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 / 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 birds 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 on proceed to Hotel & check-in.
Overnight in El Fayoum.
Day 04: El Fayoum / El Minya
Breakfast. The morning will be a leisurely one, with time to explore El Fayoum on your own. Transfer to El Minya (247 km south of Cairo on the west bank of the Nile).
Overnight in El Minya.
Day 05: El Minya / Assiut
Breakfast. Drive to Assiut, visiting on the way Tell Al-Amarna (It is the place chosen by Akhenaton to build the capital of kingdom called Akht Aton (Horizontal of Aton) for the worship of Aton which is represented by the Sun disk emitting rays which end with human hands bestowing life on the universe. This area still has monuments of the temple and places where Akhenaton and his wife Nefertiti lived, and also the royal tombs of which of the high priest Mery Ra 1 st.), Tuna el-Gebel (10 km west of Ashmounein. There are cemeteries with murals decorated with striking paintings, which is a blend of Pharaonic and Greek arts. Its most important monuments are priest Petosiris and lsidora's tombs. The area contains also the labyrinth area which is the burial ground of god Toth. In Mallawi there is a museum that houses most of the relics of Ashmounein and Tuna Al-Gabal). Ashmounein (10 km from Mallawi. It was the capital of the region at that time and was called “Hermopolis”. It contains the relics of a Greek city where there are a number of basilica pillars. It is similar to the Acropolis temple in Greece). Arrive in Assiut in the evening.
Overnight in Assiut.
Day 06: Assiut / Abydos / Denderah / Luxor
Breakfast. Drive to Assiut, visiting on the way Abydos Temples (1.The Temple of Seti I: In commemoration of King Seti I representing him in his various relationships with the gods and goddesses. Annexed to it is a symbolic tomb of the King known as Osireion, as King Seti I was buried in his famous tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor .The temple contain the famous list of-the-kings of Egypt since Mena came to power until the era of Seti I, called the list of Abydos.-2.The Temple of Ramses II : A few walls still remain, but they retain some vivid and brightly colored scenes and a full record of the famous battle of Qadesh) then visit Denderah Temple (On the West Bank of Quena city 60km north of Luxor. It is one of the Greco-Roman temples for the worship goddess Hathor. It was built by King Ptolemy III and its construction was completed by the Roman Emperors. The ceiling of the hypostyle room has an astronomic decoration with the symbolic representation of the sky). Arrive in Luxor in the evening.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 07: Luxor
Breakfast. Today enjoy 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 08: 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). Then visit 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.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 09: Luxor / Edfu / Kom-Ombo / Aswan
Breakfast. Morning drive to Luxor, visiting on the way 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) and 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). Arrive in Aswan & Transfer to the Hotel.
Overnight in Aswan.
Day 10: Aswan / Abu Simbel / Aswan
Breakfast. Today enjoy free time 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".
Overnight in Aswan.
Day 11: Aswan / Cairo
Breakfast. 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). After finish on proceed to Aswan Train Station to board the First Class train to Cairo.
Overnight on board.
Day 12 - 13: Cairo
Arrival, meet & assist by our representative and transfer to your hotel.
Stay 02 days enjoying free time to explore more of Cairo and the surroundings.
Optional: "Why not 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 ".
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 14: Cairo
Breakfast. Transfer back to Cairo International Airport for departure.