Day Tour 1: Arrive in Cairo Transfer to hotel
Welcome to Cairo airport, upon your arrival at the airport, you will be met by our friendly representative and transferred to your hotel, then you will be checked in and he will get you briefed about tomorrow’s plan, and overnight in Cairo hotel.
Meals plan: Welcome drink
Day Tour 2: Cairo – Giza Pyramid Tour - Sphinx - Saqqara
After breakfast at the hotel, you will meet your guide and start your pyramid tour in Giza Necropolis to visit
Pyramids of Giza
One of the most mysterious seven wonders of the ancient world (and the only one that still exists.)
-Pyramid of Cheops :
The construction of the pyramid dates from approximately the year 2560 BC, when it was built as a tomb for the pharaoh khufu, and its construction continued over a period of 20 years.
The visitor can see the sarcophagus in which king khufu lay in the upper room known as the king's chamber as this room is accessed through a corridor with a majestic tiered ceiling which is considered a masterpiece of ancient architecture.
- Pyramid of Khafre
It is one of the pyramids of Giza in Egypt. it is built by King Khafre. Lower in height than his father's pyramid (Khufu), it is built on an area of 215 square meters and has two entrances on the northern side. It still retains some of its outer covering at the top.
-Pyramid of Menkaure
It is the smallest of the three main pyramids of the giza pyramid complex located on the giza plateau in the southwestern suburbs of cairo, egypt. It is believed to have been built to serve as a tomb for the Egyptian pharaoh Mykarenus.
Then proceeding to witness: Sphinx
Known in Arabic as Abu Al Hol (Father of Terror), this sculpture of a man with the haunches of a lion was dubbed the Sphinx by the ancient Greeks because it resembled their mythical winged monster that set riddles and killed anyone unable to answer them.
Then proceeding to witness: Saqqara (Step Pyramid)
Covering a 7km stretch of the Western Desert, Saqqara, the huge cemetery of ancient Memphis, was an active burial ground for more than 3500 years and is Egypt’s largest archaeological site. The necropolis is situated high above the Nile Valley’s cultivation area, and is the final resting place for deceased pharaohs and their families, administrators, generals and sacred animals. The name Saqqara is most likely derived from Sokar, the Memphite god of the dead.
Titi pyramid
It is entered through a descending corridor that leads to a horizontal corridor, leading to a front room. There are three chambers for storing burial tools on the left, and on the right, on the western side, is the burial chamber whose ceiling is decorated with golden stars on a dark blue background, which reflects the ancient Egyptian idea of the tomb as a microcosm of the universe.
Kagmni Tomb
The Kagmeni Tomb is located east of the Mery Roka cemetery and adjacent to it, and its door opens towards the east. The mastaba consists of seven rooms, most of which are rectangular in shape, all of which are engraved in relief, some of which have excellent views. The first room contains murals, which is a boat made of bundles of papyrus, in which Kamanji stands. The second room contains scenes representing fishing, and below these scenes are inscriptions representing types of fish.
-Then you will be transferred to your hotel
- Check in the hotel
- Overnight at Cairo hotel
- Meals : Breakfast
Day Tour 3: Fly to Luxor - Luxor Temple - Karnak Temple
Breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport fly to Luxor.
Arrive at Luxor and check-in Nile Cruise
Lunch on board Nile Cruise
Then proceed to witness Luxor temple:
Largely built by the New Kingdom pharaohs Amenhotep III (1390–1352 BC) and Ramses II (1279–1213 BC), this temple is a strikingly graceful monument in the heart of the modern town. Also known as the Southern Sanctuary, its main function was during the annual Opet celebrations, when the statues of Amun, Mut and Khonsu were brought from Karnak, along the Avenue of Sphinxes, and reunited here during the inundation
Then proceed to witness Karnak Temple
Karnak is an extraordinary complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks dedicated to the Theban triad but also to the greater glory of pharaohs. The site covers more than 2 sq km; it's large enough to contain about 10 cathedrals. At its heart is the Temple of Amun, the earthly 'home' of the local god. Built, added to, dismantled, restored, enlarged and decorated over nearly 1500 years, Karnak was the most important place of worship in Egypt during the New Kingdom.
Then transfer back to Nile Cruise.
- Overnight in Nile Cruise.
Meals plan: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Day Tour 4: valley of kings - Hatshepsut temple – Colossi of Memnon
Breakfast, West bank tour, visit the west bank of Luxor (ancient necropolis of Luxor)
Valley of the Kings:
The magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. You will visit 3 tombs excluding Tomb of King Tutankhamun.
Move on to enjoy the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately from 1490 to 1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.
On the way visit: Collossi of Memnon
The two faceless Colossi of Memnon, originally representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III, rising majestically about 18m from the plain, are the first monuments tourists see when they visit the west bank. These magnificent colossi, each cut from a single block of stone and weighing 1000 tonnes, sat at the eastern entrance to the funerary temple of Amenophis III, the largest on the west bank. Egyptologists are currently excavating the temple and their discoveries can be seen behind the colossi.
Then transfer back to Nile Cruise.
- Overnight in Nile Cruise.
Meals plan: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Day Tour 5: Edfu & Kom Ombo temples
Sail to Edfu , After enjoying your breakfast on board Nile Cruise, and you will be met by our guide who transfer you by car with air conditioning to visit:
Edfu:
the majestic temple dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenge the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.
Sail to Kom Ombo
-Then transfer to visit Temple of Kom Ombo
Standing on a promontory at a bend in the Nile, where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank, is the Temple of Kom Ombo, one of the Nile Valley's most beautifully sited temples. Unique in Egypt, it is dedicated to two gods; the local crocodile god Sobek, and Haroeris (from har-wer), meaning Horus the Elder
Then you will back to Nile cruise.
Overnight in Nile Cruise .
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner.
Day Tour 6: The High Dam & Philae Temple
Arrive at Aswan, Aswan tour,
After enjoying breakfast, you will be met by our guide, then transfer by car with air conditioning to visit:
Temple of Philae
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped. The cult of Isis continued here until at least AD 550. The boat leaves you near the Kiosk of Nectanebo, the oldest part, and the entrance to the temple is marked by the 18m-high first pylon with reliefs of Ptolemy XII NeosDionysos smiting enemies.
Next step continue to visit: Aswan High Dam
Egypt's modern example of construction on a monumental scale, the controversial Aswan High Dam, 13km south of Aswan, contains 18 times the amount of material used in the Great Pyramid of Khufu and created Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes.
After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise and stay overnight.
- Overnight on board Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day our 7: Abu Simbel (optional tour) - Fly back to Cairo
Breakfast, check out Nile cruise and you have a chance to visit the magnificent temples of Ramses the second at Abu Simbel (optional tour),
- Afternoon ,transfer to Aswan Airport for your Flight to Cairo by car with air Conditioning.
-Upon arrival at Cairo Airport you will be met by representative outside the arrival hall, then transfer to your hotel in Cairo
Overnight at Cairo hotel
-Meals: Breakfast
Day Tour 8: Cairo city tour - Egyptian museum – old Cairo – Khan El-Khalili
Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon you will be escorted by your guide to enjoying a Cairo city tour to visit:
Egyptian Museum:
The Egyptian Museum is the oldest museum in the world entirely dedicated to Egyptian culture, which is why there is a private guide who talks and explains the fundamental stages of its formation, from the birth of the collection to the present day.
Among the museum's unparalleled antiquities is the Narmer painting, which immortalizes the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under one king, and is among the museum's priceless artifacts. In addition to a large group of statues of the great Kings, Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure, the builders of the Pyramids of Giza.
Continue your tour, visit Old Cairo which includes:
The Hanging Church:
This church was known as the” Hanging Church“because it was built over the ruins of Old Cairo‘s Roman fort, and situated near the Coptic Museum.
The Church of Abu Serga :
Abu Sarga is the oldest church in Egypt dating back to the 5th century A.D. The church owes its fame to having been constructed upon the crypt of the Holy Family where they stayed for three weeks during their sojourn in Egypt.
Then transfer to explore Khan El Khalili :
Cairo’s old bazaar. And it was the oldest place in ancient Egypt. Where you can take a walking tour in bazaars and you will find some precious souvenirs.
-Then you will be transferred to your hotel
- Check in the hotel
- Overnight at Cairo hotel
- Meals : No meals
Day Tour 9: Cairo - Alexandria Day Tour
after breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel by your tour guide and drive to Alexandria, you will start your tour by visiting
Catacombs
It is considered one of the seven wonders of the world in the Middle Ages. It is the largest Roman cemetery, and the cemetery consists of a series of tombs, statues, and archaeological remains of Pharaonic funerals.
The importance of the cemetery is due to its vastness, abundance of decorations, and the complexity of its planning. It is also one of the clearest examples of the mixing of Pharaonic art with Roman art in Alexandria, and one of the best examples of funerary architecture in Alexandria.
Pompey’s Pillar
Pompey’s Pillar was built in honor of Emperor Decaldianus. The total height of the column, including the base, is about 2,685 metres. On the west side are two bases, which can be reached via an underground staircase. There are also two pink granite statues that look like sphinxes.
It is time for a break for lunch (Seafood) and after lunch
Qaitbay Fortress
Qaitbay Citadel is considered one of the most important defensive fortifications on the Mediterranean coast. It was built on the ruins of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria to fortify the city.
Pictures can be taken on the outside patio.
At the end of the tour, you will drive back to Cairo. overnight Cairo hotel.
Meals plan: Breakfast - Lunch
Day Tour 10: Transfer to Cairo airport for departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo international airport – the end of our travel service.
Meals plan: Breakfast