8 Day Egypt Itinerary

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Van EUR 850

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We offer 8 Day Egypt Itinerary, Visit Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza, The Sphinx and Cairo museum then  and Alexandria, Fly to Luxor and visit the valley of the kings, Karnak temple then travel to Hurghada to enjoy and relax on the red sea resort 

Van EUR 850

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Day 1- Arrival in Cairo:
 

our  representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle
Depends on your arrival. If your flight arrives, If you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to make a tour suggestion 

Free evening

You can book an optional trip to Cairo by night  or  The Sound and Light show at Giza Pyramids


Overnight in the Hotel

Day 2-Alexandria trip from Cairo:

Start your private tour to   Alexandria from   Cairo, starts at 7:00 am with Pickup from your hotel by our Egyptologist, and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to   Alexandria, The distance is 220 k/m Northwest of   Cairo. Arrive at    Alexandria   around 10 am
Start your day Tour in  Alexandria  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

Kom el Shokafa


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

 Pompey Pillar:

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 the 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

The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay


Lunch in  Alexandria  in Egyptian Restaurant


The new Library of  Alexandria  :

The Library of  Alexandria was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding.

 The new Library of  Alexandria


Al Montazh Palace :
 

The Montaza Palace gardens are located at the eastern edge of  Alexandria on the north coast of Egypt. The complex, which is around 360 acres in size, is a beautiful property that overlooks Al Montaza Gulf. The complex also contains five beaches for swimming: Aida, Cleopatra, Vanessa, Semiramis, and the private beach of Helnan Palestine Hotel. There are all sorts of fun to be had in Montaza. 

Drive to Cairo - Overnight in the hotel in Cairo

Day 3-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.

Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza

Then visit the Egyptian Museum

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahir

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.

If you wish to visit the mummies royal hall. You need to ask the tour guide to take the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and you pay for this. It will cost 200 Egyptian Pounds

The New Grand museum is not open yet. It will be open soon maybe end of 2021 or  in 2022

Then you will be transferred to Cairo airport for a short flight to Luxor, Then transfer to your hotel in Luxor 

Day 4- Luxor- Hurghada


Marsaalamtours Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in  Cairo to  Cairo airport. Visit  Luxor on one day tour from  Cairo. Take the early flight to  Luxor. It takes 1 hour to fly to  Luxor. Upon arrival at  Luxor, you will be met by our representative, then Enjoy a day tour in  Luxor, Start with a visit to the  Karnak Temple;

Karnak  temples:

The Temple of   Karnak 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.

Lunch in Egyptian restaurant  Luxor  -authentic delicious Egyptian food.

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.

Valley of the Kings:

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 Tutankhamen. 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 is still well preserved.
If you wish to visit the Tomb of The young Pharaoh  Tutankhamun. It costs 300 Egyptians Pounds Extra

The 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 was 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, Then Visit The Temple of  Karnak    -the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world :


Temple of Queen  Hatshepsut:

The Queen  Hatshepsut temple is an Important Theban religious and funerary site on the west bank of the Nile, opposite  Luxor, comprising temples and tombs dating from the early Middle Kingdom to the Ptolemaic period. The site consists of a deep bay in the Nebhepetra (Mentuhotep II).


After an amazing day in  Luxor, you will be transferred to Hurghada for an amazing Luxury  holiday in Hurghada resort The distance is 280 K.m

 
Day 5-Free Day in Hurghada:

Day 6-Free Day  in Hurghada:

You Can book an optional  snorkeling trip to the dolphin house from Hurghada

Day 7-Free  Day in Hurghada:

Free City tour in Hurghada


Day 8- International deparure:

Pick up from Hurghada hotel to  Hurghada to Hurghada airport for a short flight to Cairo 

Hoogtepunten

  • The Pyramids of Giza
  • The Sphinx
  • The Egyptian Museum
  • Khan el Khalil bazaar
  • The Library of Alexandria
  • The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa
  • The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay
  • Pompey Pillar
  • Karnak temple
  • The valley of Kings
  • The Colossi of Memnon
  • Discover the beauty of the Redsea

Inclusions:

  • 2 nights in Cairo based on Bed and Breakfast- 
  • 1 night in Luxor- 
  • 4 nights in Hurghada-
  • Private transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Flight Tickets- Cairo-Luxor -Hurghada-Cairo
  • Private tour guide
  • Lunch during the trips

Exclusions:

  • Dinner in the hotel in Cairo and Luxor
  • Drinks during Lunch
  • Tipping
4 Stars Hotel- Category

*Steigenberger Pyramids in Cairo

*Steigenberger Nile Palace in Luxor

* Mina Mark hotel in Hurghada


 

Route

  1. Cairo
  2. Alexandria
  3. Luxor
  4. Hurghada