Exploring the Wonders of Egypt: A 5-Day Adventure from Cairo to Abu Simbel
Egypt, the land of ancient civilizations, is a captivating destination that offers travelers a unique blend of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Embarking on a 5-day journey through Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel allows you to explore some of the most iconic archaeological sites and experience the vibrant life along the Nile River. This comprehensive itinerary provides an unforgettable adventure into Egypt’s rich heritage, making it an ideal choice for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.
Day 1: Discovering Cairo’s Ancient and Modern Marvels
Your Egyptian adventure begins in Cairo, the bustling capital that seamlessly combines ancient history with modern city life. Start your day with a visit to the Giza Plateau, home to the legendary Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. These timeless monuments are marvels of engineering and a must-see for any visitor. To delve deeper into Egypt’s history, explore the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, which houses an extensive collection of artifacts, including treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb.
In the afternoon, stroll through the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where you can shop for souvenirs, spices, and traditional Egyptian crafts. For dinner, indulge in authentic Egyptian cuisine at a local restaurant, enjoying dishes like koshari or grilled kebabs. This first day sets the tone for your journey, blending ancient wonders with the lively atmosphere of Cairo.
Day 2: Luxor – The World’s Largest Open-Air Museum
Leaving Cairo behind, take a short flight to Luxor, often referred to as the world’s greatest open-air museum. Begin your day at the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs like Tutankhamun and Ramses the Great were laid to rest. Explore elaborately decorated tombs carved into the desert mountain, and learn about the ancient burial practices.
Next, visit the Temple of Karnak, a vast complex dedicated to the Theban gods. Its colossal columns, obelisks, and hypostyle halls showcase ancient Egyptian architectural ingenuity. In the evening, enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Nile River, marveling at the illuminated temples and palaces that line the riverbanks.
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo – Temples of the Nile
Today’s journey takes you along the Nile to visit two remarkable temples. First, explore the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. This well-preserved temple provides insight into ancient Egyptian religious rituals and architecture.
Continuing south, arrive at Kom Ombo, home to the unique double temple dedicated to both Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus. The temple’s symmetrical design and inscriptions offer fascinating glimpses into the duality of Egyptian deities. Both temples are accessible via a scenic Nile cruise, offering stunning views of the river scenery.
Day 4: Aswan and the Aswan High Dam
Arrive in Aswan, a city famed for its picturesque setting and historical significance. Visit the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that controls the Nile’s flow and provides hydroelectric power. Nearby, explore the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, located on Agilkia Island. The temple’s beautiful hieroglyphs and scenic surroundings make it a highlight of your trip.
In the evening, take a boat ride to Nubian Village, where you can experience Nubian culture, enjoy traditional music, and purchase handcrafted souvenirs.
Day 5: Abu Simbel – The Majestic Rock-Temples
Your final day involves a trip to the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel temples, built by Ramses II to honor himself and his queen Nefertari. Carved out of solid rock, these colossal temples are a testament to ancient Egyptian artistry and engineering. Witness the impressive statues guarding the entrance and the remarkable solar alignment that illuminates the inner sanctuaries twice a year.
After exploring Abu Simbel, return to Aswan for your flight back to Cairo or continue your journey to other destinations in Egypt.
Conclusion: An Unforgettable Journey Through Egypt’s Ancient Past
A 5-day tour from Cairo to Abu Simbel encapsulates Egypt’s unparalleled historical richness and cultural diversity. From the pyramids and temples to modern dams and Nubian villages, this itinerary offers a comprehensive glimpse into Egypt’s past and present. Whether you’re marveling at the grandeur of ancient monuments or enjoying the serene Nile scenery, this adventure promises memories that will last a lifetime.
Your Egypt tour begins at your chosen hotel in Cairo. Upon arrival to Cairo Int. Airport, you will be met with our Tour Guide who will help and assist you in all formalities.
Then you will be met by our English Egyptologist tour guide to start your first day tour by visiting Pyramids of Giza “Khufu, Khafre & Menkaure”, where the greatness has been embodied in three pyramids with a limestone statue of Sphinx guarding the whole area.
Then proceed to one of our local restaurant to have your lunch. After that you will proceed to the city of Sakkara, where you will be so excited by exploring The Step Pyramid of king Djoser. This pyramid has a very nice story, when king Djoser asked his chief Architect Imhotep to create something different, so that the king could be buried at. As a result the well-known Architect creates the Step pyramid, which surprised the king so much since it was considered to be a new achievement in this period. After finish your day tour, you will transfer to your hotel for check in
Discover the greatness of the ancient Pharaohs by visiting their legendary temples in Luxor. Start your tour by taking a domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival at Luxor, you will be met by our representative, then have a blissful day tour. starting with a visit to the famous Karnak Temple the largest place of worship that was ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means “the most sacred of places.” The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built more than two thousand years ago by generation after generation of pharaohs. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars.
Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amenhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. Enjoy visiting the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon.
Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor.
then you will be visiting the West Bank of the river Nile to visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon), and then you will visit the Valley of the Kings, where lies the most magnificent tombs. Those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 tombs.
Later on, you will visit Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple at Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of elevated terraces. Then you will have the chance to enjoy some Free time at leisure in Luxor for shopping in the evening, you. Back to Hotel in Luxor
Breakfast at your hotel in Luxor and check out, then our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to enjoy a day tour to the Temple of Edfu , where you will visit the majestic temple dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenged the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.
Drive to Kom Ombo city and visit Temple of Kom Ombo, standing on high grounds overlooking the Nile. It differs from other temples because of its double entrance, each one is dedicated to divinity: “Haroeris” with his falcon head and ” Sobek ” with his crocodile head. The Temple of Kom Ombo was built on the honor of two deities the crocodile-headed Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris or the ancient falcon-headed Horus. Also,Kom Ombo’s importance lies in its huge sugar-cane.
Then proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor. Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti.
Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Breakfast box from your hotel in Aswan and check out. Then, you will be transferred by private A-C van to Abu Simbel. The original site was known as Meha in the ancient times and was first documented in the 18th Dynasty, when Ay and Horemheb had rock-cut chapels hewn in the hills to the south.
Upon arrival, you will proceed to visit Abu Simbel Temples, which were built by king Ramses II. The first temple (the biggest one) was built by Ramesses II and being dedicated to the famous god Rahorakhty. While the second temple (the smaller one) was dedicated to king himself and his beautiful wife queen Nefertari.
Then we will transfer you to Aswan airport to fly to Cairo. Arrive Cairo airport and transfer to your hotel,
Breakfast at hotel and check out. Then our Tour guide will meet you at the hotel to accompany you to start your day tour in Cairo.
Your tour today is completely different and more excited, as the best of our monuments are awaiting you. Start your tour with The Egyptian Museum, which is considered to be one of the most important museums in Egypt housing the Pharaonic monuments including those of the well-known king Tutankhamen. Lunch meal at one of our local restaurant.
After Lunch, you will be transferred to Old Cairo area, where you can visit Citadel of Salah El-Din, which played as a very important role in protecting Egypt, as it was considered the seat of power for more than 700 years.
Then proceed to one of the most interesting and old market in Egypt, Khan El-Khalili, which consider as one of the stunning bazaars in the Middle East.
After finishing your day tour, our representative will transfer you to Cairo international airport for final departure.
Attention
If traveling by flight on the same day, travel time must be after 6 pm Egypt time.
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| Room Type | Price/Person |
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| Single Room | 1600 $ |
| Twin Room | 1300 $ |
| Triple Room | 1200 $ |
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| Single Room | 1200 $ |
| Twin Room | 950 $ |
| Triple Room | 880 $ |
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| Single Room | 1400 $ |
| Twin Room | 1100 $ |
| Triple Room | 1000 $ |
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| Single Room | 1020 $ |
| Twin Room | 850 $ |
| Triple Room | 780 $ |
Price quotes are in USD per person per tour except for celebration. Please inquire for the prices of New Year, Christmas and Easter.
Tipping for a job well done is customary and highly expected in Egypt though it is not obligatory. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your service provider
Notes:
Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 OR 2 Child under 5 years old sharing parent’s room)
Children policy is not applied on all kinds of transportation (Flight, train or bus) full ticket payment is required
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Here, at Ancient Egypt Tours, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid according to cancellation policy, unless you prefer to keep your payment available for future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations, we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically.
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