8 Days Egypt Package Cairo Luxor and Aswan

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Have Only got a 8 Days to spend in Egypt and work out how to make 8 Day Egypt itinerary? We Can help you to arrange 8 Days  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 hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle
Free evening
Depends on your arrival. If your flight arrives, If you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to make a tour suggestion 

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 .

Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza
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 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.


The New Grand museum is not open yet. It will be open soon may open by end of 2023

Optional trip to the sound and the light show at Giza Pyramids and costs 40 $ Per person

. Fly to Aswan- Overnight in Aswan - Overnight in  Aswan

Day 3- Aswan attraction :

Visits of Aswan including the Temple of Philae and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the high dam, the 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.

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. 

Lunch will be served in Aswan

Day 4 -Abu Simbel then transfer to Luxor : 

Abu Simbel 

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 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
Lunch will be served in Aswan

Optional trip to the Nubian village

The Nubian village is one of Aswan's attractions. It's worth visiting and spending  2 hours. The place is very authentic and genuine, Colorful and artistic, the Nubian Village will surprise you in every corner! While walking in the village, you will straight away feel the soul of this place!

Overnight in Luxor

Day 5- Karnak temple and Luxor temple


After breakfast Then Visit The Temple of Karnak  -the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world :

Karnak temple:

Karnak temple is the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world, No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak It is the largest temple complex ever built by man. It represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs. The Temple of  Karnak is actually three main temples situated on 247 acres of land.
Finally,

Luxor   Temple:

The Temple of   Luxor  was the center of the most important festival, the festival of Opet. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Rameses II, the temple's purpose was as a setting for the rituals of the festival. The festival was to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with the divine office.

At around noon you will have lunch in a local restaurant in  Luxor, 
In the Afternoon is free 
overnight in  Luxor  

Day 6-The valley of the Kings, The valley of Queens, and Hatshepsut temple

Pick up from your hotel in  Luxor    Start your tour of the ancient city of  Luxor. Accompanied by your private tour guide where you’ll  begin to visit the famous historical site

You will cross the Nile to visit some of the most spectacular highlights of  Luxor's fabled 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  Valley of the Kings:

The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty 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. Visit the tomb of King Seti 1
The Temple of  Hatshepsut :
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 then moved 700 KM to  Luxor, The two statues 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.
The valley of The Queens:
The Valley of the Queens, also known as Biban el-Harim, Biban el-Sultanate, and Wadi el-Melikat, is a place in Egypt where wives of Pharaohs were buried in ancient times. In ancient times, it was known as Ta-Set-Neferu, meaning - 'the place of the Children of the Pharaoh', because along with the Queens of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties (1550-1070 BCE) many princes and princesses were also buried with various members of the nobility. One of the most well-known tombs is that of Nefertari, the best-loved of Ramesses II's numerous wives. In her honor, he built a beautiful temple at Abu Simbel. Visit the tomb of the Queen Nefertari 

overnight in  Luxor  in Steigenberger Hotel

Day 7: Old Cairo 

Marsaalamtours representative will pick you up from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza.
Enjoy a comfortable journey in an air-conditioned vehicle as you discover some of the world-famous landmarks of Cairo. First, visit the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. It displays the largest and most precious items of Egyptian art in the world. 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.
Next, visit the famous Citadel of Saladin, also known as the Citadel of Cairo. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has a storied history dating back nearly 850 years. Built by the Sultan of Egypt, Salah Al-Din on the Mokattam Hills, enjoy beautiful views of the city as you learn about the Citadel's fascinating history.
Then, explore one of the oldest markets in the Arab world, Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. This beautiful 14th-century market still retains traces of its former glory. Walk through the old lanes of the bazaar where you can browse for antiques or handicrafts from the shops. Then, visit a local restaurant to enjoy a traditional Cairo lunch.
Lastly, visit the prominent landmarks of Old Cairo such as the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga. Afterward, be returned back to your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza by your tour guide.

Day 8- International departure:
 

You will be picked up at Cairo airport for the international departure 

Aspectos importantes

  • The Pyramids of Giza
  • The Sphinx
  • The Egyptian Museum
  • old cairo 
  • Abu Simbel temples 
  • Phiala temple
  • High dam
  • Karnak temple
  • The valley of Kings
  • Luxor temple
  • The Colossi of Memnon
  • Hatshepsut temple
  • Valley of the Queens

Inclusions:

  • 3 nights in Cairo in   based on Bed and Breakfast
  • 2 Nights in Aswanbased on Bed and Breakfast
  • 2 Nights in Luxor in  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

Ruta

  1. Cairo
  2. Aswan
  3. Luxor
  4. Cairo