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:Day tour to Pyramids Memphis and Sakkara From Cairo
 

Marsa Alam Tours representative will meet & assist you at  Cairo  International Airport,
 pick you up from Cairo airport   transfer o a guest house in Giza for refresh for a while then 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 great pyramid was built as a tomb for the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu and estimate that it was built in the 26th century BC during a period of around 27 years.
Initially standing at 146.5 metres (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 metres. What is seen today is the underlying core structure. The base was measured to be about 230.3 metres (755.6 ft) square, giving a volume of roughly 2.6 million cubic metres (92 million cubic feet), which includes an internal hillock
If you wish to visit the burial chamber of King  Cheops . You can ask the tour guide to buy it for you it costs 400 l. E per person( 26$ per person)
Then we will visit the Pyramid of Chephren or Khafre. This r 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. Enjoy a camel ride by the  Pyramids of Giza  in the desert

Move to visit the Step Pyramid at Sakkara, which is considered the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser.

Then Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant. After that transfer to Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis transfer to guest house for a while to refresh then transfer to  cairo airport for a flight to Aswan 
overnight in Aswan 
►Day 2 Aswan attractions 
Pick you up from your hotel in aswan at 11 am to visit 
 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 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. 
overnight in aswan 
►Day 3   Trip to Abu Simbel 

 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 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
Back to Aswan by the afternoon, Lunch will be served in Aswan
Optional tour of the Nubian Village 
See a Nubian Village, The Nubian Village is colourful, fun, friendly, and touristy. The trip starts with an enjoyable sailing boat. and Enjoy the sunset on the Felucca,
overnight in Aswan 
Meals- Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4 Aswan - Luxor Attractions 
Pick up from your hotel in  Aswan for a transfer to Luxor

Luxor East Bank -Cairo 
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.
 then Visit Luxor temple
Luxor Temple:
Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third and Completed by King Tutankhamon and the Great King Ramses the second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the second and Decorated  with His Military Battle of Kadesh

Start your tour of the ancient city of  Luxor. Accompanied by your private tour guide you’ll  begin to visit the famous historical site
overnight in Luxor 
 ► Day 5 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

then flight to Cairo 
overnight in Cairo 

Day 6 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 7  City tour and departure  
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,back to your hotel to refresh then transfer to cairo airport at 11 pm for departure 

 


 

Основной момент

  • The Pyramids of Giza
  •  The Sphinx
  • Memphis and saqqara 
  • Alexandria attractions
  •  Phiala temple
  •  High dam
  • Abu Simbel temple 
  • 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:

  • ► 3  Nights in Cairo based on Bed and Breakfast
  • ► 3 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
  • ► Drinks 
  • ► Dinner 

 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
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