7 Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan And Nile Cruise
7 Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan And Nile Cruise
7 Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan And Nile Cruise
7 Days Starting and ending in Cairo,
Visiting: The Great Pyramid of Giza, Pyramid of Djoser, Unfinished Obelisk, The High Dam, Philae Temple, Temple of Kom Ombo, Karnak, The Temple of Horus at Edfu, Luxor Temple, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, The Egyptian Museum, Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle, Salah Salem Street, Cairo, Khan el-Khalili
Tour operator:
Tour code:
462
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Age range:
1-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Active, River Cruise, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
Discover Egypt on this 7-day tour. Explore the highlights of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, Philae Temple, and Karnak Temple. Sail the peaceful Nile for three nights from Aswan down to Luxor on a 5-star cruise ship. Begin your 7-day trip to Egypt in Cairo exploring the Great Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, and the Egyptian Museum. Fly from Cairo to Aswan to start your 3-night Nile cruise down to Luxor. Explore the pearl of Egypt, Philae Temple in Aswan. Visit the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Discover the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Rove through the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple. Fly from Luxor back to Cairo for the rest of your one-week Egypt itinerary.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Egypt
Location: Cairo International Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Arrival at Cairo airport. Meet and assist by our representative who will help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Transfer to your hotel for free time.
Day 2 : Great Pyramids, Sphinx And Saqqara
Location: The Great Pyramid of Giza, Pyramid of Djoser
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your real holiday starts right now.
Today, you will visit the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from inside?
Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed? Then on to the first pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara.
Day 3 : Fly To Aswan - Aswan Tour- Nile Cruise
Location: Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan International Airport, The High Dam, Philae Temple
Accommodation: 5-star standard Nile cruise ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early breakfast in the hotel before flying to Aswan to begin your 3-night Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor which is the most beautiful part of your 7 days Egypt tour packages. Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Aswan Airport to commence your tour. Your first stop will be at the High Dam, a dam built in the 1960s, to generate hydroelectricity and to stop floods. Then take a motorboat to explore the Temple of Philae, which was built primarily during the Ptolemaic period and is one of the most incredible Temples in Egypt. It was due to the construction of the two dams in Aswan that UNESCO had to relocate the temple. End your journey at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk.
Transfer to your Nile cruise ship.
Day 4 : Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu
Location: Temple of Kom Ombo
Accommodation: 5-star standard Nile cruise ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a free morning onboard your Nile cruise ship or explore the city of Aswan on your own.
In the afternoon the ship sails down to Kom Ombo where you can visit the temple which the Egyptians dedicated it to two gods, Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. At the end of your tour, you will have a short visit to the Mummified Crocodile Museum then the ship will proceed down to Edfu, where it will dock.
Overnight in Edfu.
Day 5 : Edfu - Esna - Luxor
Location: Karnak, The Temple of Horus at Edfu, Luxor Temple
Accommodation: Nile cruise ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will wake up on the hustle and bustle of the horse carriages waiting to transfer you to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. After the tour of the temple, the cruise will set sail to Luxor via the Lock of Esna.
Upon arrival in Luxor, you will visit the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. Overnight is in Luxor.
Day 6 : Kings Valley, Hatshepsut Temple And Colossi Of Memnon
Location: Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Disembarkation. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Transfer to Luxor airport to fly back to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo airport to your hotel. Free time.
Day 7 : Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel And Khan El-Khalili
Location: The Egyptian Museum, Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle, Salah Salem Street, Cairo, Khan el-Khalili
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, you are exploring the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of Egypt’s past are displayed on the two floors of the museum. The eye-catching objects such as the golden treasure of Tutankhamen, the silver treasure of Psusennes I, the diorite statue of Khafre and several other pieces are on view. From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, built-in 1172 to protect Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the citadel. You will finish your tour today at the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.
Transfer to Cairo airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave, so ask our guides about your next adventure in Egypt.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Entrance Fees
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Meals – Full Board
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, children are permitted with one adult at least.
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How can I obtain my visa to Egypt?
All travelers entering Egypt must have the appropriate travel documents: a passport with at least 6 months to run and valid visa. Many nationalities for example American, British, etc. can obtain their visas at the Egyptian airports upon arrival. You can also apply for your visa online via this Egyptian government link. https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/Home
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes.
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What is the tipping policy?
3$ per person per day for the driver. 10$ per person per day for the tour guide. 5$ per person per night for the cruise staff.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No, just a negative PCR test.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
5-star hotels and a 5-star Nile cruise.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, tour guides are English-speaking guides.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, all entrance fees are included as per the itinerary.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low to medium.
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Company Instant Book
Yes.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, all airport transfers are included.
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What is the maximum group size?
16 people.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No, the entry visa is not included.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The minimum number is one person.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Not sure, some hotels offer free wi-fi and some hotels don't.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Ask your airline.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes as in the price.
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Are flights included in this tour?
Just the domestic flights are included.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes, all vehicles are air-conditioned.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, I can.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
All travelers to Egypt have to produce on the arrival, a Negative PCR certificate NOT older than 72 hours.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, all the operating hotels and Nile cruises in Egypt meet the local health and safety regulations. All obtained certificates of Safe to operate and work again. These certificates are given by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
No problem changing your holiday dates.
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