7-Day Egypt Highlights Tour

About this tour

7 Day Tour
Arrival day
Will be waiting you OUTSIDE the airport holding sign with “Ramy Tours” on it to pick you up and transport you to your hotel

Day 1
Giza day tour
-Memphis
Explore the ancient Egyptian capital which has since been turned into an open air museum. Feel tiny as you stand next to the statues of Ramses II – one of the world’s greatest rulers and take a snap next to the Sphinx of Memphis

-Sakkara
Take a walk around the Step Pyramid of King Djoser (the first pyramid built) and his funeral complex. Experience the inside Unas Pyramid and see the first ancient inscriptions.

-Giza area
Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World the Giza Pyramids and the famous Sphinx. These sites will leave you in awe
Also where you will enjoy the camel ride

Day 2
Alexandria day tour
Which is 2 to 3hrs drive from Cairo to visit :
-the Catacombs
This beautiful historical archaeological site is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. It’s the best example of the interplay between Pharaonic art and Roman art and has some of the finest funerary architecture ever built

-Pompey’s Pillar
The highest Memorial in the world built in the 3rd century. Pompey’s Pillar stands between two Sphinx overlooking the many surrounding ancient ruins

-Qaitbay Citadel
Located to the west of Alexandria, this picturesque fortress was built on the remains of Alexandria lighthouse. The Citadel is the best place to take in the breathtaking view of the Mediterranean.

Then drive back to Cairo
Day 3
My driver will pick you up at your hotel in Cairo and transfer you to the airport.
Fly to Aswan early morning depending on airplane time.
My representative will meet you at the airport in Aswan

Visit: -Philae Temple which was built on the honor of Goddess Isis who is the chief deity of the island
-Unfinished obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisk
-The High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile.

You will check into 5 Star Nile river Cruise. You will be on the Nile river Cruise for 3 nights. The Nile River Cruise is full board (drinks not included)

Night on Nile river Cruise

Day 4
Continue Nile river cruise. While on cruise you will stop two times to see Kom Ombo temple and Edfu Temple (these may be on this day or next depending on the cruise)

Day 5
Visit Luxor East bank
Nicknamed the city of The Hundred Gate or the City of the Sun, the city of Luxor will leave you in awe. This extraordinary place, known as an ancient Pharaonic museum city is located on the banks of the Nile River and is filled with multiple monuments that have survived from ancient Thebes

Visit Luxor East bank :
-Luxor temple, one of the most beautiful and well-preserved temples in the country, which features stunning statues, obelisks, and reliefs.
-Karanak temples, the largest temple complex ever built by man. Here, you will explore the vast halls, towering columns, and intricate carvings that tell the stories of the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt

Night on Nile River Cruise

Day 6
Checkout from cruise

Visit Luxor West bank :
-Valley of Kings. Here, you will explore the magnificent tombs of the Pharaohs, which are decorated with intricate carvings and paintings depicting their lives and their journey to the afterlife.
-Hatshepsut temple, an architectural marvel that stands as a testament to the power and vision of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most famous female Pharaohs in Egyptian history. The temple is carved into the cliff face and features stunning reliefs and inscriptions that depict the life and achievements of the queen.
-Memnon statues, two massive statues that once stood at the entrance of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple. The statues, which are over 3,400 years old, stand 18 meters tall and are made of solid quartzite.

Transfer to Luxor airport for afternoon/evening flight back to Cairo.

Day 7
Cairo city tour
-Egyptian Civilization Museum. This museum has a chronological history of Egypt from prehistory to modern day. You will also see more than 20 royal mummies.

-old Cairo
-the hanging church
-the cave church

-Amr ibn Al-As Mosque

** Please note: 3 night cruises start on Wednesdays or Fridays**