6 Days Luxury Egypt Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive!

Stop At: Tourism Cairo Office - Cairo Airport, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, the representative will meet and escort you to your hotel.

Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a luxury hotel.

Day 2: Giza pyramids and sakkara

Stop At: Giza Pyramids Tours, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Hopefully, you have had an opportunity to induce settled into your building last night and skill a touch of Egypt! The morning will begin out bright and early with breakfast.
Visit the monumental Giza Pyramid Complex, one among the first Seven Wonders of the planet. The enormity and sweetness of the pyramids can wow you.
Take photos, explore the complicated pyramids, and find out about their history.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Head to the Step Pyramids of Saqqarah, another historic and distinctive set of pyramids that solely Egypt offers. Your live lesson continues as you find out about the building of the step pyramids and their historic significance.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at luxury hotel

Day 3: Fly to luxor

Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Depart for the airport and fly to Luxor (about an hour flight) bright and early.
Explore as much of Luxor as we can in our day here.
Upon arrival, visit the Valley of the Kings. This valley is home to the tombs of 63 pharaohs and nobles. While not all of the tombs are open to the public, visiting the valley is an awesome addition to your tour.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Hatshepsut Temple: Though the cliffs at Deir el Bahari seem to dwarf this stunning temple, it's size will amaze you

Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Colossi of Memnon: These massive statues set on a stunning backdrop of Egyptian terrain. These column statues were built in resemblance of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. While time has taken its toll on the Colossi of Memnon, they remain an iconic tourist location and give a peek into the ancient world.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Make a night visit to the Luxor Temple to be able to appreciate it's full effect.

Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at luxury hotel

Day 4: Karnak temple, fly to Cairo & museum

Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Meet your Egyptologist in the morning.
Head over to the Karnak Temple, the second most visited historic place in Egypt (after the pyramids).
Go to the airport and hop a flight back to Cairo where the rest of the trip will be spent.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Egyptian Antiquities Museum, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
After landing, head to the Egyptian Museum which has over 120,000 ancient artifacts. This is a must see museum and one of the popular stops on the trip.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at luxury hotel

Day 5: Alexandria

Stop At: Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
We have set aside a full day tour of Alexandria for you. The most ‘modern’ of the ancient cities, you are sure to witness some amazing architectural feats, amazing ruins, and the integration of Greco-Roman influence into Egyptian culture.
Visit the following places with your Egyptian tour guide:
Pompey’s Pillar: this beautiful 25-meter high pillar (about 82-feet) is a staple stop on a tour of Ancient Egypt. This pillar was built to honor Emperor Diocletian in 297 CE.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
Catacombs: a place where you can truly see Greco-roman influence.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Alexandria Library, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
New Library of Alexandria: this modern library located near the Mediterranean sea is a fusion between appreciating modern art and culture and commemorating the original library of Alexandria which was destroyed.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Roman Amphitheatre, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
Roman Theater: an ancient theater that is sure to wow you.

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at luxury hotel

Day 6: Departure!

Stop At: Tourism Cairo Office - Cairo Airport, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
After five awesome days exploring Cairo, Luxor, and Alexandria, it is time to head home.
Depart for the airport in an air-conditioned van, giving you the highest level of comfort as you say goodbye to your amazing week in Cairo.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.