8 Days Egypt overland vacation package
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Have Only got 8 days to spend in Egypt and working out how to make 8 Day Egypt itinerary? We Can help you to arrange an 8 Day Egypt Tour Package and a Private guided Tour and Visit Egypt Highlights in Cairo, Luxor , Aswan,Alexanderia,Fayoum oasis
Day 1- Arrival in Cairo
Marsa Alam Tours representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle
Overnight in a hotel in Cairo
Day 2-Trip to Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo in Giza at 8:00 am and get ready for your Private day tour to the Pyramids of Giza with a Private tour guide First, you will visit the Great Pyramid of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops ) is the oldest and largest of the pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact.
The Pyramids of Cheops :
The Great Pyramid was built as a tomb for the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu and it is estimated that it was built in the 26th century BC around 27 years.
Initially standing at 146.5 meters (481 feet), the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3,800 years. Throughout history, the majority of the smooth white limestone casing was removed, which lowered the pyramid's height to the present 138.5 meters. What is seen today is the underlying core structure. The base was measured to be about 230.3 meters (755.6 ft) square, giving a volume of roughly 2.6 million cubic meters (92 million cubic feet), which includes an internal hillock
If you wish to visit the burial chamber of King Cheops. Then we will visit the Pyramid of Chephren or Khafre. This is the second-tallest and second-largest of the 3 Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza and the tomb of the Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Khafre (Chefren), who ruled c. 2558−2532 BC.Then we will the Pyramid of Mykerinus. Enjoy a Panoramic View of the 3 Pyramids of Giza
We go head to visit the Valley Temple of King Chephren. While doing that you can have a closer look at the Great Sphinx - the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of King Chephren.
Then move to the grand Egyptian museum:
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) , which began in October 2024. Visitors can explore several key sections, including the Great Hall, the Grand Staircase, and 12 main galleries showcasing artifacts from various periods of Egyptian history. However, some sections, such as the Tutankhamun galleries, remain closed and will be accessible upon the museum's full official opening, which is expected at a later date.
Evening dinner cruise with belly dance for 2 hours
Pick Up time from your hotel in Giza at 08:00 am with your Egyptologist tour guide, 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.,
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. ,
Transfer to Cairo airport for a flight to Aswan
Overnight in Aswan .
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 1284 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
Lunch is included in Aswan
Day 6 – Sunday, 29th Dec: Luxor Exploration → Fly to Cairo
The Valley of the Kings:
The final resting place of Egypt's rulers from the 18th to 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.
Colossi of Memnon:
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
Breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a day trip in Alexandria
Start your day Tour in Alexandria by Visiting The Roman 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
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
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.
At the end of your tour return to Cairo
Marsa Alam Tours representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle
Overnight in a hotel in Cairo
Day 2-Trip to Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo in Giza at 8:00 am and get ready for your Private day tour to the Pyramids of Giza with a Private tour guide First, you will visit the Great Pyramid of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops ) is the oldest and largest of the pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact.
The Pyramids of Cheops :
The Great Pyramid was built as a tomb for the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu and it is estimated that it was built in the 26th century BC around 27 years.
Initially standing at 146.5 meters (481 feet), the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3,800 years. Throughout history, the majority of the smooth white limestone casing was removed, which lowered the pyramid's height to the present 138.5 meters. What is seen today is the underlying core structure. The base was measured to be about 230.3 meters (755.6 ft) square, giving a volume of roughly 2.6 million cubic meters (92 million cubic feet), which includes an internal hillock
If you wish to visit the burial chamber of King Cheops. Then we will visit the Pyramid of Chephren or Khafre. This is the second-tallest and second-largest of the 3 Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza and the tomb of the Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Khafre (Chefren), who ruled c. 2558−2532 BC.Then we will the Pyramid of Mykerinus. Enjoy a Panoramic View of the 3 Pyramids of Giza
We go head to visit the Valley Temple of King Chephren. While doing that you can have a closer look at the Great Sphinx - the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of King Chephren.
Then move to the grand Egyptian museum:
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) , which began in October 2024. Visitors can explore several key sections, including the Great Hall, the Grand Staircase, and 12 main galleries showcasing artifacts from various periods of Egyptian history. However, some sections, such as the Tutankhamun galleries, remain closed and will be accessible upon the museum's full official opening, which is expected at a later date.
Evening dinner cruise with belly dance for 2 hours
- Inclusions: Guided city tour, airport transfers, domestic flight Cairo–Aswan (booked by self).
- Exclusions: Meals, optional shopping.
Pick Up time from your hotel in Giza at 08:00 am with your Egyptologist tour guide, 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.,
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. ,
Transfer to Cairo airport for a flight to Aswan
Overnight in Aswan .
- Hotel: Pyramisa Aswan
- Inclusions: Transfers, guided tour, lunch.
- Exclusions: Dinner, personal expenses.
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 1284 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
Lunch is included in Aswan
- Hotel: Pyramisa Aswan
- Inclusions: Transfers, guided tour, lunch.
- Exclusions: Dinner, personal expenses.
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- Morning private transfer from Aswan to Luxor in luxury minivan (8:00 AM).
- Sunset Felucca ride.
- Dinner & Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple.
- Hotel: Pyramisa Luxor
- Inclusions: Private transfer, Felucca ride, dinner, Sound & Light show.
- Exclusions: Lunch, personal shopping.
Day 6 – Sunday, 29th Dec: Luxor Exploration → Fly to Cairo
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- Morning guided tour of the Valley of the Kings.
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Hotel: Safir Hotel Cairo
- Inclusions: Guided tour, transfers, lunch, domestic flight (booked by self).
- Exclusions: Dinner, optional visits.
The Valley of the Kings:
The final resting place of Egypt's rulers from the 18th to 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.
Colossi of Memnon:
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
- Evening transfer to Luxor Airport, flight to Cairo (9:40 PM MS 69).
- Arrival transfer to hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a day trip in Alexandria
Start your day Tour in Alexandria by Visiting The Roman 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
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
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.
At the end of your tour return to Cairo
- Hotel: Safir Hotel Cairo
- Inclusions: Full-day guided tour, transfers.
- Exclusions: Meals, entry tickets (if not pre-arranged).
- Activities:
- Free time for Cairo city exploration/market visit.
- Private transfer to airport for departure.
- Flight: 6:00 PM CAI – BLR (WY 406).
- Hotel: Check out Safir Hotel Cairo
- Inclusions: Airport transfer.
- Exclusions: Meals, personal shopping, optional excursions.
Highlights
- The pyramis of Giza
- The Sphinx
- The Egyptian Museum
- Abu Simbel temples
- The Nubian village
- The Valley of Kings
- The Colossi of Memnon
- The Old Cairo
- The Old Bazar
- Alexandria
- Private guided tours as per the itinerary.
- Private transfers (Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Alexandria).
- Domestic sightseeing transfers.
- Nile Dinner Cruise.
- Visa to Egypt
- Sound and Light Show
- Felucca ride in Luxor
- Lunches/dinners where specified.
- Entrance tickets for guided tours.
- International & domestic flights (booked by self).
- Meals not mentioned in itinerary.
- Ticket inside the Great Pyarmids
- Drinks, tips, personal expenses.
- Optional excursions not listed.