7 days tour

The Best 7 Day Egypt Itinerary

The Best 7 Day Egypt Itinerary

This tour includes:

Accommodation

3 nights in Cairo based on Bed and Breakfast 3 night Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan based on full board

Guide

Private tour guide

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Itinerary of your trip The Best 7 Day Egypt Itinerary

  • Day 1 Arrival In Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival In Cairo

      Marsa Alam  tours representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle, Overnight in the Hotel

  • Day 2 The Pyramids Of Giza And Cairo Museum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      The Pyramids Of Giza And Cairo Museum

      You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo by our tour guide, to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza (  Cheops , Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of  and visit  the Valley Temple  


      Then visit the Egyptian Museum


      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 Cairo 

  • Day 3 Cairo- Aswan-Nile Cruise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cairo- Aswan-Nile Cruise

      Pick up from hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport for a short flight to Aswan then transfer to the Cruise 


      Embarkation& Lunch on board of the Nile Cruise, proceed

      Visits of Aswan including the Temple of Philae and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk


      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.


      The High Dam:



      Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.


      The Unfinished Obelisk :



      Aswan was the source of ancient Egyptโ€™s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed


      except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned. 


      12:00 lunch on board the Cruise


      At 16:00 sailing trip with Felucca around Elphinatine island and Visit Lord Kitchener island.


      Optional trip to the Nubian village:



      The Nubian village is one of Aswanโ€™s attractions. Itโ€™s worth visiting and spending  2 hours. The place is very authentic and genuine, Colorful and artistic, the Nubian Village will surprise you in every corner! While walking in the village, you will straight away feel the soul of this place!

      Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise




      Dinner &overnight onboard the Cruise


  • Day 4 Aswan-Abu Simble
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Aswan-Abu Simble

      Breakfast & Lunch onboard the cruise.


      Early Visit to Abu Simbel from Aswan


      Abu Simbel temples:


      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,the two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the Unesco


      13:00 sail to Kom ombo


       Visit The temple of Kom ombo:


      The temple and the associated settlement site located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus  and date mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman period(332 B.b -395 A.c)

      Sail to Edfu-Overnight in Edfu 

      Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise

      Galabyia Party.


  • Day 5 Edfu Temple-Luxor Temple
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Edfu Temple-Luxor Temple

      Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the Edfu


      Edfu temple :


      Upper Egyptian site dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama.

      Sail to Luxor through Esna lock

      Visit Luxor temple.



      Luxor Temple:

      Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third and Completed by King Tutankhamon and the Great King Ramses the second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the second and Decorated  with His Military Battle of Kadesh.


      Optional Tour Sound and Light show in Karnak karnak Egypt 360 .


      Dinner &overnight onboard the Cruise


  • Day 6 Valley Of Kings And Karnak Temple
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Valley Of Kings And Karnak Temple

      Optional trip Balloon ride over the valley of the Kings 80 $ per person

       


      Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the west bank of Luxor and Karnak karnak Egypt 360  


      The Valley of the Kings:



      Once  called the great Place of the Truth, this valley Called now the valley of the Kings, It is a Majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay in great stone Sarcophagi, awaiting immortality, The isolated valley behind Deir el Bahri is dominated by the Pyramid-Shaped Mountain Peak


      The colossi of Memnon:



      Massive  pair statues Know as the  Colossi of Memnon, Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what once the largest  complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third


      The Queen Hatshepsut temple :



      Rising out of the desert Plain, in a series of terraces, The temple of Hatshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument.


      Karnak karnak Egypt 360  

      Karnak karnak Egypt 360   more than A temple, is a spectacular Complex of Sanctuaries, Kiosks, Pylons, and Obelisks, All dedicated to the Theban gods and to the Greater Glory of Egypt`s Pharaohs, Karnak karnak Egypt 360  was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban Triad(Amun, Mut, and Khonso) 


      Lunch during the trip- Fly to Cairo- transfer to the hotel in Cairo- Overnight in Cairo

  • Day 7 Old Cairo And International Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Old Cairo And International Departure

      Pick Up time from your hotel in  Cairo or Giza at 08:00 am with your Egyptologist tour guide, you will drive up to the Saladin Citadel, constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defense against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of  Cairo, it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha.


      Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to  Cairo especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosqueโ€™s alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city.


      Lunch will be served in a Local restaurant in Old  Cairo


      Then, visit Old  Cairo  to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in  Cairo


      Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover a maze of alleys that have been at the center of  Cairoโ€™s trading activities since the 14th century. After an amazing trip, You will be transferred to Cairo airport for the international departure. If you wish to extend your stay in Cairo, please contact us.


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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 2 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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