The best Egypt 7 day Itinerary

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Have Only got a week to spend in Egypt and working out how to make 7 Day Egypt itinerary? We Can help you to arrange 7 Day Egypt Tour Package and Private guided Tour and Visit Egypt Highlights in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. and Alexanderia
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Day 1- Arrival in Cairo:

 

Egypt tour packages representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle Free evening Depends on your arrival. If you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to make a tour suggestion ,No Meals .Overnight in a hotel in Cairo.

Day 2-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      and visit  the Valley Temple .
Lunch will be served 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.
If you wish to visit the mummies royal hall, where you will have the feeling of stroling down the vally of the kings where most of these mummies where originaly resting then ask your tour guide to take you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization . It will cost 50 $ Extra per person.
The Grand Egyptian Museum:     :
is not officially open yet. But if you wish to visit it we offer limited tours to test site readiness and the visitor experience ahead of the official opening. Access is scurrently limited to the Grand Hall, commercial area, and Exterior gardens. All other interior paces, including access to the galleries and collections, are restricted until the official opening. Fly to Aswan- Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3-Day trip to Abu simble and the Nubian Village

 

Early Visit Abu Simbel from Aswan by Private Car

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

Back to Aswan by the afternoon, Lunch will be served in Aswan.

Optional trip Then visit the Nubian village( 40 $ per person)

The Nubian village is one of Aswan's attractions. It's worth visiting and spending  2 hours. The place is very authentic and genuine, Colorful and artistic, the Aswan Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Nubian Village will surprise you in every corner! While walking in the village, you will straight away feel the soul of this place!
 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
 

Day 4-Aswan attractions then drive to Luxor:

 

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

Phiala temple:
Built to honour 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 Egypt’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. 

Drive to Luxor -overnight in Luxor  

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch


Day 5-The valley of the Kings

Optional trip Balloon ride over the valley of the Kings 100 $ per person Get your cameras ready for a stunning balloon ride over the historic town of Luxor. Catch the rays of the early morning sun illuminating the city and its surrounding mountains.get a bird's eye view of Luxor's ancient sites from aboard of a hot air balloon.

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:

You will cross the Nile to visit some of the most spectacular highlights of Luxor 's fabled West Bank during which you will explore with your own private tour guide Visit the valley of the Kings. You will visit 3 Tombs.

The Valley of the Kings

The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and boy Pharaoh  Tutankhamun . The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs still well preserved.
If you wish to visit the Tomb of The young Pharaoh Tutankhamun. It costs 30 usd extra

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. The temple was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together. 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.

Colossi of Memnon

Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo then moved 700 KM to Luxor, The two statues Know as the Colossi of Memnon ,Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what was once the largest complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third. At around noon you will have lunch in a local restaurant in Luxor, 

Karnak 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. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples situated on 247 acres of land.

Luxor Temple located on the east bank of Nile River in the city called luxor , it was known in the egyption language as 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

Finally,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. 
If you wish to spend more time in the souq just let us know .

Fly to Cairo  Overnight in Hotel in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

 

Day 6-Alexanderia Tour from Cairo

 

Start your Private tour to Alexandria  from Cairo,starting at 7:00 am with Pickup from your hotel by our Egyptologist. and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to   Alexandria ,The distance is 220 km Northwest of Cairo. Arrive at   Alexandria  around 10 am

Start your day Tour in  Alexandria Visiting The Roman Alexandria Learn about the catacombs here. Alexandria Learn about the catacombs here. Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa  

The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa:

Archaeologists believe that the Catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D. and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years. This was a period in the history of the city of   Alexandria  when there was a great mixture of different cultures. Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years

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 honour Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria

Alexandria city was built on the old lighthouse location after it was destroyed by the earthquake. 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 the use of the ruins of the old Lighthouse that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in 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,

The new 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 at 19:00- Overnight in Hotel in Cairo 

Day 7- International departure:

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for an international flight 

Meals: Breakfast 

 

Points forts

  • The Pyramids of Giza
  • The Sphinx
  • The Egyptian Museum
  • Abu Simbel temples 
  • The Nubian village
  • Phiala temple
  • High dam
  • Karnak temple
  • The valley of Kings
  • Luxor temple
  • The Colossi of Memnon
  • Hatshepsut temple
  • Visit the new Library of Alexandria
  • The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa
  • The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay
  • Pompey's Pillar

Inclusions:

  • 2 Nights in Cairo in Steigenberger Pyramids based on Bed and Breakfast
  • 2 Night in Aswan in  Basma hotel based on Bed and Breakfast
  • 2 Night in Luxor in Nile Palace Hotel  based on Bed and Breakfast
  • private transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Flight Tickets- Cairo-Aswan-Luxor-Cairo
  • Private tour guide
  • Lunch during the trips

Exclusions:

  • Tipping
  • Any extra

Please remember to bring:

  • Passports
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses