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5 Day Egypt Itinerary To Cairo, Luxor And Aswan

5 Day Egypt Itinerary To Cairo, Luxor And Aswan

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5 Day Egypt Itinerary To Cairo, Luxor And Aswan

5 Days Starting and ending in Cairo

Visiting: The Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, The High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Abu Simbel Temples, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor, Karnak temple, Luxor Temple, The Egyptian Museum, Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle, Salah Salem Street, Cairo, Khan el-Khalili

Tour operator:

Egypt Best Vacations

Tour code:

1201

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 16

Physical rating:

Medium, Low

Age range:

21-91

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Private Available:

From:

$1212

$1151 (USD) The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$61

NB: Prices correct on 07-May-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

This 5-day Egypt itinerary to Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, allows you to see some of the most iconic sights in Egypt, including the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, and the Abu Simbel temples, while also giving you a taste of the vibrant culture and history of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. Begin your Egypt 5-day tour package in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the fabulous contents of the Egyptian Museum. Fly from Cairo to Aswan to discover Aswan’s highlights, the beautiful Temple of Philae and the phenomenal temples of Abu Simbel. Then board your seated train to Luxor. Visit the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings, and the impressive Karnak Temple, then fly to Cairo for the rest of your 5-day vacation in Egypt.

Highlights

The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
The fabulous contents of the Egyptian Museum.
The magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings.
The largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple.
The phenomenal Temples of Abu Simbel.

Places You'll See

The Great Pyramids Of Giza

Egyptian Museum, Cairo

Nefertari Temple, Abu Simbel

Valley Of The Kings, Luxor

Abu Simbel Temple

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival In Cairo, Egypt - Great Pyramids Of Giza & The Sphinx

Location: Cairo International Airport, The Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 5-star standard hotel in Cairo

Meals Included: No Meals

One of our representatives will meet you at Cairo International Airport to help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Meet your guide outside the arrival terminal to begin your Egypt 5-day itinerary. Enjoy a guided tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Your Egyptologist tour guide will explain to you how and why the Ancient Egyptian kings built the Pyramids. He will tell you about the mystery behind the pyramids. Transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo

Day 2 : Fly To Aswan - Aswan Tour

Location: The High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 5-star standard hotel in Aswan

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early breakfast in the hotel before flying to Aswan to explore the highlights of this beautiful city. Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Aswan Airport to commence your tour. Your first stop will be at the High Dam, a dam built in the 1960s, to generate hydroelectricity and to stop floods. Then take a motorboat to explore the Temple of Philae, which was built primarily during the Ptolemaic period and is one of the most incredible Temples in Egypt. It was due to the construction of the two dams in Aswan that UNESCO had to relocate the temple. End your journey at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk.

Transfer to your your hotel. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 3 : Abu Simbel Temples - Train To Luxor

Location: Abu Simbel Temples, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 5-star standard hotel in Luxor

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early wakeup with a breakfast to drive to Abu Simbel (3.5 hours). Once you arrive in Abu Simbel, you will visit the phenomenal temples of Pharaoh Ramses II and his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari. Then drive back to Aswan train station to board your seated train to Luxor. Transfer from Luxor train station to your hotel in Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 4 : Luxor Highlights

Location: Karnak temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 5-star standard hotel in Cairo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After your breakfast at the hotel, you will explore the western side of Luxor. In the first part of your tour, you’ll have the chance to explore the magnificent tombs found in the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom buried their kings to keep them hidden from grave robbers. A total of 65 tombs can be found in the Valley of the Kings. Your guide will suggest the top three tombs that are open to the public that you should visit.
Then, you will be driven to the Temple of Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh who served as a solo pharaoh for about 20 years after convincing the people that she was a man. We will then visit the Colossi of Memnon which lies in the Temple of Amenhotep III.

Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then proceed to the largest temple in Egypt, the Temple of Karnak, built by several pharaohs in ancient times, as well as the majestic Temple of Luxor, connected to Karnak by the ceremonial avenue of the Sphinx which was recently restored. These temples were dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, the Theban Triad.

After this, we will transfer to Luxor Airport in order to catch your flight back to Cairo.

Day 5 : Egyptian Museum - Fly Home

Location: The Egyptian Museum, Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle, Salah Salem Street, Cairo, Khan el-Khalili

Meals Included: Breakfast

Explore the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of Egypt’s past are displayed on the two floors of the museum.

This is the end of your 5 day Egypt itinerary (Cairo & Luxor and Aswan), then you will be transferred to Cairo airport in preparation for your final departure.

What's Included

Accommodation

5-star hotel.
1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Airport Transfers at Destination
All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Entrance Fees
Fully Guided
Meals – Breakfast Only

What's Not Included

Country Entry Visas
Drinks with Meals
International Travel
Tipping and Gratuities

Mode of Transport

Vehicles, and domestic flights

Accommodation

5-stars standard hotels in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan

Check out our Q&As

Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

Yes.
Are flights included in this tour?

Domestic flights are included. International flights are not included.
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Low and moderate.
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Yes.
What is the tipping policy?

3$ per person per day for the driver. 10$ per person per day for the tour guide.

Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

No. The entry visa is not included.
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

Yes.
What is the maximum group size?

16 people.
What currencies are required for this tour?

USD
Are vaccinations required for this tour?

No, just a negative PCR test.
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

5-star hotels.
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes, all transfers are included as per the itinerary.
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

The minimum number is 2 people. If there's only one person, then an extra supplement is applied.
Company Instant Book

Yes
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Not sure. Some hotels offer Wi-Fi for free, and some others charge for Wi-Fi.
Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

Ask your airline.
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Sure.
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes, they are English Speaking tour guides.
How can I obtain my visa to Egypt?

All travelers entering Egypt must have the appropriate travel documents: a passport with at least 6 months to run and valid visa. Many nationalities for example American, British, etc. can obtain their visas at the Egyptian airports upon arrival. You can also apply for your visa online via this Egyptian government link. https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/Home
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Children must be accompanied by one adult at least.
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Sure.
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

Yes, all entrance fees are included.
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

Tour guide and sometimes a tour manager.
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Yes. All vehicles are tourist air-conditioned.
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes as in the price.
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

All travelers to Egypt have to produce on the arrival, a Negative PCR certificate NOT older than 72 hours.
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes, all the operating hotels and Nile cruises in Egypt meet the local health and safety regulations. All obtained certificates of Safe to operate and work again. These certificates are given by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

No problem changing your holiday dates.

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May 10, 2024 - May 14, 2024

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