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Take a trip to explore the history of Ancient Egypt and Cairo. Start with our Egypt classic tours in Cairo to see the Pyramids before traveling to Luxor, Aswan , and Abu Simbel by train to see the ruins and temples in these southern cities. The highlight of your journey awaits in Abu Simbel, home to the monumental temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Stand in awe before these colossal structures, marveling at their grandeur and significance in ancient Egyptian history.
Begin your adventure in Cairo, where you'll marvel at the iconic Pyramids of Giza and delve into the rich history of the Egyptian Museum. From there, journey southward through the picturesque landscapes of Egypt, passing quaint villages and fertile farmland.
Return to Cairo to continue our Egypt travel packages in the Islamic and Christian periods in Cairo. Our 8 Days Cairo to Abu Simbel and Back Overland tour offers an unforgettable exploration of Egypt's timeless treasures. Book your Egypt tour package today and embark on a journey through the ages in the land of the pharaohs.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Cairo
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock)
At Cairo International Airport, your Egypt online tour agent will welcome you and help you (Arrival formalities). After that, he will drive you in an opulent, air-conditioned car to the hotel. The travel agent at the hotel will help you check in easily and go over the itinerary of your Egypt tour with you to determine and confirm the pick-up times each time. Spend the night in Cairo.
Welcome Drink
Day 2: Cairo Day Tour
After breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, check out and meet your personal guide. You'll head to the Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, including the pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, along with the famous Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Next, you'll explore the Egyptian Museum, including the Treasures room of King Tutankhamen. Continue to Coptic Cairo to see the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Afterward, drive to Islamic Cairo to explore Khan El Khalili, the old bazaar. In the evening, transfer to Giza railway station to board the sleeper train to Luxor, with dinner and breakfast served on board. Spend the night in your compartment, resting up for the following day's classic tours in Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast
Arrive at Luxor train station, where you will be received and assisted before being transferred to two of the most interesting tombs on the Nile River's west bank, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, a legendary Egyptian queen, and the Colossi of Memnon. Then, discover the spectacular Luxor Temple, Egypt's dazzling open-air museum, as well as the Karnak Temples, Egypt's second most popular historical monument. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Luxor.
M eals: Breakfast and Lunch
After morning meal, enjoy an air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan, which is about a three-and-a-half hour the journey from Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be acknowledged and transported to your hotel for check-in. Explore the world-famous High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk before continuing to the stunning Temple of Philae on Isis Island and the Granite Quarries, which revere the goddesses Isis and Hathor. Sail and navigate around Elephantine Island aboard a felucca boat. Head to the hotel over the night in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Having breakfast box, at 03:30 am., started your trip to the Abu Simbel Temples, the oldest and most popular temple in Aswan. A comfortable air-conditioned vehicle takes around three hours and 45 minutes to drive from Aswan to Abu Simbel one way. Upon arrival in Abu Simbel, visit the magnificent Temples of Ramses II, which are dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Harakhte, Amun-Re, and Ramesses II. Then return to Aswan. After that, transfer to Aswan Railway Station for your journey to Cairo. The nighttime train from Aswan to Cairo takes roughly 14 hours. Overnight onboard the train.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6 : Aswan - Cairo
Breakfast on the overnight train before arriving at Giza train station, at which point you will be met and assisted by an Egypt online tour representative who will transfer you to your hotel for free time (you will check into your room as soon as possible) with some optional excursions in Cairo including King Zoser's Step Pyramids in Sakkara and Memphis city. Stay overnight at your Cairo accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7
A leisurely day in Cairo or an optional trip to Alexandria to check out some famed sights, which include Qaitbay Fort, created in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the site of Alexandria's historic lighthouse, before moving on to the new and much-acclaimed Alexandria Library. Also, explore the Catacombs, an ancient Roman cemetery created from of the rock, offering an outstanding chance for enjoying things to do in Alexandria in the winter given the magical weather. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8
Cairo / Exit
Morning meal at your hotel, after which comes a drive to the Cairo International Airport for the final departure by our Cairo airport transportation.
Meals: Breakfast
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