Sightseeing and Things to Do in Egypt

A Week's Tour of Egypt (The Most Ancient Civilization)

(Country wise World Heritage Sites are given at http://world-heritage-spots.blogspot.com/)

Cairo - Alexandria

• Arrive at Cairo- capital of Egypt
• Proceed to Alexandria by road

Alexandria - Cairo

• Roman Amphitheater
• The Catacombs
• Qaitbay Fort
• Mediterranian Sea
• Montazah Palace
• Return to Cairo by road

Cairo

• Egyptian Museum
• Royal Mummies room in museum
• Ancient treasures of king Tutankhamun in museum
• Khan al Khalili Bazaar

Cairo - Abu Simbel - Aswan - Nile Cruise

• Flight to Abu simbel.
• Temples of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II
• Flight to Aswan
• High dam
• Old dam
• Philae Temple (go by felucca boat)
• Take Nile Cruise (from Aswan)

Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor

• Temple of Sobek Haroeris at Kom Ombo
• Temple of Horus at Edfu
• Esna Lock
• Arrive at Luxor

Luxor

• Valley of Kings and Queens
• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• Colossi of Memnon
• Karnak Temple
• Enjoy ride in hot air balloon
• Disembark cruise and transfer to Luxor airport

Cairo

• Pyramids of Giza
• Sphinx
• Citadel
• Alabaster Mosque

Estimated Duration of the Tour: Approximately 7 to 8days
Estimated Cost of the Tour: Approximately US$ 2000