Embark on a captivating 7-day Egypt tour with No Nile cruise included that will take you on a remarkable journey through the country’s ancient wonders. This tour focuses on the iconic cities of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, allowing you to delve deep into Egypt’s rich history and cultural heritage.
Discover Egypt’s wonders with our exclusive 7 days Egypt itineraries. Begin your 7-day Egypt tour (with NO Nile cruise) in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the impressive Egyptian Museum. Fly from Cairo to Aswan to visit the beautiful Temple of Philae. Travel from Aswan to Luxor visiting Kom Ombo and Edfu temples on your way.
Discover Luxor’s great highlights on the west and the east banks. Explore the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple, and the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Fly from Luxor back to Cairo for the rest of your one-week Egypt tour with No Nile cruise included.
This tour is carefully crafted to provide an immersive and comprehensive experience, all while No Nile cruise, giving you the flexibility to explore the wonders of Egypt at your own pace. Join us on this unforgettable adventure as we unveil the mysteries of Egypt’s past and immerse ourselves in its timeless allure.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will meet and assist by our representative of “Egypt Best Vacations” who will help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Then, transfer to your hotel for free time to begin your 7-day tour with No Nile cruise included.
Your actual 7-day Egypt tour with No Nile cruise begins when our professional tour guide picks you up from your hotel to commence your tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and Saqqara.
Today, you will explore the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still exists (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to explore it from the inside? (Optional). Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were built, and why they were built.
Then on to the first pyramid in history of humanity, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara. Saqqara is one of the most important and richest necropolises in Egypt. It was the cemetery of Memphis, the 1st capital city of United Egypt in 3200 BCE. Then, transfer back to your hotel.
Transfer from your hotel to Cairo Airport to fly to Aswan. Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Aswan Airport to commence your tour to the highlights of Aswan. Visit the High Dam, one of the great engineering feats of the 1960s. Then proceed to the beautiful Temple of Isis at Philae Island. This temple was built during the Greco-Roman era and, was dedicated to Isis, goddess of Love and Magic in ancient Egypt. You will end your Aswan tour at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Then, transfer to your hotel for a free evening in Aswan.
Optional tour: Tour to Nubian Village in Aswan
Breakfast at the hotel, then travel toward Luxor. On your way, you will visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek and the Crocodile Museum at Kom Ombo. It was built during the Greco-Roman period. It was built over the ruined temple of the New Kingdom. The temple began during the time of Ptolemy V and was completed by the time of Emperor Tiberius. The emperors Domitian, Caracalla, and others added to the temple. So it took about 400 years to finish.
Then travel to the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is the most intact temple in Egypt and it was built during the Greco-Roman period. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant. Then transfer to your hotel in Luxor to spend the next two days of your 7-day tour with no Nile cruise in Luxor.
Breakfast at the hotel then visit the impressive Valley of the Kings. The Valley of the Kings is one of the most important highlights not only in Luxor but throughout Egypt. The Ancient Egyptians named it (Ta-Iset-Ma’at), which means “the Place of Truth”. The Valley of the Kings is the necropolis of the great Egyptian pharaohs of the 18th to the 20th Dynasty (1550-1080 BCE). Tuthmosis I was the first pharaoh who was buried at the Valley of the Kings while Ramses XI was the last pharaoh who was buried there.
From the Valley of the Kings to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, who ruled as a sole pharaoh for about 20 years. End your tour at Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep III. Then, transfer back to your hotel for a free evening in Luxor.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, then visit the largest temple in the world, the Temple of Karnak. Then, proceed to the majestic Temple of Luxor. Both temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad; Amun, Mut and Khonsu.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then transfer to Luxor Airport to fly back to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel for the final night of your 7-day Egypt tour without Nile cruise.
Explore the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of Egypt’s past are displayed on the two floors of the museum.
From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, which was built in 1172 to protect Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the citadel. You will finish your tour today at the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.
Wrap up your 7-day Egypt without Nile cruise with a transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave, so feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.
