8 Days Cairo & Upper Egypt Overland Tour .

Enjoy your breakfast and check-out from your hotel, then your second day will begin in the arms of the Giza pyramids complex, where time lost its effect in front of these enchanting attractions.

Giza Pyramids Complex

The Great Pyramid of Giza, built by King Khufu around 2580 BC, is over 4,500 years old and was the tallest man-made structure for nearly 4,000 years. Made of about 2.3 million limestone blocks, it remains a marvel of ancient engineering and mystery.

The Great Pyramid

The Great Pyramid of Khufu, built around 2580 BC, is the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. Standing 147 meters tall and made of 2.3 million limestone blocks, it remained the tallest structure for nearly 3,800 years. Its scale and design continue to amaze and inspire awe.

The Valley Temple

This well-preserved ancient monument, built from limestone and granite, was the site of Egypt’s Old Kingdom mummification process. It also houses impressive diorite statues of King Khafre, showcasing the craftsmanship of the era.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx of Giza, the oldest known statue, depicts a lion’s body with a human head—believed to represent King Khafre. Measuring 73 meters long, it symbolizes strength and wisdom and remains shrouded in mystery.

Lunch Time

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

The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a world-class cultural landmark that showcases over 5,000 years of ancient Egyptian history. It features iconic artifacts such as the Hanging Obelisk, the colossal statue of Ramses II, statues of King Senusert, the Grand Staircase, and the Victory Column of Merneptah. Combining vast collections with impressive modern architecture, the museum offers visitors an immersive and unforgettable experience into Egypt’s rich heritage and legacy.

Overnight

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

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

Karnak Temple Complex 

Located in Luxor, the Karnak Temple Complex spans over 2,000 years of construction. It features grand sites like the Precinct of Amun-Re and Hypostyle Hall, symbolizing ancient Egypt’s religious devotion and architectural brilliance..

Lunch Time

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

Luxor Temple By Night

Built around 1400 BC, Luxor Temple honors the renewal of kingship and was central to the Opet Festival. Expanded by famous pharaohs, its grand statues and night illuminations showcase Egypt’s spiritual and architectural heritage.

Overnight

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

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

Valley of the Kings 

The Valley of the Kings holds 65 royal tombs from Egypt’s New Kingdom, including Tutankhamun’s. Carved into rock and richly decorated, these tombs reveal ancient beliefs about the afterlife and Egypt’s artistic heritage.

The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

Carved into Deir El Bahari cliffs, the Temple of Hatshepsut honors one of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaohs. Built between 1473–1458 BC, its terraces and symmetry symbolize divine devotion and her lasting legacy.

Colossi of Memnon 

The Colossi of Memnon are two 18-meter-tall statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, built around 1350 BC to guard his temple. Later linked to the Greek hero Memnon, they symbolize Egypt’s royal grandeur and legacy.

Lunch Time

Move with your tour guide to have your lunch, then you will transfer to your hotel in luxor

Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel, then you will join your guide to start visiting Edfu & Kom Ombo attractions

Edfu Temple

Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, Edfu Temple is one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Built during the Ptolemaic period, it features grand columns and detailed reliefs depicting Horus’s victory over Set, offering a vivid look into ancient Egyptian religion and architecture.

Kom Ombo Temple

Built in the Ptolemaic period, Kom Ombo is a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Known for its symmetrical design, ancient surgical carvings, and a museum of mummified crocodiles, it offers insight into Egyptian religion and daily life.

Lunch Time

Move with your tour guide to have your lunch, then you will transfer to your hotel in aswan

Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel, then you will join your guide to start visiting Aswan Attractions

Philae Temple

Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, was built during the Ptolemaic and Roman eras. Famous for its elegant reliefs, it was relocated to Agilkia Island to protect it from flooding. It stands today as a symbol of ancient faith and preservation.

Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, abandoned due to a crack, was intended to be the largest ever at 42 meters and over 1,000 tons. It reveals the craftsmanship and methods of ancient Egyptian stoneworkers.

Aswan High Dam

The Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970, controls Nile floods, generates power, and creates Lake Nasser. It advanced Egypt’s development but required relocating ancient sites like Abu Simbel.

Lunch Time

Move with your tour guide to have your lunch, then you will transfer to your hotel in aswan

Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel, then you will join your guide to start visiting Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel Complex

Built by King Ramses II between 1264–1244 BC, the Abu Simbel temples honor his legacy, victory at Kadesh, and gods like Amun Ra. They stand as stunning symbols of ancient Egyptian power and devotion.

Lunch Time

Move with your tour guide to have your lunch, then you will transfer to Aswan Airport to fly to Cairo and after you will arrive to cairo you will be transferred to your hotel in cairo

On your fourth and last day, you will enjoy your breakfast in the morning then our representative will transfer you to Cairo airport so you can return home safely and end your affordable Cairo tour packages.