7-Day Egypt Package Tours from Cairo: Aswan, Luxor & Fayoum Highlights

Overview

  • Duration:7 days 6 nights
  • Travelers:9 guests
  • Tour Type:Package tour, Private tour
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian, Spanish


7-Day Egypt Package Tours From Cairo


Discover Egypt’s timeless wonders with our 7-Day Egypt Package Tours from Cairo, combining ancient treasures and natural beauty in one unforgettable journey. Travel from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to explore magnificent temples, royal tombs, and Nile-side landmarks with expert guidance. Complete your adventure in Fayoum, where peaceful lakes, desert scenery, and unique landscapes offer a refreshing contrast to Egypt’s historic cities.

7-Day Egypt Package Tours From Cairo Overview and Travel Route

Our 7-Day Egypt Package Tours from Cairo combine Egypt’s most famous historical landmarks with remarkable natural landscapes in a carefully planned private itinerary. Beginning in Cairo, the journey includes visits to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Pyramids, and the Great Sphinx before continuing by domestic flight to Aswan.

From Aswan, travel to the monumental Abu Simbel Temples, explore the city's iconic attractions, and continue by private vehicle to Luxor. After discovering the ancient temples and royal necropolises of Luxor, return to Cairo by domestic flight and enjoy a full-day excursion to Fayoum’s protected desert landscapes before concluding the tour with visits to Salah El-Din Citadel and Old Cairo.

Throughout the journey, private transportation, guided sightseeing, domestic flights, hotel accommodation, and the meals included in your booking help create a smooth travel experience across multiple destinations.

Itinerary for the 7-Day egypt package tours from Cairo


Day 1

Cities:
└──➤ Cairo — Giza — Cairo

Visits:
└──➤ Grand Egyptian Museum — Giza Pyramids — Great Sphinx

Your private driver will meet you at Cairo International Airport or collect you from your hotel or accommodation within Cairo to begin the first day of your journey.

Travel to the Grand Egyptian Museum, where you will meet your private guide and begin the sightseeing program. Explore important ancient Egyptian artifacts while learning about the history and development of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Continue by private car to the Giza Plateau to visit the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Your guide will explain the history, construction, and cultural importance of this world-famous archaeological area.

Optional camel riding, horse riding, or quad biking near the Pyramids can be arranged for an additional charge and are not included in the standard program.

Lunch is included during the touring program. After completing the visits, your driver will transfer you to your three-star hotel in Cairo for check-in and rest.

When the tour begins with an airport pickup, the order and duration of the visits may be adjusted according to your confirmed arrival time, local traffic, and attraction opening hours.

Day 2

Cities:
└──➤ Cairo — Aswan — Abu Simbel — Aswan

Visits:
└──➤ Abu Simbel Temples

Begin very early with pickup from your Cairo hotel, expected at approximately 6:00 AM. The exact departure time will depend on the confirmed domestic flight schedule.

Your private driver will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for the included flight to Aswan.

Upon arrival at Aswan International Airport, meet your local driver and guide and begin the private road journey to Abu Simbel.

Explore the impressive Abu Simbel temple complex while your guide explains the temples’ historical, religious, and architectural importance and their place among Egypt’s most celebrated ancient monuments.

Lunch is included during the program. After completing the visit, travel back to Aswan by private car.

Your driver will transfer you to your three-star hotel in Aswan for check-in. Dinner is provided at the hotel, allowing you to rest after a day combining an early airport transfer, domestic flight, and long road journey to and from Abu Simbel.

Day 3

Cities:
└──➤ Aswan — Luxor

Visits:
└──➤ Philae Temple — Unfinished Obelisk — Aswan High Dam

After breakfast at your hotel, meet your private driver and guide to begin the Aswan sightseeing program.

Start at Philae Temple, where your guide will explain the history, architecture, and religious importance of this ancient temple complex.

Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk and learn about the techniques ancient Egyptian workers used to cut and prepare enormous stone monuments.

Your final scheduled visit in Aswan is the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s important modern engineering projects.

Lunch is included during the touring program. After sightseeing, begin the private road journey from Aswan to Luxor, which takes approximately three hours depending on traffic and road conditions.

Upon arrival in Luxor, your driver will transfer you to your three-star hotel for check-in. Dinner is provided at the hotel, followed by time to rest after a day combining sightseeing with the overland journey to Luxor.

Day 4

Cities:
└──➤ Luxor

Visits:
└──➤ Karnak Temple — Luxor Museum — Mummification Museum — Luxor Temple

After breakfast at your Luxor hotel, meet your private driver and guide and begin exploring the city’s East Bank.

Your first visit is Karnak Temple, one of Egypt’s largest and most significant ancient temple complexes. Walk through its monumental structures while your guide explains its long history and religious importance.

Continue to Luxor Museum, where you can see archaeological objects discovered in Luxor and the surrounding ancient areas.

Next, visit the Mummification Museum to learn about ancient Egyptian burial practices, preservation techniques, materials, and beliefs connected with mummification.

Complete the scheduled sightseeing at Luxor Temple, an important ancient monument located in the heart of modern Luxor. Lunch is included during the touring program.

After the final visit, your private driver will return you to the hotel, where dinner is provided. An optional felucca trip or shopping tour may be arranged for an additional charge depending on the available time.

The pickup time may be slightly flexible if you prefer additional rest, but any requested adjustment should be communicated in advance so the driver, guide, and attraction schedule can be coordinated.

Day 5

Cities:
└──➤ Luxor — Cairo

Visits:
└──➤ Valley of the Kings — Valley of the Queens — Colossi of Memnon — Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Begin early with breakfast at your Luxor hotel, then complete the check-out procedures before meeting your private driver and guide for the West Bank sightseeing program.

Start at the Valley of the Kings, the famous royal burial area where many ancient Egyptian rulers were laid to rest. Your guide will introduce you to the history and importance of this remarkable necropolis.

Continue to the Valley of the Queens, where members of ancient Egypt’s royal families were buried.

Your next stop is the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues that once stood at the entrance to the mortuary temple complex of King Amenhotep III.

Finish the scheduled archaeological visits at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known for its distinctive terraces and dramatic location beneath the surrounding cliffs. Lunch is included during the touring program.

An optional early-morning hot-air balloon ride may be arranged for an additional charge. It is subject to weather conditions, availability, and operational approval and requires a much earlier pickup.

After sightseeing, your driver will transfer you to Luxor International Airport for the included domestic flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, another private driver will meet you and transfer you to your three-star hotel in Cairo for check-in and rest. Sightseeing and airport transfer times may be adjusted according to the confirmed flight schedule.

Day 6

Cities:
└──➤ Cairo — Fayoum — Wadi El Rayan — Wadi El Hitan — Tunis Village — Cairo

Visits:
└──➤ Wadi El Rayan Protected Area — Wadi El Rayan Lake — Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls — Mudawara Mountain — Magic Lake — Wadi El Hitan — Tunis Village

Begin early with pickup from your Cairo hotel and travel by private vehicle for approximately two hours to Fayoum.

Explore the Wadi El Rayan Protected Area, including Wadi El Rayan Lake and the waterfalls, while discovering a different natural landscape away from Egypt’s major cities.

Continue to Mudawara Mountain and Magic Lake, where you can experience the distinctive desert scenery of the Fayoum region.

Travel onward to Wadi El Hitan, also known as the Valley of the Whales, and learn about the geological and natural importance of this remarkable area.

An included jeep ride takes you farther through the desert as part of the confirmed Fayoum experience.

Continue to Tunis Village, one of Fayoum’s well-known traditional villages. Lunch is included during the touring program.

After completing the visits, begin the approximately two-hour return journey to Cairo. Your driver will transfer you back to the hotel. This is one of the more active days of the itinerary, combining an early departure, outdoor sightseeing, desert exploration, and approximately four hours of total road travel.

Day 7

Cities:
└──➤ Cairo — Old Cairo

Visits:
└──➤ Salah El-Din Citadel — Old Cairo

Begin the final day early with breakfast according to your hotel arrangement, then complete the hotel check-out procedures.

Meet your private driver and guide and travel to Salah El-Din Citadel, one of Cairo’s important historic fortified complexes.

Explore its main landmarks while learning about the historical importance of the Citadel and enjoying elevated views across Cairo.

Continue to Old Cairo, where your guide will introduce you to the district’s historical and religious heritage. Visit the main landmarks included in the confirmed Old Cairo program and learn about the importance of this historic area.

Lunch is included during the touring program.

After completing the sightseeing, your private driver will transfer you to Cairo International Airport, your hotel or accommodation, or another agreed location within Cairo.

Your seven-day private journey concludes after the final drop-off.

What You Will Experience in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and Fayoum

This itinerary showcases a wide variety of Egypt’s cultural, archaeological, and natural attractions over seven days.

In Cairo, discover ancient treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum before visiting the world-famous Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Continue south to Abu Simbel to admire one of Egypt’s most impressive temple complexes before exploring Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam.

Luxor offers some of Egypt’s most celebrated ancient monuments, including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Luxor Museum, the Mummification Museum, the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.

The experience concludes with a change of scenery in Fayoum, where protected desert landscapes, lakes, waterfalls, fossil sites, and traditional villages provide a different perspective on Egypt beyond its ancient monuments.

How the 7-Day Egypt Package Tours From Cairo Itinerary Works

The itinerary follows a carefully organized route to reduce unnecessary travel while allowing time to explore each destination.

Your tour begins with pickup from Cairo International Airport or your accommodation in Cairo, depending on your booking. After sightseeing in Cairo, an included domestic flight takes you to Aswan, where the journey continues with a road trip to Abu Simbel.

Following your Aswan sightseeing program, travel by private vehicle to Luxor for two days of guided exploration before flying back to Cairo. The following day is dedicated to a full-day Fayoum excursion, and the final day includes visits to Salah El-Din Citadel and Old Cairo before your return transfer to Cairo International Airport or another agreed location within Cairo.

The sightseeing sequence may be adjusted when necessary to accommodate confirmed flight schedules, traffic conditions, or attraction operating hours.

Domestic Flights and Private Transfers Between Destinations

This package includes the specified domestic flights between Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor, helping you travel efficiently between Egypt’s major sightseeing regions.

Private air-conditioned vehicles are used for all scheduled ground transportation, including airport transfers, daily sightseeing, and overland journeys between destinations. The itinerary also includes the private road transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel and the drive from Aswan to Luxor.

Professional drivers coordinate each transfer with your sightseeing schedule, allowing you to focus on the experience while travelling comfortably between attractions, hotels, and airports.

Pyramids, Abu Simbel, Aswan, and Luxor Sightseeing Days

Each sightseeing day focuses on a different chapter of Egypt’s history.

In Cairo, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum before exploring the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Optional camel rides, horse rides, or quad biking near the pyramids may be available for an additional charge.

The following days introduce the remarkable temples of Abu Simbel, the riverside monuments of Aswan, and the extraordinary archaeological treasures of Luxor. Explore Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Luxor Museum, the Mummification Museum, the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon while learning about their historical and cultural significance from your private guide.

An optional sunrise hot-air balloon flight over Luxor may be available for an additional cost, subject to weather conditions, availability, and operational approval.

Fayoum Oasis, Wadi El Rayan, and Wadi El Hitan Experience

Your Fayoum excursion introduces a completely different side of Egypt, combining desert landscapes, protected nature, and geological heritage.

Visit Wadi El Rayan Protected Area, including its lakes and waterfalls, before continuing to Mudawara Mountain and Magic Lake for panoramic desert scenery. The journey also includes Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales), a UNESCO-listed fossil site renowned for its prehistoric whale remains and unique desert environment.

A jeep drive through the desert forms part of the Fayoum experience before continuing to Tunis Village, known for its peaceful atmosphere and local character, prior to returning to Cairo.

Hotel Accommodation, Included Meals, and Guide Languages

The package includes accommodation in carefully selected three-star hotels in Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor according to the itinerary.

Breakfast is provided at the hotels, while the included lunches are served during the sightseeing days. Dinner is included during the hotel stays in Aswan and Luxor as specified in the itinerary.

Private guided tours are available with professional guides in several languages, including English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, and Russian, allowing you to select the language that best suits your travel preferences.

Early Departures, Long Travel Days, and Important Schedule Notes

This tour includes several early departures to maximize sightseeing opportunities and coordinate domestic flights, road journeys, and attraction opening times.

The Abu Simbel excursion begins early in the morning and includes a long return drive from Aswan. The transfer between Aswan and Luxor, as well as the full-day Fayoum excursion, also involve extended periods of travel. Comfortable clothing, suitable walking shoes, sun protection, and a refillable water bottle are recommended throughout the journey.

Pickup times, sightseeing order, and transfer schedules may vary depending on confirmed flight times, local traffic, weather conditions, and operational requirements. Optional activities are not included unless specifically confirmed as part of your booking.
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Highlights

  • Explore Egypt on a private seven-day guided journey.
  • Visit the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
  • Discover Abu Simbel and Aswan's ancient temples.
  • Explore Luxor's temples and royal burial sites.
  • Visit Fayoum's lakes, waterfalls, and desert landscapes.
  • Enjoy 7-Day egypt package tours from Cairo.

Includes/Excludes

  • Private guided sightseeing
  • Three-star hotel stays
  • Private road transfers
  • Domestic flights
  • Scheduled daily meals
  • Fayoum desert jeep drive
  • Optional camel riding
  • Optional horse riding
  • Optional quad biking
  • Optional balloon flight
  • Unlisted meals
  • Unconfirmed tour extras

Frequently asked questions

What to Bring for 7-Day Egypt Package Tours from Cairo

- Bring your 7-Day egypt tours and package booking.
- Bring your confirmed domestic flight details.
- Bring comfortable shoes for historical site visits.
- Bring sun protection for outdoor sightseeing.
- Bring personal essentials for six hotel nights.
- Bring your confirmed airport pickup details.

Not Allowed on Trip to 7-Day Egypt Package Tours from Cairo

- Do not expect optional activities as standard.
- Do not miss confirmed domestic flight departures.
- Do not ignore your private guide's instructions.
- Do not assume fixed daily sightseeing schedules.
- Do not expect short journeys to Abu Simbel.
- Do not miss your 7-Day Egypt tour flight check-ins.

Know Before You Go to 7-Day Egypt Package Tours from Cairo

- The 7-Day egypt tours and package starts in Cairo.
- Domestic flights connect Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor.
- Accommodation is provided in three-star hotels.
- Abu Simbel requires an early morning departure.
- Alexandria involves around four hours of driving.
- Flight schedules may change the order of visits.

Extra Services

Airport transfers

Airport transfers

Arrange airport pickup service for a smooth arrival in Cairo, ensuring a stress-free transfer with professional assistance directly from the airport to your hotel.

€35.00/person
Photography

Photography

Capture your Cairo journey professionally with a private photographer who ensures beautiful, stress-free photos at the museum and landmarks without missing key moments.

€100.00/package

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