Egypt holiday from the UK: Glimpse of Egypt in 8 days to Cairo, Alexandria, Alamein, and Luxor. Explore the Giza Great Pyramids, the Roman Catacombs, Word War Cemetery, and the Karnak Temple.
Begin your Egypt 8-day holiday (Glimpse of Egypt Tour) from the UK in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the first pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara. Discover the great contents of the Egyptian Museum, the magnificent Citadel of Saladin, and the impressive Bazaar of Khan El-Khalili.
Drive from Cairo to Alexandria. Discover the wonderful Roman Catacombs, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Pompey’s Pillar in Alexandria. Drive from Alexandria to Alamein to explore the World War II Museum, World War II Cemetery, and the German tombs in Alamein. Drive from Alamein back to Cairo.
Fly from Cairo to Luxor to explore Luxor’s major highlights of the east and west banks. Discover the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple on the west bank. Rove through the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple, and the majestic Luxor Temple on the east bank of Luxor. End your Egypt 8-day holiday in Luxor and fly home from Luxor International Airport.
Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Meet and assist by our representative of “Egypt Best Vacations” who will help you through the visa and arrival regulations. Transfer to your hotel for free time.
Your actual Egypt 8-day holiday from the UK (Glimpse of Egypt Tour) just begins right now.
Today, you will visit 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 remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from the inside?
Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed. Then on to the first pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara.
Today, you are driving to the beautiful City of Alexandria, the capital city of Egypt during the Greco-Roman era. The tour includes the famous Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shoqofa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Library of Alexandria from the outside.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant before you check into your hotel. Free evening in Alexandria.
Drive from Alexandria to El-Alamein to visit the World War II Museum, World War II Cemetery of the Commonwealth, the Italian Cemetery, the Word War II memorial, and the German Tombs.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then drive back to Cairo.
Explore the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of the Egyptian 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.
Today you’re flying from Cairo to Luxor. Meet your guide outside the arrival terminal at Luxor Airport to commence your tour. Explore to the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple. Then proceed to the majestic Luxor Temple.
Transfer to your hotel. Free evening in Luxor.
Today, you’re visiting the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the unique temple of the female pharaoh, Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon on the west bank of Luxor.
Transfer back to your hotel for a free evening in Luxor.
Optional tour: Sunrise hot air ballooning over Luxor
Transfer to Luxor Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave, so ask our guides about your next adventure in Egypt.
