Day 1 - Airport - Cairo Museum - Khalili Bazaar' (D)

 

Meet and greet at Cairo International Airport and our  Egyptologist English speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel by a private A/C car to visit The Egyptian Museum, which exhibited thousands of objects ranging from the prehistoric era to the Greco–Roman period. It has actually calculated that if you spend one minute at each exhibit it will take nine months to see the whole collection. after which we continue with the vibrant Khalili Bazaar and return to hotel for dinner and overnight in Cairo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 2 - Explore Cairo   (B/L/D)

 

After breakfast at the hotel, we continued our visit to Citadal Saladin (Qalaʿat Salāḥ ad-Dīn) built from 1176 - 1183 AD and it has been a Unesco Heritage Site since 1979. The depth of this well is 280 feet deep. The beauty of the whole of Cairo can be seen above the Citadal. It is a very large complex with its three temples and 4 famous museums. Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan (1356), Muhammad Ali Mosque is also known as Alibaster Mosque built from 1830-1848, Sultan al-Nasir Mosque Muhammad ibn Qala'un was built in the 14th century for a place of worship to Sultan Al Nasir. The Ottoman dynasty ruined it and what you can see today is the restoration effort by archaeologist C.M. Watson. 

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We proceed to Coptic Museum (photo stop) walking to the  Hanging Church  (The Church of the Virgin Mary), built into the walls of the Water Gate of the Roman fortress. It is possibly the oldest Christian church in Egypt, dating to around the 4th Century. From here, the possibility exists that one must exit the first entrance due to construction work in the area and head up Mar Girgis north a few steps to a second entrance. This entrance leads into the Monastery and Church of St Gorge. This is not an old church, dating only from 1909, but there has been a church in Coptic Cairo dedicated to the Martyr since the 10th century. Turn left outside the door to St. George and the path leads to the Abu Serga, which legend has it is built atop one of the sites where the Holy Family rested on their flight from Herod. Continuing on this path brings one first to the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which is Egypt's oldest and dates to the 9th Century. Past that is Saint Babara, named for the young girl who was martyred for trying to convert her father to Christianity. There is also a gate that leads to the Greek Orthodox cemetery, which surrounds the complex to the east and end with the rubbish dump Fustat, the first Islamic city and end with Mosque of Amr Ibn al-As . Though little remains of the original structure, this Mosque is the oldest in Egypt, it's ancestor having been built in 642 AD.

          

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Day 3 - Giza Pyramid & the Great Sphinx & the Valley Temple & Saqqara. (B/L/D)

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The Pyramid & Sphinx – inside the great pyramid included. Our guide will meet you at your hotel to accompany you by air-conditioned bus to visit The Pyramids of Giza the eternal resting places of the pharaohs of the 4th dynasty Cheops, Chefren and Mecyrinos. And visit the great pyramid from inside. You will visit the three famous pyramids of Giza Plateau and the smaller pyramids of Queens and the Great Sphinx.

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Then you will go ahead to visit the Complex of Saqqara more ancient site than that of Giza contains tombs and The Step Pyramid of Djoser which consider the first stonework ever done in History at the 3rd dynasty, Pyramid of Teti and the pyramids text, and the nobles tombs where you will enjoy the daily life scenes of Ancient Egyptians. Then you will move to visit Memphis which was founded around 3100 BC, is the legendary city of Menes. Back to your Hotel

 

 

Day 4 - Cairo - Siwa Oasis

 

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After a good breakfast, we need to journey to Siwa Oasis, via the coastal road with beautiful beaches and sites of the Mediterranean Sea. We will reach Marsa Matruh the town founded by Alexandra The Great and have a lunch at a local restaurant. From here will will continue our journey to Siwa the home to the most powerful gods in Ancient Egypt, Amon, and only 50 Km, from the border of Libya. Today it is still inhabited by the original North Africa people, the Berber's and still speak the native language the Amazigh. The land is very fertile with planting of dates and olives. Besides the cultural richness, Siwa also stands out for the magnificence of its nature and topography. Guests can enjoy sandboarding and a Desert Safari then we drive to check into the hotel. We head to enjoy the magnicifient sunset view in Fetnas Spring with a calm, serene and peaceful soul. we head back to hotel for dinner and an amazing night in this beautiful oasis.

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Day 5 - Explore Siwa

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After a good breakfast, we head on to the "old town of Shali", a 13-century fortress made by mud and salt and then we proceed to visit the "Temple of the Oracle" which flourishes during the Roman and Greek period. A tales maintains that the temple existed as early as 1385 BC. We enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant. We continue to Cleopatra’s Bath. The crystal-clear water gurgles up into a large stone pool, which is a popular bathing spot for locals as well as tourists. Take a dip and soak into the energizing water. We proceed to visit the local market to have a feel of the traditional way of life. Enjoy another beautiful night in this amazing oasis when time lay still with the swet freshness of the night.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 6 - Explore Siwa

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Wake up to a fresh and beautiful morning. We continue our visit to the "Mountain of The Dead"; thousand of tombs craves onto the rock and round in shapes into a beehive; date from the 26th dynasty, Ptolemaic and Roman times. We also visit the mountain of El Dakrour a place of worship, tombs, and dwelling. Until today the people here celebrate a new beginning in a special festival that runs for 3 days in October. We head back to the hotel for lunch after which we hope onto a 4X4 for a Sahara Desert Safari, have fun in sandboarding then we drive to a Sahara Desert Camp for a BBQ dinner and glazing up the starry night before a slow drive back to Cairo.

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Day 7 - Aswan Nile Cruise  -  (B/L/D) By Domestic Flight 

 

Breakfast in a box when you be ushered to the airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, you are greeted by our representative for an onward adventure to check in to your Nile Cruise with a visit to Philae Temple, which is built in a reservoir around 690BC. It is one of the last classical Egyptian construction and design of worshipping the Goddess Isis. In the afternoon relax, later enjoy a trip in traditional felucca around Elephantine Island which will lead you to the Botanical gardens on general Kitchener Island. Visitors there enjoy the beautiful flowers imported from Africa, India and the Far East. Back to the cruise and dinner on board.

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Day 8 - Kom Ombo Temple & Edfu Temple (B/L/D)

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Enjoy the serene sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Kom Ombo Temple. This temple was built to dedicated to two gods; the local crocodile god Sobek, and Haroeris (Horus the Elder). The main temple was built by Ptolemy VI Philometor, and most of its decoration was completed by Cleopatra VII’s father, Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos. We continue to Edfu temple the temple dedicated to the son of Isis and and Osiris, Horus. One of the most beautifully preserved structures. We will enjoy a horse carriage ride to the temple (15 minutes each way). We continue to sail to Esna and cross the famous lock of Esna then to Luxor. Lunch and Dinner on board. After dinner enjoy a Galabia party at lounge bar. Overnight on board

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Optional Tour - Abu Simple Temple - $120 per pax

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Day 9 -  Luxor West Bank (B/L/D)

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Our journey brings us to The West Bank, which is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, in which The valley of The King stands. It is one of the largest memorial sites and temples for the worship of the pharaoh himself and his families.

 

Then we proceed to the Colossi's of Memnon, which is a twin statue that can echo acoustic sound in the past. These statues have survived more than 3400 years of natural elements. Memnon is the hero of the Trojan War era.

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Hatshepsut Temple - This temple has been commissioned by the Queen Hatshepsut the daughter of King Thutmose 1. First assumed the role of queen regent during the 18th dynasty after the death of her husband, Thutmose II. Although her stepson, Thutmose III, eventually came of age, she adopted the title of the pharaoh and ruled for more than two decades. It reveals one of the most extraordinary reigns in Egyptian history and the first female pharaoh.

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Optional Tour - Hot Air Ballon - $120 per pax.

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Day 10 - Luxor East Bank - Cairo - Hurghada (Red Sea)

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Karnak Temple - Karnak means fortified city and dated from 2055 BC to 100 AD, which has been built over 2000 years and dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. It is also one of the biggest religious site being built to mainly worshipping for good energy to be blessed onto the land each year.

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Luxor Temple - The temple was built by Amenhotep III (1390-52 BC) but completed by Tutankhamun (1336-27 BC) and Horemheb (1323-1295 BC) and then added to by Rameses II (1279-13 BC). Toward the rear is a granite shrine dedicated to Alexander the Great (332-305 BC).

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We now leave Luxor for a flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, we take a drive to Hurghada and overnight in the Hotel.

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Day 11 - Hurghada - Rest & Relax

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After an early breakfast, you may choose to enjoy the facilities of the hotel or choose some optional tours.

 

Optional Tour:-

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1.  Gifton Island (Snorkeling) - $25 per pax

2.  Safari (including Camel Ride) - $35 per pax

3. Alf Leila We Leila (At Night Only) - $35 per pax

4. Submarine - $35 per pax.

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Day 12 - Hurgada Free & Easy - Cairo (By Flight)  

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After a good breakfast, Free & Easy before transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo

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Day 13 - Transfer to Airport

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After breakfast; free and easy and transfer to the airport for your flight home. Tours End.

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Price Inclusive of :-

1. Pick up and transfer to airport

2. English Speaking Tour guide

3. Private vehicles during the excursion

4. Meals as indicated; breakfast & dinnert at hotel, lunch at local restaurant, 1 dinner at Nile Cruise

5. Entrance Tickets to monuments:-

(a) The Great Pyramid

(b) Great Pyramid of Giza

(c) Saqqarra Complex + 1 mastabas

(d) Serapeum

(e) The Memphis open air Museum

(f)  Refaea Mosque & Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

(g) Egyptian museum

(h) Citadel of Saladdin

(i)  Citadel of Quaitbai

(j)  Library of Alexandria 

(k) Garden of Montazah

(l) Phileo Island

(m) Kom Ombo Temple

(n) Edfu Temple

(o) Colossi's of Memnon

(p) Hatshepsut Temple
(q) Kanak Temple

(r) Luxor Temple

6. 5 nights hotel in Cairo

7. 3 nights on Nile Cruise

8. 2 nights at Hurghada hotel

9. 2 night at Siwa hotel

10. 1 bottle of mineral water (s) per pax per day

11. Feluca Ride

12. Horse Carriage Ride

13. Local taxes & service charges

14. Domestic Flight ticket

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Price Excluded:-

1. International airfare

2. Personal expenses

3. The Mummy Room at Egyptian Museum

4. Any sightseeing not in the itinerary

5. Tipping

6. Travel Insurance

7. Different transfer location

8. Special meals

9. Medical expenses

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Accommodation Choices:-

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Hotel 4 ****

Grand Pyramid, Soluxe Cairo Hotel, Steigenberger Pyramid Cairo

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Hotel 5 *****

Hotel Kempinski Nile Hotel, fairmount Nile city Cairo, Mena House, Kempiniski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo

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Cruise 5 ***** (For hotel selection 4 ****)

Dolphin Nile Cruise, Sara Nile Cruise, Queen Ti Nile Cruise, Concerto Nile Cruise

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Cruise 5 ***** Deluxe

Movenpick Nile Cruise, Mayfair Nile Cruise, Farah Nile Cruise or St George Nile Cruise

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Price Per Pax in USD for 4 ****

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2 pax - $2445

4 pax - $2172

6 pax - $2082

8 pax - $1965

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Price Per Pax in USD for 5 *****

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2 pax - $3395

4 pax - $3120

6 pax - $3030

8 pax - $2920

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