Egypt Classic Experience – Cairo to Abu Simbel

Explore Egypt’s highlights: From Cairo’s Pyramids to Abu Simbel’s Temples

Culture Historical

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A classic itinerary in Egypt between Cairo, Luxor and Aswan offers an exceptional journey through the country’s most iconic ancient sites. It combines the pyramids and the Sphinx in Cairo, the temples and tombs of Luxor, as well as the beauty of the Nile and the ancient wonders of Aswan, offering a complete exploration of Egypt’s rich historical and cultural heritage.

Trip Description

Explore the iconic sites of Egypt: the Pyramids of Cairo, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum; the temples of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings; the Temple of Horus at Edfu; the unique double temple of Kom Ombo; the Temple of Philae and the Aswan Dam; and the majestic Temples of Abu Simbel. This independent travel program combines history, culture and private organization, worry-free. ✅ INCLUDED 🏨 7 nights in a 3★ hotel with breakfast (Cairo 2n, Aswan 2n, Luxor 3n) 🍽️ 7 breakfasts + 6 lunches + 7 dinners (Egyptian/international cuisine) 🚐 All private transfers with air conditioning 🗣️ Italian/English-speaking Egyptologist guide for all visits 🎫 Entrance fees to all the sites mentioned: Giza, GEM, Khan el-Khalili, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsout, Karnak, Luxor 📋 24/7 assistance from our local office ❌ NOT INCLUDED ✈️ International flights Italy ↔ Egypt 🛂 Tourist visa for Egypt (~$30 USD) 🍹 Drinks with meals (alcohol, soft drinks extra, minibar) 💰 Tips for the guide, the driver and hotel staff (recommended: ~$10/day) 🎫 Optional excursions: inside entry to the Pyramids, Mummies Hall, Sound and Light 🛡️ Travel/medical insurance 🎒 Personal expenses and shopping

Accomodation

SUGGESTED 3 ★ HOTELS (confirmation subject to availability) 📍 Cairo Paradise Boutique Hotel – Zamalek, or similar Cairo Inn – Downtown, breakfast included, or similar Aura Garden City – Nile view, excellent value for money 📍 Aswan Villa Misk – Nubian style Obelisk Nile Hotel – Nile view, central, or similar 📍 Luxor Jewel Howard Carter Hotel – Near the Valley of the Kings Rezeiky Hotel & Camp – Garden, swimming pool Djorff Palace – Nile view, breakfast included

Stay program

day 1
Arrival in Cairo
✈️ Airport pickup + private transfer to the hotel 🏨 Check-in at the 3★ hotel in Cairo 🍽️ Dinner included
day 2
Giza + Grand Egyptian Museum
🥞 Breakfast at the hotel 🔺 Tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx (entrance fees included) 🍽️ Lunch in a local restaurant 🏛️ Guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) 🍽️ Dinner included
day 3
Islamic Cairo → Flight to Aswan (or overnight train with sleeping cars)
🥞 Breakfast + check-out 🕌 Islamic Cairo tour: Citadel + Khan el-Khalili 🍽️ Lunch included ✈️ Domestic flight Cairo → Aswan (about 1 h 20 min) 🏨 Check-in at the 3★ hotel in Aswan 🍽️ Dinner with a view of the Nile
day 4
Abu Simbel + Nubia
🌅 Departure at dawn for Abu Simbel (convoy tour) 🏛️ Visit of the Temple of Ramses II (entrance fees included) 🍽️ Lunch included 🚤 Afternoon: Nubian village + short felucca ride 🍽️ Dinner at the hotel
day 5
Aswan → Transfer to Luxor
🥞 Breakfast + check-out 🏛️ Philae Temple (boat included) + Aswan Dam 🍽️ Lunch included 🚐 Private transfer Aswan → Luxor (about 3-4 hours) with a stop at Kom Ombo 🏛️ Visit of the Kom Ombo Temple (optional, if time allows) 🏨 Check-in at the 3★ hotel in Luxor 🍽️ Dinner included
day 6
Luxor Ovest
🥞 Early breakfast 🏛️ Valley of the Kings (3 tombs included) + Temple of Hatshepsut + Colossi of Memnon 🍽️ Lunch with a view of the Nile 🧭 Free afternoon to relax or go shopping 🍽️ Dinner included
day 7
Luxor Est
🥞 Breakfast at the hotel 🏛️ Karnak Temple + Luxor Temple (entrance fees included) 🍽️ Lunch included 🛍️ Free afternoon (recommended: local bazaar or café on the Nile) 🍽️ Farewell dinner included
day 8
Departure
🥞 Breakfast + check-out 🚖 Transfer to Luxor (LXR) or Cairo (CAI) airport for international flight ✈️ End of services