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Every day is a journey and your journey starts here.

Egypt is regarded as a key player in the Middle East and Africa region.

And who doesn't even want to feel like they're at "the center of being"!?

We think, no traveler can avoid having been close to the Pharaos at least once in his life.

And we bring them to life - the Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Temples at Aswan and Luxor, as well as snorkeling paradises in the Red Sea.

Get the main attractions of Egypt all in one - Live life - Egypt!

 

Day 1: Cairo International Airport - Hotel

Arrival and check-in to your hotel located in a quiet suburb of Maadi (Cairo). Time to explore the cafes and restaurants in the surroundings. In the evening general information's about the trip by your tour guide.

Overnight Pearl Hotel or similar.

Day 2: Egyptian Museum - Pyramids - Sphinx

Escorted tour to visit:

The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square (the revolution and strikes at the 25th of Jan 2011 centered here), is still the main museum with a huge collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities including partly Tut Ankh Amoun famous treasures.

The Egyptian Museum is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, and houses the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world. The museum displays an extensive collection spanning from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era.

The architect of the building was selected through an international competition in 1895, which was the first of its kind, and was won by the French architect, Marcel Dourgnon. The museum was inaugurated in 1902 by Khedive Abbas Helmy II, and has become a historic landmark in downtown Cairo, and home to some of the world’s most magnificent ancient masterpieces.

Head afterward to visit the three Great Pyramids & Sphinx, Ride a camel, take some pictures and enjoy the area. According to traffic the order may change.

10 facts about the Sphinx:

  1. It Is Based on the Egyptian Mythological Creature of the Same Name
  2. It Is the World's Oldest Monumental Sculpture
  3. It Is the Largest Monolith Statue on Earth
  4. Thutmose IV Supposedly Rediscovered It After Falling Asleep on It
  5. It Took Three Years to Create
  6. It Is Composed of (Mostly) One Single Slab of Limestone
  7. It Used to Be Quite Colorful
  8. No One Knows Why Its Nose Is Missing
  9. It Once Sported a Beard
  10. It Was Most Recently Restored in 1988

Overnight Pearl hotel or similar. (B)

Day 3: Islamic Cairo

Pick up from the hotel after breakfast. Escorted tour to visit Islamic Cairo

Tucked away amid the modern urban area of Cairo lies one of the world's oldest Islamic cities, with its famous mosques, madrasas, hammams and fountains. Founded in the 10th century, it became the new centre of the Islamic world, reaching its golden age in the 14th century.

Sultan Refae Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque, Ibn Toulon Mosque & Citadel of Saladin. If time allows optional visit to Citadel of Saladin.
Return to hotel, free evening.

Overnight Pearl hotel or similar. (B)

Day 4: Cairo - Aswan - (Nile Cruise)

Check out and transfer to Cairo Airport. Arrive at Aswan Airport and transfer to the dock to embark on your Nile Cruise

Aswan, Egypt, is known for the remarkable preservation of its ancient archaeological sites. But beyond the otherworldly temples and rich history, Aswan is a city of open-air marketplaces, felucca cruises, and tranquil views.

Nile cruises offer a wide range to let you explore Egypt to the full. Tourists can have a wonderful time on our world-class Nile cruise; enjoying the exceptional ambiance & relishing our authentic Egyptian and international cuisine.

Overnight 5* Nile Cruise or similar. (B/L/D)

Day 5: Aswan - Philae - Kom Ombo - Edfu (Nile Cruise)

Breakfast on board . Proceed with visiting the Temple of Philae.280 BCE. Built during the reign of Ptolemy II (Egypt's Greco-Roman Period), the Temple of Isis at Philae is dedicated to Isis, Osiris, and Horus. The temple walls contain scenes from Egyptian mythology of Isis bringing Osiris back to life, giving birth to Horus, and mummifying Osiris after his death.

Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temple, dedicated to Gods Sobek and Haroeris.

In Kom Ombo there is a rare engraved image of what is thought to be the first representation of medical instruments for performing surgery, including scalpels, curettes, forceps, dilator, scissors and medicine bottles dating from the days of Roman Egypt.

Sail to the temple of Edfu. Arrive at Edfu.

Overnight 5* Nile Cruise or similar. (B/L/D)

Day 6: Edfu - Esna - Luxor East Bank (Nile Cruise)

Breakfast on board. Visit the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the God Horus

The Edfu temple represents a lost art that showcases the true spirit of the ancient Egyptian civilization from the perspective of the Ptolemaic dynasty.1

Sail to Esna Lock. Have lunch. Sail to Luxor and visit the East Bank, Karnak, and Luxor Temples. Return to the boat in Luxor.

Overnight 5* Nile Cruise or similar. (B/L/D)

Day 7: Luxor West Bank - Hurghada

Breakfast on board the cruise. Disembark from the Cruise Ship. Visit West Bank: the valley of the kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari.

The Nile river splits Luxor into two parts: The East Bank and the West Bank. The East bank is the location of Luxor town. Here you find Luxor temple and Karnak temple. The Westbank of Luxor is where the ancient Egyptians buried the dead. Each night, the sun sets on the Westbank, so this became the necropolis, the area that is filled with the tombs and mortuary temples.

Head to Hurghada (Red Sea) and check in at Jasmine or Fortarabesque or a similar resort in Hurghada.

Overnight Jasmine Hotel or similar. (B/L/D)

Day 8: Hurghada

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy the beaches and/or snorkeling. Or go for an optional boat trip to the Red Sea Islands.

Overnight Jasmine Hotel or similar. (B/L/D)

Day 9: Hurghada - Cairo - Airport

Breakfast at the hotel. Relaxing morning at the beach. Check out and head to Hurghada Airport for departure. Some guests for international departure.

Some guests flying to Cairo and joining the extension program. (B)

  • Private Tour.
  • National flight (Cairo – Aswan).
  • Accommodation 5 Hotel nights.
  • Accommodation 3 nights Nile Cruise
  • Meals, 8 B/ 4 L / 4 D
  • All transfers:
  • Program like mentioned.
  • All tours include entrance fees to the listed sites.
  • Local guides in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan
  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance and all kind of insurances.
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned.
  • Tips for guide, drivers...
  • Anything that is not mentioned in the program.

General

Terms & Conditions

  • Important Notes: Itinerary is subject to be amended according to Nile Cruise schedule and government procedures.
  • Any change of the gas prices in Egypt will affect all the above prices.
  • Any change of the entrance fees in Egypt, will affect the tour prices accordingly.
  • The above is an offer and does not guarantee availability.
  • Once rooming list is received and deposit finalized, we will proceed with confirming all the above reservations.
  • All drop off times are approximate and depend on traffic.
  • The above quotation is based on the current exchange rate
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