Egyptian Legacy 7 Days Cairo & Luxor Holiday (GEM Museum Visit)

Seven days covering the essential ground of ancient Egypt, from the pyramids at Giza to the temples of Luxor, with a fully guided itinerary that takes in most of the major sites without you needing to plan a thing.

Cairo gives you the pyramids, the Egyptian Museum's collections, and the older, more tangled parts of the city around Khan El Khalili and Old Cairo. Luxor and the sites further south add the temple complexes and royal tombs that make up the other half of Egypt's ancient story.

This suits travellers who want a solid, well-guided introduction to Egypt's history rather than a slow or off-the-beaten-track trip. Expect a lot of sites and a guide talking you through each one.

What you'll do

• Stand before the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx
• Explore the step pyramid at Sakkara and the ruins of ancient Memphis
• See the collections at the Egyptian Museum and GEM
• Wander the stalls of Khan El Khalili bazaar and the old quarters of Cairo
• Visit Karnak and Luxor temples, the Valley of the Kings and Deir El Bahari
• Take in the High Dam and Philae temple