Cairo Trip Overview
Are you looking for 8 days Egypt Itinerary? with our 8 Day Egypt tour Package, You will visit the Egyptian Museum & Pyramids of Giza, The Sphinx, Alexandria Aswan, Luxor the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel temples, Karnak temple and discover the Red sea. Book now with us online.
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Duration: 8 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Air Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Are you looking for 8 days Egypt Itinerary? with our 8 Day Egypt tour Package, You will visit the Egyptian Museum & Pyramids of Giza, The Sphinx, Alexandria Aswan, Luxor the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel temples, Karnak temple and discover the Red sea. Book now with us online.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Day
Pass By: Airport Road, Airport Rd, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Marsa Alam tours representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle, Overnight in the Hotel
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in 5 * hotel in Cairo
Day 2: Giza Pyramids
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo by our tour guide, to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Cheops , Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren and visit the Valley Temple.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Then visit the Egyptian Museum
It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen – A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.
The entrance fee to the Mummies room is not included. Overnight in the Hotel
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in 5* Hotel in Cairo
Day 3: Alexandria
Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Start your private tour to Alexandria From Cairo , starts am 7:00 am with Pickup from your hotel by our Egyptologist, and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to Alexandria, The distance is 220 k/m Northwest of Cairo. Arrive at Alexandria around 10 am
The Catacombs Kom El Shoqafa
Start your day Tour in Alexandria Visiting The Roman Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pompey’s Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Pompey Pillar
Has nothing to do with Pompey. The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The red granite column was probably built to honor Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Alexandria, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
The Citadel Of Sultan Qeitbay
The Citadel was built in the 15th Century by the Mamlouk Sultan Qeitbay, To Guard the City against the threat of Crusaders. This wonderful Islamic Monument was built by using the ruins of the old Lighthouse that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in the 3rd Century B.c. The Lighthouse was damaged during an Earthquake that Occurred in Egypt in 1303 A.c during the reign of the Mamlouk King Qeitbay
Lunch in Alexandria in Egyptian Restaurant
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Alexandria, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
The Library of Alexandria
The Library of Alexandria was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding.
Back to Cairo from Alexandria Arrival Cairo fly to Aswan- Overnight in Aswan
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Aswan
Day 4: Abu simble
Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
Early Visit to Abu Simbel from Aswan
The two temples of Ramses the second and the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to The Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor,
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
Phiala temple
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
The High Dam
Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Unfinished Obelisk, Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan Egypt
The Unfinished Obelisk
Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: overnight in Luxor
Day 5: Luxor
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
Pick up from your hotel in Luxor Start your tour of the ancient city of Luxor . Accompanied by your private tour guide where you’ll Begin to visit the famous historical site
Valley of the Kings
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
The Temple of Hatshepsut
Temple of Hatshepsut is one of the most beautiful & best preserved of all of the temples of Ancient Egypt you can find at Luxor
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple
Karnak temple is the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world, No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man. It represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs.
Hurghada
End your day with an optional tour in a traditional Sailboat(Felucca) during the late afternoon – the perfect way to relax while watching the traditional rural life on the river bank.
Overnight in Hotel in Hurghada
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel in Hurghada
Day 6: Hurghada
Stop At: Hurghada, Hurghada, Red Sea and Sinai
Discover the red sea with one of our snorkelling trips to Dolphin house or Giftun Island( Optional)
Dolphin house snorkelling trip
Dolphin house snorkelling trip “ Dolphin Reef “ from Hurghada to have an experience of snorkelling and seeing group dolphins will dance in front of your eyes and playing with these amazing animals, and enjoy the deliciously prepared lunch by the onboard your boat before getting back to your hotel.
Giftun snorkelling trip
Have an amazing snorkelling adventure trip to the Island of Giftun you will discover the untouched nature of Giftun National Park and seeing the corals and coloured fish around the islands that you cannot see anywhere else.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hurghada
Day 7: Hurghada -Cairo
Stop At: Hurghada, Hurghada, Red Sea and Sinai
Enjoy half day in Hurghada and fly to Cairo Overnight in the hotel
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 5* hotel in cairo
Day 8: Departure
Pass By: Airport Road, Airport Rd, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Departure
Breakfast at the hotel then a representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you through final your departure formalities. (B
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
