8 Day Egypt itinerary

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Have Only got 8 days to spend in Egypt and working out how to make 8 days Egypt itinerary? We Can help you to arrange 8 Day Egypt Tour Package and a Private guided Tour and Visit Egypt Highlights in Cairo Luxor , and Aswan.

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 ►Day 1- Arrival in Cairo:

Marsa Alam  tours representative will meet & assist you at  Cairo  International Airport, Transfer to the hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle, Overnight in the Hotel
  ► Day 2-The Pyramids of Giza and Cairo Museum:
You will be picked up from your hotel in  Cairo by our tour guide, to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza (  Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of  and visit  the Valley Temple  
Then visit the Egyptian Museum
 ► The  Egyptian Museum
It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.
The entrance fee to the Mummies room is not included.
Overnight in Cairo 
 ►Day 3-Alexandria day tour :
Start your private tour in Alexandria, starts at 7:00 am with  our Egyptologist, and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle 
Start your day Tour in Alexandria by Visiting The Roman  Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa  
►❤  The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa :
Archaeologists believe that the Catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D. and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years. This was a period in the history of the city of Alexandria when there was a great mixture of different cultures. Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years
 ►❤  Pompey Pillar:
Has nothing to do with Pompey. The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The red granite column was probably built to honor Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria
 ►❤   The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay:
The Citadel was built in the 15th Century by the Mamlouk Sultan Qeitbay, To Guard the City against the threat of Crusaders, This wonderful Islamic Monument was built by the use of the ruins of the old Lighthouse that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in 3rd Century B.c. The Lighthouse was damaged during an Earthquake that Occurred in Egypt in 1303 A.c during the reign of the Mamlouk King  Qeitbay
Lunch in Alexandria in Egyptian Restaurant
 ►❤  El Mursi Mosque   
Al Mursi Abu Al Abbas Mosque built primarily in 1775. It built over the tomb of a Spanish scholar and saint. Moreover, it stands on Mosque Square overlooking the eastern harbor. Al Mursi Abu Al Abbas (whose full name is much longer) born to a wealthy family. It was in the Andalusia region of Spain in 1219. Furthermore, in the wake of increasing Christian control of Spain, he and his family left for Tunisia in 1242. Moreover, he later went on to Alexandria, a popular destination of many Muslim scholars at the time
After finishing your tour in Alexandria around 5 pm .You will go back to your hotel in cairo for 3 hours driving .Overnight in Cairo 
►Day 4 Day trip to Abu Simbel and the Nubian Village
Early morning transfer to Cairo airport for a short flight to Aswan 
 Visit Abu Simbel from Aswan by Private Car
 ► Abu Simbel temples:
The two temples of Ramses the second and the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to The Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor, the two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the Unesco
Back to Aswan by the afternoon, Lunch will be served in Aswan
Optional tour of the Nubian Village 
See a Nubian Village, The Nubian Village is colourful, fun, friendly, and touristy. The trip starts with an enjoyable sailing boat. and Enjoy the sunset on the Felucca,
 ► Day 5-Aswan attractions then drive to Luxor
Visits of Aswan including the Temple of Philae and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the high dam, the Unfinished Obelisk
 ► Phiala temple:
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped. 
 The High Dam:
Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.
 ► The Unfinished Obelisk     
Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned. Drive to  Luxor  -overnight in  Luxor   
 ► Day 6-The Valley of the Kings
Hot airbaloon on the west bank 

In the Moring, you Can choose to enjoy an early morning air balloon ride (suitable for 6 years+) 
Pick up from your hotel in  Luxor  Start your tour of the ancient city of  Luxor. Accompanied by your private tour guide where you’ll  begin to visit the famous historical site
 ► Valley of the Kings
You will cross the Nile to visit some of the most spectacular highlights of  Luxor's fabled West Bank during which you will explore with your own private tour guide Visit the valley of the Kings. You will visit 3 Tombs.
The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and boy Pharaoh  Tutankhamun. The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs still well preserved.
If you wish to visit the Tomb of The young Pharaoh   Tutankhamun. It costs 200 Egyptians Pounds Extra
 ► The Temple of  Hatshepsut
The Temple of  Hatshepsut is one of the most beautiful & best preserved of all of the temples of Ancient Egypt you can find at  Luxor. The temple was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together. Rising out of the desert Plain, in a series of terraces, The temple of  Hatshepsut   Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument.
 ►Colossi of Memnon
Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in  Cairo then moved 700 KM to  Luxor, The two statues Know as the Colossi of Memnon, Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what once the largest complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third. At around noon you will have lunch in a local restaurant in Luxor, 
In the Afternoon is free 
-Karnak temple 
After breakfast Then Visit The Temple of Karnak -the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world :
 ► Karnak temple
Karnak temple is the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world, No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man. It represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples situated on 247 acres of land.
Finally, you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor airport for a short flight to Cairo  to Cairo   Overnight in Hotel in Cairo
 ► Day 7-Old Cairo 
Pick Up time from your hotel in   Cairo or Giza at 08:00 am with your Egyptologist tour guide, you will drive up to the Saladin Citadel, constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defense against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of   Cairo, it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, 
 ►❤  Muhammad Ali Pasha
Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to   Cairo especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosque's alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Old   Cairo
Then, visit Old   Cairo   to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in   Cairo
Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover the old Cairo the center of   Cairo ’s trading activities since the 14th century. After an amazing trip. 
Overnight in Cairo
 ► Day 8- International departure:
The tour ends after breakfast at our hotel in   Cairo , with transfers included to take you to the airport for your flight home. If you wish to extend your stay in   Cairo , please contact us.

In evidenza

  • ►The Pyramids of Giza
  • ►The Sphinx
  • ►The Egyptian Museum
  • ►Abu Simbel temples 
  • ►The Nubian village
  • ►Phiala temple
  • ►High dam
  • ►Karnak temple
  • ►The valley of Kings
  • ►Luxor temple
  • ►The Colossi of Memnon
  • ►Hatshepsut temple
  • ►The Mosque of Mohamed Ali
  • ►The Old Cairo
  • ►The Old Bazaar

►❤Inclusions:

  • ►4 Nights in Cairo in  5 stars  hotel based on Bed and Breakfast
  • ►2 Nights in Aswan in  Basma hotel based on Bed and Breakfast
  • ►1 Night in Luxor in Nile Palace Hotel  based on Bed and Breakfast
  • ►private transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • ► Hot air balloon 
  • ►Flight Tickets- Cairo-Aswan-Luxor-Cairo
  • Private tour guide
  • Lunch during the trips

►❤Exclusions:

  • Tipping
  • Any extra

►❤ Please remember to bring:

  • ►Passports

  • ►Hat
  • ►Sunglasses

►❤  Tour Type :

  • ► Private 

►❤  Pick up Time :

  • ►1:00 am 

 ►❤  Know Before You go 

  • ► Ask for your breakfast box before the early departure. The hotel arranges it for you for free.

► Booking Method:

❤ Full Payment during the trip or by Visa Card Online Via our website
Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired Nile cruise, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25 %, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the required deposit is 50%. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by credit cards, wire transfer and or the Western Union

 ►❤ Prices
Prices are quoted in $ USA Dollars 

 ►❤ Children Policy

  •  ►❤ 0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
  •  ►❤ 2 - 5.99 pay 25% of the tour price
  •  ►❤ 6 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
  •  ►❤ 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

 ►❤ Payment Policy
Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired Nile cruise, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25 %, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the required deposit is 50%. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by credit cards, wire transfer and or the Western Union

 

Prices are quoted in USA Dollars per person per trip and valid until 30th April 2021, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

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 ►❤ Tipping
It is a customary attitude for expressing ones satisfaction with good services rendered to him by staff on duty with him. We advise if you are willing to offer it, this would be great and if not, you are not obliged to do it.

For booking only 100$ down payment is required and get your booking Voucher with Confirmation