In the morning time, you will have your breakfast and check out from your hotel in Cairo and then, join your private Egyptologist tour guide to begin your 7 days budget tour to Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria by exploring the greatest monuments of the ancient Egyptian civilization including:

Giza Pyramids Complex
The Giza Pyramids Complex is one of history's most ancient landmarks; it dates back more than 4000 years and contains the three great pyramids, its little pyramid, the statue of Sphinx, and the valley temple which was used in ascending the pharaohs to the heavens to verify their legacy forever.

The Great Pyramid of Khufu
The Great Pyramid of Khufu is a part of history itself and it is the last intact structure of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It dates back to 2580 BC, which makes it older than 4000 years and was considered to be constructed 20 years using 2,300,000 pieces of limestone to reach the height of 147 meters (481 ft) which made the tallest building in the world for 3800 years until the construction of the Lincoln Cathedral in England in 1311 AD. Its interior complex design compared to its size is magnificent and is the standard of countries throughout the entire world.

The Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx is the symbol of strength & wisdom and is the oldest statue in existence. It has a height of 73 m (240 ft) & a length of 19 m (61 ft) and is the body of a lion and the head of a man probably King Khafre aka King Chephren.

The Valley Temple
The Valley Temple is a sanctuary temple known for being the home of the Mummification Process inside Egypt’s Old Kingdom. It is one of the most well-preserved structures of the ancient Egyptian civilization, made entirely from limestone, and granite, and holds amazing sculptures of King Chephren.

Lunch Time
Proceed to have your lunch at Pyramids & Nile restaurant, then move to visit:

The Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum was opened on the immortal grounds of Cairo in 1901 to offer travelers from all over the world a golden gateway to the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts that tell the history of Egypt's most famous ancient civilization.

Overnight
At the end of the day, transfer to Cairo Airport to catch your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, check in to a 5* deluxe Nile cruise and spend the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Flight: From Cairo to Aswan
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

In the early morning, you will enjoy your breakfast and continue your Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria tour through all the mesmerizing Aswan tourist attractions starting with:

The High Dam
The Aswan High Dam was constructed between 1960 & 1970 with the help of the Moscow-based hydro project initiative to have better control over Nile flooding, generate Hydroelectricity, and provide water for irrigation. After its construction, it put the Abu Simbel and Philae Temple in danger but was miraculously saved by UNESCO in the 60s in one of the most challenging archeological rescue missions in human history.

The Unfinished Obelisk
The Unfinished Obelisk is a unique monument with no comparison. It was constructed by an order from Queen Hatshepsut (1503-1483 BC) to stand at the entrance of the Karnak temple with the lateran obelisk that resides today at the Lateran palace in Rome. The obelisk became known as “Tekhenen” when the workers found it cracked at the base as they tried to raise the height of 41 m (135 ft) and weighted 1000 tons, showing how exactly obelisks were constructed. The obelisk was created during construction and remains in the same place till today.

Philae Temple
Philae Temple is a genuine memorial temple of the goddess Isis of Love & Beauty. It is known for showcasing the "Myth of Osiris" that the temple of Isis was built by His brother Set out of pure hatred & envy then Osiris is resurrected in the life of the underworld when Set dies. The temple survived until the dam was built and it was then moved 800 meters upstream to the island of Agilkia as part of a rescue mission led by UNESCO to continue the construction of the Aswan High Dam to avoid flooding.

Lunch Time
At the end of the day, transfer back to the Nile cruise to have your lunch & dinner onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

In the morning time, you will enjoy your breakfast onboard the cruise and head to:

Kom Ombo Temple
Kom Ombo with your tour guide which means "The Hill Of Gold". It was constructed in the Greco-Roman period between 205 BC & 180 BC in the reign of Ptolemy V. Kom Ombo is famous for its unique design: a distinctive double design divided into two identical sectors, one for the crocodile god Sobek and the later one for the falcon sky god Horus.

Back to the cruise to have your lunch and continue sailing to:

Edfu Temple
Edfu Temple is truly a special landmark as it is one of the last temples ever built during the Ptolemaic era between 237 BC & 57 BC to be the official worship house of the sky god Horus. The temple was constructed on the same site where the fight between the devil god Set and Horus happened according to the Osiris Myth. The architecture & interior of the Edfu Temple is beautiful as it merges Greek and Egyptian design in the finest fashion.

Keep sailing to Luxor and spend the overnight on board. The dinner will be onboard the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

In day five, enjoy your breakfast and check-out from the cruise. You will be accompanied by your tour guide & a private air-conditioned vehicle to complete your 7-day tour through all of Luxor tourist attractions starting with:

Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Kings is a tunnel to the afterlife and a staircase to the heavens for the greatest kings and queens of Egypt’s New Kingdom (1570-1070 BC). It is probably the most important archaeological site in the world as it became a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. It contains 63 tombs filled with countless enchanting artifacts, decorations, and the remains of pharaohs like Ramses II, III, V, VI, VII, IX, X, Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, and the famous boy-king Tutankhamun.

Hatshepsut Temple
Hatshepsut Temple is the finest reflection of the allure & grandeur of the new kingdom (1530-1070 BC) and showcases the great statue of one of the most successful rulers in the history of Ancient Egypt: Queen Hatshepsut. The temple is called Djeser-Djeseru and was built by Senmut (Hatshepsut's Chancellor) and took 15 years to construct due to the design of the temple. It is based on the concept of Classical Architecture. It holds some of the most impressive decorations and statues in all of Egypt.

Colossi of Memnon
Colossi of Memnon is an ancient pair of statues protecting the city from all harm. The colossal colossi are of two colossal blocks of quartzite sandstone standing at the height of 18 m (60ft) weighing 720 tons each which has the shape of Amenhotep III (1386-1350 BC). The colossi were damaged due to a large earthquake in 27 BC but were rebuilt once again in 199 AD. The statues were famous during the Greco-Roman period because they were known to emit a sound called The Vocal Memnon, resulting from the statues creating a sinning sound from time to time which was nothing more than the sound of the wind passing through the statue at dawn.

Lunch Time
You will have your lunch on an island as your tour guide introduces you to a boat trip on the Nile River. Then move to visit:

Karnak Temple
Karnak Temple is one of the most famous archeological sites in the world and one of the world’s largest man-made constructions & open-air museums. It was founded in 2000 BC as the ancient City of Amon and expanded over 1500 years. The temple was built in honor of Amun and the design is based on classical Egyptian and Greek ideas. The temple showcases the power of Amun and the huge statues of the Great Hypostyle Hall, Obelisks, and statues of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu, and is located near the temple of Karnak at the heart of Thebes.

Overnight
Finally, transfer to Luxor Airport to catch your flight to Cairo and check in to Cairo Hotel for the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Flight: From Luxor to Cairo
Overnight: Cairo Hotel

In the early morning, you will have breakfast and drive to the bride of the Mediterranean Sea, Alexandria to complete your Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria tour joined by a private Egyptologist tour guide and enjoy discovering some top Alexandria tourist attractions such as:

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are a special piece of foreign art located in Egypt as it represents the fusion of ancient Egyptian culture during the Greco-Roman period. It was constructed as a necropolis dating to the 2nd century AD which is known to mix the distinct elements of the Hellenistic and Roman cultures with ancient Egyptian Pharaonic design in the ultimate breathtaking fashion. It holds a great number of Greek and Roman artifacts and decorations in its three-levels which make it the sight of one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages.

Pompey's Pillar
Pompey's Pillar is a great pillar of ancient roman times, it is the largest monolithic column ever built outside of Rome and stands at a height of 27.5 m (90ft) made of red granite, and on its western upper side is a Greek inscription dedicated to Emperor Diocletian. The reason why it is named Pompey’s Pillar is because in the Middle Ages the crusaders mistakenly believed that the remains of the great Roman general Pompey are located in a pot at the top of the pillar.

Lunch Time
Lunch will be served at a seafood restaurant, then move to visit:

Qaitbay Citadel
Qaitbay Citadel is a special castle holding the spirit of Alexandria’s Lighthouse. It was constructed in 1477 by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf Al-Din Qaitbay to contain amazing Islamic decorations in the same location which contained the marvelous lighthouse of Alexandria using the stones salvaged from the lighthouse. The citadel is considered as the 2nd longest surviving ancient wonder in the world until its destruction by a series of earthquakes between 950 AD and 1323 AD.

Alexandria Library
Alexandria Library is one of the biggest and most advanced libraries in the world. It acts as a commemoration of the ancient Alexandria Library and has become the home of the world’s 6th largest French-speaking library in the world. The library contains books in Arabic, English, and French and holds many of the greatest scholars from both North Africa and the Middle East, plus a collection of more than 2 million books and galleries plus a collection of the finest modern collections of books in the entire world.

Overnight
Finally, transfer back to your hotel in Cairo by a private air-conditioned car for the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel

On your final day, you will enjoy your breakfast, then our representative will transfer you to the airport so you can end your 7 days Egypt tour and return home safely.

Meals: Breakfast