8 Days To Pyramids, Luxor and Aswan by Air

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Overview

8 Days Tour to Pyramids, Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise by Air offers a complete travel adventure through the miraculous wonders of ancient Egypt. Sun Pyramids Tours provides ideal services, including a private A/C vehicle, comfortable flights, and a professional Egyptologist tour guide, ensuring a high-quality experience. Guests will have the incredible opportunity to unleash their inner adventurer with this irresistible 8-day tour, feasting their eyes on the iconic Giza Pyramids, the mighty Sphinx, and more. Then, fly to Luxor to witness the golden Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Continue your journey to Aswan to explore the beautiful Philae Temple, the impressive Aswan High Dam, and other archaeological milestones. Start your adventure in the Land of Pharaohs by booking this incredible tour.

Highlights

Cairo Attractions

  • Giza Pyramids

  • The Sphinx

  • The Valley Temple

  • The Egyptian Museum

  • The Hanging Church

  • Ben Ezra Synagogue

 

Luxor Attractions

  • Karnak Temple

  • Luxor Temple

  • Valley of the Kings

  • Colossi of Memnon

  • Hatshepsut Temple

 

Aswan Attractions

  • Aswan High Dam

  • Philae Temple

  • Unfinished Obelisk

  • Edfu Temple

  • Kom Ombo Temple

Itinerary

Day 1:Arrival Cairo - Welcome to land of the Pharaoh’s

Welcome to Cairo, Start your Egypt Travel Package. Upon landing at Cairo International Airport, a member of our team will greet you and help you navigate the entry formalities swiftly. After clearing the procedures, you’ll find your tour guide waiting outside the airport. They will escort you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your Cairo hotel, ensuring a seamless check-in process and a chance to unwind.

At the hotel, the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.

Welcome Drink

Overnight

Overnight in Cairo.

Accommodation: Pyramids Park

Day 2: Tour to Pyramids & the Egyptian Museum and Cairo Sightseeing

Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world:

Giza Pyramids Complex

The Giza Pyramids Complex, is home to three of the most famous pyramids: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Built between 2580 and 2500 BCE, these pyramids were constructed as tombs for the pharaohs and are renowned for their massive scale and precision. The complex also includes the Great Sphinx, a colossal statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh.

The Great Pyramid

The Great Pyramid, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or Cheops, is the largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Pyramids Complex. Built around 2580-2560 BCE, it originally stood at 481 feet tall and was the tallest man-made structure for over 3,800 years. Constructed with millions of limestone blocks.

The Sphinx of Chephren

The Sphinx of Chephren, also known as the Great Sphinx of Giza, is a massive limestone statue located near the Giza Pyramids. Carved during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre (Chephren) around 2500 BCE, it features the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, believed to represent Khafre himself. The statue measures about 240 feet long and 66 feet high.

The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple, situated near the Great Sphinx and the pyramids at Giza, is an ancient Egyptian structure dating back to around 2500 BCE. Built for Pharaoh Khafre, it served as a place for mummification and ceremonial purification. The temple is renowned for its impressive architecture, including massive limestone blocks and granite pillars.

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum, located in Cairo, is home to one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world. Established in 1902, it houses over 120,000 items, including sculptures, jewelry, mummies, and papyrus scrolls.

The Hanging Church

The Hanging Church, also known as Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, is one of Cairo's oldest churches, dating back to the 3rd century. It is situated in the Coptic Christian district of Old Cairo, built above the ruins of an ancient Roman fortress. The church is renowned for its unique location, giving it the appearance of "hanging" above the ground, and its stunning architectural features, including intricate woodwork and ancient icons.

Ben Ezra Synagogue

The Ben Ezra Synagogue, located in Old Cairo, is one of the oldest and most historically significant synagogues in Egypt. Originally built in the 9th century, it was converted from an ancient church. The synagogue is famous for its Geniza, a storeroom where a vast collection of Jewish manuscripts was discovered, providing invaluable insights into medieval Jewish life and scholarship.

Overnight

After finishing your tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo for the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Pyramids Park

Day 3: Fly To Luxor East Bank Attractions - Nile Cruise Tour

Relish a delightful breakfast at your 5-star hotel in Cairo, after which we will escort you to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor. Once you touch down, you'll meet up with your guide to embark on an awe-inspiring excursion to explore some of the premier sites on the East Bank of Luxor, including:

Karnak Temple

The Karnak Temple, is one of the largest and most impressive religious complexes in the world. Built over 2,000 years, it is dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The temple features massive columns, towering obelisks, and intricate hieroglyphs. Key highlights include the Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 colossal columns and the Sacred Lake. 

Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple, in East Bank, is a magnificent ancient temple complex dedicated to the god Amun, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu. Built primarily by Pharaoh Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramses II around 1400 BCE, it features grand statues, towering columns, and intricate hieroglyphics. The temple was a central site for religious rituals and the annual Opet Festival, which celebrated the divine aspects of the pharaohs.

Overnight

Dinner and overnight on board Nile cruise. in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Semiramis Nile Cruise

Day 4: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions - Luxor West Bank Attractions

In the morning, savor a delightful breakfast aboard your Nile Cruise. Afterwards, you'll join your tour guide to explore some of the top attractions on the West Bank of Luxor, including:

Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings, in West Bank of the Nile, is a renowned burial site for pharaohs and nobles of the New Kingdom (1550-1070 BCE). It contains over 60 tombs, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun. These tombs are decorated with elaborate wall paintings and inscriptions depicting scenes from Egyptian mythology and the afterlife.

Temple of Hatshepsut

The Temple of Hatshepsut, in Deir el-Bahari, Built in the 15th century BCE for Pharaoh Hatshepsut, it is a stunning example of ancient Egyptian architecture. The temple features three terraces, colonnaded halls, and detailed reliefs depicting Hatshepsut’s divine birth, her expedition to Punt, and various other aspects of her reign.

Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, Each statue stands about 60 feet tall and originally guarded the entrance to Amenhotep III's mortuary temple, which is now mostly destroyed. These statues have stood for over 3,400 years and are renowned for their impressive size and craftsmanship.

Overnight

 After lunch, you will sail to Edfu enjoying a leisurely dinner on board. Overnight on board Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Semiramis Nile Cruise

Day 5: Tour to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

In the morning, enjoy a delightful breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, join your private Egyptologist tour guide to explore:

Edfu temple

The Edfu Temple, is one of the best-preserved ancient temples in the country. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, it was constructed during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BCE. The temple features impressive reliefs, statues, and inscriptions that detail ancient religious rituals and mythology. 

Kom Ombo Temple

The Kom Ombo Temple, is unique for its dual dedication to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Built during the Ptolemaic period (180–47 BCE), the temple features symmetrical twin sections, each with its own sanctuaries, halls, and chapels. The site is known for its intricate reliefs, statues, and a museum displaying mummified crocodiles.

Overnight

After concluding your memorable tour, return to your cruise ship to begin your journey toward Aswan, Dinner and overnight on board your Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Semiramis Nile Cruise

Day 6: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours

Enjoy your breakfast and head to the Nubian city of Aswan, a favorite destination for many tourists. Among the highlights you will visit with us are:

The High Dam

The High Dam in Aswan, is a remarkable engineering accomplishment completed in 1970. Spanning the Nile River, it was constructed to control flooding, generate hydroelectric power, and provide water for irrigation. The dam's construction led to the creation of Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk, is an ancient granite obelisk that was abandoned during its construction. It dates back to the 18th Dynasty and would have been the largest obelisk ever erected, measuring about 137 feet in length. The project was halted due to cracks that appeared in the stone.

Philae Temple

The Philae Temple, is a stunning ancient temple complex dedicated to the goddess Isis. Originally constructed during the Ptolemaic period (4th century BCE to 1st century CE), the temple is renowned for its beautiful architecture and intricate hieroglyphs. To protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser, the entire complex was relocated to its current location on Agilkia Island. The temple is known for its stunning architecture and its role in the worship of Isis.

Overnight

Afterward, you'll be taken back to your Nile Cruise to enjoy dinner and and overnight on board deluxe Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Semiramis Nile Cruise

Day 7: Fly Aswan to Cairo

Disembark from your Nile cruise after breakfast, then transfer to Aswan Airport for your return to Cairo where you will be met and assisted at the airport then taken to your hotel.

Overnight

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Pyramids Park

Day 8: Cairo - End Your Pyramids, Luxor and Aswan Package

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then check out. We will transfer you to Cairo International Airport in an air-conditioned car for your flight back home, concluding your Egypt tour.

Meals: Breakfast  

Note

If the mentioned cruise or the hotel are not available, the company has the right to change to any cruise or hotel, as long as it is of same category.

That the order of the days could be change according to cruise sailing dates keeping the sightseeing you will visit as it is.

Tour Details

Duration: 8 Days

Type: Private Tour

Run: Saturday, Sunday & Thursday

Pick-up Time: Upon your Arrival

What's Included?

Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports

Assistance of our guest relations during your stay

All transfers to/from airport & hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle

Domestic flight ticket Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo

Bottled water during the trip

Accommodation as mentioned on the itinerary

Private tour guide

Entrance fees to all mentioned sites

All Taxes & Service Charge.

What's Excluded?

Any extras not mentioned in the program

Tipping Kitty

Personal expenses 

Optional activities

Tickets to get inside the Pyramids

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