Glimpse of Egypt

Starts in
Cairo
Duration
8 Days
Price from
Route
Cairo, Aswan

Explore the wonders of Egypt as you travel from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan, visiting ancient temples and experiencing modern Egyptian life. You’ll learn the vast history and mythology of some of ancient Egypt’s key players, visit their temples, and learn their beliefs while experiencing the beauty of the Nile.

8 day/7 night package featuring Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. This program includes your choice of Superior or Superior Frist Class accommodations, daily breakfast and a felucca sailing on the Nile.

Includes

  • Accommodations as per itinerary
  • Sightseeing: per itinerary
  • Keytours 24-hour emergency assistance

Excludes

  • Items of a personal nature
  • All other items not mentioned as included
  • Select local taxes where applicable
  • Select alcoholic drinks as per itinerary
  • International flights

Itinerary

Day

1

Cairo - Arrival

Deluxe Class: Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel or similar accommodations

Superior First Class: Hilton Pyramids Golf or similar accommodations

You will be greeted upon arrival at Cairo airport and then transferred by private vehicle to your hotel in Cairo. At the hotel, your local representative will assist you with a smooth check-in and review your itinerary with you to confirm your tour and transfer times. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure.

Day

2

The Pyramids of Giza, Memphis & Sakkara

Deluxe Class: Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel or similar accommodations

Superior First Class: Hilton Pyramids Golf or similar accommodations

Fuel your day with breakfast at your hotel before meeting your guide for a full day of exploring the great pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinos. You’ll also meet the structures’ fearless guardian, the mysterious Sphinx. After some freetime for lunch (not included) you will continue your day with a visit to the Sakkara Pyramids, built by the world-famous architect, Imhotep. Following your visit of Sakkara, you’ll head to Memphis, the ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch. This afternoon, head back to Cairo and consider an optional sunset camel ride at the pyramids followed by a Bedouin dinner, an optional Sound & Light Show at the pyramids, or an optional dinner cruise on the Nile, complete with a belly dancing performance on board! (B)

Day

3

Cairo - Luxor

Deluxe Class: Sonesta St George or similar accommodations

Superior First Class: Mercure Luxor or similar accommodations

Following breakfast, meet your driver for a private transfer to the airport for your short flight from Cairo to Luxor (approx. 55 mins). Upon arrival in Luxor, you’ll be met be your local representative for assitance at the airport before meeting your guide for a tour around the striking Temple of Luxor, dedicated to the god Amun, followed by the Temple of Karnak. Following your guided visits, you’ll take your private transfer to your hotel for check-in and dinner at your leisure. (B)

Day

4

Discover the West Bank of Luxor

Deluxe Class: Sonesta St George or similar accommodations

Superior First Class: Mercure Luxor or similar accommodations

Today you will have the benefit of an experienced Egyptologist to guide you through the West Bank of Luxor, visiting the Valley of the Kings and the chance to visit at least one tomb at the Valley of the Queens. You’ll also visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut before heading back to the Nile, passing the famed Colossi of Memmnon en route. Tonight, you have the option to take a hot air balloon ride over the West Bank to witness these ancient sites from the air. You may also consider an optional Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple, a visit to the Mummification Museum, or a city tour of Luxor by horse and carriage. (B)

Day

5

Luxor - Aswan

Deluxe Class: Movenpick Resort Aswan or similar accommodations

Superior First Class: Tolip Aswan Hotel or similar accommodations

This morning, take your private transfer to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus, considered to be one of the most beautiful and preserved temples in Egypt. Next, drive to Kom Ombo to visit the magnificent Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the god Sobek. After your visit here, continue your drive to Aswan where you will check-in to your hotel before boarding a relaxing felucca sailing around Aswan’s islands. Consider, this evening, an optional Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple, an optional horse and carriage ride through Aswan, or a Nubian Village tour by traditional felucca. (B)

Day

6

Aswan - Cairo

Deluxe Class: Conrad Cairo or similar accommodations

Superior First Class: Ramses Hilton or similar accommodations

Tour Aswan today, beginning with a guided visit to the High Dam, an engineering marvel built in 1960, protecting Egypt from the annual floods of the Nile. Next, proceed to the Unfinished Obelisk and the majestic Philae Temple, which was built in honor of the goddess Isis. During your temple visit, you will hear the legendary love story of Isis and Osiris before taking your private transfer to Aswan airport for your short flight back to Cairo (approx. 1hr 20mins). Upon arrival in Cairo, take your private transfer to your hotel for check-in and the remainder of the evening at your leisure. (B)

Day

7

Discover Cairo

Deluxe Class: Conrad Cairo or similar accommodations

Superior First Class: Ramses Hilton or similar accommodations

Dive deep into the ancient history of Egypt with a guided visit of the Egyptian Museum, filled with treasures from the pre-dynastic period to the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms of Pharaonic Egypt. You may also visit the famous exhibit dedicated to King Tut Ankhamon and the earie royal mummy rooms. Before your lunch break (not included), you’ll have freetime to explore the museum at your own pace. After lunch, you’ll continue with a visit of the Khan El Khalili Bazaars, the major souk (or market) in the Islamic district of Cairo. End your day with a walking tour of Cairo by night, including Al-Muizz li Din Allah al-Fatimi Street, one of the oldest streets in Cairo and posessing the greatest collection of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world. (B)

Day

8

Cairo – Return

Following a final breakfast in Egypt, you will meet your driver for a private transfer to Cairo airport for your return flight home.

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