Day 2: Visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara.
Day 3: Arrival to Luxor and visit East Bank (Karnak and Luxor Temples).
Day 4: Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple and the Colossi of Memnon).
Day 5: Transfer from Luxor to Aswan including Edfu and Kom Ombo visit.
Day 6: Visit High Dam and Philae Temple.
Day 7: fly to Cairo.
Day 8: Full day Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Old Cairo and Bazaar.
Day 9: Final departure.
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit The Pyramids of Giza, The Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara along with the City land marks (Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Mosque, Bazaar and Old Cairo).
Visit the wonders of Luxor and its ancient treasures including Luxor and Karnak temples along with the Valley of the Kings, Queens and Hatshepsut.
Visit Edfu Temple and the Crocodile Temple of Kom Ombo.
Visit Aswan and enjoy a relaxing Felucca ride on the Nile as you explore the Philae temple.
ITINERARY
DAY 01:(ARRIVAL)
Arrival to Cairo Airport
Upon arrival at the terminal, the representative will be ready to welcome you all at the waiting area with a sign of your name.
The representative will provide the Visa (upon request), Then proceed to passport checkpoint to help to get Egypt entry stamp. Once official formalities are done, The representative to collect the luggage and place it in the vehicle.
Transfer from Cairo airport to your hotel in Cairo. during the transfer, the representative will give a quick brief about Cairo and the program.
Overnight at Cairo Hotel.
DAY 02:
Breakfast at the Hotel
Meet the representative as well as your English speaking guide at the lobby to start the full-day tour.
Full-day Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara.
The Pyramids & Sphinx are to be one of the seven wonders of the world. A single pyramid is built of 2,300,000 blocks, each weighing an average Of two and one–half tons. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help But feel the wonder and awe that so many writers & artists have sought To convey over the centuries. The Cheops Pyramid is especially interesting Since its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public.
Nearby the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates back from the time of Chephren (2620 BC).
It’s the time for your meal (lunch) in one of our authentic Egyptian restaurant.
Memphis presented as the capital of Upper & Lower Egypt some 5,000 years ago during the 1st Dynasty.
One of the most exciting historical & archaeological area in all of Egypt is Sakkara , situated about 12 miles South West of Cairo. The site is dominated by the famous step pyramid of King Zoser. It was the first pyramid to be built in ancient Egypt, preceding those at Giza by many centuries, & is the work of the famous pharaonic architect, Imhotep.
Back to the hotel for an overnight
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 03:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer from the Cairo Hotel to Cairo airport for a flight from Cairo to Luxor.
Arrival to Hotel in Luxor
Upon arrival visit the East Bank
Karnak Temple:
Karnak was erected in 1928 BC as a small shrine dedicated to Amun, god of Thebes then.
The Temple of Karnak comprises three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples - all constructed over 1300 years. The three main temples of Mut, Monthu, and Amun, are enclosed in enormous brick walls, with the temple of Amun at the center. Karnak is now the largest and oldest temple compound on earth.
Luxor Temple:
In an unforgettable excursion, visitors drive to the Luxor Temple. Many festivals were celebrated in Thebes. The Temple of Luxor was the center of the most important one, the festival of Opet. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the temple served as a setting for the rituals of the festival, which was held to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with his divine office. The procession of images of the current royal family began at Karnak and ended at the Luxor temple.
Back to the hotel
Overnight at Hotel in Luxor.
DAY 04:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meet the representative as well as your English speaking guide at the lobby to start the Half-day tour to the West Bank.
Half-day West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Queens, Hatshepsut and Clossie of Memnon).
Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings in Upper Egypt is home to many pharaonic tombs of the New Kingdom, including those of King Tutankhamun and Ramses the Great. Each king's formal name and title is inscribed in his tomb, which are also adorned with his images and statues. Most of the tombs were cut into the limestone following a similar pattern: three corridors, an antechamber, and a sunken sarcophagus chamber.
Valley of the Queens
The Valley of the Queens (Biban Al-Harem), which includes between 75 and 80 tombs, is located on the West Bank at Luxor. These tombs belong to queens of the 18th, 19th and 20th Dynasties. Among these is the famous tomb of Nefertiti, one of the five wives of Ramses II.
Hatshepsut
The only woman Pharaoh to rule ancient Egypt.
Clossie of Memnon
Overnight at Hotel in Luxor
DAY 05:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meet your representative and guide for the transfer from Luxor to Aswan by road including Edfu and Kom Ombo temples en route.
In a drive from Luxor to Aswan, travelers stop at Edfu to see the best preserved of all Ptolemaic temples that of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon- headed Horus and his family.
Then they proceed to Kom Ombo, 45 Kms north of Aswan, to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to Sobek the crocodile God of ancient Egypt.
The Temple, dating to the Ptolemies, is built on a high dune overlooking the Nile. Kom Ombo is actually two temples consisting of a Temple to Sobek and a Temple of Haroeris.
Overnight at Aswan Hotel
DAY 06:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meet the representative as well as your English speaking guide at the lobby to start the Half-day tour in Aswan.
Half day high Dam and Philae temple
High Dam
Just north of the border between Egypt and Sudan lies the Aswan High Dam, a huge rock fill dam which captures the world's longest river, the Nile, in the world's largest artificial reservoir, Lake Nasser. The dam, known as “Sadd El-Aali” in Arabic, was completed in 1970 after 10 years of work.
Philae Temple
A short trip on a motorboat will bring the visitor to a magnificent vista of the island, before landing at what would have been the ancient quay on the south side. The temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis and has many legends connected to it. The most well known legend tells the story of how Isis found the heart of Osiris here after his murder by his brother Seth.
Overnight at Aswan Hotel
DAY 07:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer from a Hotel in Aswan to Aswan airport
Fly to Cairo airport and transfer to a Hotel in Cairo
Rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 08:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meet the representative as well as your English speaking guide at the lobby to start the full-day tour.
Full-day Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Mosque, Old Cairo and the Bazaar
The Egyptian museum was built during the reign of Khedive Abbass Helmi II in 1897, and opened its doors on November 15th, 1902. Today, the museum contains the most important collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world. Exhibited are over 120,000 objects from the Pharaonic and Graeco-Roman periods, including the treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun. A special 'Hidden Treasures' exhibit in the museum's re-designed basement features more than 150 artifacts on display for the first time.
The Citadel,
Situated on a highly visible spur of the Mokattam Hills of Old Cairo, was the nerve center of Egypt for almost 700 years. Construction of the grand structure began in 1176 and was completed by Mohamed Ali Pasha, ruler of Egypt in the late 19th century. Mamluk sultans and Turkish governors resided in the Citadel, which is among the world's most splendid monuments of medieval warfare.
The Mosque of Mohamed Ali is located inside the Citadel of Salah al‑Din in Cairo. It was built by Mohamed Ali Pasha (1805–1848 AD), the founder of the Mohamed Ali Dynasty (1805–1953 AD), on the site of Mamluk palaces. He had these demolished to make room for his new building, which is also known as the "Alabaster Mosque", in reference to its marble paneling on its interior and exterior walls. The mosque’s twin minarets are the highest in all of Egypt, each reaching a height of 84 meters.
Old Cairo today hosts a unique collection of monuments that attest to the shared cultural heritage of Christians, Jews, and Muslims.
During your tour you will enjoy your lunch will be served at one of our local restaurants.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
The tour also includes a visit to Khan El-Khalili, known as the Turkish bazaar during the Ottoman period, which was built in 1382 by Emir Djaharks El Khalili, in the heart of what was then Fatimid City.
Until this day, the bazaar is a center of trade and communion in the city and offers a wide array of antiques, handcrafts of gold.
Back to the hotel for the overnight at Hotel in Cairo
DAY 09: (FINAL DEPARTURE)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meet the representative and transfer to Cairo international airport for the final departure.
05 STARS DELUXE
- Fairmont Nile City Hotel Cairo (Deluxe room) or similar.
- Hilton Luxor Hotel (Guest room–Garden/City view) or similar.
- Movenpick Aswan Hotel (Classic room) or similar.
PACKAGE RATE
PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM
02 – up to 04 PAX
USD 1852.00
05 – up to 07 PAX
USD 1688.00
08 – up to 14 PAX
USD 1642.00
04 STARS AND 05 STARS STANDARD
- Steigenberger Tahrir Hotel (Superior room or similar.
- Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor Hotel (Standard room) or similar.
- Basma Hotel (Classic room) or similar.
PACKAGE RATE
PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM
02 – up to 04 PAX
USD 1641.00
05 – up to 07 PAX
USD 1477.00
08 – up to 14 PAX
USD 1431.00
Rates include:
- All transfers as per the program.
- Full-day Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara
- Full-day Egyptian Museum, Mosque of Mohamed Ali at the Citadel and the Bazzar.
- Karnak and Luxor temples in Luxor.
- Half-day West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and Clossie of Memnon).
- Transfer from Luxor to Aswan via road including Edfu and Kom Ombo temples en route.
- Half day high Dam and Philae temple:
- 04 Nights accommodation at Cairo Hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
- 02 Nights accommodation at Luxor Hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
- 02 Nights accommodation at Aswan on bed and breakfast basis.
- Domestic airfare from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan to Cairo.
