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Day 1: Arrival - Enjoy Nile Dinner Cruise
After arrival at Cairo airport, you will meet our company representative. He will assist you with formal airport papers and luggage.
Next, you will be transported by a private A/C car to check in at a 5 stars hotel in Cairo.
After that, you will enjoy dinner on a Nile cruise as you will enjoy a Belly dance and folkloric Tannoura show.
Later you will go back to your hotel overnight.
Day 2: Pyramids Day Tour
In the morning of day two, breakfast will be served, and then your tour guide will take you to begin your visits to:
Giza pyramids complex
One of the most famous monumental places in the whole world dates back to more than 4500 ago This the place where we have the main pyramids of Egypt:
• The great pyramid of Khufu
• The pyramid of Khafra
• The pyramid of Mankaure
Plus that we have 6 small pyramids that date back to the queens and the royal family Giza pyramids complex have also the greatest sphinx statue we have in Egypt.
The great pyramid of Cheops
One of the 7 wonders in an ancient world built for the king Khufu or Cheops is his name in the Greek language. Takes 20 years to build they used in the building more than 3 million limestone blocks
More than 100 thousands of the worker work in that building The original high about 146 m high so for that it’s considered the greatest pyramid we have in Egypt.
Valley Temple
One of the most preserved temples we have from the ancient time it was built from red granite which we get from Aswan
This the place where the mummification process should be done Built also by Khafra the builder of the 2nd pyramid and the Great sphinx.
The Great Sphinx
Consider the protector of the pyramids built by Khafra the builder of the second pyramid also
It takes a special form which is the lion’s body and the human head and this refers to power with knowledge together This the greatest one we have 50 m long and 20 m high.
Lunch break :
After enjoying the tour to the pyramids we are going to stop for having lunch in one of the nice restaurants with quality food to give you the chance to try the taste of oriental food and traditional Egyptian dishes.
Saqqara Step Pyramid
One of the oldest historical places in Egypt dates back to 2500B.C The place where we have the oldest pyramid in history “The step pyramid ” And the land of the mysterious as we call it because every time we have new discoveries there as it happened a few weeks ago for different tombs and lot of coffins and treasures.
Saqqara also has a lot of stuff to visit different tombs for the Nobles and royal family Also has the pyramid of Unas where we have the first text written in the pyramids and more.
Memphis City
Consider the oldest capital of ancient Egypt. Dates back to 2200 B.C It was established by king Mena or Narmer after he succeeded in unifying upper and lower Egypt. It was the center of god Ptah the principal God of Egypt at this time.
Memphis is famous for having the colossal statue of Ramses the second and the second big sphinx statue we have in Egypt.
Later you will be accompanied to the hotel for overnight.
Day 3: Trip to Abu Simbel
On the morning of day ten, you will take a breakfast box and will disembark from the Nile cruise then you will be transferred to the legendary Abu Simbel temple by A/C private car.
Abu Simbel Temples
The two rock-cut temples at Abu Simbel are considered to be masterpieces of ancient Egypt. The temples were built by King Ramses II around 1200 BC. One temple is dedicated to King Ramses II and the second temple is dedicated to his favorite wife, Queen Nefertari.
The temples were discovered in 1813, almost completely covered with sand. The Egyptian government, with the help of UNESCO, moved the temples in 1960 to prevent them from being flooded when the Aswan High Dam was built.
Later you will be transferred to Aswan airport to fly back to Cairo where you will check in a 5 stars hotel for overn
Day 4: Aswan day tour + train to Luxor
You will enjoy your breakfast at the hotel then you will meet our tour guide to start a tour in Aswan city:
Aswan High Dam
Built by the orders of president Gamal Abdu El Nasser between 1960 and 1970, The High Dam is located across the Nile River south of Aswan city. The dam was constructed to prevent ad control Nile flooding as well as generating hydroelectricity. The view from the top of the dam is unforgettable and breathtaking scenery.
The Unfinished Obelisk
By the orders of Queen Hatshepsut, The Unfinished Obelisk should be the tallest Obelisk in Egypt with a height of 42m (138ft), but unfortunately, the project stopped after a crack was discovered in the obelisk stone. So it is still at the old quarries of the city.
Lunch break
After enjoying the tour, we are going to stop for having lunch in one of the nice restaurants with quality food to give you the chance to try the taste of oriental food and traditional Egyptian dishes.
Philae Temple
Next, you will visit the amazing temple of Philae which is the last one to be built in the classic ancient Egyptian style. The temple was constructed around 690BC to honor the Goddess Isis.
You will enjoy your lunch meal at our restaurant then we will transfer you to the train station to catch our 1st class train to Luxor and upon arrival, our driver will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel in Luxor to rest at night.
Day 5: Visit Luxor East Bank: Karnak & Luxor Temple
After enjoying your breakfast at the hotel, our tour guide will accompany you to enjoy a visit to the East Bank attractions in Luxor City including:
Karnak Temple
Karnak Temple complex, a series of temples dating back to the reigns of different kings, and the Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns.
Lunch break:
After enjoying the tour, we are going to stop for having lunch in one of the nice restaurants with quality food to give you the chance to try the taste of oriental food and traditional Egyptian dishes.
Luxor Temple
Built-in the new kingdom era by pharaohs Amenhotep III and Ramses II, Luxor Temple is located in the middle of Luxor city as it was the center of the celebrations of Opet. You will also enjoy the mesmerizing sight of the remaining Avenue of Sphinxes Then we will transfer you back to your hotel at night
Day 6: Visit Luxor West Bank
Enjoy your morning breakfast at your hotel then we will pick you up to enjoy a tour of Luxor’s west bank including:
Valley of the Kings
One of the main historical sites we have in Luxor which was in ancient Egypt “Thebes ” The capital of Egypt during the New kingdom Called by this name because most of the tombs which were discovered date to the kings of Egypt and their royal families but plus that we have some tombs for Nobles and high priests.
Till now we have 63 tombs were discovered but we are sure there are some tombs didn’t discover yet so they still working and digging it that area Most of the tombs still have beautiful paintings talk about their daily life in ancient Egypt
There are many important tombs for famous kings located there like “Toutmoses 1st”
Ramses 2nd”
Ramses 9th
Seti 1st
Plus the tomb of the golden pharaoh “Tutankhamun” was discovered in 1922.
Hatshepsut Temple
One of the most preserved temples in ancient Egypt dates back to more than 3500 years ago Built for Queen Hatshepsut one of the famous Queens who ruled Egypt in the new kingdom and she was the daughter of king Tutmoses 1st The temple built from limestone which considers one of the most popular stones they used in ancient Egypt because it was easy to cut We still have some reliefs on the walls of the temple but the most famous ones which talk about the Trade mission sent by the Queen to “punt cities ” to bring a lot of staff especially wood and incense.
Lunch break:
After enjoying the tour, we are going to stop for having lunch in one of the nice restaurants with quality food to give you the chance to try the taste of oriental food and traditional Egyptian dishes.
Colossi of Memnon
Its 2 huge statues date back to 1350 B.C Built for the king “Amonhoteb 3rd” who ruled Egypt during the new kingdom exactly at the 18th dynasty The two statues are the only remains of the funerary temple built for king Amonhoteb 3rd The two statues were built at the entrance of the temple to be the guardian’s status for the temple.
Day 7: Enjoy Snorkeling Excursion in Hurghada
Enjoy your breakfast in the early morning, then we will pick you up to enjoy a
breakfast then you will explore the real beauty of the red sea as you will do a marvelous Diving excursion. You will be amazed at how colorful are the fishes and how beautiful are the coral reefs.
Overnight will be at the hotel in Hurghada.
Day 8: Enjoy Safari Trip in Hurghada
After having your breakfast, we will pick you up to enjoy a glimpse of the desert life while enjoying the fast-paced pleasure ofyour guide will take you on a safari tour to explore the astonishing eastern desert of Egypt.
Safari Tour by Quad Bike
Using a quad bike you will discover the exotic beauty of the desert sands, you will feel more relaxed as you go deep in the endless desert. At night you will enjoy the exotic view of the sky as you never saw before.
Finally, you will be accompanied back to your hotel in Hurghada
Overnight will be at the hotel in Hurghada.
Day 9: Flight Cairo + Visit Cairo attractions
In the morning, you will enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, then our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport to catch a flight to Cairo and upon arrival, you will meet our tour guide to start your day tour in Cairo and visit:
The Egyptian Museum
One of the most precious places in Egypt where we have more than 150,000 pieces from the treasures of ancient Egypt. This the place where we have the collection of the golden king Tutankhamun, the royal mummies, the statues, and the sarcophagus, which dates back to more than 4500 years ago.
Salah El-Din Citadel
Situated on the top of Mokattam hills south of Cairo, The Citadel was built by the great leader Salah El Din El Ayouby on the Islamic medieval architecture with amazing painting and colorful decorations.
The Hanging Church
The Hanging Church also known as (The holy Church of the Virgin Mary) has been serving as the prime resident for the Coptic patriarch for so many years. It is considered the core of the Coptic community in Egypt. The church was constructed in the 5th century AD with 30ft of height to the south of Babylon (A Roman old fortress). It is decorated with a lot of astonishing paintings, marvelous statues, and Coptic Carvings
Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
The oldest open market we have in Egypt. Dates back to the 13 century. The souvenirs market where the visitors buy the cheapest gifts from Egypt
In that place, we have one of the oldest cafes called Al Feshawidates back to the 17 century.
Finally, you will go back to your hotel for overnight.
Day 10: End your Tour - Fly Home
End your 10 days trips to Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada packing your luggage after you enjoy a delightful breakfast at the hotel, then check out, and our driver will drop you off at Cairo International Airport by our A/C vehicle to fly back home.