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8 Days / 7 Nights Egypt Classic Cairo, Luxor & Aswan

Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.
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Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

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Tour type

Private

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Group size

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Runs

Every Day

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Cities

Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan

8 Days / 7 Nights Explore the Best of Egypt Cairo, Luxor & Aswan

Overview

Travel in style for an 8-day Egypt classic vacation to Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, learning about the iconic cities and exploring famous landmarks. Visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Citadel of Saladin, and the Egyptian Museum, one of the world's greatest museums. Travel to Luxor, ancient Thebes, to see the impressive Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple on the East Bank, and visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank.

Then, head to the city of Aswan, home to the Temple of Philae, the unfinished obelisk, and more ancient gems. Moreover, you will be taken through the two other unique temples, Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple, and crowned with the engineering marvel of Ramses—the breathtaking Abu Simbel Temples. This 8-day Egypt tour offers an unforgettable experience exploring the greatest historical destinations within Egypt.

Highlights

  • Giza Pyramids
  • Sphinx
  • Saqqara
  • huge statue of Ramses II 
  • Egyptian Museum
  • Citadel of Saladin
  • Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque
  • Coptic Cairo
  • Hanging Church
  • Ben Ezra Synagogue
  • Khan El Khalili
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Karnak Temple
  • Luxor Temple
  • High Dam
  • Unfinished Obelisk
  • Temple of Philae
  • Abu Simbel

Itinerary

Day 1

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, a representative from Best Destination Tours will greet you and assist with your transfer to your hotel in Cairo. Begin your 8-day Egypt adventure with a warm welcome and a smooth check-in at your accommodation, where you can relax and prepare for your upcoming sightseeing.

Day 2

After breakfast at your hotel, meet your private tour guide for a Full-day Cairo tour’s most iconic sites. Visit the Pyramids of Giza—Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure—along with the Great Sphinx for an unforgettable view of these world wonders. For a unique experience, you may enjoy a Cairo day trips to Giza pyramids & camel rides.

Continue to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser and explore noble tombs such as that of Kagemni. After lunch at a local restaurant, head to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where you’ll see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then begin your tour with a visit to the world-renowned Egyptian Museum, home to an outstanding collection of artifacts from every era of Egypt’s history.

After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the Saladin Citadel and admire the stunning Mohamed Ali Mosque, an Ottoman-inspired architectural treasure.

The tour concludes in Old Cairo, where you’ll discover the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the Church of St. Sergius, each reflecting the city’s rich spiritual heritage. In the evening, transfer to the train station for your overnight journey to Luxor.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4

Upon arrival in Luxor, begin your day on the West Bank by visiting the Colossi of Memnon, the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings, with its impressive royal tombs.

After lunch, explore the magnificent Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, connected by the historic Avenue of Sphinxes. Overnight stay at your Luxor hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5

After breakfast, travel to Aswan for a full-day tour. Visit the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel that tames the Nile’s annual floods. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, offering insights into ancient stone-carving techniques, before exploring the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis.

End the day with a relaxing felucca ride on the Nile, enjoying sunset views of Elephantine Island and Aswan’s landmarks. Return to the hotel for dinner and rest.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6

After breakfast, embark on an excursion to Abu Simbel to see the awe-inspiring temples of Ramses II. Carved into the mountainside, these temples stand as a testament to ancient Egyptian engineering and artistry.

Return to Aswan in the afternoon and board the overnight train back to Cairo.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 7

Upon arrival at Giza train station, meet your Best Destination Tours representative and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure.

Optional: Join a tour of Islamic Cairo, where you can explore the Fatimid district and shop at Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Day 8

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your return flight home, marking the end of your 8-day tour of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.

Meals included: Breakfast

Included

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide during all tours in Egypt
  • 2 nights in a sleeper train compartment (Cairo to Luxor, and Aswan to Cairo)
  • 3 nights’ accommodation in Cairo on a bed-and-breakfast basis
  • 1 night’s accommodation in Luxor and 1 night in Aswan, including breakfast
  • Full transport services in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan
  • Private tours in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan (except for the Nile River cruise, which follows the vessel’s fixed schedule)
  • Entrance fees to museums and historical sites as per the itinerary
  • All transfers in private, air-conditioned luxury vehicles
  • Shopping opportunities in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan (time permitting)
  • All service charges and taxes

Excluded

  • Tipping. 
  • Prices of seasonal tours such as Christmas, New Year, and Egypt Easter tours. 
  • Entry visa for Egypt is not included.
  • Beverages with meals.
  • International flights.

Notes

The treasures of Tutankhamun will be transferred to the Grand Egyptian Museum on 1 November 2025
 

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Triple

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