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Discover Ancient Egypt in 8 Days Luxury Holiday

Discover Ancient Egypt in 8 Days Luxury Holiday

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$1795.50 $1995.00

Duration

8 days

Max People

30

Tour Type

Private

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Discover Ancient Egypt in 8 Days Luxury Holiday

Embark on a breathtaking eight-day luxury holiday in Egypt with Beyond The Nile Tours, the leading travel agency in the region. Enjoy exceptional service with private, air-conditioned vehicles, luxurious Nile cruises, and expert Egyptologist guides.

Start your journey at the Giza Pyramids, then head to Luxor to see the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Karnak Temple. In Aswan, visit the Temple of Philae and Abu Simbel. Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt in style!

Make the most of your time in Cairo by reserving this tour as soon as you can and making every second of it unforgettable.

Tour Highlights

Cairo Attractions

  • Giza Pyramids
  • The Great Sphinx
  • The Valley Temple
  • The Grand Egyptian Museum
  • The Egyptian Museum

Luxor Attractions

  • Karnak Temple
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Hatshepsut Temple

Aswan Attractions

  • Philae Temple
  • The Unfinished Obelisk
  • Abu Simbel Temple
  • Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

Included/Excluded

  • All Service Charges and Taxes.
  • All Transfers by private A.C Cars.
  • Accommodation in A Luxury Hotel in Cairo for 3 Nights.
  • Accommodation in A Luxury Nile Cruise for 4 nights.
  • Domestic Flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.
  • Professional expert local Egyptologist tour guides.
  • Meet and Greet service by our employees at the airports.
  • International Airfare.
  • Egypt entry visa.
  • Optional tours.
  • Personal spending.
  • Tipping.
  • Entrance fees to all sites are indicated on the itinerary.

Tour Plan

Day 1 : Arrival in Egypt, the Land of the Pharaohs.

We will arrange your pick up upon arrival at Cairo International Airport by a private A/C vehicle to our hotel in Cairo where you will check in and start your relaxation.

Day 2 : Get Back To A Bygone Era In Egypt History

After breakfast, you will meet your tour guide to take you to the most famous and sophisticated sights of Cairo and Giza.

The Giza Pyramids Complex

The Pyramids of Giza, which includes the Great Pyramid of Khufu, has been built to be the resting place of the pharaohs of the 4th dynasty and their queens since around 2600 BC.

The Great Pyramid

The Great Pyramid, built in 2570 BC, is a remarkable stone structure of 2 million tones. It was completed in just 15 years and is still considered one of the original Seven Wonders of the World. Well-preserved over centuries, it stands at 146.6 meters (481 feet) and is the heaviest object in the world, weighing about 6 million units. It features an impressive King’s Chamber.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx in Horus of the Horizon was created by Pharaoh Khafre between 2558 and 2532 BC. Modeled after a lion, the Sphinx symbolizes divinity and is a guardian of immortality. Its unique characteristics are highlighted by its connection to the Dream Stele of Thutmose IV.

The Valley Temple

The necropolis is the most famous of the Old Kingdom period, with 4th Dynasty burial complexes. It was used to prep for their journey into the hereafter and perform the mummification and opening of the mouth rituals.

The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum was built to be the gateway to the innumerable treasures of ancient Egyptian origin, which were the result of 5000 years of bond bone and beautiful artistry. The presence of this great wonder led to experiencing high architectural constructions and unique examples.

You will be taken back to your hotel in Cairo, where you will spend the night.

Meal: breakfast, lunch

Day 3: Sense a timeless journey of exploration at Karnak | Luxor

After breakfast, we will transfer you to Cairo International Airport to your flight to Luxor and you will spend the night in Luxor.

The great Karnak Temple, The Karnak Temple is one of the best-preserved temples in the world. It stood for about 4,000 years as a sanctuary for the cult of Amun, also known as Amon Ebisu. It was called Ipet-isu, meaning "The Most Select of Places."
The complex covers approximately 2 miles and includes over 25 temples, chapels, obelisks, sanctuaries, and columns depicting the Pharaohs' heroic deeds.

Luxor Temple at Night

The Moon is called the "Sun of Night" for the Temple of Luxor, symbolizing new life in the mythical desert. Built around 1400 BCE by King Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramesses the Great and Alexander the Great, this temple's South Campus, Ipetresyet, is dedicated to the Theban Trinity of Amun, Mut, and their son Khonsu. Known as the "Queen of the Ariana Sea," the temple features impressive pillars and intricate carvings that enhance its beauty, especially at night.

we will arrange you to our Nile Cruise where you check in and spend the nights there.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day4 : End Your Tour at the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt

After breakfast, Then you will be attended by your tour guide to close your cozy tour to Luxor by visiting the most well-known sites on the west bank, to visit:

The Kings' Valley

Nestled on a valley slope, this area was home to a society ruled by kings and the wealthy from the 17th to 18th centuries BC. As the most significant part of the Theban Necropolis, it features temple tombs for notable rulers like Seti I and Hatshepsut, as well as the site of Tutankhamun’s rebellion and the descendants of Amenhotep I.

Temple of Hatshepsut

The Mortuary temple of queen Hatshepsut, a symbol of Ancient Egyptian architectural achievement, is a significant site. Retaining its original beauty, the temple was built atop the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari in 1479 BCE and features a statue that represents Hatshepsut's life and title as God's Wife of Amun-Ra.

Memnon's Colossi

These world-famous Colossi of Memnon were made by the great King Amenhotep III (1386 - 1349 BC) in 1350 BC. They were then transported from Cairo to Luxor, a distance of about 700 meters. They were then placed into the ruins of the Amenhotep II funerary temple. Rebuilt several times, it was most famous for its acoustical qualities during the Greco-Roman period. The temple's outer walls were decorated with pictures of Hapi, the Nile god, and his divine family, who were cut in stone.

Later, you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: TEMPLES OF EDFU & KOM OMBO

After breakfast, we will pick you from the Nile cruise to visit:

TheEdfu Temple

is one of the oldest and most significant temples in ancient Egypt. It is a sacred temple on the West Bank of the Nile. The most famous temple of Edfu was built between 237 and 57 BC. The inscriptions on the temple walls provide essential information regarding the language, mythological background, and religious practices standard to the contemporary Hellenistic past in Egypt.

The Kom Ombo Temple

Following closely and almost joining it is the Triple Temple, the only of its kind. It was built in Ptolemaic style with Roman admixtures later. These two well-designed buildings are devoted to gods such as Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.

After the sightseeing tour, you will return to the Cruise and embark on the Cruise to Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Behold The Greatness Of The Egyptian Rose in Aswan

After breakfast, we will pick you from the Nile cruise to visit: 

Aswan High Dam

Egypt's golden industrial age started in the 1960s and 1970s when the Aswan High Dam was constructed across the Nile River to help store floodwaters in the Nasser artificial Lake and generate energy.

Temple Philae

The Philae Temple, a marvelous wonder that embodies the fusion of art and timeless architecture, is an incredibly heavenly monument of Agiklia Island. It was built during the Ptolemaic Period to honor the Mother Goddess Isis. The temple was blessed with walls that became holy and eternal.

Later, you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 7 : Take in the Splendour of the Abu Simbel Temple

Start your day with an optional early visit to Abu Simbel before breakfast, one of the most glorious and historically significant pieces of architecture.

The Abu Simbel Temples

The temples of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II around 1264 BC, are carved into the mountains and feature the king's hypostyle hall flanked by two towers of the Sons of Horus and a winged sun disc, symbolizing the child god Horus. Nearby is the temple dedicated to his wife, Queen Nefertari. The temple walls showcase masterpieces depicting the Battle of Kadesh and the peace treaty signed in 1274 BC.

After you finish your visit, we will transfer you to Aswan International Airport to your flight to Cairo and you will spend the night in Cairo.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8: Finish Your Nile and Cairo Cruise Package

After Breakfast at the Cairo hotel, you will check out and we will  transfer you to Cairo international Airport.

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