Classical tours
Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt on one of our exciting private tours. Offering a wide selection of escorted private tours and tailor-made holidays, you will definitely find the trip of your dreams. Also, we are happy to tailor-make an itinerary bespoke to your requirements , budget and timescale. You can also combine a tour of ancient Egypt with neighboring Jordan and the Holy Lands, for the ultimate holiday of a lifetime!
Tour 1
Egypt on Short
7 days/
6 nights
Cairo/Aswan/Nile Cruise/ Luxor by plane
Cairo/Aswan/Nile Cruise/ Luxor by plane
Mondays and Wednesdays
This trip
is perfect for those who want to visit all Egypt’s highlights and must see
attractions but extremely short on time. Explore Egypt’s significant sites and
authentic treasures with your private informative Egyptologist where every step
of your way tells a story about the mother of civilization, making the most of
your week.
Day 1 : Arrival in Cairo airport
A warm welcome in Cairo int'l
Airport by our tour manager who will assist you through all customs
formalities, helping you in obtaining entry visa & taking care of your
luggage. Then you will be escorted by a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
to your hotel where you will have a smooth and speedy check in. All pick up
times will be arranged and confirmed before leaving you to rest. Overnight in
Cairo.
Day 2: Private Pyramids/ Cairo tour (B,L)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Your knowledgeable tour guide
will escort you by private a/c deluxe van in a journey into Ancient Egypt
mystery. The Journey starts at the only surviving WONDER of the ancient world
and the most mysterious of locations: The Great Pyramid. Egypt is home to the
oldest standing stone building in the world; which is still a mystery tale for
the world. The Giza Plateau houses the Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and
Mycerinos. Then to the Great Sphinx which is a portrait of Khafre on the body
of a lion, and is both a symbol of royalty and a guardian. Continue tour to the
Valley temple of King Chefren, builder of the second largest pyramid on the
Giza plateau. The temple was used for the purification of the mummy of the king
before its burial and for making the Mummification process of the king.
Continue tour to Cairo to visit the Egyptian Museum, with the finest collection
of Egyptian antiquities in the world including the gold Mask of Tutankhamon
found in his tomb. And finally to Coptic Cairo. There you can walk where Mary
and Josef walked thousands of years ago. Visit the Hanging Church, also known
as the church of virgin Mary, the Church of St. Sergius and The Ben Ezra Jewish
Synagogue. Back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3: Morning flight to
Aswan - Embarkation aboard cruise – Aswan tour (B,L,D)
Check-out after breakfast at your
hotel. Transfer to Cairo airport to fly to Aswan in the morning. Meet and
assist by our representative at Aswan airport. Transfer by a/c PRIVATE Van to your Nile
Cruise for luggage down. Shortly, you get acquainted with your English
speaking Egyptologist and then your journey starts up in Aswan. Today you spend
the whole day in and around Aswan, the gateway to Nubia, the "Land of
Gold" to the ancients. We visit the High dam and further to the island of
Agilkia which we reach with the motorboat. We'll visit the exquisite Temple
complex of Isis at Philae. Today this "Island from the time of Re" floats
like a jewel in a pool of royal blue.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4: Kom Ombo /Edfu Tour
(B,L,D)
Breakfast served on board. Sail
to Kom Ombo. Visit The double temple of Kom-Ombo which is located directly on
the shore. It is dedicated to both the crocodile God Sobek and the falcon God
Haroeris. Continue sailing to Edfu. By a
horse-drawn carriage we come to the magnificent great Temple of Horus (God
of protection). The temple is regarded as
the best received one in Egypt. Sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5: Luxor tour (B,L,D)
Breakfast served on board
A.M Cross the Eternal Nile to the
West Bank, the area the Ancient Egyptians called the "Land of the
Dead". We start at the Valley of the Kings homes to magnificent tombs of
Tutankhamun and Ramses II. Then to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut,
situated in front of a steep rock face. Hatshepsut was the daughter of Tutmosis
I and ruled for over 20 years. The temple was scenery for the performance of
the opera Aida of Verdi years ago. She is the only pharaonic woman who reigned
ancient Egypt. You will make a short stop by the Colossi of Memnon, where the
remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III lie. Back to cruise .Dinner and
overnight on board.
Day 6 Luxor Sightseeing – Flight back to Cairo (B)
Disembarkation after breakfast.
Heading to The East bank of the Nile: Visit The Luxor temple
with its enormous columned halls was dedicated to the God Amun. It offers
primarily a marvelous sight at night. It is connected to the temple complex of Karnak
over a three kilometers long sphinx avenue. By different Pharaohs the papyrus
plant was replaced and extended. It is dedicated to Amon Ra. Onwards to Karnak
Temple, a massive complex of pylons, pillars, and immensity that will boggle the
mind.
P.M Transfer by private a/c van to Luxor airport to fly back to Cairo. Meet and assist by Cairo representative. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 8: Final departure (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer by private a/c van to Cairo airport for flight back
home. Have a nice trip
Rate starts from USD 790 per person in 5 stars properties.
Rate starts from USD 790 per person in 5 stars properties.
Tour 2
Cairo/Giza/
Aswan/Nile Cruise/ Luxor by plane
8 Days’/ 7 Nights’
Sundays and Thursdays
Enjoy all
of the culture and heritage Egypt has to offer you on this Cairo and Nile
cruise holiday that takes you back in time to explore a fantasy land of
temples, museums and exotic sights. Experience the only surviving Wonder of the
ancient world, the world's oldest major stone structure featured in the Step Pyramid of king Djoser in addition to Cairo’s
major highlights before taking a 4 days’ cruise along the Nile to Luxor visiting
the Valley of the Kings , Luxor’s open Air Museums, the Philae temple and much much
more . This is the perfect trip you will never forget !
Day 1 : Arrival in Cairo airport
A warm welcome in Cairo int'l Airport by our tour manager
who will assist you through all customs formalities, helping you in obtaining
entry visa & taking care of your luggage. Then you will be escorted by a
private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle to your hotel where you will have a
smooth and speedy check in. All pick up times will be arranged and confirmed
before leaving you to rest. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Private Giza Pyramids/ Sphinx/ Sakkara tour (B,L)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Your knowledgeable tour guide
will escort you by private a/c deluxe van in a journey into Ancient Egypt
mystery. The Journey starts at the only surviving WONDER of the ancient world
and the most mysterious of locations: The Great Pyramids. Egypt is home to the
oldest standing stone building in the world; which is still a mystery tale for
the world. The Giza Plateau houses the Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and
Mycerinos. Then to the Great Sphinx which is a portrait of Khafre on the body
of a lion, and is both a symbol of royalty and a guardian. Continue tour to the
Valley temple of King Chefren, builder of the second largest pyramid on the
Giza plateau. The temple was used for the purification of the mummy of the king
before its burial and for making the Mummification process of the king.
Continue tour to visit The Necropolis of Saqqara which was used as a burial
ground for thousands of years, and still hides its secrets well under desert
sands. The site's best-known feature is the Step Pyramid, the world's oldest
major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for
King Djoser and its construction was overseen by his vizier Imhotep. Then
finally to the Museum which is named after Imhotep, the Old Kingdom official
credited with designing the Step Pyramid; later deified, he became revered as a
wise man and a patron of medicine. Back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3: Private Cairo
Museum, Islamic Cairo and Coptic churches tour
(B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
A.M Your knowledgeable tour guide
for full day tour to visit the Egyptian Museum, with the finest collection of
Egyptian antiquities in the world including the gold Mask of Tutankhamon found
in his tomb. Onwards to The Citadel of Saladin, One of Cairo's major
attractions then to the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the founder of Modern
Egypt during the ottoman era. And finally to Coptic Cairo . There you can walk
where Mary and Josef walked thousands of years ago. Visit the Hanging Church,
also known as the church of virgin Mary, the Church of St. Sergius and The Ben
Ezra Jewish Synagogue. Back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 4: Embarkation aboard
cruise – Aswan tour (B,L,D)
Check-out after breakfast at your
hotel. Transfer to Cairo airport to fly to Aswan in the morning. Meet and
assist by our representative at Aswan airport. Arrive Aswan. Meet and assist by our
representative in Aswan station. Transfer by a/c PRIVATE Vehicle to your
reliable Nile Cruise. Shortly, you get acquainted with your English speaking
Egyptologist and then your journey starts up in Aswan. Today you spend the
whole day in and around Aswan, the gateway to Nubia, the "Land of
Gold" to the ancients. We visit the High dam and further to the island of
Agilkia which we reach with the motorboat. We'll visit the exquisite Temple
complex of Isis at Philae. Today this "Island from the time of Re"
floats like a jewel in a pool of royal blue.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5: Kom Ombo /Edfu Tour (B,L,D)
Breakfast served on board. Sail
to Kom Ombo. Visit The double temple of Kom-Ombo which is located directly on
the shore. It is dedicated to both the crocodile God Sobek and the falcon God
Haroeris. Continue sailing to Edfu. By a
horse-drawn carriage we come to the magnificent great Temple of Horus (God
of protection). The temple is regarded
as the best reserved one in Egypt. Sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight on
board.
Day 6 : Luxor tour (B,L,D)
Breakfast served on board
A.M Cross the Eternal Nile to the
West Bank, the area the Ancient Egyptians called the "Land of the
Dead". We start at the Valley of the Kings, with several tombs. Then to
the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, The temple of the Hatshepsut in Deir
El Bahri is situated in front of a steep rock face. She was the daughter of
Tutmosis I and ruled for over 20 years. The temple was scenery for the
performance of the opera Aida of Verdi years ago. At the Colossi of Memnon we
stop briefly, perhaps for taking photos too.Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7: Luxor Sightseeing - Flight back to Cairo (B)
Disembarkation after breakfast.
Heading to The East bank of the
Nile: Visit The Luxor temple with its enormous columned halls was dedicated to
the God Amun. It offers primarily a marvelous sight at night. It is connected
to the temple complex of Karnak over a three kilometers long sphinx avenue. By
different Pharaohs this plant was replaced and extended. It is dedicated to
Amon Ra. Onwards to Karnak Temple, a massive complex of pylons, pillars, and
immensity that will boggle the mind.
P.M Transfer by private a/c van to Luxor airport to fly back
to Cairo. Meet and assist by Cairo representative. Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 08: Final departure (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer to Cairo airport to fly
back home. Have a safe trip
Rate starts from USD 850 per person in 5 stars properties.
Rate starts from USD 850 per person in 5 stars properties.
Tour 3
Cairo
/ 5 days’ Cruise with Abu Simbel
9
Days’/ 8 Nights
Fridays and Wednesdays
There are sites in the world that
makes you speechless and Abu Simbel is one of them. Discover this incredible Temple which built by
King Ramses II for his wife as a way to unify and unite the Nubian Nation into
Egypt along with many wonders of ancient Egypt on one of our exciting
private tours that focus on Egypt's Must See historical sites and major
highlights including the only
surviving Wonder of the ancient world, the giant Sphinx, the necropolis of Sakkara
, the Egyptian museum and the most famous of Ramses II, Abu Simbel .. All this
engaged with a 5 days’ cruise along the Nile to Aswan which is a truly
unique and luxurious way to discover and explore the land of the Pharaohs.
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo airport
A warm welcome in Cairo int'l
Airport by our tour manager who will assist you through all customs
formalities, helping you in obtaining entry visa & taking care of your
luggage. Then you will be escorted by a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
to your hotel where you will have a smooth and speedy check in. All pick up
times will be arranged and confirmed before leaving you to rest. Overnight in
Cairo.
Day 2: Private Giza/Sakkara tour (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Your knowledgeable tour guide
will escort you by private a/c deluxe van in a journey into Ancient Egypt
mystery. The Journey starts at the only surviving WONDER of the ancient world
and the most mysterious of locations: The Great Pyramids. Egypt is home to the
oldest standing stone building in the world; which is still a mystery tale for
the world. The Giza Plateau houses the Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and
Mycerinos. Continue to the Great Sphinx which is a portrait of Khafre on the
body of a lion, and is both a symbol of royalty and a guardian. Continue tour
to the Valley temple of King Chefren, builder of the second largest pyramid on
the Giza plateau. The temple was used for the purification of the mummy of the
king before its burial and for making the Mummification process of the king.
Continue tour to visit The Necropolis of Saqqara which was used as a burial
ground for thousands of years, and still hides its secrets well under desert
sands. The site's best-known feature is the Step Pyramid, the world's oldest
major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for
King Djoser and its construction was overseen by his vizier Imhotep. Then
finally to the Museum which is named after Imhotep, the Old Kingdom official
credited with designing the Step Pyramid; later deified, he became revered as a
wise man and a patron of medicine. Back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3: Cairo Museum,
Islamic and Coptic tour (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Your knowledgeable tour guide
will escort you by private a/c deluxe van for a full day tour to visit the
Egyptian Museum, with the finest collection of Egyptian antiquities in the
world including the gold Mask of Tutankhamon found in his tomb. Continue to The
Citadel of Saladin, One of Cairo's major attractions then to the Alabaster
Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the founder of Modern Egypt during the ottoman era.
Then, finally to Coptic Cairo. There you can walk where Mary and Josef walked
thousands of years ago. Visit the Hanging Church, also known as the church of
virgin Mary, the Church of St. Sergius and The Ben Ezra Jewish Synagogue. Back
to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 4: Luxor East bank tour
(B,L,D)
Check – out after breakfast.
Transfer by private a/c van to
Cairo airport to fly to Luxor. The trip takes only one hour. Meet &
assistance by our representative in Luxor airport. Transfer to your reliable 5*
ship for check in. Shortly, you get acquainted with your English speaking
Egyptologist then your journey starts up in the East Bank of Luxor. Luxor
offers the greatest collection of historical buildings in Egypt. We visit The
Luxor temple with its enormous columned halls was dedicated to the God Amun. It
offers primarily a marvelous sight at night. It is connected to the temple
complex of Karnak over a three kilometers long sphinx avenue. By different
Pharaohs this plant was replaced and extended. It is dedicated to Amon Ra.
Onwards to Karnak Temple, a massive complex of pylons, pillars, and immensity that
will boggle the mind. Lunch served on the ship. Afternoon tea. Free at leisure.
Dinner and overnight aboard ship in Luxor.
Day 5: Luxor West bank tour
- Sail to Edfu (B,L,D)
Breakfast aboard cruise.
A.M Your personal Egyptologist
will escort you to the West bank of the eternal Nile, the area the Ancient
Egyptians called the "Land of the Dead". We start at the Valley of
the Kings, with several tombs. Then to Valley of the Queens, Mortuary Temple of
Queen Hatshepsut, The temple of the Hatshepsut in Deir El Bahri is situated in
front of a steep rock face. She was the daughter of Tutmosis I and ruled for
over 20 years. The temple was scenery for the performance of the opera Aida of
Verdi years ago. At the Memnon giants we stop briefly, perhaps for taking photos
too. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea. Sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight aboard
ship.
Day 6: Visits of Edfu and Kom Ombo (B,L,D)
Breakfast served on board.
A.M Visit to the magnificent
great Temple of Horus (God of protection) by a horse-drawn carriage with the
company of your personal tour guide. The temple is regarded as the best
received one in Egypt. Lunch served on the ship. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo.
Visit the double temple of Kom-Ombo which is located directly on the shore. It
is dedicated to both the crocodile God Sobek and the falcon God Haroeris. Tea
time. Sail to Aswan.
Evening: "Egyptian
Night" aboard cruise, a fun night, dressing in Egyptian-style (Galabeya)
as well as enjoying folkloric show. Dinner and overnight aboard.
Day 7: Aswan tour (B,L,D)
Breakfast aboard cruise.
Today you spend the whole day in
and around Aswan, the gateway to Nubia, the "Land of Gold" to the
ancients. We visit the High dam and further to the island of Agilkia which we
reach with the motorboat. We'll visit the exquisite Temple complex of Isis at
Philae. Today this "Island from the time of Re" floats like a jewel
in a pool of royal blue. Dinner and Overnight aboard ship.
Day 8: Abu Simbel
tour - Back to Cairo (B)
Disembarkation after breakfast.
Early morning trip to
Abu Simbel which is a site that definitely not to be missed. Visit to the
magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II to dominate ancient Nubia.
The smaller temple is dedicated to Nefertary, his favorite wife in the guise of
the goddess Hathor. Its design and dedication to a royal wife make it unique in
the annals of Egyptian architecture. The Temple of Ramses II is spectacular in
majesty and design. The facade is dominated by four giant colossi, which, at 20
meters, are taller that the Colossi of Memnon at Luxor. Arrival Aswan by noon.
P.M Transfer by private a/c van
with the company of your representative to Aswan Airport to fly back to Cairo.
Meet and assist by our rep. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 9: Final departure (B)
Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer
by private a/c van to Cairo international Airport to fly back home. Have a safe
trip
Rate starts from USD 980 per person in 5 stars properties.
Rate starts from USD 980 per person in 5 stars properties.
Tour 4
Egypt
overland trip
8
Days’/ 7 Nights’
Cairo/Alexandria/Luxor
Every
days’ trip
This inspiring overland trip
gives you the opportunity to explore the most beautiful tombs of Egypt, witness
the achievements of the great pharaohs who built
Thebes’s necropolis and get you a totally different perspective on ancient
Egyptian life. Boarding deluxe sleeper trains and using luxury transportation all through your trip, you will enjoy all spectacular must see
places in Cairo, Alexandria , Luxor and around. This is the tour you were
always dreaming of.
Day 1 : Arrival in Cairo airport
A warm welcome in Cairo int'l
Airport by our tour manager who will assist you through all customs
formalities, helping you in obtaining entry visa & taking care of your
luggage. Then you will be escorted by a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
to your hotel where you will have a smooth and speedy check in. All pick up
times will be arranged and confirmed before leaving you to rest. Overnight in
Cairo.
Day 2: Private Giza/Sakkara tour (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Your knowledgeable tour guide
will escort you by private a/c deluxe van in a journey into Ancient Egypt
mystery. The Journey starts at the only surviving WONDER of the ancient world
and the most mysterious of locations: The Great Pyramids. Egypt is home to the
oldest standing stone building in the world; which is still a mystery tale for
the world. The Giza Plateau houses the Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and
Mycerinos. Continue to the Great Sphinx which is a portrait of Khafre on the
body of a lion, and is both a symbol of royalty and a guardian. Continue tour
to the Valley temple of King Chefren, builder of the second largest pyramid on
the Giza plateau. The temple was used for the purification of the mummy of the
king before its burial and for making the Mummification process of the king.
Continue tour to visit The Necropolis of Saqqara which was used as a burial
ground for thousands of years, and still hides its secrets well under desert
sands. The site's best-known feature is the Step Pyramid, the world's oldest
major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for
King Djoser and its construction was overseen by his vizier Imhotep. Then, finally
to the Museum which is named after Imhotep, the Old Kingdom official credited
with designing the Step Pyramid; later deified, he became revered as a wise man
and a patron of medicine. Back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3: Cairo Museum, Islamic and Coptic tour - Overnight train to Luxor (B,D)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Your knowledgeable tour guide
will escort you by private a/c deluxe van for a full day tour to visit the
Egyptian Museum, with the finest collection of Egyptian antiquities in the
world including the gold Mask of Tutankhamon found in his tomb. Onwards to The
Citadel of Saladin, One of Cairo's major attractions then to the Alabaster
Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the founder of Modern Egypt during the ottoman era. And
finally to Coptic Cairo. There you can walk where Mary and Josef walked
thousands of years ago. Visit the Hanging Church, also known as the church of
virgin Mary, the Church of St. Sergius and The Ben Ezra Jewish Synagogue.
Evening: Transfer to Cairo Rail station to catch the first class overnight train to Luxor. The trip takes around 9 hours. Dinner and overnight on board
Day 4: Luxor East bank tour (B)
Breakfast served on board.
Meet & assistance by our
representative in Luxor station. Transfer to your reliable hotel for check in.
Shortly, you get acquainted with your English speaking Egyptologist then your
journey starts up in the East Bank of Luxor. Luxor offers the greatest
collection of historical buildings in Egypt. We visit The Luxor temple with its
enormous columned halls was dedicated to the God Amun. It offers primarily a
marvelous sight at night. It is connected to the temple complex of Karnak over a
three kilometers long sphinx avenue. It is dedicated to Amon Ra. Onwards to
Karnak Temple, a massive complex of pylons, pillars, and immensity that will
boggle the mind. Back to your hotel. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 5: Luxor West bank – Sound and Light Show in Karnak Temple (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
A.M Cross the Eternal Nile to the
West Bank, the area the Ancient Egyptians called the "Land of the
Dead". We start at the Valley of the Kings, with several tombs. Then to
the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, The temple of the Hatshepsut in Deir
El Bahri is situated in front of a steep rock face. She was the daughter of
Tutmosis I and ruled for over 20 years. The temple was scenery for the
performance of the opera Aida of Verdi years ago. At the Colossi of Memnon we
stop briefly, perhaps for taking photos too. Back to your hotel.
Evening: Pick up for a special experience in the Sound and Light show in Karnak
Temple. This unique show narrates
the story of the temple and the history of Thebes, including the lives and
celebrated achievements of the great pharaohs who built the necropolis. As you
wander around the illuminated monuments and towering obelisks, marvel at the
sheers size of the great hypostyle hall and view the reflection of the temple
at the Sacred Lake, the setting for a dramatic
finale to the show. Overnight at
your hotel in Luxor
Day 6: Luxor “Deir Al Madina” Sightseeing -
Overnight train to Cairo (B,D)
Breakfast at your hotel.
A.M
Sightseeing tour to the Tombs
of the Nobles and the workers: The
most beautiful tombs of Egypt, its paintings show every aspect of life
in Egypt during the period of the New Kingdom: Nakht, Menna, Sennefer, Rekhmara,
Mahout, Ramose, Sennedjem. In Deir
El Medinah, you get a totally different perspective on ancient Egyptian
life. While most of the imposing stone monuments and sites of Egypt honor the lives and after-lives of royalty, Deir el-Medinah
gives us unique and surprising insights into the ordinary citizens who
constructed and decorated the tombs.
P.M Transfer to Luxor rail station to travel
back to Cairo. Dinner and overnight aboard train.
Day 7: Private Alexandria tour (B)
Breakfast
aboard train. Meet and assistance by our rep. in Giza Station. Morning overday
trip to Alexandria , ancient capital of Egypt during Greco-Roman era,
to visit the Library, In
48 BC, the Library and at least
40,000 scrolls were burnt when Caesar attacked the city (during the
Alexandrian war). The Library has now risen from the ashes of antiquity to
be once more as a cultural center and a focal point for knowledge not Egypt, but for the
world as a whole. The Catacombs , are the largest known Roman
burial site in Egypt, then
to Pompey's Pillar, which was the only monument left
standing. Continue tour to visit the Montazah Royal Gardens. Arrival in Cairo by late afternoon. Overnight
in Cairo.
Day 8: Final departure (B)
Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer
by private a/c van to Cairo international Airport to fly back home. Have a safe
trip
Tour 5
Cairo/ Desert Safari/ Nile Valley Highlights with Abu Simbel
Every Friday and Sunday.
15 days/ 14 nights
Day 1 Arrival in Cairo airport
A warm welcome in Cairo int'l Airport by our tour manager who will
assist you through all customs formalities, helping you in obtaining entry visa and taking care of your luggage. Then you will be escorted by a private
air-conditioned deluxe vehicle to your hotel where you will have a smooth and
speedy check in. All pick up times will be arranged and confirmed before
leaving you to rest. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2 Private Giza tour (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Your knowledgeable tour guide will escort you by private a/c
deluxe van in a journey into Ancient Egypt mystery. The Journey starts at the
only surviving WONDER of the ancient world and the most mysterious of
locations: The Great Pyramids. Egypt is home to the oldest standing stone
building in the world; which is still a mystery tale for the world. The Giza
Plateau houses the Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mycerinos. Continue to the
Great Sphinx which is a portrait of Khafre on the body of a lion, and is both a
symbol of royalty and a guardian. Continue tour to the Valley temple of King
Chefren, builder of the second largest pyramid on the Giza plateau. The temple
was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial and
for making the Mummification process of the king. Continue tour to visit The
Necropolis of Saqqara which was used as a burial ground for thousands of years,
and still hides its secrets well under desert sands. The site's best-known
feature is the Step Pyramid, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was
built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser and its construction
was overseen by his vizier Imhotep. Then, finally to the Museum which is named
after Imhotep, the Old Kingdom official credited with designing the Step
Pyramid; later deified, he became revered as a wise man and a patron of
medicine. Back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3 Private Cairo tour (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Your knowledgeable tour guide will escort you by private a/c
deluxe van for a full day tour to visit the Egyptian Museum, with the finest
collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world including the gold Mask of
Tutankhamon found in his tomb. Onwards to The Citadel of Saladin, One of
Cairo's major attractions then to the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the
founder of Modern Egypt during the ottoman era. And finally to Coptic Cairo.
There you can walk where Mary and Josef walked thousands of years ago. Visit
the Hanging Church, also known as the church of virgin Mary, the Church of St.
Sergius and The Ben Ezra Jewish Synagogue. Back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day
4 Cairo Islamic Tour (B)
Breakfast
at hotel.
A.M Your knowledgeable tour guide will escort you by private
a/c deluxe van for a full day tour to explore the Islamic part
of Cairo which is definitely stunning. Your private guide will escort
you to visit the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, one of the most
spectacular edifices in the world. and the impressive Mosque of El
Refai which contains the tombs of such notables as the Shah of Iran.
Onwards to El Azhar Mosque and centre for Islamic learning is
one of the oldest in the city. The mosque displays a mix of architectural
styles, including an18th century Gate of the Barbers. Then, free walk in Khan El Khalily Market, which
is one of the biggest bazaars in the Middle East. Back to your Hotel by
late afternoon. Overnight
in Cairo
Day 5 Desert
Safari Trip - Bahareya oasis (B,L,D)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Early morning transfer by private
car via the asphalt road to Bahareya Oasis. Arrive after 4 hours. Check in
at your hotel then lunch served. Afternoon visit of the old village of the oasis and see the
groves of palms and fruit trees. Proceeding to the Black Mountains , the sand
dunes and the salt lake. Proceed to Mummies Hall, the Golden mummies were
discovered in 1996 when a donkey belonging to antiquities guard on duty at the
nearby Temple of Alexander away and got its foot caught in a hole. The donkey
eventually freed itself but its owner, Abd El Maugud, notified the Antiquities
authority and thus the first golden Mummies were discovered. After that, see
Temple of Ain El Muftella which was once the main water source of the old
capital of the oasis. Visit the ruin on a hill, the English House, at sunset
and enjoy the panoramic view. Free evening. Dinner and overnight at your
hotel in Bahareya.
Day:
06 Baharia Oasis – White desert
(B,L,D)
Breakfast
at your hotel. An early departure this morning to embark on your
desert safari by Jeep 4X4 to the spectacular White Desert. En
route you will see the Black Desert and the dunes area. A climbing of a
50 m high dune is foreseen. Lunch in El Heiz Oasis.
Proceeding further to see the Crystal Mountain, the place of miracles
with the Desert Roses. Then El Akabat and finally the White
Desert. Enjoy a Bedouin and tea dinner, while watching the Stars till
you fall asleep in the Desert. Dinner and overnight
under the stars...
Day 07: White desert – Back
to Cairo
(B)
After breakfast , drive back through the desert to return to Cairo. Overnight
at your hotel.
Day 08: Luxor Deir El Madinah tour - Sound and
Light show (B)
Check
out after breakfast. Transfer by private a/c van to Cairo airport to fly to
Luxor. The trip takes only one hour. Meet & assistance by our
representative in Luxor airport. Transfer by a/c PRIVATE Vehicle to
your hotel.
A.M
Sightseeing tour to the Tombs of the Nobles and the workers: The
most beautiful tombs of Egypt, its paintings show every aspect of life
in Egypt during the period of the New Kingdom: Nakht, Menna,
Sennefer, Rekhmara, Mahout, Ramose, Sennedjem. In Deir El Medinah,
you get a totally different perspective on ancient Egyptian life. While most of
the imposing stone monuments and sites of Egypt honor the lives and
after-lives of royalty, Deir el-Medinah gives us unique and surprising insights
into the ordinary citizens who constructed and decorated the tombs.
Evening: Pick
up for a special experience in the Sound and Light show in Karnak Temple. This unique show narrates the story of the
temple and the history of Thebes, including the lives and celebrated
achievements of the great pharaohs who built the necropolis. As you wander
around the illuminated monuments and towering obelisks, marvel at the sheers
size of the great hypostyle hall and view the reflection of the temple at
the Sacred Lake, the setting for a dramatic finale to the
show. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 9 : Dendara and Abydos Tour (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
7.00
am. Pick up for a full day trip to visit the Temple of Hathor in
Dendara, one of the best-preserved in all of Egypt, and also one of
the most important. Our tour also
include a visit to Abydos, traditional home of
Osiris, god of the underworld, and a stopping point on the journey of wayfaring
souls. Lunch box served during the tour. Back to Luxor by late
afternoon. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 10: Morning Flight to Luxor - Embarkation on cruise (B,L,D)
Check
– out after breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to your reliable 5* ship for
check in. Shortly, you get acquainted with your English speaking
Egyptologist then your journey starts up in the East Bank of Luxor. Luxor offers
the greatest collection of historical buildings in Egypt. We visit The Luxor temple with
its enormous columned halls was dedicated to the God Amun. It offers primarily
a marvelous sight at night. It is connected to the temple complex of Karnak over
a three kilometers long sphinx avenue. By different Pharaohs this plant was
replaced and extended. It is dedicated to Amon Ra. Onwards to Karnak Temple,
a massive complex of pylons, pillars, and immensity that will boggle the
mind. Lunch served on the ship. Afternoon tea. Free at leisure. Dinner and overnight
aboard ship in Luxor.
Day
11: Luxor West Bank Tour
- Sail to Esna/ Edfu (B,L,D)
Breakfast at your hotel.
A.M
Cross the Eternal Nile to the West Bank, the area the Ancient
Egyptians called the "Land of the Dead". We start at the Valley of the Kings,
with several tombs. Then to Valley of the
Queens, Mortuary Temple of
Queen Hatshepsut, The temple of the Hatshepsut in Deir El Bahri is situated in
front of a steep rock face. She was the daughter of Tutmosis I and ruled for
over 20 years. The temple was scenery for the performance of the opera
Aida of Verdi years ago. At the Memnon giants we
stop briefly, perhaps for taking photos too. Sail to Edfu. Lunch on board.
Afternoon tea. Dinner and overnight aboard ship.
Day
12: Edfu/Kom Ombo Tour (B,L,D)
Breakfast
served on board.A.M
By a horse-drawn carriage we come to the magnificent great Temple of Horus (God
of protection). The temple is regarded as the best received one
in Egypt. Lunch served on the ship. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo. Visit the double temple of Kom-Ombo which
is located directly on the shore. It is dedicated to both the crocodile God
Sobek and the falcon God Haroeris. Dinner and overnight aboard in Aswan.
Evening "Egyptian Night" aboard cruise, a fun
night, dressing in Egyptian-style (Galabeya) as
well as enjoying folkloric show. Dinner and overnight aboard.
Day
13: Abu Simbel Trip (B,L,D)
Breakfast
served on board.Early
morning Convoy trip by road to Abu Simbel. The trip starts at 04.00 am and
takes around 3 hours to get to Abu Simbel which is a site that
definitely not to be missed. Visit to the magnificent Temples of Abu
Simbel built by Ramses II to dominate ancient Nubia. The smaller temple is
dedicated to Nefertary, his favorite wife in the guise of the goddess Hathor.
Its design and dedication to a royal wife make it unique in the annals of
Egyptian architecture. The Temple of Ramses II is
spectacular in majesty and design. The facade is dominated by four giant
colossi, which, at 20 meters, are taller that the Colossi of Memnon
at Luxor. Arrival Aswan by noon. Lunch served aboard
cruise.
Evening :
Pick up for a special visit to The Nubia Museum.
The Museum presents you with the history of the Land of the Gold, as it was one
of the most prosperous places in Egypt home to magnificent treasure
troves. The most important museum is one of its kinds as it houses several
museums under its canopy and is presented to the discerning people in open
platform. Three thousands pieces of antique, representing various ages;
Geological, Roman the age of the Pharaohs, the Coptic and Islamic are all here.
Dinner and overnight aboard.
Day
14: Aswan Tour - Felucca tour - flight to Cairo (B,D)
Disembarkation
after breakfast.
Today
you visit the High dam and further to
the island of Agilkia which we reach with the
motorboat then to the Granite Quarries to check the unfinished obelisk. Finally
visit the exquisite Temple complex of Isis at Philae. Today this
"Island from the time of Re" floats like a jewel in a pool of
royal blue.
Felucca
sailing to view the Agha Khan Mausoleum
which is a supreme religious chief of a Moslem Ismaelian sect, which
includes approximately 4 million believers, especially from
Pakistan, and Elephantine Island.
Transfer
by private a/c van to Aswan airport to fly to Cairo. The trip takes 90 minutes.
Meet & assistance by our representative in Cairo airport. Transfer to
your hotel for overnight.
Day
15: Final departure (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer to Cairo airport to fly back home.
Tour 6
Booking an affordable tour doesn't mean that you have to bypass Egypt’s best and fascinating highlights. On the contrary, we provide our same quality first class tours in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor with the lowest pricing accommodation to guarantee a terrific weekend.
Late afternoon: Meeting with your tour manager to transfer you to Cairo Station for your Seated train to Aswan. Overnight on board Train.(B)
Tour 7Tour 6
Cairo,
Luxor and Aswan (Land tour)
5 Days' ideal budget tour
5 Days' ideal budget tour
Booking an affordable tour doesn't mean that you have to bypass Egypt’s best and fascinating highlights. On the contrary, we provide our same quality first class tours in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor with the lowest pricing accommodation to guarantee a terrific weekend.
Day 01 : Arrival in Cairo airport
A warm welcome in Cairo int'l Airport by our tour manager
who will assist you through all customs formalities, helping you in obtaining
entry visa & taking care of your luggage. Then you will be escorted by a
private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle to your hotel where you will have a
smooth and speedy check in. All pick up times will be arranged and confirmed
before leaving you to rest. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 02: Private Pyramids,
Sphinx, Museum tour -
Train to Aswan (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Pick up by our tour manager and your
knowledgeable tour guide will escort you by private a/c deluxe van in a journey
into Ancient Egypt mystery. The Journey starts at the only surviving WONDER of
the ancient world and the most mysterious of locations: The Great Pyramids.
Egypt is home to the oldest standing stone building in the world; which is
still a mystery tale for the world. The Giza Plateau houses the Pyramids of
Cheops, Chefren and Mycerinos. Onwards to the Great Sphinx which is a portrait
of Khafre on the body of a lion, and is both a symbol of royalty and a
guardian. Continue tour to the Valley temple of King Chefren, builder of the
second largest pyramid on the Giza plateau. The temple was used for the
purification of the mummy of the king before its burial and for making the Mummification
process of the king. Continue tour to Cairo to visit the Egyptian Museum, with
the finest collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world including the gold
Mask of Tutankhamon found in his tomb.
Late afternoon: Meeting with your tour manager to transfer you to Cairo Station for your Seated train to Aswan. Overnight on board Train.(B)
Day 03:
Aswan tour – Train to Luxor
Arrival at Aswan Railway station. Meet our local tour manager and
your qualified Egyptologist tour guide to start your tour visiting the High dam and
further to the island of Agilkia which we reach with the motorboat then finally visit
the exquisite Temple complex of
Isis at Philae. Today this
"Island from the time of Re" floats like a jewel in a pool of royal
blue. Meeting with your tour manager to transfer you to Aswan
Station for your Sitting Train to Luxor. Upon arrival at Luxor station you will
meet our local representative to transfer you to your hotel for check in.
Evening: Optional attending to the Sound and Light Show in
Karnak Temple. This spectacle will take about 75-minutes, first
taking you around the temple grounds, with the last act playing while you are
seated along the Great Sacred Lake. The performance relates the history of
Luxor as the capital of the ancient world. Overnight in Luxor.(B)
Day 04:
Full day Luxor tour – Train to Cairo (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Meeting with your qualified Egyptologist tour
guide to start your full day tour. Luxor
offers the greatest collection of historical buildings in Egypt. Crossing
the amazing Nile to the West Bank, the area the Ancient Egyptians called the "Land of the Dead".
We start at the Valley of the
Kings, with Its beautiful tombs. Then
to the Mortuary Temple of Queen
Hatshepsut, The temple of the
Hatshepsut in Deir El Bahri is situated in front of a steep rock face. She was
the daughter of Tutmosis I and ruled for over 20 years. The temple was scenery
for the performance of the opera Aida of Verdi years ago. At the Colossi
of Memnon we stop briefly, perhaps for
taking photos too. Lunch break at local restaurant. Continue tour
exploring the East Bank. We
visit The Luxor temple with its enormous columned halls which was dedicated
to the God Amun. It offers primarily a marvelous sight at night. It is
connected to the temple complex of Karnak over a three kilometers long sphinx
avenue. By different Pharaohs this plant was replaced and extended. It is
dedicated to Amon Ra. Onwards to Karnak
Temple, a massive complex of pylons,
pillars, and immensity that will boggle the mind.
Late afternoon: Meeting with our Luxor tour manager to transfer
you to Luxor railway station to travel back to Cairo. Overnight aboard train.
(B)
Day/
05: Final Departure - Cairo
Meet and assist by our rep. Transfer by private a/c to Cairo airport,
where our rep. will assist you through all check-in and immigration formalities
for your International departure flight back home.
Egypt
family tour
15
Days’/ 14 nights
Cairo,
Nile cruise and Sharm El Sheikh
Sundays
and Tuesdays
Enjoy one of our exciting private tours that covers all Egypt's Must See historical sites and major highlights including the only surviving Wonder of the ancient world, the giant Sphinx, the necropolis of Sakkara , the Egyptian museum, Islamic Cairo.. All this engaged with a 4 days’ cruise along the Nile to Luxor followed by a getaway week in one of the most cosmopolitan and perfect holiday destination for year-round sunshine and pristine beaches. Create your own family memories with such a trip of lifetime.
Day 1 : Arrival in Cairo airport
A warm welcome in Cairo int'l Airport by our tour manager
who will assist you through all customs formalities, helping you in obtaining
entry visa & taking care of your luggage. Then you will be escorted by a
private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle to your hotel where you will have a
smooth and speedy check in. All pick up times will be arranged and confirmed
before leaving you to rest. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Private Giza Pyramids/
Sphinx/ Sakkara tour (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Your knowledgeable tour guide
will escort you by private a/c deluxe van in a journey into Ancient Egypt
mystery. The Journey starts at the only surviving WONDER of the ancient world
and the most mysterious of locations: The Great Pyramids. Egypt is home to the
oldest standing stone building in the world; which is still a mystery tale for
the world. The Giza Plateau houses the Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and
Mycerinos. Then to the Great Sphinx which is a portrait of Khafre on the body
of a lion, and is both a symbol of royalty and a guardian. Continue tour to the
Valley temple of King Chefren, builder of the second largest pyramid on the
Giza plateau. The temple was used for the purification of the mummy of the king
before its burial and for making the Mummification process of the king.
Continue tour to visit The Necropolis of Saqqara which was used as a burial
ground for thousands of years, and still hides its secrets well under desert
sands. The site's best-known feature is the Step Pyramid, the world's oldest
major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for
King Djoser and its construction was overseen by his vizier Imhotep. Then
finally to the Museum which is named after Imhotep, the Old Kingdom official
credited with designing the Step Pyramid; later deified, he became revered as a
wise man and a patron of medicine. Back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3: Private Cairo Museum, Islamic & Coptic tour - - Overnight train to Aswan (B,D)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Meet your knowledgeable tour
guide for full day tour to visit the Egyptian Museum, with the finest
collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world including the gold Mask of Tutankhamon
found in his tomb. Onwards to The Citadel of Saladin, One of Cairo's major
attractions then to the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the founder of Modern
Egypt during the ottoman era. And finally to Coptic Cairo . There you can walk
where Mary and Josef walked thousands of years ago. Visit the Hanging Church,
also known as the church of virgin Mary, the Church of St. Sergius and The Ben
Ezra Jewish Synagogue.
Early evening: Transfer to Cairo
Rail station to catch the first class overnight train to Aswan. The trip takes
around 12 hours. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4: Embarkation aboard
cruise – Aswan tour (B,L,D)
Breakfast served on board
Arrive Aswan station. Meet and
assist by our representative. Transfer by a/c PRIVATE Vehicle to your reliable
Nile Cruise. Shortly, you get acquainted with your English speaking
Egyptologist and then your journey starts up in Aswan. Today you spend the
whole day in and around Aswan, the gateway to Nubia, the "Land of
Gold" to the ancients. We visit the High dam and further to the island of
Agilkia which we reach with the motorboat. We'll visit the exquisite Temple
complex of Isis at Philae. Today this "Island from the time of Re"
floats like a jewel in a pool of royal blue.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5: Kom Ombo /Edfu Tour (B,L,D)
Breakfast served on board. Sail
to Kom Ombo. Visit The double temple of Kom-Ombo which is located directly on
the shore. It is dedicated to both the crocodile God Sobek and the falcon God
Haroeris. Continue sailing to Edfu. By a
horse-drawn carriage we come to the magnificent great Temple of Horus (God
of protection). The temple is regarded
as the best reserved one in Egypt. Sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight on
board.
Day 6: Luxor tour (B,L,D)
Breakfast served on board
A.M Cross the Eternal Nile to the
West Bank, the area the Ancient Egyptians called the "Land of the
Dead". We start at the Valley of the Kings, with several tombs. Then to
the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, The temple of the Hatshepsut in Deir
El Bahri is situated in front of a steep rock face. She was the daughter of
Tutmosis I and ruled for over 20 years. The temple was scenery for the
performance of the opera Aida of Verdi years ago. At the Colossi of Memnon we
stop briefly, perhaps for taking photos too. Back to cruise for lunch.
Heading to The East bank of the
Nile: Visit The Luxor temple with its enormous columned halls was dedicated to
the God Amun. It offers primarily a marvelous sight at night. It is connected
to the temple complex of Karnak over a three kilometers long sphinx avenue. By
different Pharaohs this plant was replaced and extended. It is dedicated to
Amon Ra. Onwards to Karnak Temple, a massive complex of pylons, pillars, and
immensity that will boggle the mind. Dinner
and overnight on board.
Day 7: Flight Luxor/ Sharm el Sheikh (B,D)
Disembarkation after breakfast.
A.M Transfer to Luxor airport to
fly in the morning to Sharm. Meet and assist by our rep. Transfer by private
a/c van to your hotel. Dinner and
overnight in Sharm.
Day 8 to 13 Free days for snorkeling and water sports activities and optional tours to St. Catherine Monastery and ascending Moses Mountain
Day 14 Morning flight to Cairo - Optional Nile
dinner cruise (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Arrive Cairo, meet and assist by our rep. Transfer to your
hotel for luggage down .
Late afternoon: Enjoy a final taste of your trip in Egypt on a
Nile River dinner cruise aboard one of the most elegant floating restaurants
sailing the World’s longest river where you enjoy top class service, folkloric
shows and spectacular belly dancer while sailing the Nile for about two hours.
Return to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo
Day 15 Final departure (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer to Cairo airport to fly home.
Tour 8
Egypt
family tour (overland)
Cairo,
Luxor and Hurghada
11 Days/ 10 nights’
This tour has been specially designed to combine Egypt's most
famous and important ancient sites with some adventurous activities for both
children and parents. With a camel ride, awe-inspiring getaway, special
evenings, mixed with fabulous sightseeing, and relaxation in the Red Sea, this
is a tour the whole family will remember.
Day 1 : Arrival in Cairo airport
A warm welcome in Cairo int'l
Airport by our tour manager who will assist you through all customs
formalities, helping you in obtaining entry visa & taking care of your
luggage. Then you will be escorted by a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
to your hotel where you will have a smooth and speedy check in. All pick up
times will be arranged and confirmed before leaving you to rest. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Pyramids’ tour –
Camel ride (B,L)
Pick up by our tour manager and
your knowledgeable tour guide will escort you by private a/c deluxe van in a
journey into Ancient Egypt mystery. The Journey starts at the only surviving
WONDER of the ancient world and the most mysterious of locations: The Great
Pyramids. Egypt is home to the oldest standing stone building in the world;
which is still a mystery tale for the world. The Giza Plateau houses the
Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mycerinos. Onwards to the Great Sphinx which is
a portrait of Khafre on the body of a lion, and is both a symbol of royalty and
a guardian. Continue tour to the Valley temple of King Chefren, builder of the
second largest pyramid on the Giza plateau, with a
fun camel ride included here. The temple was used for the purification
of the mummy of the king before its burial and for making the Mummification
process of the king. Lunch served at local restaurant. Back to your hotel. .Overnight
in Cairo.
Day 3: Cairo Museum,
Islamic and Azhar Park tour - Overnight train to Luxor (B,D)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Your knowledgeable tour guide
will escort you by private a/c deluxe van for a full day tour to visit the
Egyptian Museum, with the finest collection of Egyptian antiquities in the
world including the gold Mask of Tutankhamon found in his tomb. Onwards to The
Citadel of Saladin, One of Cairo's major attractions then to the Alabaster
Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the founder of Modern Egypt during the ottoman era. And
finally to Al Azhar Park which is one of the most awe-inspiring parks you could ever see. It is truly the
"green lung" in Cairo. This
hilly site offers a spectacular 360* panorama over the townscape of the most
significant historic districts of Islamic Cairo. All
along the park there are benches to sit and relax, several fountains and lakes,
a playground for kids and a multiplicity of restaurants and cafes inside the
park.
Evening: Transfer to Cairo Rail
station to catch the first class overnight train to Luxor. The trip takes
around 9 hours. Dinner and overnight on board
Day 4: Luxor East bank tour (B)
Breakfast served on board.
Meet & assistance by our
representative in Luxor station. Transfer to your reliable hotel for check in.
Shortly, you get acquainted with your English speaking Egyptologist then your
journey starts up in the East Bank of Luxor. Luxor offers the greatest
collection of historical buildings in Egypt. We visit The Luxor temple with its
enormous columned halls was dedicated to the God Amun. It offers primarily a
marvelous sight at night. It is connected to the temple complex of Karnak over
a three kilometers long sphinx avenue. It is dedicated to Amon Ra. Onwards to
Karnak Temple, a massive complex of pylons, pillars, and immensity that will
boggle the mind. Back to your hotel. Overnight
in Luxor.(B)
Day 5: Luxor West bank –
Sound and Light Show in Karnak Temple (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
A.M Cross the Eternal Nile to the
West Bank, the area the Ancient Egyptians called the "Land of the
Dead". We start at the Valley of the Kings, with several tombs. Then to
the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, The temple of the Hatshepsut in Deir
El Bahri is situated in front of a steep rock face. She was the daughter of
Tutmosis I and ruled for over 20 years. The temple was scenery for the
performance of the opera Aida of Verdi years ago. At the Colossi of Memnon we
stop briefly, perhaps for taking photos too. Back to your hotel.
Evening: Optional attending to the Sound and Light Show in Karnak Temple. This spectacle will take about 75-minutes, first taking you around the temple grounds, with the last act playing while you are seated along the Great Sacred Lake. The performance relates the history of Luxor as the capital of the ancient world. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 6: Luxor to Hurghada
(B,D)
Check out after breakfast. Transfer by private a/c van to Hurghada. The trip takes
around 4 hours. Dinner and overnight in Hurghada.
Day 7,8,9 Free days
for snorkeling and water sports activities
Day 10 Morning flight to Cairo - Optional Nile
dinner cruise (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Arrive Cairo, meet and assist by our rep. Transfer to your
hotel for luggage down .
Late afternoon: Enjoy a final taste of your trip in Egypt on a
Nile River dinner cruise aboard one of the most elegant floating restaurants
sailing the World’s longest river where you enjoy top class service, folkloric
shows and spectacular belly dancer while sailing the Nile for about two hours.
Return to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo
Day 11 Final departure (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer to Cairo airport to fly home.
