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Have only got 8 Days to spend in Egypt and working out how to make 8 Days Egypt Travel Package? We Can help you to arrange a 8 Days Egypt Tour Package and a private guided tour and visit Egypt Highlights in Cairo and enjoy 3 nights Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan.
Egypt tour packages representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Depends on your arrival. If you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to make a tour suggestion
Overnight in the Hotel.
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 .
Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza.
The Pyramids Of Giza:
Necropolis locates southwest of Cairo. The Giza Plateau has been used by rulers of Old Kingdoms, The oldest know Mastaba is Mastaba v which probably dates to the reign of the 1st Dynasty, the ruler Djet ( 2900 B.c).
1- The Great Pyramid (KHUFU)
Pharaoh Khufu began the first Giza pyramid project, circa 2550 B.C. His Great Pyramid is the largest of the three in Giza and towers some 481 feet (147 meters) above the plateau. Its estimated 2.3 million stone blocks each weigh an average of 2.5 to 15 tons with a base length of more than 230 meters (750 feet) per side. The greatest difference in length among the four sides is a mere 4.4 cm (1 ¾ inch) and the base is level within 2.1 cm (less than an inch), an astonishing engineering accomplishment.
2- The Pyramid of King Chephren (KHAFRA)
Pharaoh Khafre, also known in history by the Greek name Chephren, The third pharaoh of the 4th Dynasty during the Old Kingdom Period of Ancient Egypt around 2540 BC was the son of Khufu who built the second pyramid at Giza. His necropolis also included the Sphinx , a mysterious limestone monument with the body of a lion and a pharaoh's head. The Sphinx may stand sentinel for the pharaoh's entire tomb complex.
3- The Pyramid of King Mykerinus (MENKAURA)
The third and smallest of the great pyramids at Giza is credited to the pharaoh Menkaure (Mycerinus in Greek). It is thought to have been completed at the end of the 26th century BC. Menkaure, like the builders of the other pyramids at Giza, ruled Egypt during the 4th Dynasty during the Old Kingdom Period of Ancient Egypt, rising to a height of 65 meters (213 feet), but the complex preserved some of the most stunning examples of sculpture to survive from all of Egyptian history.
4-The Great Sphinx :
The Great Sphinx of Giza is a giant 4,500-year-old limestone statue situated near the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt. Measuring 240 feet (73 meters) long and 66 feet (20 meters) high, the Great Sphinx is one of the world’s largest monuments. It is also one of the most recognizable relics of the ancient Egyptians, though the origins and history of the colossal structure are still debated.
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 National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. It will cost 50 $ Extra per person.
Fly to Aswan from Cairo- Transfer to the hotel- Overnight in Aswan
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 Phiala temple and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, The High Dam , 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.
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.
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 Aswan Aswan Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Aswan Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Nubian Village :
The Nubian villages are known for their colorful streets, the rainbow-painted walls, and the kind people there! Nubians have a unique skin tone and also a unique language that no one in Egypt talks like. this fantastic tour to the Aswan Aswan Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Aswan Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Nubian Village lets you meet and impact with a Nubian family and to learn about their simple lifestyle, culture, and traditions
Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise.
Breakfast & Lunch onboard the cruise.
Early Visit to Abu Simbel from Aswan
Abu Simbel temple s :
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 Kom Ombo temple :
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
Breakfast on the Nile Cruise and 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 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.
Optional Tour Sound and Light show in Karnak.
The Karnak Sound and Light Show highlights the dramatic history of ancient Thebes. The show narrates the achievements of some great Pharaohs, with poetic descriptions of the ancient treasures.
Dinner &overnight onboard the Cruise
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.
Breakfast on the Nile Cruise and visit the west bank of Luxor and Karnak.
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.
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 temple :
Karnak 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 was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban Triad(Amun, Mut, and Khonso).
Lunch during the trip- Transfer to Hotel in Luxor- Overnight in Luxor
Pick Up time from your hotel in Luxor for short flight to Cairo- Fly to Cairo- Meet your tour guide and Enjoy a fantastic orientation tour of Cairo on an 8-hour excursion that takes in the major monuments of Old Cairo and the maze of streets and stalls of the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Saladin Citadel :
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
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 mosque's alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Old Cairo
Coptic 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
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar:
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 Cairo’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.
End of 8 Days Egypt Itinerary to Cairo, Aswan, Luxor .Check out after breakfast, then join our representative who will pick you up to the airport and aid you in the departure procedures at the airport to end your Cairo,
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Riverbend Discoverer –
From the bustling streets of Cairo to the serene waters of the Nile, every part of this trip was extraordinary. I loved wandering through the bazaars and admiring intricate artifacts at the museums. This package provided the perfect mix of adventure, history, and comfort. I’d happily relive this week again and again! 🕌🌴🎠
Meadow Ridge Voyager –
Seven days flew by in the best way possible! Exploring the temples of Karnak and Philae was like living in a history book, but better. Evenings on the Nile cruise were pure bliss, with amazing sunsets and great company. I couldn’t get enough of Egypt’s charm and hospitality. 🗺️🌅🕶️
Silver Lake Wanderer –
I couldn’t believe how seamlessly this trip combined history and relaxation. Sailing down the Nile was incredibly calming, and the views were unforgettable. The highlight for me was stepping into the Valley of the Kings—it felt like traveling back in time. The luxury accommodations added a touch of magic. 🚤🏖️🕊️
Willow Creek Explorer –
What an unforgettable experience! The pyramids were breathtaking, and seeing the Sphinx up close was surreal. The attention to detail during the journey was outstanding, from the guided tours to the delicious meals. The mix of ancient wonders and modern comforts made this trip so unique. Egypt, you’ve captured my heart! 🏺🌟🎒
Jacksonville Delight –
Cruising the Nile was like a dream come true! Every corner revealed something majestic, from the ancient Luxor Temple to the quiet beauty of the riverbanks. The luxurious boat felt like a floating palace, and the historical sites were beyond impressive. I loved how every day held a new adventure, blending history with comfort. 🛶🏛️✨