7 Day Egypt Highlights Tour: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Alexandria

After breakfast, join your Deluxe Tours Egypt guide to explore the Giza Pyramids Complex, a 4,000-year-old wonder housing the three main pyramids and The Great Sphinx, the world's oldest monumental statue symbolizing wisdom and power. Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last standing Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and visit the Valley Temple, the historic site of the mummification process.

Next, step into the future of heritage at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a massive archaeological masterpiece featuring the Hanging Obelisk, the Colossus of Ramses II, and the complete Tutankhamun collection.

Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo. Then move to visit:

Your journey continues to Saqqara, home of the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Designed by the legendary Imhotep, this six-tiered structure revolutionized ancient architecture as Egypt's first-ever pyramid.

At the end of the second day, you will be transported to Cairo airport to catch your flight to the magical city of Luxor as you will your tour guide then check in a 5* hotel and spend the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Flight: From Cairo to Luxor

After breakfast, your Deluxe Tours guide will lead you to the East Bank of Luxor, home to the most spectacular religious sites in history. Your exploration begins at the Karnak Temple Complex, the world’s largest open-air museum. For over 1,500 years, this "Most Selected of Places" served as the spiritual heart of the Egyptian Empire, featuring towering shrines dedicated to the Theban Triad: Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.

Lunch will proceed at a wonderful restaurant then you will be transferred to a 5* hotel to check-in and refresh yourself and at night, you will head with your tour guide to visit Luxor Temple by Night.

Built by Pharaoh Amenhotep III in 1400 BCE, this "Southern Sanctuary" was the center for the rejuvenation of kingship. Under the evening sky, the temple’s majestic pillars and intricate carvings are beautifully illuminated, offering a mesmerizing atmosphere that brings the artistic spirit of ancient Thebes to life.

Transfer to your 5* hotel for the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Overnight: Luxor Hotel

After breakfast, your Deluxe Tours Egypt guide will take you to the legendary West Bank to uncover the mysteries of the Theban Necropolis. Your tour begins at the Valley of the Kings, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the royal burial ground for Egypt's New Kingdom rulers. Explore the rock-cut tombs of legendary figures like Ramses II and Tutankhamun, adorned with vivid scenes of the afterlife.

Next, visit the stunning Hatshepsut Temple, known as the "Holy of Holies." This architectural masterpiece was built in 1479 BC into the limestone cliffs to honor one of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaohs.

Enjoy your lunch meal in an outstanding restaurant in Luxor.

Your West Bank exploration concludes at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive 18-meter-tall statues of Amenhotep III that have stood as silent guardians of the city for over 3,000 years.

At the end of the day, transfer back to your 5* hotel in Luxor for the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Overnight: Luxor Hotel

After breakfast, you will fly from Luxor to Cairo to resume your discovery of the capital’s legendary landmarks. Your Deluxe Tours Egypt guide will first take you to the Egyptian Museum, the historic 1901 gatekeeper of over 5,000 years of Pharaonic artifacts.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo.

 You will then explore the Salah El-Din Citadel, a formidable 12th-century fortress that served as Egypt's government seat for 700 years. Inside its walls, marvel at the Mohamed Ali Mosque (The Alabaster Mosque), a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture with breathtaking domes and a unique French brass clock.

Your cultural journey continues at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat, famous for its Royal Mummies and comprehensive display of Egypt’s cultural evolution. Finally, immerse yourself in the vibrant soul of Islamic Cairo with a walk through Al Muizz Street, an open-air museum of medieval architecture, followed by a shopping adventure at Khan El Khalili Bazaar. As the oldest active market in the Middle East (dating back to 970 AD), this bazaar offers a vintage atmosphere filled with exotic treasures and historic cafes.

You will then end your day and then transfer your 5*hotel in Cairo for the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Flight: From Luxor to Cairo 

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

After breakfast, your Deluxe Tours Egypt guide will lead you to the majestic city of Alexandria, Egypt's second capital. Your tour begins at the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. This three-level underground necropolis uniquely blends Pharaonic, Hellenistic, and Roman artistic styles. Next, you will visit  Pompey's Pillar, a towering 28-meter red granite monolith and the largest of its kind built outside Rome, standing as a testament to the city’s Greco-Roman grandeur.

Enjoy your delicious lunch meal at a seafood restaurant.

The journey continues to the Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century defensive fortress built on the exact site of the legendary Alexandria Library (Bibliotheca Alexandrina). Constructed using the salvaged stones of that ancient wonder, the citadel offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean. Your day concludes at the modern Library of Alexandria, a world-renowned cultural hub and one of the largest libraries on the planet. This architectural masterpiece serves as a commemoration of the ancient library, housing millions of books and rare art galleries.

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

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel before our Deluxe Tours representative transfers you to Cairo International Airport in a private A/C vehicle. This marks the conclusion of your 7-day Cairo, Luxor & Alexandria tour. We wish you a safe flight home, carrying with you the unforgettable memories of Egypt's ancient wonders and Mediterranean charm.

Meals: Breakfast