7 Day Egypt itinerary. Overland

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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.

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Day 1- Arrival in Cairo:

Marsa Alam Tours representative will meet & assist you at  Cairo  International Airport, Transfer to the hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle, and Overnight in the 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, which dates back to the time of  and visit  the Valley Temple, Sphinx 
Overnight in the Hotel in Cairo 

Day 3 Alexandria from Cairo

Start your private tour to   Alexandria from  Cairo, starting at 7:00 a.m. 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  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 honor Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in  Alexandria
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 an 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.

Overnight in the Hotel in Cairo 

Day 4 Old Cairo
Pick Up time from your hotel with your Egyptologist tour guide, 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
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
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
Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover the old Cairo the center of   Cairo’s trading activities since the 14th century. After an amazing trip, Then transfer to Cairo airport for a short flight to Luxor 
overnight in Luxor 
Meals- Breakfast and Lunch
Day 5 Luxor Attractions 
Pick up from your hotel in  Luxor  Start your tour of the ancient city of  Luxor. Accompanied by your private tour guide 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. 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 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 is still well preserved.
If you wish to visit the Tomb of the Young Pharaoh   Tutankhamun. It costs 200 Egyptian pounds Extra
The Temple of  Hatshepsut:
The 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 and then moved 700 KM to  Luxor, The two statues are known 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

transfer to Aswan overnight in Aswan 
►Day 6 Aswan visits 

Visits of Aswan including the Temple of Philae and a 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. 
enjoy the Nubian village with felucca then transfer to Aswan airport for a short flight to cairo 
overnight in Cairo 

Day 7 Departure

You will be transferred to Cairo airport for the international departure. If you wish to extend your stay in Cairo, please contact us.


 

Highlights

  • The Pyramids of Giza
  •  The Sphinx
  •  The Egyptian Museum
  • Alexandria attractions
  •  Phiala temple
  •  High dam
  • Karnak temple
  • The Valley of Kings
  • Luxor temple
  • The Colossi of Memnon
  • Hatshepsut temple
  • The Mosque of Mohamed Ali
  • The Old Cairo
  • The Old Bazaar

 Inclusions:

  • ► 4 Nights in Cairo based on Bed and Breakfast
  • ► 1 Night in Aswan based on Bed and Breakfast
  • ►1 Night in Luxor 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

►  Tour Type :

  • ► Private 

►Pick-up Time :

  • ►7:00 am 

 ►  Know Before You Go 

  • ► Ask for your breakfast box before the early departure. The hotel arranges it for you for free.

► Booking Method:

Full Payment during the trip or by Visa Card Online Via our website
Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired Nile cruise, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25 %, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the required deposit is 50%. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by credit cards, wire transfers, and or the Western Union

 

 ►Payment Policy
Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired Nile cruise, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25 %, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the required deposit is 50%. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by credit cards, wire transfers and or the Western Union

 

Prices are quoted in USA Dollars per person per trip and valid until 30th April 2021, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

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 Tipping
It is a customary attitude for expressing one's satisfaction with good services rendered to him by staff on duty with him. We advise if you are willing to offer it, this would be great and if not, you are not obliged to do it.

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