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 - Pyramid tour Giza pyramids & 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.
Overnight in a Cairo hotel.
Meals plan: Breakfast
Day Tour 3: Cairo city tour - Egyptian Museum & Citadel of Salah El din- Khan El Khalili
After breakfast at the hotel, you will meet your guide and start your Cairo city tour 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 Salah El-Din Citadel which includes: Muhammad Ali Mosque:
The Muhammad Ali Mosque is located within the Citadel of Salah al-Din, and was built by Muhammad Ali in 1848. This mosque was called the Alabaster Mosque, referring to the marble slabs that covered its interior walls. It was also called Alabaster Mosque which is one of the types of marble used in construction, also There is inside this Moeshea the tomb of Muhammad Ali.
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 transfer to Cairo Station for your Sleeping Train to Luxor by car with air conditioning
-Overnight sleeping train to Luxor.
Meals plan: Breakfast –Dinner
Day04 : Welcome to Luxor, East Bank, Luxor temple ,Karnak Temple
Upon arrival at Luxor station, after breakfast met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning 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.
-After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise and stay overnight.
-Check in Nile Cruise.
-Overnight on board Nile Cruise.
Meals :Lunch,Dinner
Day05 : West Bank (Valley of the Kings -Temple of Queen Hatshepsut - Collossi of Memnon)
After enjoying the breakfast pickup from Nile Cruise and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to:
Witness 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.
-After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise and stay overnight.
- Overnight on board Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day06 : Edfu , Temple of Kom Ombo.
After enjoying the breakfast pickup from Nile Cruise and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you 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.
-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.
-After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise and stay overnight.
- Overnight on board Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07 : Temple of Philae , High Dam
After enjoying the breakfast pickup from Nile Cruise and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you 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
Day08 : Abu Simbel (Optional)|
After enjoying the breakfast check out from Nile Cruise and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit:
Abu Simbel (Optional)
The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom.
-Then transfer to Aswan Station for your Sleeping Train to Cairo by car with air conditioning
Overnight sleeping train to Cairo.
Meals plan: Breakfast –Dinner
Day Tour 9: Fly to Sharm El Sheik - free time
After breakfast transfer from station to Airport to fly to Sharm El Sheikh, the jewel of Sinai is a very renowned center for scuba diving, snorkeling, and family fun. As it has lovely warm weather and year-round sunshine.
Overnight Sharm El Sheikh Hotel.
Meals plan: Breakfast - Lunch -Dinner
Day Tour 10: Free time at Sharm El Sheikh
Free time at your leisure in Sharm El Sheikh,
Overnight Sharm El Sheikh Hotel.
Meals plan: Breakfast - Lunch -Dinner
Day Tour 11: free time at Sharm El Sheikh
Free time at your leisure in Sharm El Sheikh
Overnight Sharm El Sheikh Hotel.
Meals plan: Breakfast - Lunch -Dinner
Day Tour 12: Free time at Sharm El Sheikh fly back to Cairo
Free time at your leisure in Sharm El Sheikh
Fly back to Cairo
Overnight Cairo Hotel.
Meals plan: Breakfast
Day Tour 13: Transfer to Cairo airport for departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo international airport for final departure.
Meals plan: Breakfast