10 Days / 9 Nights Cairo – Aswan – Luxor – Cairo

Budget Holiday Covers the highlights of Egypt’s Budget and guided Holiday package to Egypt.

Day 1:
Saturday. Welcome to the land of the pharaohs! Arrive in Cairo, including transfer to hotel and overnight. Overnight: Cairo.

Day 2: Pyramids and camels
Today, we visit the legendary pyramids and iconic Sphinx at Giza Plateau. Sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World. Gaze in awe at the largest of the three great pyramids – Cheops, We explore this area on foot and then on the back of a camel! Off we ride into the sands, our sturdy ships of the desert beneath us! Overnight: Cairo | Breakfast.

Day 3: The Egyptian Museum
Cairo – Aswan. Today, we venture in search of the treasures of King Tutankhamen, mummies, and more at the Egyptian Museum. Later we tour the Islamic Citadel of Saladin with views looking down over the old city, watching people go about their daily life. We conclude the day with a market walk through the bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Time to freshen up, this evening we take the comfortable overnight sleeper train to Aswan. Overnight: Sleeper Train | Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 4: Local markets Aswan OverNight
This morning we arrive in Aswan and explore the Nubian city on a guided walk of the local market and souq. Scenically located on the Nile, a walk along the riverside corniche to view the many boats is a real treat, as is Aswan bazaar. Free afternoon. Overnight: Aswan | Breakfast.

Day 5: Free time
A free day or opt for the morning air excursion to Abu Simbel. The remainder of the afternoon at leisure; maybe relax by the pool, take a stroll along the Nile corniche or explore the lively marketplace. Overnight: Aswan | Breakfast.

Day 6: Boating on the Nile
Aswan – Luxor. This morning we board a motorboat and cruise in and around the islands located on the Nile, before stopping at Seheil Island island where we visit a local village and school (if open); Lunch will be served in the home of an Egyptian family followed by the train north to Luxor, one of the world’s greatest open-air museums. Overnight: Luxor | Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 7: Karnak & Luxor Temple
Today we visit Karnak Temple. More than a temple, Karnak is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, statuettes, and obelisks. Built on a grand scale, Karnak is probably Egypt’s finest ancient temple. This afternoon is free to wander along Luxor’s historic waterfront. This evening, we travel in horse-drawn carriages to the illuminated Temple of Luxor where we enjoy a tour in the cool evening air. Overnight: Luxor | Breakfast.

Day 8: Valley of the Kings
Luxor – Cairo. Today, we visit Luxor’s legendary West Bank – home to the famous Valleys of the Kings, the imposing colonnaded temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the gigantic Colossi of Memnon. Tonight, we return to Cairo by sleeper train. Overnight: Sleeper Train | Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 9: Cairo
Arriving in Cairo this morning, the rest of the day is free to explore Africa’s largest city. Spend the day around the pool, or perhaps head out, explore and take the family for a nice lunch
at one of the city’s many hotels. Overnight: Cairo | Breakfast.

Day 10:
Monday, Tour ends after breakfast and included an onward transfer to the airport. Breakfast.