Witness the extraordinary Sun Festival at Abu Simbel temple, the yearly amazing phenomenon! On 22 October, the phenomenon occurs on the occasion of the anniversary of the birth of King Ramses II, and the second on 22 February to mark his coronation as king of Egypt, adding a royal and historical aspect to the event. 3 nights Cairo + 2 nights Luxor +2 nights Aswan including transportation, sightseeing and private Egyptologist tour guide.
- Day 1 – Arrival day
Welcome to Cairo! Your tour begins when you are greeted by our representative who will assist you through immigration and customs formalities. After you have collected your luggage, he will then take you, in our deluxe vehicle to your hotel for check in & overnight.
Meals: Onboard
- Day 2 – Giza Pyramids, Sakkara & Memphis
Breakfast at hotel is followed by a visit to the step pyramid of Djoser which is considered the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser. After that transfer to Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.
After lunch; Visit to one of the Seven Wonders; The great Pyramids of Giza; (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus) were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren (2620 BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet-high and 187 feet-long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion’s body. drive back to your hotel & overnight
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
- Day 3 – Luxor (East bank: Karnak & Luxor temples)
Breakfast at hotel and check out, then you will be transferred to Cairo airport to board your domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arriving Luxor airport; you will be greeted by our representative who will transfer you by air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel for check in and getting some rest. Afternoon; Lunch at local restaurant then enjoy a visit to the impressive Karnak and Luxor Temples. Drive back to your hotel and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
- Day 4 – Luxor (West bank: Valley of kings, Hatshepsut temple & Memnon statues)
Early breakfast, then head out to visit the Royal Cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, the Valley of the Kings, then to mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom during the 15th century BC. Last stop will be by the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch during the tour at local restaurant, drive back to your hotel & overnight.
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
- Day 5 – Luxor to Aswan (Passing by Edfu & Kom Ombo)
Breakfast & check out, then you will be transferred to Aswan by private air conditioned vehicle. On the way; You will visit the temple of Edfu, the best-preserved temple of the ancient world. The structure is dedicated to Horus, the falcon god.
Continue to the twin temple of Kom Ombo, where you’ll learn about the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus, whose monuments decorate each half of the temple. Upon arriving Aswan, check in our hotel and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast & lunch box
- Day 6 – Aswan (High dam & Philae temple)
After breakfast; you will enjoy your day in Aswan. First you will visit the High Dam the world’s largest rock filled dam. After lunch you will visit the Temple of Philae by motor boat, moved to the island of Agilika after the waters of Lake Nasser flooded its original location. Drive back to your hotel & overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
- Day 7 – Abu Simble (Sun Ray) / Cairo
Early wake, breakfast box, drive to Abu Simble to catch the amazing sunray over Ramses II face. Then you will have time to see these marvelous temples, which were originally carved out of a rocky mountainside by Ramses II.
Drive back to Aswan airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo, where you will be met and assisted at the airport by our representative and then transferred to your hotel in Cairo for check in and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 8 – Departure day
Breakfast at hotel & check out, then you will be transferred to Cairo airport for final departure
Meals: Breakfast
Package price:
| Per person | 4* hotels | 5* hotels |
| In double room | $1550 USD | $1750 USD |
What’s included:
- 03 nights accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast.
- 02 nights accommodation in Luxor with daily breakfast.
- 02 nights accommodation in Aswan with daily breakfast.
- Private English speaking Egyptologist guides as per the itinerary.
- Entrance fees for all sightseeing.
- All transfers are private as per the above mentioned program.
- Meals as stated in above mentioned program.
- Service of meet & assist at airports by our representatives.
- All tours and transfers are private.
- All applicable taxes.
What’s excluded:
- International & domestic airfare.
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, etc…).
- Beverages during meals.
- Personal Travel Insurance.
- Any other items which are not included in the above package.
- All tipping.
Trip highlights:
- Giza Pyramids
- Sphinx
- Sakkara
- Memphis
- Aswan High Dam
- Philae temple in Aswan
- Sobek temple in Kom Ombo
- Horus temple in Edfu
- Karnak temple (East bank of Luxor)
- Luxor temples (East bank of Luxor)
- Valley of Kings (West bank of Luxor)
- Hatshepsut temple (West bank of Luxor)
- Memnon statues (West bank of Luxor)
- Abu Simble temple