Private 8-Day Cairo & Upper Egypt Overland Tour

Morning:

• Explore the legendary Giza Plateau, home to:

  • The Great Pyramid of Khufu (last standing Ancient Wonder).

  • The Great Sphinx (mythical guardian of the pharaohs).

  • Valley Temple (best-preserved mummification site).

• Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (optional VIP access).

Lunch: At a local restaurant.

Afternoon:

• Discover Saqqara, featuring the Step Pyramid of Djoser (Egypt’s first pyramid).

• Explore Memphis, ancient Egypt’s first capital, with relics of Ramses II and sacred temples.

Evening: Fly to Aswan and transfer to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Flight: Cairo ✈ Aswan
Overnight: Aswan Hotel

Morning:

• Aswan High Dam – A modern engineering marvel controlling the Nile’s floods and powering Egypt.

• Unfinished Obelisk – A colossal 42m monument abandoned mid-creation, revealing ancient stone-carving techniques.

Lunch: At a local restaurant.

Afternoon:

• Philae Temple – A breathtaking island sanctuary dedicated to Isis, showcasing the legendary Myth of Osiris in stunning reliefs.

Evening: Return to your hotel for relaxation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Aswan Hotel

Morning:

• Abu Simbel Temples – A monumental masterpiece carved into the mountain by Ramses II (13th century BCE).

  • Great Temple: Dedicated to Ramses II, featuring the famous Sun Festival alignment (Feb 22/Oct 22).

  • Small Temple: Honoring Queen Nefertari and goddess Hathor.

  • Marvel at detailed battle reliefs, including the Kadesh victory and the first recorded peace treaty.

Lunch: Return to Aswan for a meal at a local restaurant.

Evening:

• Scenic train ride to Luxor.

• Check in to your 5-star hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor Hotel

Morning:

• Karnak Temple – The world’s largest religious complex, built over 2,000 years. Wander through its colossal pillars, sacred lakes, and halls dedicated to Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu of the Theban Triad.

Lunch: At a local restaurant.

Evening:

• Luxor Temple by Night – See the temple illuminated under the stars, revealing its grandeur. Built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, it symbolizes the eternal renewal of kingship.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor Hotel

Morning:

• Valley of the Kings – Explore the legendary burial site of pharaohs like Tutankhamun and Ramses the Great, where intricate tombs reveal ancient beliefs in the afterlife.

• Hatshepsut Temple – A stunning terraced monument honoring Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh, dedicated to the god Amun-Ra.

• Colossi of Memnon – Towering 18m statues of Amenhotep III, silent sentinels guarding Luxor’s past.

Lunch: At a local restaurant before transferring to Luxor Airport.

Evening:

• Fly to Cairo and check in to your 5-star hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Flight: Luxor ✈ Cairo
Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Morning:

• Egyptian Museum – Discover 5,000 years of history through 120,000 artifacts, including golden treasures of pharaohs.

• Hanging Church – Cairo's oldest Coptic church, built where Jesus' family sheltered, featuring stunning 7th-13th century designs.

Afternoon:

• Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque – Africa's first mosque (641 AD), showcasing Islamic architectural evolution.

• Ben Ezra Synagogue – A beautifully preserved 9th-century Jewish landmark with intricate designs.

• NMEC – Explore Egypt's civilization through rare artifacts, including royal mummies.

• Khan El Khalili – Lose yourself in this 1,000-year-old bazaar of spices, crafts, and historic cafés.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Morning:

• Enjoy a final Egyptian breakfast at your hotel

• Check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure

• Take home unforgettable memories of pyramids, temples, and Nile adventures

Meal: Breakfast