8 Days Cairo & Upper Egypt Overland Holiday

Overview

8 Days Cairo& Upper Egypt Overland trip will be a miracle come true where traveling across time will become feasible showcasing the precious history of Egypt. The excellent travel agency Egypt Select Tours  will provide all our guests with the most outstanding services of a personal A/C Vehicle, pleasant accommodations, and a competent Egyptologist trip guide which is anticipated from the best travel agency in Egypt. All our customers will love the most epic adventure to search for pleasure and majesty with our 8 Days Cairo, Aswan, Luxor& Abu Simbel, people will find what they are looking for and take full advantage of their eight days vacations at the most affordable rates. People will discover the great tradition of the ancient Egyptian in the eternal city of Cairo which traces more than 5000 years across various periods from Pharaonic, to Coptic to Islamic as shown across the old Egyptian Pyramid, the Great Sphinx, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Hanging Church, Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque, Khan El-Khalili fair, and more. The heavenly city of Luxor will be in your presence where everyone will explore how ancient Egyptians ascended to Paradise through Karnak temple, Hatshepsut temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, and many more. At the southern border of Egypt lies the definitions of glory Abu Simbel Temples where greatness was immortalized and within the golden city of Aswan the honor of Egypt was immortalized across Philae Temple, and many more. Book the tour of your dreams and live the adventure you deserve.

Inclusion

  • 3 Nights at 5* hotel in Cairo.
  • 2 Night at 5* hotel in Luxor.
  • 2 Night at 5* hotel in Aswan.
  • Flight tickets "Cairo/Aswan - Luxor/Cairo".
  • 1st class train tickets from Aswan to Luxor.
  • Pick-up service at Cairo Airport.
  • Lunch Meals During Your Tours.
  • Egyptologist tour guides all over the tour.
  • All transportation with a private A.C car
  • Entering fees for all the sightseeing on the itinerary.
  • All Service Charges and taxes.

Excluded

  • International Airfare.
  • Egypt entry visa.
  • Tipping.
  • Optional tours.

Itinerary

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On the first day of your 8 Days Cairo, Abu Simbel, Luxor & Hurghada vacation will begin when you arrive at Cairo airport when our "Egypt Select Tours" representative will help you complete all of your passport control formalities and luggage identification and carry, you will then be driven by a private air-conditioned car to your 5* hotel reservation for checking-in.

Dinner Time

In the evening, your tour will begin with a Dinner cruise on the heavenly Nile as you will get to relax and cast your eyes on an unforgettable colorful belly dancing show with a folklore band featuring the amazing Tannoura spin in keeping with Egypt's whirling dervishes tradition.

Overnight

Finally, you will head back to your hotel for the overnight.

Meals: Dinner

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

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You will begin your second day by enjoying your breakfast and checking-out from the hotel, and then join your private tour guide to explore the immortal wonders of Ancient Egypt starting with:

Giza Pyramids Complex

Giza Pyramids Complex has existed for more than 4000 years as an example of the eminence of the ancient Egyptian civilization. The complex is made of three main pyramids, six little pyramids, the great sphinx, and the place of immortal preservation of the Valley temple.

The Great Pyramid

The Great Pyramid of king Khufu is a living blessing famous for being the last untouched establishment of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was created in 2580 BC with features meaning great design and architecture as soon as the king's chamber the grand hall that connects all the rooms, and the queen's chamber. The design of the temple made Hemon the main architecture of the Pyramid.

The Great Sphinx

The Sphinx is a colossal eternal caretaker who has the shape of a mythical prehistorical with the body of a strong lion and the face of a  King Khafre (2558–2532 BC)to stand as evidence of his everlasting power and wisdom. The magical dream Steele of Thutmose IV (1401–1391) can be seen between his massive paws.

The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple is the center of the Mummification process that came into existence during the heavenly Egypt old kingdom (2686 - 2134 BC) to serve the divine 4th dynasty by performing the purification ritual of the opening of the mouth. The valley is completely made of limestone, and granite and holds unique diorite statues of King Khafra.

The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a golden portal leading to cosmic ancient Egyptian creations of celestial intelligence that were cultivated across 5000 years of continuous innovation and vivid artistic imagination. Within this colossal wonder is the once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover some of the greatest archaeological monuments and artifacts ever made which include :

The Hanging Obelisk, King Ramses Il Statue, The 10 Statues of King Senusert, The Grand staircase, Statues of Ptolemaic Kings and Queens, The Victory Column of King Mercnptah, The epic Royal Regalia, and the Grand Atrium & Gift show. 

There is a VIP ticket that gives access to witness a number of other artifacts, for more information contact us.

Lunch Time

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo before you move to visit:

Saqqara Step Pyramid

Saqqara Step Pyramid is exotic creation that came from the mind of the epic  Imhotep the head vizier of Pharaoh Djoser. It has a unique design made up of six steps plus a first-of-its-kind complex and stands at the height of 62 m. It served as his resting place and was the key inspiration for the creation of the Giza Complex.

Memphis City

Memphis city used to be the official heavenly capital of Egypt which was founded for the founder King Menes and honor the creator god Ptah the patron of innovation and artwork. It holds many statues and artifacts dating to more than 5000 years to some of the biggest names in Ancient Egypt like King Ramses II.

Overnight

At the end of the day, you will head to Cairo airport to catch your flight to Aswan and upon arrival, you will check into your hotel reservation in Aswan for the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Flight: From Cairo to Aswan

Overnight: Aswan Hotel

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Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel, then you will join your tour guide to explore some tiptop Aswan tourist attractions such as:

Aswan High Dam

The High Dam is a modern golden wonder which was assembled between 1960 & 1970 as a symbol of of the Industrial golden age. The dam was created as a co-operation project with Moscow-based Hydro project Institute to create better save the Nile flood waters in Lake Nasser and generate Hydroelectricity. The dam was the core reason for the relocation of the great Abu Simbel temple and the Philae temple which was later saved by the Unesco in the mid-70s.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk is like a golden shining sleeping lady from the ancient history books which was made by a command from Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) to take its rightful place at the mega entrance of the Karnak temple which later gained the title "Tekhenu" which means "To Pierce the Sky" but was cracked during construction and which have reached the height of 42 m and weighed 1200 tons and now it is a marvelous open-air museum showcasing the carving method the ancient Egyptian.

Lunch Time

Move with your tour guide to have your lunch, then continue your tour by exploring:

Philae Temple

Philea Temple is a shining wonder dedicated to the strength and sacrifice of Isis the goddess of motherhood which has carried the epic "Myth of Osiris" across its walls in the Ptolemaic era by Nectanebo I between 380-362 BC and is located on the island of Agilkia which shows the husband of Isis "Osiris" being killed by his brother Set god the desert and chaos then Osiris is resurrected to be the ruler of the underworld then Set is defeated by Isis and Osiris Son Hours the falcon sky God.

Overnight

You will then return to your hotel in Aswan for the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Aswan Hotel

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On day four of your vacation, enjoy your breakfast at your hotel, then move on to visit one of Egypt must visited places accompanied by your tour guide:

Abu Simbel Temples

Abu Simbel Temple is where glory was turned into a shining stone that stood the test of time. This protector of the southern border was made by king Ramses the great (1279-1213 BCE) which gained the title "Temple of Ramesses, Beloved by Amun". The heavenly temple of Abu Simbel is made to show many scenes and images of the legendary Kadesh battle against the Hittie which need in the signing of the first peace treaty which was documented on stone. The heavenly Abu Simbel is made up of two temples, the main one is for Ramses II where the solar phenomenon of Sun Festival takes place on the 22 of February & October annually when the sun radiates on the faces of the four seated statues of Ramsess II, Ptah (God of creation), Amun (The Creator God), and Ra (Sun God), the second temple is devoted to his beloved wife Nefertari.

Lunch Time

You will back to Aswan for your lunch at a local restaurant.

Overnight

Board your train to Luxor where you will check in your 5* hotel to spend the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Luxor Hotel

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On the fifth day, enjoy your breakfast at your hotel, then move on to explore the amazing destinations where you will witness the religious aspects of Ancient Egypt such as:

Karnak Temple

Karnak temple is a heaven of earth showcasing the religious decoration of the ancient Egyptian during the New Kingdom which became known as Ipet-isu The Most Selected Of Places and Pr-Imn House Of Amon which was constructed more than 4000 years between 2000 BC and 30 AD when it was known for being the most extensive religious man-made construction on the plant. It was the worship base of the entire ancient Egyptian kingdom for more than 1500 years to countless deities like the great Osiris, Ptah, Montu, and Isis but many for the Theban Triad.

Lunch Time

Enjoy a lunch meal at a wonderful restaurant then you will be transferred to a 5* hotel to check in and take some rest and at night, you will head with your tour guide to visit:

Luxor Temple by Night

Luxor temple is a shining miracle that comes at night in the most majestic manner when the moonbeams on the temple and brightens the heart in the most heavenly tone, it's a heavenly gemstone of the entire city which showcases the creative essence of the ancient Egyptian times. It was constructed in 1400 BCE by mainly Pharaoh Amenhotep III and Ramsess the great where it gained the title  "Ipetresyet" which implies The Southern Sanctuary. It was dedicated to the God Amun of the Theban Triad which represents the belief in the rejuvenation of kingship.

Overnight

You will then return to your hotel in Luxor for the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Luxor Hotel

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Enjoy your breakfast and check-out from your hotel, then on the sixth day of your tour, you will witness all that the mesmerizing city of Luxor has to offer such as:

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings is a divine mirror dimension outside the realm of time and space where the souls and mysteries of the kings, queens, and royals of Egypt were hidden. It was the burial location of the greatest name of Egypt new Kingdom (1570-1070 BC). It is found underground in the center of a mythical hill protecting 63 tombs filled with various treasures, artifacts, statues, enchanting decorations, and the mummies of pharaohs such as Rameses (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X), Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, and Tutankhamun which is the most visited with Ramses the great.

Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut Temple has been known by countless names as were known "Holy of Holies" and is famous for being a surreal masterpiece of ancient Egyptian architecture that acts and wonder out of this world, it is a vision of the grandeur and beauty of one of the most successful and influential rulers in the history of Ancient Egypt Queen Hatshepsut. The temple was built in 1479 BC and took 15 years to complete which honored the creator sun Gos Amun, which Hatspesut was his high-wife priestess.

Colossi of Memnon

Colossi of Memnon are two massive blocks of quartzite sandstone that possess the full height of 18 m (60ft) weighing 720 tons each and have the figure of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386-1350) which have stood as guards for the city of miracles and wonder Luxor for countless years. The colossi were damaged by a large earthquake in 27 BC and were rebuilr in 199 AD in the Greco- Roman period which developed the Vocal phenomenon.

Lunch Time

Lunch is served at an oriental food restaurant then transfer to Luxor airport to catch the flight to Cairo.

Overnight

Upon arrival, move to the 5* hotel to check in for the overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Flight: From Luxor to Cairo

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

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On day seven, you will head back to Cairo to your hotel reservation to continue your 8 days Cairo, Abu Simbel, Luxor & Hurghada tour by exploring all the marvelous Cairo tourist attractions such as:

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum is a cosmic attraction of beauty and magnificence that showcased the infinite and everlasting astonishment of the ancient Egyptian civilization that endured for more than 5000 years. It has two floors found in downtown Cairo was built in 1902 and is the ultimate model of the immortal charm and grandeur of Egypt that stood the test of time.

Lunch Time

Head to a local restaurant in Cairo to enjoy your delicious lunch meal and complete your day tour with a special visit to:

The Hanging Church

The holy Church of the Virgin Mary a.k.a. The Hanging Church was built on the southern wall of a Roman fortress called Babylon in the 5th century AD. The church is one of the most renowned Coptic sites in Egypt which served as the residence for the Coptic patriarch. The church is 30 ft and towers over the city of Cairo, and the construction and the interior of the hanging church are mesmerizing with elements from the 7th to 13th-century artistic design.

Amr Ibn Al Aas Mosque

Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque was the first mosque to be built in Africa in 641 AD. The mosque is still an active house of worship and one of Egypt's most important & prominent Islamic destinations. It was rebuilt many times throughout the 7th century even today renovations are taking place. The mosque was reconstructed various times which made it acts as a living example of the Islamic architecture progress over the centuries.

Ben Ezra Synagogue

Ben Ezra Synagogue is a special landmark dating back to the 19th century when it was used to be a church and then transformed into a synagogue in 882 AD. It is believed by many that it held an original copy of the Old Testament. The synagogue remains in a very good intact condition, holding extraordinary designs and decorations. The place used to be the capital of Jewish worship for many years until the 1950s.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a magical bridge of art and memories that connect the predynastic periods with modern and contemporary eras. The museum will showcase all the incredible art, history, and culture of Egypt that dates back to more than 4000 years in the simplest and most amazing manner with the help of the most advanced methods of museology.

Al Muizz Street

Al-Muizz Street is a mythical maze of beautiful golden streets that was assembled between 953–975 AD and enlarged in1171 AD to shed light on all the glorious Islamic art and architecture of this celestial civilization. The astral streets of Al Muizz are known to be a significant cultural center gathering filled with countless house museums, cafes, and art galleries.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Khan El Khalili Bazaar is a reminder of the greatness of ancient Islamic Egypt, the golden brick road of the Middle East. The street was created in 970 AD and remains very active till today and holds everything a traveler might wish for. It has vintage cafes and shops that date back to different generations containing extraordinary Islamic architecture and decorations leading to the street itself.

Overnight

You will then return to the hotel for the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Flight: From Hurghada to Cairo

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

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On your final day, you will have your last breakfast in Egypt then head to Cairo airport so you can return home safely with the finest memories thus ending your 8 days Cairo, Abu Simbel, Luxor & Hurghada tour vacation.

Meals: Breakfast

Budget 4 stars
From May to Sep 2025
solo 2460$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 1580$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 1300$ US
9 - 16 Per Person 1250$ US
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solo 2830$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 1790$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 1490$ US
9 - 16 Per Person 1430$ US
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solo 2990$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 1890$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 1580$ US
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From May to Sep 2025
solo 2820$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 1780$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 1490$ US
9 - 16 Per Person 1440$ US
From Oct 2024 to Apr 2025
solo 3190$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 1980$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 1680$ US
9 - 16 Per Person 1620$ US
Peak (23 Dec 2024 - 7 Jan 2025) (14 - 23 Apr 2025)
solo 3660$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 2230$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 1930$ US
9 - 16 Per Person 1870$ US
Price Policy

All prices are charged in USD per person per trip. You can also pay us online via a secure payment gateway and without any extra costs or surcharges. This is our pricing policy for this trip.

Children Policy

The children’s policy applies to children who share a room with their parents. If your trip includes a flight ticket, additional fees for your children may apply.

  • Children under 2 years of age can travel free of charge with their parents.
  • From 2 to 6 years old: 25% of the adult price
  • From 6 to 11 years old: 50% of the adult price
  • Children aged 12 and over-travel at the same fare as adults.
Deposit

Once your itinerary is confirmed, we will collect 25% of the agreed final trip value as a deposit, which can be paid via Online Payment, PayPal, or Western Union.

Tipping

Tipping is part of the Egyptian culture to express one’s satisfaction with the good services provided to him by his duty staff. It would be nice to give it when you are satisfied with our services and if not then you don’t have to do it.

Cancellation Policy

Important Note: If your trip includes a domestic flight or a Nile cruise, know that there is no refund for the booking value in the event of cancellation of the trip according to the policy of Nile cruises and airlines companies.

  • 30 days before the trip 100% refund.
  • 20 days before the trip 50% refund.
  • 10 days before the trip no refund.

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All of Egypt is worth seeing in all its splendor, but some sites must be seen first, like the magnificent Red Sea of Hurghada, the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the Luxor wonders like the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Hatshepsut Temple, the Aswan wonders like Abu Simbel temples, Philea temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Alexandrian wonders like the Qaitbat Citadel, Pompey's Pillar, and Alexandria's Library. Learn more about Egypt's top tourist destinations.