7 day Egypt adventure Cairo Luxor and Aswan

Marsa Alam tours representative will greet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, with private air-conditioned vehicle transfer to your hotel. The remainder of your day is at leisure, depending on your flight schedule. Should you arrive early, please contact us for suggested activities. You will spend the night at your accommodations in Cairo - either Hayat Regency Pyramids or Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel

Your guide will collect you from your hotel in Cairo for an incredible day exploring The Pyramids of Giza ( Khufu , Khafre, and Menkaure ) . Next, visit the legendary Great Sphinx, which dates back centuries, and explore the Valley Temple . A delicious lunch will be provided at a local restaurant in Giza Then proceed to the Egyptian Museum The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahrir Square features an impressive collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts spanning 5000 years, with a special exhibition dedicated to Tutankhamun - featuring treasures, gold and precious jewelry buried in his tomb for 3,500 years before discovery in 1920 during excavation. For those wishing to view the royal mummy chamber, consult your guide regarding an additional visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (an extra fee of 200 Egyptian Pounds applies). Note: The new Grand Egyptian Museum is not yet open but will debut soon, possibly by late 2022 An optional evening sound-and-light spectacle at Giza Pyramids is available for 40 USD per person . Fly to Aswan and enjoy your overnight stay in Movenpick Aswan

Set out early from Aswan in a private car to witness Abu Simbel temples, which are architectural marvels: The two temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari were expertly carved from the mountain on the Nile's western bank between 1274 and 1244 BCE. The Great Temple honours Ramesses II, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, adorned with 4 Colossal statues. The second temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor exemplifies classical Egyptian design. Both temples were painstakingly dismantled and relocated to higher ground, representing a monumental UNESCO preservation achievement. Lunch is arranged in Aswan, followed by a magical felucca sailing at sunset. An optional excursion to the Nubian settlement awaits - the enchanting Nubian village offers authentic cultural immersion spanning 2 hours. Stroll through its vibrant, artistic streets to experience the genuine essence of Nubian heritage! Overnight at Movenpick Aswan

Explore Aswan's fascinating attractions including Philae Temple and a felucca cruise around Elephantine Island, featuring the High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk. Philae Temple was erected to venerate Goddess Isis, serving as the last classical Egyptian-style sanctuary. Its construction initiated approximately 690 BCE, standing as an ultimate place of worship for the goddess. Aswan High Dam represents a remarkable engineering feat, a rock-filled structure positioned at Egypt's northern frontier with Sudan. The Nile River feeds the dam, creating Lake Nasser as the reservoir. The initiative commenced in 1960, concluding in 1968, with formal inauguration in 1971. The Unfinished Obelisk reveals ancient quarrying methods. Aswan once supplied the empire's superior granite for statuary and temple embellishment. The massive unfinished obelisk in Northern Quarries demonstrates monument construction techniques, though complete understanding remains elusive. Three sides of the approximately 42-meter shaft reached completion except for carvings. At 1168 tonnes, this monument would have constituted the heaviest stone block produced by ancient craftsmen. Lunch is served in Aswan. Continue to Kom Ombo temple : Positioned 40 km north of Aswan, this temple honored deities Sobek and Horus, dating primarily to Ptolemaic and Roman periods (332 BCE - 395 CE). Proceed to Edfu temple :
This Upper Egyptian landmark showcases a magnificent well-preserved edifice dedicated to falcon-deity Horus. The Ptolemaic Horus Temple construction dates between Ptolemy III's reign (246 BCE). Wall inscriptions chronicle the mythological struggle between Horus and Seth, likely dramatized annually as ritual performance. Travel onwards to Luxor and stay overnight at Luxor in Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel

After breakfast, proceed to visit the magnificent Temple of Karnak the world's greatest ancient religious sanctuary complex : Karnak temple Karnak temple is the world's grandest ancient religious sanctuary complex, representing the pinnacle of human temple construction achievement. Spanning 247 acres, Karnak showcases the combined legacy of countless generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak comprises three principal sanctuaries distributed across the expansive site. Following your Karnak exploration, visit Luxor Temple: Serving as the epicenter for the Opet festival celebration, humanity's most sacred observance, it was principally constructed under Amenhotep III and Ramesses II. The temple functioned as the ritual stage where the ruler's earthly nature achieved harmonious reconciliation with divine authority.
Circa midday, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor , The afternoon remains unscheduled for your leisure

Experience an unforgettable hot air balloon ride above Luxor Before dawn, your hotel pickup commences your exploration of this ancient metropolis across Luxor 's legendary West Bank. Guided by your private expert, you traverse the Nile toward some of Luxor 's most breathtaking archaeological treasures. Begin with the historic Valley of the Kings, where you will visit three royal sepulchers. The Valley of the Kings served as Egypt's royal necropolis from the 18th through 20th dynasties, housing monumental tombs including the mighty Pharaoh Ramesses II and youthful Pharaoh Tutankhamun . Ancient rulers filled these tombs with precious possessions for the afterlife. Remarkably, interior decorative elements remain well-preserved. Those wishing to tour the Tomb of young Pharaoh Tutankhamun , or visit the Tomb of King Seti 1 may do so. Discover the Temple of Hatshepsut : Among the most exquisite & superbly preserved ancient Egyptian temples accessible at Luxor . Built across three levels linked by two grand ramps, the temple rises majestically from the desert terrain. The structure seamlessly integrates with the Theban Mountain's towering limestone escarpment as if nature itself orchestrated its creation. The legendary Colossi of Memnon: These twin colossal limestone effigies portraying King Amenhotep III represent all that survives from a grand mortuary temple complex. Crafted from quartzite sandstone blocks originally sourced near Cairo then transported 700 km to Luxor , The famous Colossi of Memnon , towering 18 meters skyward, constitute the sole vestiges of what once represented the West Bank's most magnificent sanctuary, Built by Amenhotep the Third. Explore the Valley of The Queens:
The Valley of the Queens, formally known as Biban el-Harim, Biban el-Sultanate, and Wadi el-Melikat, represents an ancient Egyptian burial site reserved for royal consorts during antiquity. Historically designated Ta-Set-Neferu, translating to 'the place of the Pharaoh's Children', it interred not only queens from the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties (1550-1070 BCE) alongside princes, princesses, and nobility of distinction. The celebrated burial place of Nefertari, Ramesses II's most cherished spouse, merits special mention. In her memory, Ramesses II constructed a magnificent temple at Abu Simbel. Experience the tomb of the regal Nefertari Travel to Cairo by air and enjoy an evening's rest at your hotel in Cairo - either Hayat Regency Pyramids or Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel

You will be transferred from Cairo airport for your international departure