on their journey to the West of Luxor .Tomb 8, which is located in the Valley of the Kings, was the burial place of the Pharaoh Merneptah and is the model of royal tombs Merneptah was a son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret.the tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1903. Of coursethere is a material decrease in the number of lateral rooms, and a dramatic increase in the height of the corridors and rooms. He did away with the jogged axis used since the time of Horemheb and instead built the entire tomb on a single axis. Also, for the first time, the entrance was made considerably wider than earlier tombs.Entrance fees to the tomb of Tutankhamun300.00 EGP) (optional) King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the KingsAfter visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty. Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaohthe Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III.

AlexandriaDepart Cairo early (around 6–7 AM) by car or train to maximize sightseeing time.

Alexandria Sights – Morning to Afternoon Explore these highlights in a logical route:

Bibliotheca Alexandrina – A modern tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria, rich in culture and exhibits.

Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa – Underground necropolis blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman styles.

Citadel of Qaitbay – Medieval fortress built on the ancient Lighthouse’s site, offering great views and rich history.

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Lunchtime

Sample the famous liver sandwich (kebda eskandarani) for a flavor-packed local meal

Afternoon Stroll Walk the Corniche, enjoy seaside views, local cafes, and a relaxed atmosphere .

If time permits:

Montazah Palace Gardens – Seaside park and palace with serene landscapes. .

Royal Jewelry Museum – Elegant collection in a palatial setting, ideal for art and history lovers .

Plan to leave by late afternoon or early evening. Expect another 2.5–3-hour trip back

Departure dayAfter breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your departure flight.