Day 01: Cairo
Arrival at Cairo International Airport, Meet and greeted by our representative who will assist groups through immigration and customs formalities. Transfer to Hotel & check-in.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 02: Cairo
Breakfast. Excursion tour to visit, one of the Seven Wonders of the World: the Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus), Cheops is the most colossal ever built. Next is a close-up look at the sphinx - a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren. Then visit the Step pyramid in Sakkara (Sakkara (Saqqara) is one of the most extensive archaeological sites in Egypt! It was the cemetery for Memphis, the capital of Ancient Egypt, yet it is still one of the virgin archaeological sites, despite the fact that so much has already been found here! The site is dominated by the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, which goes back to 2700 BC. It is one of the oldest stone structures in the world!). Then visit the cemetery for Memphis (Founded in the 1st Dynasty (3100 B.C) by King Narmar, Memphis was the capital of Ancient Egypt, and the first capital city founded after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. It remained as the capital of Ancient Egypt throughout the Old Kingdom. Because of the many necropolises associated with Memphis, many Egyptologists believe that it was once an extremely large city, though no archaeological evidence proves this, at present!)
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 03: Cairo
Breakfast. Excursion tour to visit, Egyptian Museum of antiquities. On display is a rare collection of 5000 years of art the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artefacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen collection of treasures, gold, and jewellery, as it was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. Then visit the renowned Saladin Citadel that was built by Saladin in the 12th Century and was the seat of power for the following 700 years. On the premises is the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, one of the landmarks in Cairo whose minaret can be seen from any part of the city. The Mohammed Ali mosque was built in Turkish style, very similar to the Blue Mosque in Turkey. Then visit Khan El Khalili Bazaars (One of the earliest and greatest markets in the Middle East). After finish on proceed to Cairo Train Station to board the sleeper train to Aswan.
Dinner & Overnight on board.
Day 04: Aswan
Continental Breakfast. Arrival, meet & assist by our representative and Excursion tour to visit, Philae Temple (The Temple of Isis is one of the greatest Temples in Egypt and it occupies about a quarter of the island. It is the main Temple on the island, with its huge, complete, pylons and beautiful scenes), High Dam (One of the most outstanding architectural achievements of the twentieth century. It was constructed to replace the old Aswan dam built in 1902. The High dam was constructed to protect Egypt from the floods as well as providing irrigation and electricity all over Egypt. It is 3600 meters long. Visitors can easily locate lake Nasser which is a huge water reservoir) and Unfinished Obelisque (The beautiful red granites that were used in building the temples and monuments in the ancient days were brought from the quarries of Aswan. Now while you are on a trip to the Unfinished Obelisk you can see innumerable inscriptions in the area around the quarries. These are probably the descriptions of the various quarrying projects that were undertaken in the past days). Transfer to the Hotel.
Overnight in Aswan.
Day 05: Aswan / Kom Ombo
Breakfast. Morning: free at leisure to explore more of Aswan and the surroundings.
Optional: "Why not visit The colossal Temple of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II (XIXth Dynasty) and lately saved from inundation of the Nile waters in among the glories of ancient Egyptian monuments. The temples were built out of a sandstone rock cliff, and representation of the deities to which each was dedicated is carved on its huge façade. Nearby, also saved, lies the small Temple of the King's wife Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor". Afternoon: Transfer to Nile Cruise. Lunch on board Sail to Kom Ombo. Afternoon Tea.
Dinner & Overnight on board.
Day 06: Kom Ombo / Edfu / Luxor
Breakfast. Visit the Kom-Ombo Temple (Located in Kom Ombo town, 45 km north of Aswan. It is built on a hillside overlooking the Nile. This temple was constructed in the Ptolemaic Roman era for the worship of god Haroeris and Sobek, the crocodile god. It is noted for relief engravings on its walls which show ancient surgical tools, bone saws and dentistry tools. Nearby there are three mummified crocodiles. They are now in Hathor's chapel). Sail to Edfu. Visit The Edfu Temple (Lies in Edfu town, 123 km north of Aswan on the west bank of the Nile. It dates to the Ptolemaic period. It was dedicated to the worship of god Hours represented as a falcon. It is one of the most beautiful Egyptian temples, distinguished by its huge splendid structure that blends Pharaonic and Greek architecture. Its grandeur competes with Luxor temples. It is the second largest temple after Karnak. It also houses the Nilometer and a huge pylon at the entrance). Cross the lock. Sail to Luxor. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board & Galabya party.
Dinner & Overnight in Luxor.
Day 07: Luxor
Breakfast. Visit the West Bank including: Valley of the Kings (Is a valley in Egypt where for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom (the Eighteenth through Twentieth Dynasties of Ancient Egypt). The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile, across from Thebes (modern Luxor), within the heart of the Theban Necropolis.), Colossi of Memnon (The two colossi are made of sandstone, which during ancient times was brought from Gabal El Silselah. Each colossus, including the pedestal and the crown, is about 21m tall and represents King Amenhotep III seating on his throne, wearing the Memes, or royal headdress, with the divine cobra protecting his forehead. On the sides of the colossi there is a representation of the Nile god Hapi, bending together the lotus and the papyrus plants, symbolizing the union of Upper and Lower Egypt) and Temple of Queen Hatshepsute (Hatshepsut was the fifth Pharaoh of the18th-dynasty who was one of the handful of female rulers in Ancient Egypt. Her reign was the longest of all the female pharaohs. Her funerary temple still stands as a tribute to her incredible rise to power).
Dinner & Overnight in Luxor.
Day 08: Luxor
Breakfast. Disembarkation. Excursion tour to visit the Karnak Temple, which is a serious of temples, built in different reigns. Starting by the Avenue of Sphinxes visit the Unfinished Propylon, the Hypostyle Hall with it's 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsute and Tutomosis III, the temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Then you will be transferred to your hotel in Luxor. Afternoon free time to explore more of Luxor and the surroundings.
Optional: "Why not visit the fascinating Mummification Museum, or stroll along the Nile Corniche. Discover why Luxor has been called "the world's greatest outdoor museum" with a visit to one of Luxor's many temples or museums. In the evening by calesche (horse drawn carriage) watch the sound and light show at Karnak Temple - it isn't only a Simple Temple but a complex of many pylons, temples, halls & sanctuaries from the middle kingdom till the Greek-Roman period."
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 09: Luxor
Breakfast. 2nd Visit to the West Bank including: The Valley of The Nobles (Sheik Abd El-Gorna: The site has rock cut tombs of Nobles, and high officials of ancient Egypt, who once served the Pharaohs during the time of the New Kingdom. (1500 - 500 BC). Among the most important tombs in this cemetery is the tomb numbered 55, which belonged to Ra-Mose. He was the mayor of Thebes, and during the end of the reign of Amenhotep III (Amenophis III) and his son Akhenaton, the vizier. Unfortunately this tomb is unfinished because Ra-Mose moved, with Akhenaton, to the new capital Akht-Aton (modern day Tell El-Amarna), therefore the decoration work stopped, and the tomb was left unfinished, except for the scenes which already had been completed. Because of this, we can appreciate the high techniques that Egyptian art had during that period.).Then visit The Temple of Madinat Habu (One of the largest memorial Temples in Egypt. It measures 320m in length (east to west) and about 200m in width (north to south). It was built to commemorate Ramses III, after his death, by orders of the King himself. A huge mud brick enclosure wall surrounds the Temple.) After finish on proceed to Luxor Train Station to board the Sleeper Train to Cairo.
Dinner & Overnight on board.
Day 10: Cairo
Arrival, meet & assist by our representative and transfer to your hotel, after check in, start your Trip Visiting The Old part of Cairo, as Egypt was one of the first countries to embrace Christianity. We visit The Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, The Hanging Church, and we will also visit The Old Jewish Synagogue Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 11: Cairo / Alexandria
Breakfast. Transfer from Cairo to Alexandria by A/C car, arrival Alexandria, transfer to your hotel, after check in, start your Trip Visiting the Roman Theatre (A theatre with marble seats up to 800 spectators, Galleries, Section of mosaic flooring & a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman Villas & baths). Then visit Pompay's Pillar, Followed by visit to the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa (Tombs on three levels, also contains The Triclinium where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast the dead, a center with relieves of bearded serpents. Inside, there are 2nd Century AD statues of Sobek & Anubis wearing Roman Armor).Followed by Visiting Montazah Garden, Alexandria Library & Also from out side you will Visit Qaytbay Citadel & El Mursi Abu El Abbas.
Overnight in Alexandria.
Day 12: Alexandria / Cairo
Breakfast. Transfer back from Alexandria to Cairo by A/C car visiting the Coptic monasteries complex in Wadi Natroun. Then you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo. Afternoon free time to explore more of Cairo and the surroundings.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 13: Cairo / El Fayoum Oasis
Breakfast. Transfer from Cairo to El Fayoum by A/C car (103 Km south west of Cairo, its cultural and historical background of Pharaonic, Greco Roman, Coptic and Islamic antiquities that makes El Fayoum an exceptional resort destination and an excellent site for bird watching). Visiting: Hawara Pyramid (Built by King Amenemhat III of the XII dynasty), The Meidum Pyramid (ne of the earliest pyramids, is located 30 miles south of Memphis. It may have been built for King Huni, the last ruler of the Third Dynasty. No inscriptions have been found giving the name of the builder but there is graffiti. The graffiti was scribbled on the walls by visitors of the XVIII Dynasty, which suggested that the pyramid was at that time considered to be the work of Seneferu, the first ruler of the Fourth Dynasty (2575-2551 BC)),
And Al Lahoun Pyramid (built by king Senousert of the XII the dynasty). After finish transfer back to Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 14: Cairo
Breakfast. Morning: visit the beautiful Pharonic Village (It's a complete island which was build as a replica of ancient Egypt. You will see actors and actresses living their lives like the ancient Egyptians. They live, work, dress, make papyrus paper (to write and convey messages in old times) and do all their daily chores exactly as Ancient Egyptians used to do. It's a wonderful experience that takes you back in life a few thousand years. Return to your hotel and balance of day at leisure for shopping or for swimming at your hotel pool. Evening: Dinner Cruise with Spectacle Show (One of the latest fashions to hit the Egyptian capital is going on cruises on the Nile to have dinner cruise. The food is excellent, the live band plays and sings Arabic classics as well as modern jazz standards, and the main attraction is the belly dance routine, which usually comes on later in the program, after the main course. Tourists are sometimes invited to share a dance with the belly dancer, so shy individuals should keep well away from the center stage.)
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 15: Cairo
Breakfast. Transfer back to Cairo International Airport for departure.