8 Days Cairo Tour Egypt Travel Packages From South Africa

Early in the morning, you will eat breakfast and prepare with your private tour guide to move in a private air-conditioned car to the pyramids area to discover one of the seven wonders of the world:

• Giza Pyramids

The Pyramids of Giza are the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and are still the largest man-made structures in the world. They were built over a period of 20 years, beginning around 2560 BC, by the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.

• The Great Sphinx

The Sphinx was builted by the ancient Egyptians as a guardian and protector overlooking the Giza Plateau, and the Sphinx was, as all the monuments of the Pharaonic era in Egypt. There is no doubt that the Sphinx makes you ask more than one question, and here we will explain everything related to the Sphinx.

• Lunch Time

overnight train to Aswan.

Have breakfast then move with the guide to discover the most famous tourist attractions in Aswan:

• Abu Simbel Temples

Abu Simbel Temples is one of the jewels of Egypt, a huge sanctuary dedicated to the pharaoh Ramses II, which has ensured that the name of this Egyptian monarch has endured for more than 3,000 years. Although the Temple of Ramses is the best known of Abu Simbel Temples.

• The Unfinished Obelisk

• High Dam

• Philae Temple

Finally, Overnight: Aswan

Hhave your breakfast onboard the cruise. Then,  start your Tour:

• Kom Ombo Temple

• Edfu Temple

Finally, lunch and dinner, and continue sailing to Luxor.

Have your breakfast onboard the cruise. Then,  start your Tour:

• Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings is located in the city of Luxor, on the West of the Nile River. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This large necropolis, near Luxor, contains more than 60 tombs of pharaohs and nobles of the New Kingdom, one of the most prosperous periods in the history of ancient Egypt.
Among the finds are the chambers of Tutankhamun, Seti I, and Ramses II. It even has an analog of the wives and relatives of the pharaohs, called the Valley of the Queens.

• Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut The funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known as Deir el Bahari, name meaning "monastery of the north" and designed by its architect in the royal court, Senenmut, is "the wonder of wonders" of ancient Egypt: it stands on the west bank of the Nile and is partially excavated in the mountain behind which lies the Valley of the Kings.

• Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon are twin statues representing Amenhotep III in a seated position. His hands rest on his knees and his gaze is directed towards the east, in the direction of the Nile River and the rising sun. The statues are carved in blocks of quartzite, brought especially from Giza and the quarries of Gebel el-Silsila, north of Aswan, including the stone bases.

• Lunch Time

Have lunch in one of the restaurants overlooking the Nile River.

Finally, enjoy dinner on board the ship amidst singing and dancing.

Have your breakfast onboard the cruise. Then,  start your Tour:

• Luxor Temple

One of the great historical landmarks of Ancient Egypt, a temple that has been present in several generations of humanity and passed through several reigns.

• Karnak Temple

Finally, transfer you to Airport to fly back to Cairo.

Return to Cairo and take a quick tour of the museums:

•  The Egyptian Museum

• The Grand Egyptian Museum

Finally, Spend the night enjoying Cairo at night and eating ice cream downtown.

Have breakfast at the hotel and start a very short tour in Cairo to visit:

• Ben Ezra Synagogue.

• The Hanging Church.

• Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church.

• Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Finally, Go to the airport to end your trip. We hope you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again in Egypt.