Egypt · Archaeology

7-Day Egypt Tour of Cairo, Giza and Luxor with Alexandria Option

7 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus on the Giza Plateau
  • 02 Discover Cairo's Islamic and Coptic heritage at the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
  • 03 Explore Luxor's East and West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple
  • 04 Take the opportunity to visit the famous Alexandria Library and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
  • 05 Enjoy the option to see the monumental temples of Abu Simbel

Explore the history of ancient Egypt with visits to the Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, and the Islamic and Coptic landmarks of Cairo. Travel by train to Luxor to discover remarkable temples and monuments, including the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. The tour also includes the chance to visit Abu Simbel and Alexandria through optional excursions. This 7-day journey offers a rich introduction to Egypt's ancient heritage and cultural treasures.

Explore the history of ancient Egypt with visits to the Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, and the Islamic and Coptic landmarks of Cairo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Alexandria, Aswan, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Abu Simbel, Saqqara, Memphis
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo and Hotel Check-in

  • Upon arrival, the representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport, then escort you to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

  • At the hotel, the representative will assist with check-in and review the itinerary with you to confirm the pick-up times for each tour.

Overnight in Cairo (without food).

2
Day 02

Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and Overnight Train to Luxor

  • Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Cairo.

  • Accompany your private Egyptologist guide to the Giza Plateau to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus, along with the famous Sphinx and the Valley Temple facing the great statue.

  • Transfer to the Egyptian Museum and visit the treasures room of the child king Tutankhamen.

  • Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.

  • Drive to Islamic Cairo and explore the ancient Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

  • Later, transfer to Giza railway station to board the sleeper train to Luxor, with dinner and breakfast served on board.

Stay overnight in the compartment.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

3
Day 03

Luxor West Bank and East Bank Exploration

  • Upon arrival at Luxor train station, you will be met and assisted, then transferred to enjoy a trip to some of the most interesting sites on the west bank of the Nile, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.

  • Visit the splendid Luxor Temple, considered the largest open-air museum and probably the second most visited historical site in Egypt, as well as the temples of Karnak.

Return to the hotel and overnight in Luxor.

4
Day 04

Free Day in Luxor with Optional Abu Simbel Excursion

  • Enjoy breakfast and a free day.

    • Optional: Make a trip to the temples of Abu Simbel.

  • In the afternoon, transfer to Aswan train station for Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

5
Day 05

Return to Cairo with Optional Saqqara and Memphis Excursion

  • Enjoy breakfast on board the train before reaching Giza railway station, where you will be greeted and assisted by Tour Egypt and transferred to your hotel.

    • Optional excursions available in Cairo: visit the Step Pyramid of King Zoser in Sakkara and Memphis.

Stay overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

6
Day 06

Free Day in Cairo with Optional Alexandria Tour

  • Enjoy a free day in Cairo or take an optional trip to Alexandria to visit its tourist attractions, including the Citadel of Qaitbay, built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.

  • You can then spend time at the new and much-acclaimed Alexandria Library and also visit the Catacombs, a Roman cemetery cut into the rock.

Spend the night in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

7
Day 07

Departure from Cairo

  • Begin with breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Cairo International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Giza Plateau, Great Sphinx of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple

Where this trip takes you

Giza Plateau, Great Sphinx of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 8 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Reception and assistance on arrival at Cairo International Airport by one of our representatives

  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle

  • All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary

  • English-speaking Egyptologist guide

  • Bottled water during your trip

  • All services and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Entry visa for Egypt: $25

  • Tips

  • Tickets for the mentioned travel

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Egypt
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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