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6 DAY CAIRO & LUXOR

6 DAY CAIRO & LUXOR Previous Next On this 6 day Egypt Tour, You can stare in the stupor of Giza Pyramids and walk through the Egyptian Museum before heading south to Luxor to see Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Keen to keep your travel cost as lower as possible when you take the chance to scout around the gleaming parts Cheap Holidays to Egypt, With Cheap Cairo and Luxor Tours. Itinerary Day 1: Cairo – Welcome To Egypt Upon arrival in Cairo, meet your representative at Cairo international airport (before the immigration counters) and transfer to your Cairo hotel. At hotel our representative will review your Egypt tours itinerary to establish and confirm pick up times for each tour- Overnight Cairo | Meals: No meal. Day 2: Pyramids of Giza & The Egyptian Museum After breakfast, begin your discovery of Cairo by visiting by visiting Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Start your tour by the Great Pyramid of Cheops (2551-2528 BC), is built of an estimated 2.5 million blocks, rising to 137m. Then move to Panorama area, enjoy fabulous photos for the three Pyramids, next move to the Sphinx, visit the Valley Temple, Enjoy Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo, continue your tour by visiting the Egyptian museum, it is one of the most famous museums in the world. Back to hotel, Overnight Cairo| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 3: Fly Cairo To Luxor – Luxor East Bank Tours Transfer to Cairo airport for flight to Luxor city, Upon your arrival at Luxor airport. You will be met by Journey To Egypt tour guide, Enjoy visiting the impressive Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, Then transfer to your hotel in Luxor- Overnight Luxor| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 4: Luxor West Bank Tours – Then fly To Cairo After breakfast, take an excursion to the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs Valley of the Kings, Then Visit The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut in the 15th century BC. Head to the Colossi of Memnon. Later transfer to Luxor airport for flight back to Cairo where you will be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Cairo- Overnight Cairo| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 5: Cairo – Optional Excursion To Alexandria Optional excursion to Alexandria city where you can taste different culture at Cata comb of Kom El-Shokafa, Qaitbai citadel, and Alexandria library, other different optional at night are available between Dinner Cruise on the magic Nile River where you can enjoy watching real Belly Dancer and watching Folklore show- Overnight in Cairo| Meals: Breakfast Day 6: Cairo – Fly back home After breakfast you will be transferred to Cairo international airport for departure| Meals: Breakfast Hotels When making the reservation you can choose between the following two categories: Category: 5 Star Hotel Cairo: Le Meridien Pyramids, Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo or similar. Luxor: Sonesta St. George Hotel, Steigenberger Nile Palace.   Category: 4 Star Hotel Cairo: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel or similar. Luxor: Lotus Hotel Luxor, Iberotel Luxor. ROUTE

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4 DAY CAIRO TOUR PACKAGE

4 DAY CAIRO TOUR PACKAGE Previous Next On this quick, eventful journey, experience the best of Cairo. Tour the Egyptian Museum, which includes antiques that date back 5,000 years. Then visit the pyramids and the Sphinx. Next, tour the Old Cairo churches, mosques, and market stalls, and enjoy delicious Egyptian fare. Highlights Tour the famous, ancient pyramids and the Sphinx in Giza. Discover ancient treasures and antiques in the Egyptian Museum. Tour the mosques and churches around Old Cairo. Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Cairo Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at the airport in Cairo, meet up with your travel representative, who will assist you through customs and formalities. Then, you will be escorted to your hotel for check-in. Relax after a long day of travel. No Meal Included. Day 2: Day trip to the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum. After breakfast, visit the world-renowned pyramids (Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure), which are located in the necropolis of Giza. The pyramids and the Sphinx are considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Following the tour of the pyramids and the Sphinx, head to the Egyptian Museum. The richest museum of Egyptian antiques in the world, it contains pharaonic treasures dating more than 5,000 years old. The building is rectangular with a large rotunda on the ground floor containing massive exhibits, including colossal statues of Ramses II—the best views of them can be obtained by looking down from the upper galleries. After the tour, transfer back to the hotel. Enjoy the evening at your leisure. Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch. Day 3: Tour of Old Cairo After breakfast, Embark on a tour beginning at El Sayeda Zaynab mosque, followed by a visit to the massive medieval Salah El-din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Alabaster mosque. Explore this ancient fortress and its domed ceilings, suspended lights, and striking views of Cairo. Take a lunch break at a local restaurant. Continue the exploration into the afternoon by visiting the Old Cairo churches, and then move to the Khan El Khalili old market. before heading back to the hotel in Cairo to relax and unwind. Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch. Day 4: Departure from Cairo Have breakfast and then check out of your hotel in Cairo. Then, transfer to the airport to board your departure flight home. Meals Included Breakfast. Hotel Cairo: STEIGENBERGER PYRAMIDS CAIRO or RAMSES HILTON Or CAIRO PYRAMIDS HOTEL or STEIGENBERGER EL TAHRIR Or similar. ROUTE

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3 DAY CAIRO SHORT BREAK

3 DAY CAIRO SHORT BREAK Previous Next Enjoy this Egypt short break for 3 day in Cairo and experience the landmarks of Cairo, discover the ancient Egyptian sites, see the amazing Pyramids and many more during your 3 day short break in Cairo. Itinerary Day 1: Welcome to Cairo Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (Before the immigration counters) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned vehicle. At hotel the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.| Welcome Drink. Day 2: Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara & Memphis Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus – Famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue. Additional visit to the Solar Boat infront of Cheops Pyramid (extra ticket on spot) Lunch included during the tour and then proceed to Sakkara area to visit Sakkara Complex and first pyramid ever built (Djoser Pyramid). Overnight in Cairo.| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 3: Egyptian Museum – Final Departure Breakfast at the hotel and then you will be escorted by your tour guide to visit the Egyptian Museum where you will many fascinating artifacts. Additional visit to the mummies room at the museum (extra ticket on spot) Lunch through out the tour at local restaurant. Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. Later, transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Hotels and Boats When making the reservation you can choose between the following two categories: Category: 5 Star Hotel Cairo: Le Meridien Pyramids, Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo or similar.  Category: 4 Star Hotel Cairo: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel or similar. ROUTE

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4 DAY CAIRO & LUXOR

4 DAY CAIRO & LUXOR Previous Next The best way to feel the ancient atmosphere of Egypt it’s to visit Luxor. But what if this trip will contain also tour to Cairo and Giza? Right, you will get the most exciting experience of your life! Book our 4 Day Cairo and Luxor Tour by Air and discover Great Pyramids, Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Egyptian museum and many more, while pretty short vacation. Don’t lose your chance and contact us right now! Itinerary Day 1: Arrival to Cairo Moss Tour Egypt representative will meet you at the Cairo International Airport (before the immigration counters) By comfortable vehicle, you will be escorted to the hotel of your stay. There after check-in, you will get full information about itinerary of your future trip. Overnight Cairo| No meal. Day 2: Tour to Pyramids & Egyptian Museum After tasty breakfast in the hotel we will start our day with excursion to Giza Plateau. On this exciting place are located famous Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, Sphinx and fascinating Valley of Temple. Next point of our tour – Egyptian Museum. Here you can find amazing artifacts from ancient Egyptians life, as well as Tutankhamun treasures. After that we will move to the Cairo International airport to catch the plane to Luxor and check-in there in the hotel for the overnight| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 3: Tour to West & East banks of Luxor Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel in Luxor and start your exploring of this ancient city. First on the route – West bank with its famous Valley of Kings, gorgeous Hatshepsut Temple and unique statues- Colossi of Memnon. Lunch will be served at local resturant, Next comes 2nd most visited site in Egypt – Luxor Temple and of course, worldwide known Karnak museum complex. After interesting excursion, you will be transferred back to Luxor airport and fly to Cairo. Night stay in Cairo| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 4: Departure Unfortunately here is where our adventure finishes. If you want to continue seeing more of this amazing country let us know and we’d be glad to give you more advice about what to do in Egypt- You will be transferred to Cairo international airport for departure| Meals: Breakfast. Hotels When making the reservation you can choose between the following two categories: Category: 5 Star Hotel Cairo: Le Meridien Pyramids, Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo or similar. Luxor: Sonesta St. George Hotel, Steigenberger Nile Palace. Category: 4 Star Hotel Cairo: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel or similar. Luxor: Lotus Hotel Luxor, Iberotel Luxor. ROUTE

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5 DAY CAIRO & LUXOR

5 DAY CAIRO & LUXOR Previous Next Explore the Giza Plateau in depth, This Cairo and Luxor tours package will take you to the top of the best things to do in Cairo and Luxor city. Of course, The Pyramids of Giza and The Sphinx, and the wonders of The Egyptian Museum. Also Best Luxor Tours includes Karnak and Luxor Temples, Valley of the Kings and Queen Hatshepsut Temple. Our 5 days tour of Egypt takes you right through from Ancient to Medivieal to Modern Egypt. Experience Egypt like never before Itinerary Day 1: Cairo – Welcome to Egypt Arrival to Cairo Airport, meet and assist by Journey To Egypt representative, transfer to your hotel in Cairo Overnight Cairo| No meal. Recommended by our team, We recommend you to arrive on day 1 in the morning to have a full day to visit some other places in the city. Feel free to leave your bags in the car and Enhance your Egypt tour with these amazing addedextra and bolt-ons. Day 2: Pyramids of Giza – Saqqara & Memphis Enjoy tasty breakfast at your hotel, then met by your personal guide who will accompany you to Pyramids of Giza, to visit the three Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then move to Panorama area, enjoy fabulous photos for the three Pyramids, next move to the Sphinx, visit the Valley Temple. Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo, Then proceed to Saqqara, there can be few archaeological sites in all the world, let alone Egypt, to compare with Saqqara. Move to Memphis, the royal residence and capital of Egypt during the early dynastic period and a city of major importance throughout the rest of its history. at the end of your day tour back to your hotel, overnight in Cairo| Meals: Breakfast and Lunch. Day 3: Fly Cairo To Luxor – Luxor Tours Transfer to Cairo airport for flight to Luxor city, Upon your arrival at Luxor airport. You will be met by Journey To Egypt tour guide (Exit door), Enjoy visiting the West Bank of Luxor, Valley of the Kings, and explore some of the 62 known tombs built for the pharaohs and nobles of the New Kingdom. Then Visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the imposing Memorial Temple of Hatshepsut. Set in a natural amphitheatre and built on three levels, the temple seems to emerge from the surrounding rock. Head to the Colossi of Memnon-Lunch at local resturant, after lunch visit the impressive Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple, transfer to your hotel in Luxor- Overnight Luxor| Meals: Lunch. Day 4: Fly To Cairo Egyptian Museum – Citadel & Old Cairo Transfer to Luxor airport for flight back to Cairo, Upon arrival Our tour guide will escort you to visit the Egyptian Museum, a unique storehouse of one of the oldest and grandest civilization on earth. Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo, Then proceed to visit Mosque of Mohamed Ali inside the Citadel of Salah El Din, a Turkish delight on the Cairo skyline. Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the oldest Coptic churches, the Hanging Church, Church of Abu Serga, Church of St. Barbara. Continue driving to the area of Islamic Cairo, where you will visit Khan El Khalili. Later you will be driven back to your hotel in Cairo, overnight in Cairo| Meals: Breakfast and Lunch. Day 5 Tour ends Fly back home Unfortunately here is where our adventure finishes. If you want to continue seeing more of this amazing country let us know and we’d be glad to give you more advice about what to do in Egypt- You will be transferred to Cairo international airport for departure | No meal. Hotels When making the reservation you can choose between the following two categories: Category: 5 Star Hotel Cairo: Le Meridien Pyramids, Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo or similar. Luxor: Sonesta St. George Hotel, Steigenberger Nile Palace. Category: 4 Star Hotel Cairo: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel or similar. Luxor: Lotus Hotel Luxor, Iberotel Luxor. ROUTE

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5 DAY CAIRO, LUXOR & ALEXANDRIA

5 DAY CAIRO, LUXOR & ALEXANDRIA Previous Next Incredible journey with the excursions to the most valuable sightseeings of the country. Discover Great Pyramids of Giza, mysterious Sphinx and Egyptian Museum in Cairo, feel ancient atmosphere in the Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and museum complex of Karnak in Luxor, explore north capital – Alexandria, with its worldwide known Library, Catacombs and Qaitbay Citadel. Book this 5 days trip to Egypt and you will never regret! Highlights Visit the famous pyramids and the Sphinx in Giza. Discover King Tut’s treasures at the Egyptian Museum. See the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Stroll through the Valley of the Kings. Take a day trip to Alexandria to tour the citadel, and library. Itinerary Day 1: Arrival to Cairo Journey to Egypt representative will meet you at the Cairo International Airport (Before the immigration counters). By comfortable vehicle, you will be escorted to the hotel of your stay. There after check-in, you will get full information about itinerary of your future trip. Night stay in Cairo. No meal. Day 2: Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum After breakfast in the hotel we will start our day with excursion to Giza Plateau. On this exciting place are located famous Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, Sphinx and fascinating Valley of Temple. Next point of our tour – Egyptian Museum. Here you can find amazing artifacts from ancient Egyptians life, as well as Tutankhamun treasures. After that we will move to the Cairo International airport to catch the plane to Luxor and check-in there in the hotel for the overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 3: Luxor West & East Bank Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel in Luxor and start your exploring of this ancient city. First on the route – West bank with its famous Valley of Kings, gorgeous Hatshepsut Temple and unique statues – Colossi of Memnon. Next comes 2nd most visited site in Egypt – Luxor Temples and of course, worldwide known Karnak museum complex. After interesting excursion, you will be transferred back to Luxor airport and fly to Cairo. Night stay in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 4: Trip to Alexandria One more day to discover magnificent Alexandria. There you will visit built in 15th century sultan’s Qaitbay Fort, Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse, famous Catacombs and worldwide known Library. After excursion you will be transferred back to Cairo for the overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 5: Departure Unfortunately here is where our adventure finishes. If you want to continue seeing more of this amazing country let us know and we’d be glad to give you more advice about what to do in Egypt- You will be transferred to Cairo international airport for departure. Meals: Breakfast. Hotel Category: 5*Hotel Cairo: Le Meridien Pyramids, Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo or similar. Luxor: Sonesta St. George Hotel, Steigenberger Nile Palace. Hotel Category: 4*Hotel Cairo: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel or similar. Luxor: Lotus Hotel Luxor, Iberotel Luxor. ROUTE

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NILE CRUISE PACKAGE FROM CAIRO

NILE CRUISE PACKAGE FROM CAIRO Previous Next Fly from Cairo to Aswan for a 4 day- 3 nights Nile Cruise. Having a private sightseeing tours and trips in Luxor and Aswan, Enjoy a leisurely sail down the River Nile, Lose yourself in the tranquility of Ancient Egypt. We offer a variety of high-quality options selected from among the best Nile cruises available on the Nile. Schedule: Every Friday Or Monday Or Wednesda Itinerary DAY 1: EMBARK IN ASWAN | MAJESTIC PHILAE Arrive in Aswan, where you are met by your tour guide and begin your day of exploring by visiting the majestic Temple of Philae. Ride a motorized boat to the island of Agilika. This sacred complex was dedicated to the goddess Isis and reflects a fusion of three great civilizations — Egyptian, Greek and Roman. The temple was dismantled and then painstakingly reassembled when the Aswan High Dam was constructed. Proceed to the granite quarries and site of the Unfinished Obelisk. Illustrating the skills of Egypt’s stonemasons, this monolith is one-third taller than any other ancient Egyptian obelisk. Then, Board your Nile cruise boat. Enjoy lunch. Later, Ride Like a Local around the Aswan Islands in a felucca, while enjoying a refreshing Scenic Sundowner. Meals: Lunch, Dinner DAY 2: OPTIONAL ABU SIMBEL | CRUISING THE NILE Discover Abu Simbel, the commanding twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The former’s façade is dominated by four 70-foot-tall statues of the pharaoh. Perhaps even more impressive, this entire site was disassembled and moved here to save it from the floodwaters caused by the Aswan High Dam.  Cruise to Kom Ombo. Disembark at Kom Ombo (hill of gold) to visit the Greco- Roman temple dedicated to Haroeris (the sun god) and Sobek (the crocodile god), whom some ancient Egyptians considered the creator of the world. View the mummified remains of several crocodiles that once basked along the ancient Nile shore, just as their descendants do today. Back on board, Cruise to Edfu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 3: TEMPLE OF HORUS | CRUISING THE NILE Today, view the Temple of Horus, falcon-headed god of the sky. Built in 230 BC by Ptolemy III, this amazingly well-preserved and colorful structure reveals what temple worship in ancient Egypt was like. Back on board, Cruise to Luxor. Arrive in Luxor, journey to the east bank of the Nile, the Temple of Karnak, where generations of pharaohs wished to record their names. Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall, strolling among its expertly aligned columns, which soar to 80 feet high. Continue to the striking Temple of Luxor. View the three large statues of Ramses II along the front of the temple pylons; the Courtyard of Ramses II; and the Colonnade of Amenhotep III, with its 50-foot-high columns. Walk in their shadows as visitors have done since antiquity and ponder the astonishing feats of engineering it took to create them. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 4: DISEMBARK IN LUXOR | VALLEY OF THE KINGS This morning, explore the west bank of the Nile River and the Necropolis of Thebes, and view the Colossi of Memnon. Next, arrive at the architecturally stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, ancient Egypt’s first female pharaoh and regarded today as one of its most successful. Continue to the Valley of the Kings, burial ground of the pharaohs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a period of 500 years beginning in the 16th century BC, tombs were built along this valley for pharaohs and nobles, including that of “the boy king,” Tutankhamun. Enter the tomb of Tutankhamun (extra ticket) – found in 1922 by British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter- to discover the secrets of this storied chamber.  Transfer to the Luxor airport. Meals: Breakfast DEPARTURES & PRICES GUARANTEED This journey is guaranteed to operate with just two guests. ROUTE

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8 DAY PYRAMIDS & NILE CRUISE BY AIR

8 DAY PYRAMIDS & NILE CRUISE BY AIR Previous Next Bask in the timeless majesty of ancient Egypt on an immersive journey through the land of the pharaohs, exploring its quintessential archaeological treasures with an expert tour guide, and cruise for four nights along the Nile. Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Cairo Arrive in Cairo, where you are met by your Journey to Egypt representative (before the immigration counters, holding a sign with your name) and transferred to your hotel in Cairo. Meals: No meal. Day 2: Egyptian Museum | Pyramids & Sphinx This morning, join your expert tour guide for an exploration of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to view its huge collection of ancient Egyptian artifact. Then, roam the Giza Plateau, site of the pyramids of Mycerinus and Chephren as well as the Great Pyramid. Built in the Fourth Dynasty (approximately 2690 BC), it is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ride a camel across the sands of Giza, and then view the Great Sphinx backdropped by the pyramids, a setting that has captured the imaginations of adventurers for centuries. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 3: Luxor | Karnak& Luxor temples | Embark Nile Cruise Fly to Luxor, site of the ancient city of Thebes. Begin your full day of exploring by visiting the Temple of Karnak, where generations of pharaohs wished to record their names. Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall, strolling among its expertly aligned columns, which soar to 80 feet high. Then, visit the striking Temple of Luxor. View the three large statues of Ramses II along the front of the temple pylons; the Courtyard of Ramses II; and the Colonnade of Amenhotep III, with its 50-foot-high columns. Walk in their shadows as visitors have done since antiquity and ponder the astonishing feats of engineering it took to create them. Later, step aboard river cruiser for the warmth and attentiveness of its service staff. Enjoy lunch on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 4: Valley of the Kings | Cruising the Nile Journey to explore the west bank of the Nile river and the Necropolis of Thebes, and view the Colossi of Memnon. Next, arrive at the architecturally stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, ancient Egypt’s first female pharaoh and regarded today as one of its most successful. Continue to the Valley of the Kings, burial ground of the pharaohs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a period of 500 years beginning in the 16th century BC, tombs were built along this valley for pharaohs and nobles, including that of “the boy king,” Tutankhamun. Enter the tomb of Tutankhamun- found in 1922 by British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter-to discover the secrets of this storied chamber. This afternoon, cruise to EDfu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 5: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples Today, view the Temple of Horus, falcon-headed god of the sky. Built in 230 BC by Ptolemy III, this amazingly well-preserved and colorful structure reveals what temple worship in ancient Egypt was like. Back on board, cruise to Kom Ombo. Later, Disembark at Kom Ombo (hill of gold) to visit the Greco- Roman temple dedicated to Haroeris (the sun god) and Sobek (the crocodile god), whom some ancient Egyptians considered the creator of the world. View the mummified remains of several crocodiles that once basked along the ancient Nile shore, just as their descendants do today. Cruise to Aswan .Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 6: Aswan | Majestic Philae This morning,, ride a motorized boat to Philae Temple on the island of Agilika. This sacred complex was dedicated to the goddess Isis and reflects a fusion of three great civilizations-Egyptian, Greek and Roman. The temple was dismantled and then painstakingly reassembled when the Aswan High Dam was constructed. Proceed to the granite quarries and site of the Unfinished Obelisk. Illustrating the skills of Egypt’s stonemasons, this monolith is one-third taller than any other ancient Egyptian obelisk. Later, Ride Like a Local around the Aswan Islands in a felucca, while enjoying a refreshing Scenic Sundowner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 7: Optional Abu Simbel | Return to Cairo Today, bid farewell to Your Nile cruise. Return to Cairo for an afternoon at leisure. Optional, Abu Simbel and discover the commanding twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The former’s façade is dominated by four 70-foot-tall statues of the pharaoh. Perhaps even more impressive, this entire site was disassembled and moved here to save it from the floodwaters caused by the Aswan High Dam. Meals: Breakfast. Day 8: Depart Cairo After breakfast, transfer to the airport and depart. Meals: Breakfast. 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7 DAY PYRAMIDS & NILE CRUISE BY AIR

7 DAY PYRAMIDS & NILE CRUISE BY AIR Previous Next Scenic wonders, rich heritage, warm hospitality…all part of what makes Egypt such an intriguing place to visit. On this Egypt 7 day Pyramids and Nile Cruise package, you’ll enjoy the must-see Egypt attractions, plus special experiences you won’t get anywhere else. With this Egypt tour, you’ll encounter Egypt unlike anything you ever imagined. Itinerary Day 1: Cairo Welcome to Egypt Journey to Egypt representative will meet you at Cairo international airport (Before the immigration counters) then you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo by private air conditioned vehicle. At hotel our guide will review your holiday itinerary to establish and confirm pick up times for each tour- Overnight Cairo| Meals: No meal. Day 2: Pyramids of Giza & The Egyptian Museum Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, enjoy your Cairo Day Tour by visiting Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Start your tour by the Great Pyramid of Cheops (2551-2528 BC), is built of an estimated 2.5 million blocks, rising to 137m. Then move to Panorama area, enjoy fabulous photos for the three Pyramids, next move to the Sphinx, visit the Valley Temple, Enjoy Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo, continue your tour by visiting the Egyptian museum, it is one of the most famous museums in the world. Back to hotel, Overnight Cairo| Meals: breakfast, Lunch. Day 3: Fly Cairo to Aswan – Embark Nile Cruise Upon your arrival at Aswan airport. You will be met by Journey To Egypt tour guide, Enjoy visiting the world famous High Dam, The awesome Philae temple, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor, Then transfer to embark your Nile River Cruise before Lunch. Dinner on board and overnight in Aswan| Meals: Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner. Day 4: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples – Sail To Luxor Morning Sail to Kom Ombo- Uppon arrival Visit Kom Ombo Temple, the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris Then Sail to Edfu Town, have breakfast on board and lunch after that Visit Edfu Temple, the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt Take afternoon tea during sailing to Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 5: Luxor West Bank Tours After breakfast on your Nile cruise, take an excursion to the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, Valley of the Kings, then visit the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut in the 15th century BC. Head to the Colossi of Memnon. Have your lunch and Dinner on board Nile Cruise| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 6: Disembarkation – East Bank Tours – Fly back Cairo Disembark from your Nile cruise after breakfast, visit Karnak temple and Luxor temple, then Transfer to Luxor Airport for flight to Cairo. Upon arrival you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Caior – Overnight Cairo| Meals: Breakfast. Day 7: Tour ends Cairo Fly back home Cairo and Nile cruise tour ends,  you will be transferred to Cairo international airport for departure| Meals: breakfast. Hotels and Boats Category: 5 Star Hotel, 5 Star Nile Cruise Cairo: Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo Or Ramses Hilton Hilton Or Cairo Zamalek Residences Or Similar.Cruise line: Princess Sarah, Princess Sarah II, Blue Shadow, Nile Premium Or Similar. ROUTE

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10 DAY CAIRO, ALEXANDRIA, & THE NILE

10 DAY CAIRO, ALEXANDRIA, & THE NILE Previous Next On this 10-day tour of Egypt, enjoy the sites by land and sea. Begin in Cairo to visit the pyramids and the Sphinx. Then, fly to Luxor for some sightseeing, before boarding a multiday cruise along the Nile, with stops in Edfu and Aswan. Then, fly back to Cairo and take a day trip to Alexandria to discover the catacombs, citadel and library. Highlights Tour the famous, ancient pyramids and the Sphinx in Giza. Enjoy a cruise along the Nile River. Tour Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and more in Luxor. Take a day trip to Alexandria to tour the catacombs, citadel, and library. Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Cairo Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo International airport, meet a travel representative who will assist you through customs and formalities. Then, head to your hotel for check-in. Get some rest after the long flight. Day 2: Day trip to the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Sakkara After breakfast, visit the world-renowned pyramids (Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure), which are located in the necropolis of Giza. The pyramids and the Sphinx are considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Following the tour of the pyramids and the Sphinx, head to the necropolis of Saqqara to visit King Zoser, the Mastaba, and the Pyramid of Teti. After the tour, transfer back to the hotel. Enjoy the evening at your leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 3: Fly to Luxor and board cruise After breakfast, travel to Cairo Airport and fly to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your guide and travel to the Eastern Bank to visit the Temple of Karnak followed by the Luxor Temple. Then, board your cruise, spend the night in Luxor, and enjoy the evening on your own. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Day 4: Luxor West Bank tour After breakfast, start your tour by visiting the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon. Then, back to your cruise. sail to Edfu, Enjoy lunch and tea time from the sun deck and pass Esna Lock. Attend dinner and the Galabiya party onboard the cruise, with an overnight in Edfu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Day 5: Cruise – Edfu, Kom-Ombo, and Aswan After breakfast, disembark and travel by carriage to the Temple of Horus. Discover one of the most beautiful temples of the Ptolemaic era, which has experienced exceptional preservation. Enjoy the overview of Edfu, and then return to the cruise. Next, sail to Kom-Ombo and have lunch. Then, visit the Temples of the Gods Sobek and Haroeris. Following the tour, return to the cruise and sail to Aswan. Then, attend dinner and a disco party on board, with an overnight in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Day 6: Drive to Abu Simble Early morning, make your way to Abu Simbel temple by private vehicle. Here, there are two, majestic temples. Visit the Temple of Ramses II, the most interesting temple is the sanctuary, where there are four statues—including one of Ramses II—and the Temple of Nefertari. Then, make your way back to Aswan. Explore the area on your own and stay overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Day 7: Aswan – Fly back to Cairo Today’s land attraction is more modern, as you’ll visit the Aswan High Dam, one of the largest in the world. Then go back to the past with a trip to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and seated on an island within the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam. Later, transfer to Aswan Airport to board a flight to Cairo. A travel representative will meet you at the airport. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 8: Day trip to Alexandria Early in the morning, start your trip to Alexandria through desert roads by private, air-conditioned van. Begin with the Catacombs of Kom El Shoukafa, an underground world of ornate carvings and paintings, and a mixture of Roman and Egyptian designs.Next, visit the Citadel of Fort Qaitbey, which is located on the original site of the Pharos, Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse. Then, visit the Library of Alexandria, which was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. The vast complex is a joining of the arts, history, philosophy, and science, as well as a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding. Following the tour, return to Cairo and enjoy the night on your own. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 9: Cairo – Full-day sightseeing tour Today, start by visiting Egyptian Museum, and spend 2 hours on a guided tour learning the history, including lessons about King Tut and his golden mask. Then, visit the massive, medieval Salah El-din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Alabaster mosque. Explore this ancient fortress and its domed ceilings, suspended lights, and striking views of Cairo. Continue the exploration by visiting Khan El Khalili old market. After the tour, enjoy your final night in Cairo at your leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 10: Departure from Cairo In the morning, enjoy breakfast. Then, check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport in Cairo. Board your flight home with fond memories of your visit to ancient Egypt. Meals: Breakfast. Hotels and Boats Category: 5 Star Hotel, 5 Star Nile Cruise Cairo: Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo Or Ramses Hilton Hilton Or Cairo Zamalek Residences Or Similar.Cruise line: Princess Sarah, Princess Sarah II, Blue Shadow, Nile Premium Or Similar. ROUTE

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