Fantastische 7-Tage-Reise Kairo, Alexandria, Luxor & Assuan

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will be met by our licensed guide and personal driver to begin your Egypt Travel Packages. Your tour will start from Cairo and take you to Alexandria, which was established in 332 B.C by the famous leader Alexander the Great He was a great king of the ancient Greek Kingdom and established one of the largest empires in the ancient world. Alexandria served as the Capital city of Egypt for almost 1000 years until the Arab conquest in the 7th century, and it remained the second biggest and most important city after Cairo.

Once you arrive, we'll begin our day tour in Alexandria with a visit to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. This was originally a private tomb for a wealthy family that was later expanded to accommodate the common people of Alexandria. Afterward, we'll take a short drive to see Pompey's pillar, the tallest standing pillar in Egypt. The people of Alexandria built it as a token of thanks to Roman Emperor Diocletian who had diverted some of Egypt's annual tribute of corn and grain to help the citizens.

You will then be taken to the seaside to admire the Mediterranean sea views until you arrive at the Citadel of Qaitbay, built in 1477 A.D. on the site where the famous Pharos lighthouse once stood.

Indulge in a luxurious seafood lunch at a high-end restaurant in Alexandria before heading to the Modern Bibliotheca of Alexandria, which comprises three buildings - the reading area, conference center, and planetarium. On the route, you'll have the opportunity to explore the city's main squares, local markets, and landmarks such as the 'unknown soldiers' memorial and contemporary statues of politicians. Your personal tour guide and chauffeur will accompany you back to Cairo, with a pit stop midway for a coffee or tea break.

Spend another night at the hotel in Cairo.

Meals included for you: Breakfast and lunch

After enjoying a delicious breakfast at your Cairo hotel, your accredited Egyptologist guide will accompany you to the Egyptian Museum where you can explore the intricate details of the world's most extensive collection of Egyptian antiquities. You will also have the opportunity to view the golden mask and coffins of King Tutankhamen.

After spending approximately two hours at the Egyptian museum, we will embark on our intriguing Islamic Cairo trips by first visiting the Citadel of Saladin. This citadel includes the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, which was constructed in the 12th century by Mamluk rulers to safeguard Egypt from the crusaders. Later, King Mohammed Ali of the Ottoman Empire built his renowned mosque inside the fortress in 1830.

As part of our Egypt Classic Tours, we will pause and take you to enjoy a nice lunch before embarking on a journey through Coptic Cairo. After lunch, we will continue our excursion by exploring the remains of an ancient Roman fortress called Babylon, which dates back to the 1st century. Above it, there is an extraordinary church suspended on towers that are locally referred to as the Hanging Church. We will then stroll through narrow alleys that will make you feel like you're walking through the old streets of Jerusalem until we reach the church of St Sergius. This church was blessed by the presence of the Holy family when they fled to Egypt and stayed in Old Cairo for almost three months. Our Coptic Cairo tour will conclude with a visit to the old Jewish area of Cairo to see the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which was once a Christian church before being sold to a Jewish man.

We will visit Islamic Cairo and take a stroll down El Moez Ledin Ellah street, the oldest street in Fatimid Cairo, which is renowned for its collection of Islamic art and architecture. Along the way, we will stop at the old Market and see the Al Azhar mosque before taking a break at El Fishawy, the oldest cafe in Khan El Khalili, where you can enjoy a Turkish coffee or a special mango juice.

We will take the car back to the hotel and stay the night in Cairo.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and check out of your room. Get ready in the lobby because we will pick you up and take you to Cairo airport for your domestic flight to Luxor to continue your Egypt tours. When you arrive in Luxor, we will be waiting for you at the airport and take you to your hotel to rest, if possible. If not, we will immediately begin our west bank of Luxor tour starting with the Valley of the Kings, which is famous worldwide for the necropolis of the new kingdom pharaohs. You will have the opportunity to explore three incredible tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Then, we will visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as the temple of Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon, the only remaining structures from the mortuary temple of King Amenophis III, which face the Nile.

After enjoying a gourmet lunch at a pleasant local restaurant in Luxor, we will continue our East Bank of Luxor tour This tour will take us to the stunning Complex of Karnak Temple, which was built over the course of 2000 years by various kings and rulers of ancient Egypt. Our journey will begin with a walk along the Avenue of the Sphinxes, flanking the passageway that connects the Karnak and Luxor temples. During this time, we will witness the Unfinished Pylon of King Nectanebo, the last Pharaoh of the 30th dynasty, as well as the hypostyle hall, which is made up of 134 massive columns. Our guide will direct us towards the largest standing Obelisk in Egypt, which was built by Queen Hatshepsut within the domains of the sun God Amun Re. Furthermore, we will receive a comprehensive overview of the temple of Amon, adorned with lotus and papyrus designs that represent the two lands of upper and lower Egypt. We will also get to see the Granite Scarab of Amenophis III and the astonishing sacred lake, which is located at the center of the temple. Following this, we will travel by car to visit the magnificent Luxor temple which is widely acclaimed as a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian architecture.

You have the opportunity to enjoy additional excursions in Luxor, including a visit to see the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple, Spend your night in Luxor.

Meals included for you: Breakfast and lunch

You will receive the checkout instructions from your hotel at 7:00 in the morning. After that, it will take about 3 hours for you to travel by land from Luxor to Aswan. When you get there, you'll start your Aswan tour by going to the Aswan High Dam, which is 6.5 kilometers south of the Aswan Dam. This dam played a crucial role in the nation's economic prosperity, according to what the late President Gamal Abdel Nasser had in mind. The boat that will take you to the Philae Temple will then be directed to you by your tour guide. Monuments from the Pharaonic, Ptolemaic, Roman, and Christian eras, as well as other important periods in Egypt's history, are kept in the Philae Temple. Among the most prominent structures are the Kiosk, Horus, Hathor, and the Temple of Isis.

Following the completion of the Aswan day tours, you will be treated to a delectable lunch in Aswan before being driven to your hotel in Aswan to check in.

Overnight in Aswan

Meals included for you: Breakfast and lunch

Once you have finished breakfast, your Egyptologist will collect you from your hotel to explore the Abu Simbel temples, also known as the temples of Ramses II. These magnificent rock-cut temples consist of two enormous structures that were created during Ramses II's reign as a tribute to himself and his cherished spouse. You will return to Aswan by approximately 1:00 pm, at which point you will be transferred to Aswan airport to catch your flight back to Cairo.

Upon your arrival at Cairo airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Cairo Top Tours who will escort you to your hotel in Cairo for check-in and overnight stay.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Once you have had your final gourmet breakfast at the hotel while touring Egypt, you have the option to partake in one of our day tours in Cairo. Our representative will arrive at the agreed upon time to take you to Cairo International Airport for your departure.

Meals included: Breakfast