Egypt 8 day itinerary

An A1toureg representative will greet and support you at Cairo International Airport. Enjoy a private climate-controlled transport for your transfer to the hotel. Overnight accommodation included. Discover the highlights of Egypt with our 8-day itinerary!

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 . Dining is provided during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza Then visit the Egyptian Museum The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahir 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. Should you desire to enter the mummies royal hall. You need to ask the tour guide to take the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and you pay for this. It will cost 35 $ per person The New Grand museum is not open yet. It will be open soon may open by end of 2022 Fly to Aswan- Overnight in Aswan

Morning excursion to Abu Simbel from Aswan via private vehicle Abu Simbel temples: The two temples of Ramses the second and the Queen Nefertari were hewn from the mountainside on the western shore of the Nile during 1284 and 1244 B.c, The principal temple honored to Ramses the second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, featuring 4 towering statues, The smaller sanctuary was dedicated to The Queen Nefertari and Goddess headwearhor, the two temples were carefully disassembled block by block and rebuilt on higher ground, The safeguarding of the two temples of Abu Simbel stands as the finest accomplishment of the Unesco Return to Aswan during the afternoon, Dining is provided in Aswan Optional visit to the Nubian village Nubian settlements ranks among Aswan's must-see sites. A worthwhile destination and spending  2 hours. The place is remarkably authentic, Vibrant and artistically rich, the Nubian Village will enchant you around every bend! While walking in the village, you immediately sense its unique spirit!

Visits of Aswan including the Temple of Philae and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the high dam, the Incomplete obelisk monument The Philae Temple: Built to honor the deity Isis, this was the final sanctuary built in the traditional Egyptian manner. Building commenced circa 690 BC, and it was among the final strongholds dedicating devotion to the goddess. The High Dam: The Aswan High Dam represents an earthen barrier located at the northern frontier separating Egypt and Sudan. The dam is supplied by Nile waters and the impoundment creates Lake Nasser. Construction on the project commenced in 1960 and concluded in 1968. It was formally opened in 1981. The Incomplete obelisk monument :
Aswan served as the wellspring of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, employed for creating statues and adorn sanctuaries, pyramidal structures, and obelisks. This massive incomplete monolith in the Northern Quarries has offered crucial understanding regarding construction techniques, despite uncertainties about the complete process remaining partially obscure. Three faces of the column, approaching 42 meters in length, were finished save the carved inscriptions. Weighing 1168 metric tons, once finished, it would represent the most massive block the ancient Egyptians ever shaped. Drive to Luxor -overnight in Luxor

Early in the morning, you have the option to experience an dawn hot-air balloon flight (recommended for ages 6 years+) This is an supplementary activity Pickup from your hotel in Luxor Begin your exploration through the historic city of Luxor . Guided by your private tour guide where you’ll  begin to visit the acclaimed historical monument Valley of the Kings You traverse the Nile to see some of the most stunning attractions of Luxor 's storied western riverbank as you navigate alongside your personal private tour guide Explore the valley of the Kings. Three royal tombs await your visit. 1-The Valley of the Kings The eternal sanctuary of Egypt’s rulers spanning the 18th through 20th dynasties, shelters burial chambers, including those of the mighty pharaoh Ramses II and boy Pharaoh Tutankhamun . The tombs were abundantly provisioned with all earthly possessions rulers might require in the afterlife. The majority of interior artwork within the burial chambers remains exceptionally intact.
Should you desire to enter the tomb of the youthful ruler Tutankhamun . This costs 200 Egyptian pounds additional The Temple of headwearshepsut The Temple of headwearshepsut is among the most exquisite & finest-preserved among all the sanctuaries of ancient times stands at Luxor . The temple was constructed across three terraces featuring two expansive staircases positioned centrally interconnecting the stories. Emerging from the desert floor, in successive tiers, The temple of headwearshepsut blends harmoniously with towering limestone escarpments on the eastern aspect of the Theban Mountain as though nature itself constructed this wondrous architectural achievement. Colossi of Memnon Colossi of Memnon are two towering limestone figures of pharaoh Amenhotep III represent the sole survivors from what was once a grand funerary sanctuary. These sculptures consist of quartzite stone blocks sourced from Cairo subsequently transported 800 kilometers to Luxor , The two statues Known as the Colossi of Memnon, Standing approximately 18 meters high above the surrounding terrain, They represent all that survives of what once the grandest sanctuary complex on the western shore, Erected by pharaoh Amenhotep III. Approximately at midday lunch awaits you at an authentic local eatery in Luxor , Your afternoon remains unscheduled

Following breakfast, proceed to visit The Temple of Karnak -the grandest ancient religious complex known worldwide : Karnak temple Karnak temple is the grandest ancient religious complex known worldwide, No location in Egypt surpasses Karnak . Representing the most expansive sanctuary complex ever built by human hands. It embodies the collective accomplishment spanning many generations of historical architects and pharaonic rulers. The Temple of Karnak comprises three principal sanctuaries positioned upon 248 acres of land. Finally, conclude the day via an optional tour in a classic sailing vessel(Felucca)  in the late-afternoon hours - an ideal manner to unwind whilst observing the conventional countryside existence along the riverbank.
If you prefer to modify the itinerary to the itinerary - for example, visiting Luxor Temple rather than Karnak or extending your hours at the marketplace. Fly to Cairo  Overnight in Hotel in Cairo

Today you have a free day in Cairo. If you wish to add an supplementary activity to old Cairo or Alexandria . This is Available 1- Old Cairo day Tour option Departure time from your hotel in Giza at 08:00 am accompanied by your Egyptology specialist, Experience a remarkable guided overview of Cairo on an 8-hour journey encompassing principal landmarks of Old Cairo and the labyrinth of thoroughfares and vendor stalls of the centuries-old Khan El Khalili market. After hotel pickup from Cairo or Giza, you proceed toward Saladin's Citadel fortress, built by Salah al-Din atop the Moqattam plateau in 1183 AD as a defense opposing Crusader forces. Celebrated for its cool breezes and panoramic vistas of Cairo , today it stands as a protected historical destination containing mosques and and museums, notably the Mosque dedicated to Muhammad Ali Pasha Created by the Ottoman-era architect Yousif Boushnaq, who traveled to Cairo specifically from Istanbul to construct the magnificent structure, the sanctuary's alabaster facade creates striking contrast with the sandstone urban landscape. Dining is provided in a Local restaurant in Old Cairo Then, visit Old Cairo to witness key landmarks such as the Suspended Church, the Ben Ezra House of Prayer, the Basilica of St. Barbara, and the Chapel of Abu Serga, among the oldest Coptic religious buildings in Cairo Progress to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, among the most ancient markets throughout the Middle East. Navigate through a labyrinth of passageways that have served as the center of Cairo ’s commercial operations dating to the 14th century onward. Upon completion of this remarkable journey, 2- Alexandria Day tour option We offer a Private day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Vehicle, discover the old  Greco-Roman Capital of Egypt, Visit the new Library of Alexandria , The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa ,, The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay and Pompei pillar

The tour ends after breakfast at our hotel in Cairo , with transfers included to take you to the airport for your flight home. If you wish to extend your stay in Cairo , please contact us.