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18 Nights / 19 Days
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Private
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Every Day
Description
Egypt where the civilizations were begun
| Program | Egypt Tour Packages 19 days King Seti I |
| Duration: | 18 Nights / 19 days |
| Destinations covered: | Cairo » Alexandria »Aswan Luxor Nile Cruise » Luxor » Hurghada » Cairo |
(09 nights in Cairo » 03 nights on Nile Cruise » 01 nights in Luxor » 03 nights in Hurghada »02 nights in Alexandria)
19 Days Egypt Travel Package History and Nature
If you’d like to experience both culture & fun. If you’d like to have a full enjoyment of your visit to Egypt. Involving Hurghada in your package itinerary is a must. What a great tour package we offer, takes you to see the top places & monuments in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor & Aswan , then proceeds to Hurghada where the beauty of nature; the magnificent mountains and charming sea. Know more about history & culture in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan and relax later in Hurghada!
Experience Egypt and feel like royalty only with Khaled Abbass Tour Guide
Itinerary Summery
In this Tour:
| Day | Activity | Overnight |
| 01 | Welcome to Egypt | Cairo Hotel |
| 02 | Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx | Cairo Hotel |
| 03 | Egyptian Museum – Coptic Cairo – Nile Cruise Dinner | Cairo Hotel |
| 04 | Cairo Citadel – Sultan Hassan Madrasa – Al refai Mosque | Cairo Hotel |
| 05 | Day Tour to El Fayoum from Cairo | Cairo Hotel |
| 06 | Qait Bay Fort – Catacombs – Pompai Pillar | Alexandria |
| 07 | The Grecko – Roman Museum – Library of Alexandria | Alexandria |
| 08 | Royal Jewelry Palace – Roman Amphitheater – Drive back to Cairo | Cairo Hotel |
| 09 | Fly to Aswan – Aswan Dam – Philae Temples – Unfinished Obelisk | Nile Cruise |
| 10 | Abu Simbel Temples – Kom Ombo Temples | Nile Cruise |
| 11 | Edfu Temple – Luxor Temple | Nile Cruise |
| 12 | Valley of The Kings – Hatshepsut Temple – Colossi of Memnon | Luxor Hotel |
| 13 | Karnak Temples and drive to Hurghada | Hurghada |
| 14 | Optional excursion to Hurghada Snorkeling | Hurghada |
| 15 | Optional excursion to Hurghada Scopa Diving | Hurghada |
| 16 | Optional excursion to Hurghada Glass Boat – Back to Cairo | Cairo Hotel |
| 17 | National Museum of Egyptian Civilization – Ibn Tulun Mosque | Cairo Hotel |
| 18 | Baron Palace – Royal Carriages Museum – Khan Elkhalili | Cairo Hotel |
| 19 | Final Departure | – |
Itinerary
Welcome to Cairo. Your tour begins when you are greeted by our representative who will assist you. After you have collected your luggage, he will then take you, in our deluxe vehicle, to your Cairo hotel.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Welcome Drink
After breakfast at your hotel we will meet in the lobby and start our unique day tour to the Pyramids of Giza
Giza Pyramids Complex
The three main pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure) are sufficient enough to build a 2-meter-long wall and span 100,000 square kilometers around the globe along with the equator.
The Great Pyramid
The Great Pyramid of King Khufu is considered largely represents the spirit of ancient Egypt, King Khufu who built this Pyramid as a cemetery has left little information about his reign. Khufu ruled for about twenty-four years. Ironically, despite the enormity of his pyramid, the only statue of King Khufu himself is really small statue carved from ivory
Tomb of Queen Meres ankh III
Under the shadow of the Great Pyramid lies the mastaba of Queen Meresankh III, the wife of Khafra and granddaughter of Khufu. Both very large and exquisitely decorated, this is indeed a tomb worthy of her rank and fortunately also contains the best-preserved wall reliefs in the Eastern Cemetery.
Camel Ride
During our visit to the Pyramids, you will experience the transportation of the ancient and will enjoy a camel ride for almost 30 minutes to get the best shots around the pyramids you just need to prepare your camera.
The Magical Sphinx
Who among us when mentioning the name of the Sphinx does not think about this stone sculpture that carved in the form of the human head and lion body, which is located in the Giza plateau in Egypt the Sphinx is one of the oldest and the largest sculptures in the world, it’s about 73.5 meters long and 6 meters wide.
There have been many and different opinions about the symbol represented by the Sphinx, Old views said that it represents the wisdom of man and the strength of the lion together and these qualities were applicable to “King Khafre“.
After that, continue your day tour from Cairo to Pyramids by paying a visit to:
The Valley Temple
It was used as a place for the embalming process. This temple constructed definitely for two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a marvelous day tour to the Egyptian Museum and the holy part of Cairo
The Egyptian Museum
Centrally located on the edge of Tahrir Square in Cairo, the Egyptian Museum is hard to miss on any tour of Cairo. Opening in 1902, it was purpose-built to house the antiquities of Ancient Egypt. The museum was founded in 1857 by French Egyptologist August Mariette.
Coptic Cairo: Coptic Cairo is unique area with Old Cairo that has a concentration of Christian churches and other sites that date from the centuries between the decline of the pharaonic religion and the arrival of Islam when Egypt had a Christian majority. Coptic Cairo is largely built around the fort of Babylon on upon the remains of its walls.
Saint Mercurius Church
Saint Mercurius Church in Coptic Cairo is a Coptic Orthodox church situated just to the north of the Babylon Fortress in Old Cairo among a group of important churches, and within the area known as the Abu Sayfayn Cloister is to be found three churches and a convent. One of these churches, dedicated to Saint Mercurius, and is the largest in the district of ancient Babylon. The church is named after St. Philopater Mercurius who is known as Abu Sayfayn ("double sworded").
Hanging Church
The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo); its nave is suspended over a passage. The church is approached by twenty-nine steps; early travelers to Cairo dubbed it "the Staircase Church".The land surface has risen by some six meters since the Roman period, so the Roman tower is mostly buried below ground, reducing the visual impact of the church's elevated position.
Church of the Holy Virgin (Babylon El-Darag)
The Church of the Holy Virgin in Babylon El-Darag was occupied from the 11th to the 15th centuries by several Coptic patriarchs, seven of whom were buried in the church. Pope Zacharias was one of them.
Pope Cyril VI of Alexandria used to pray in the church before assuming papacy. According to tradition, the church was one of the resting places of the Holy Family during their sojourn in Egypt, as well as the location from which Peter sent his epistle. Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church
Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church is traditionally believed to have been built on the spot where the Holy Family, Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus Christ, rested at the end of their journey into Egypt. They may have lived here while Joseph worked at the fortress.
The church is of significant historical importance, and in fact, it is where many patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected. The first to be elected here was Patriarch Isaac (681-692).
Nile Cruise Dinner
It is a fabulous way to enjoy a night on the Nile while you are in Cairo. So, you are invited to dinner on the Nile cruising restaurant for two hours sailing trip on the Nile with belly dancer, folklore show, Oriental music and dinner. All the time, you’ll be delighted in our Chef’s menu along with a selection of Egyptian favorites, made with the freshest ingredients, and prepared to make it a memorable dining experience.
Enjoy your lunch and it will be served at a local restaurant after the day tour. Then return to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
The Citadel of Cairo
The citadel of Saladin contains many monuments dating back to different Islamic eras, it was not only just a fortified castle that was used to defend the city but also many mosques and other purposes was in the citadel for 800 years.
Mohamed Ali Mosque was built on a rectangular area inside Salah al-Din Citadel, it’s divided into two parts
National Military Museum
This museum is the first of its kind to be devoted to the history of the Egyptian military through the ages. The museum was locates in al-Haram Palace in 1949 in the Cairo Citadel in 1949.
National Police Museum
The National Police Museum is one of the museums in the Salah al-Din Citadel, located in its northern section. Its exhibitions display the history of Egypt’s police force.
Sultan Hassan & Elrefai Mosques
Mosque of Sultan Hassan is a primal example of the early Islamic Mamluk architecture between 1356 A.D and 1363 A.D. The Mosque is 150m in length and covering 7,906 sq m inland and its walls reach the height of 36 m.
Enjoy your lunch and it will be served at a local restaurant after the day tour. Then return to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
I will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to enjoy El Fayoum famous sites. From Cairo to Fayoum is about 95 km. Today all visits are in Wadi El Ryan
Wadi El Ryan
The Protected Area of Wadi El-Rayan is situated in the Western Desert of Egypt about 40 kilometers to South-west of the city of Fayoum, 150 kilometers to the South of Cairo, the Egyptian capital. Wadi El Rayan is separated from the depression of El Fayoum by a large limestone area.
The Valley of the Whales in Fayoum
Wadi Al-Hitan was the location of the Tethys Sea and after 40 to 50 million years the water was gone and left the Western Desert with many fossil skeletons for the sea creatures. These skeletons were discovered due to winds and erosion then the humans interfered to continue discovering this huge treasure which helps in understanding the earth’s development until today. This wonderful open museum made it possible to reach the deeper land of the sea to discover what was going there. The archeological excavations happen now in Wadi Al-Hitan sponsored by the National Geographic Society and the University of Michigan.
Mudawara Mountain
Mudawara Mountain is located only a couple of hundred meters to the south of Wadi El Rayyan Road, just after it passes to the north of El Fayoum Lake. You can park at the edge of the road, or some people actually drive across the desert to the base of the formation. Mudawara Mountain, 45 million years old, is associated with the pre-Middle Leocene period, which moved north of Egypt, resulting in arches in the north-east and south-west direction.
Enjoy your lunch and it will be served at a local restaurant after the day tour. Then return to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Your day starts with breakfast in your hotel followed by a 2.5-hour drive, in our air-conditioned vehicle, to Alexandria where you will check-in at your hotel upon arrival.
The Catacombs of Kom Alshaqafa
The Catacombs of Alexandria are the largest and most important burial site in Egypt that has a mixture of Roman, Hellenistic, and ancient Egyptian decorative art and elements that were all common during this period in Alexandria.
The Pmpai`s Pillar
It’s a column that stands on a rocky hilltop in the middle of Alexandria. Pompey Pillar is a triumphal monument erected around 300 AD for the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
Qait Bay Citadel
Qaitbay Citadel has been built during the 14th century by (Sultan Qaitbay) to defend Alexandria from the attacks of The Ottoman Empire. You can enjoy the Sea views, wonderful restaurants, and unforgettable touristic items while visiting it.
Lunch will be served during the day tour in a sea view restaurant in Alexandria and then we will drive back to the hotel and overnight in Alexandria.
Overnight in Alexandria
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
A new day and your first breakfast in Alexandria; then it is time to have the experience of the
Graeco-Roman Museum
The Graeco-Roman Museum of Alexandria is one of Egypt's principal museums, the oldest building in Egypt to be architecturally designed for the purpose of preserving and displaying antiquities. Furthermore, it is the only museum fully dedicated to the antiquities and civilization of Egypt during the Greek and Roman eras.
Lunch will be served during the day tour in a sea view restaurant in Alexandria and then we will continue our tour to visit
Library of Alexandria
Alexandria’s ancient library was one of the greatest of all classical institutions, and while replacing it might seem a Herculean task, the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina manages this with aplomb. Opened in 2002, this impressive piece of modern architecture is a deliberate attempt to rekindle the brilliance of the original centre of learning and culture. The complex has become one of Egypt’s major cultural venues and a stage for numerous international performers.
Finally, we will transfer you in a private air-conditioned car to back to your hotel.
Overnight in Alexandria
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
A new day and your first breakfast in Alexandria; then it is time to have the experience of the
Royal Jewelry Museum
The Royal Jewelry Museum displays the collectibles of the Egyptian royal family, founded by Muhammad Ali Pasha in 1805 and continued to rule for 150 years, until 1952.
Zaynab Fahmi built the palace in 1919 in Zizinya, Alexandria. It served as the residence of Fatma al- Zahra’, daughter of Prince Ali Haider, a descendent of Muhammad Ali Pasha. The palace serves as a striking backdrop to the magnificent possessions owned by the family. It uniquely merges between European and Islamic styles, reflecting the fine taste of the royal family whose paintings, gilded ceilings, and mosaics decorate the palace rooms. The palace consists of two wings, eastern and western, connected by a corridor. Each wing has a basement and two floors.
The Roman Amphitheatre of Alexandria
The Amphitheatre of Alexandria was discovered by coincidence in the year of 1960. When the Egyptian government was getting ready to set one its buildings in the area of kom El Dekka, one of the workers found solid column underneath the dust and sand during preparing the location by engineers. Immediately, an excavation team where down the location to examine what have been found. The Roman theatre was a very important discovery in the 20th century. It was proven that the theatre was built since the 4th A.D century and was used up until the 7th century passing by the Roman, byzantine and Islamic eras.
Again, lunch will be supplied at a local restaurant in the middle of the day, and as the sites start to close you will have a tired, but fulfilled, drive back to your Cairo hotel.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
A new day starts with breakfast, and then you will be driven catch your flight to Aswan where your guide will take you to see the High Dam, the Temples of Philae, the unfinished Obelisk, check in your Nile cruise and have lunch and then visit The Nubian village and the Botanical Island. Your visit includes:
Aswan High Dam
At Aswan High Dam, you’ll hear from your tour guide the whole story of its construction and how it helped the Egyptians a lot to improve their economic and social state. Then, you’ll move to witness the miraculous:
The Unfinished Obelisk
The Unfinished Obelisk was supposed to be standing in front of Hatshepsut Temple but some cracks happened to it which leads Queen Hatshepsut to order her men to move it to Aswan and it is characterized with its majestic size.
Philae Temples
Philae Temple was constructed in 690 B.C and it had been relocated with the help of the UNESCO because it was in great danger from the High & Low Dams of Aswan. It was dedicated to goddess Isis.
The Nubian Village & The Botanical Island
Discover the colorful culture of Nubia, one of Africa's oldest civilizations, traveling by felucca sailboat or modern motorboat, you'll meet locals, visit a traditional house, drink tea, and have free time to explore villages independently while Kitchener’s Island, to the west of Elephantine Island, was given to Lord Horatio Kitchener in the 1890s when he was commander of the Egyptian army. Kitchener turned the entire island into the stunning Aswan Botanical Gardens, importing plants from the Far East, India and parts of Africa.
After the end of the tour, you will be driven to your 5 stars Nile Cruise where you will have your lunch meal and make your check in then the rest of the day is yours. Dinner will be served onboard and overnight in Aswan.
Overnight in Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
At the morning, enjoy your breakfast on the cruise then you will join your tour guide to the enchanting “Abu Simbel Temple” which is known to be a true piece of art. The two temples were carved out of the mountainside in 1200 BC during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II the second and his wife Queen Nefertari.
All the carvings, artwork, wall paintings, statues are extremely beautiful and tell incredible stories about Ramses victories at the battle of Kadesh and honor many gods like Ra, Amon, and Ptah.
Abu Simbel Temples
Abu Simbel temple complex includes 2 individual temples that were built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II. The great temple was built for the king himself to commemorate his coronation and his birthday and it has been built in a very impressive accurate way which makes the whole world await the Sun Festival that occurs only twice a year in the great temple of the Pharaoh to witness the miracle that occurs there. The smaller temple was built as a sign of love & appreciation from the king to his beloved queen Nefertari and she was the only wife of the king for whom he has built a temple.
Enjoy sun bathing and tea time on the deck of the Cruise. Once a shore you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek. After this great visit you will return back to the cruise for your dinner being served as it sails majestically towards Edfu.
The temple of Sobek in Kom Ombo
The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC. Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period. The building is unique because its 'double' design meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods.
After the visit, you will be taken back to the boat for your dinner while it sails onward to Edfu, home of the best-preserved temple in Egypt: The Temple of Horus.
Overnight in Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
You can enjoy an early breakfast. Once the boat is moored you will visit the best preserved temple in Egypt: the Temple of Horus. After your visit to this superb temple you will be taken back to the boat for your lunch while the cruise boat crosses the Esna lock to the city of Esna and continue sailing to Luxor.
Edfu Temple
Edfu temple which was dedicated to Horus, the son of Isis and Osiris and its walls are really impressive with its inscriptions and pictures showing Horus having his revenge from Seth the brother of his father Osiris. It is the best preserved and most complete in Egypt temple and second largest after Karnak.
After your visit to this superb temple, you will be taken back to the boat in plenty of time before it departs Edfu and sets sail for Esna. Once you reach Esna you will watch as it sails through the Esna locks. Once through the locks, the boat continues on its course towards Luxor, once the boat is moored you will visit the Temple of Luxor. Then return back to the cruise for dinner and overnight in Luxor.
The temple of Luxor
The Temple of Luxor was the center of the most important festivals and one of the best temples which you will visit. It’s one of the most important and famous ancient Egyptian temples, located in the city of Luxor, which is about 700 km from Cairo, it’s an important tourist destination for its monuments and its distinctive weather, which makes it a wonderful destination for tourists from all over the world.
After the visit, you will be taken back to the boat for your dinner while after dinner you can go out or you can rest in the cruise.
Optional Tour Sound & light show in Karnak
Enjoy Luxor Tours Watching Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show on the east bank illuminated at night with an audio-visual show that will explain how the temple was built and what life was like in Ancient Egypt. We will give you the chance to discover how life has been thousands of years ago? You will know about them through the splendid Sound and Light Show at the Karnak Temples.This spectacle will take about 75-minute first takes you around the temple grounds, and finally, the last act is played while you are seated along the Great Sacred Lake. The performance relates the history of Luxor as the capital of the ancient world.
Overnight in Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
In the beautiful morning from your Nile Cruise in Luxor, our tour guide will meet you to take you to enjoy a journey in the west bank of Luxor where you will visit:
The Valley of the Kings
The rulers of the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth Dynasties of Egypt’s prosperous New Kingdom (c.1550–1069 BC) were buried in a desolate dry river valley across the river from the ancient city of Thebes (modern Luxor), hence its modern name of the Valley of the Kings. This moniker is not entirely accurate, however, since some members of the royal family aside from the king were buried here as well, as were a few non-royal, albeit very high-ranking, individuals.
The Tomb of King Tut Ankh Amun
The tomb of the Eighteenth Dynasty king Tutankhamun (c.1336–1327 BC) is world-famous because it is the only royal tomb from the Valley of the Kings that was discovered relatively intact. Its discovery in 1922 by Howard Carter made headlines worldwide, and continued to do so as the golden artifacts and other luxurious objects discovered in this tomb were being brought out.
The Tomb of King Merenptah
The second-largest tomb in the valley, Merenptah’s tomb has been open since antiquity and has its share of Greek and Coptic graffiti. Floods have damaged the lower part of the walls of the long tunnel-like tomb, but the upper parts have well-preserved reliefs. The corridors are decorated with the Book of the Dead, the Book of Gates and the Book of Amduat. Beyond a shaft is a false burial chamber with two pillars decorated with the Book of Gates.
The Tomb of King Ramses III
One of the most popular tombs in the valley, KV 11 is also one of the most interesting and best preserved. Originally started by Sethnakht (1186–1184 BC), the project was abandoned when workers hit the shaft of another tomb (KV10). Work resumed under Ramses III (1184–1153 BC), the last of Egypt’s warrior pharaohs, with the corridor turning to the right, then left. It continues deep (125m overall) into the mountain and opens into a magnificent eight-pillared burial chamber.
The Tomb of King Ramses IV
Originally intended to be much larger, KV 2 was cut short at 89m on the early death of the pharaoh (1147 BC) and a pillared hall was converted to be the burial chamber. The sarcophagus is in place with a magnificent goddess Nut filling the ceiling above it. Close to the entrance of the valley, this tomb was opened in antiquity and inhabited (there is Greek, Roman and Coptic graffiti), and used as a hotel by many 18th- and 19th-century visitors.
The Temple of Hatshepsut
Hatshepsut (c.1473–1458 BC), the queen who became Pharaoh, built a magnificent temple at Deir al-Bahari, on the west back of Luxor. It lies directly across the Nile from Karnak Temple, the main sanctuary of the god Amun. Hatshepsut’s temple, Djeser-djeseru “the Holy of Holies” was designed by the chief steward of Amun, Senenmut.
The Colossi of Memnon
These two faceless colossi (the plural of colossus, which just means larger-than-life statue) are the first thing visitors see when they reach the west bank of the Nile opposite Luxor. This isn't surprising when you hear their dimensions: they tower 60 feet (18 m) above the plains and are estimated to weigh an enormous 720 tons each.
Your lunch will be served in a local restaurant before we go and check in at your hotel in Luxor.
Overnight in Luxor Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Your day starts with breakfast at the hotel and followed by check out then you will visit Karnak Temples before driving to Hurghada
The Complex of Karnak Temples
Built over two millennia between the years of around 2200 and 360 BCE, Karnak is a massive Ancient Egyptian temple complex that was one of the country's most important places of worship under the rules of Hatshepsut, Seti I, Ramesses II
After finishing this visit, you will have lunch and start moving to Hurghada where you will check at your hotel and the rest of the day is yours to relax.
Overnight in Hurghada Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
We organize day snorkeling trip to Utopia Island from Hurghada. Experience the fascinating underwater world of the Red Sea on this full-day tour from Hurghada. Enjoy snorkeling among natural reefs and beautiful corals before enjoying the fantastic views of the colorful world of fish from a glass-bottomed boat.
Experience a fascinating snorkeling adventure in the Red Sea. After the pick-up at your hotel, you will head to the beautiful peninsula of Soma Bay, which will be your first snorkeling stop. Here there is also a pier, from which you will start the boat tour. Around Utopia Island are several natural reefs where you can enjoy snorkeling. Explore the unique underwater world and admire the countless colorful fish and beautiful corals.
After a few snorkeling stops you can relax with a delicious lunch onboard the boat and recharge your batteries. Afterwards, you will transfer to a glass-bottomed boat and spend memorable few hours admiring the underwater world of the Red Sea below your feet. For two hours you will have a direct view of the crystal-clear waters surrounding Utopia Island.
After finishing your amazing Red Sea adventure, you will return back to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Overnight in Hurghada Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
In the morning, one of our representatives will transfer you from your hotel to enjoy a one-day Scuba diving on the boat with your instructor, who will teach you about diving. You will try diving in the morning and another one in the afternoon at different sites.
The time you will spend diving in the water should be around 30 – 40 minutes, The diving will start after the completion of a medical form that we will give you upon your arrival to ensure your suitability. Talk some amazing photographs of the varied landscapes of Hurghada.
Finally, it’s time to end your Scuba diving in Hurghada, our representative will transfer you to your hotel where the rest of the day will be yours.
Many wondered: I do not know diving so how can I dive? You can learn the diving with your guide and you didn’t need to be a swimmer, swimming is one thing and diving is another, but you must have the courage and the ability to experience diving exciting.
Overnight in Hurghada Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Experience the legendary underwater world in front of Hurghada on dry feet with the glass bottom boat. The excursion with the glass bottom boat in front of Hurghada guarantees you the view of the colorful fish world and numerous reefs directly off the coast.
Have you always wanted to see the underwater world of the Red Sea, but you can’t swim? Do you have small children with you? Don’t you want to spend the whole day on the boat? In any of these cases, our glass bottom boat is right for you! The only two-hour excursion with our comfortable glass-bottom boat takes you to the most beautiful coral reefs. Through the large bottom window you can watch the underwater life – corals, fish and other fascinating sea creatures. If you want to snorkel, we are happy to provide you life jackets and snorkeling equipment. Then you will fly to Cairo to check in your hotel and overnight.
Overnight in Cairo Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Your day starts with breakfast at the hotel and followed by a day tour to the unique land marks of Cairo
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
The first museum of civilization in the Arab world, the NMEC will present a comprehensive view of Egyptian civilization from prehistory to the present day, taking a multidisciplinary thematic approach designed to highlight Egypt’s tangible and intangible heritage. A museum of a new kind, unknown so far in Egypt and the entire Middle East region, the NMEC’s main goal is to “share knowledge”, to connect with the surrounding Egyptian society and to offer international visitors a richer and deeper insight into the meaning of Egyptian culture through the ages
The mosque of ibn Tulun
The mosque of ibn Tulun was commissioned by Ahmad ibn Tulun (323–358 AH/935–969 AD), ‘Abbasid governor of Egypt. Construction began in 263 AH/876 AD, and finished in 266 AH/879 AD. Located on Jebal Yashkur, the mosque was meant to serve as the main congregational mosque of ibn Tulun’s new administrative capital, al-Qata’i.
Overnight in Cairo Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Your day starts with breakfast at the hotel and followed by a day tour to the unique land marks of Cairo
Baron Empain Palace
Your Egypt trip will remain incomplete forever until you visit the spectacular Baron Empain Palace, also known as the El Palais Hindu, which is synonymous to showmanship and luxury of the city of Cairo. Situated on the landmark of Heliopolis and designed by French architect, this wondrous palace will grab your eyeballs with its fascinating history and magnificent oriental architecture.
The Royal Carriages Museum
The Royal carriages Museum in Boulaq is one of the earliest of its kind worldwide, both from the prospect of the authenticity of its building and the originality of its displays. The building was particularly adapted to preserve the cultural heritage of the royal carriages and all related material dating back to the era of Mohammed Ali Dynasty.
The idea of establishing the museum building dates back to the reign of khedive Ismail (r. 1863- 1879), who thought of founding a special structure for housing the horses and the khedivial carriages. Initially, the establishment was called the “Khedivial Carriages Service”, then its name was changed in 1922 to “Royal Stables Department (Royal Mews)” under the reign of king Fouad (r. 1917- 1936).
Moaiz ST & Khan Khaliili
Elmoaz Street the largest open-air museum for Islamic monuments in the world, and a unique heritage site that was added to The UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. While Khan Khalili is One of the wonderful places in Cairo and the oldest market in the Middle East it’s a medieval-style mall.
Enjoy your lunch and it will be served at a local restaurant after the day tour. Then return to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Your final day starts with breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out. You will then be transferred to the airport for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Experience
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Highlights
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In Cairo (Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx – Egyptian Museum – Coptic Cairo – Nile Cruise Dinner – Cairo Citadel – Sultan Hassan Madrasa – Al refai Mosque – National Museum of Egyptian Civilization – Ibn Tulun Mosque – Baron Palace – Royal Carriages Museum – Khan El Khalili)In Fayoum (Wadi El Rayan – The Valley of the Whales – Mudawara Mountain)In Alexandria (Qait Bay Fort – Catacombs – Pompai Pillar – The Grecko – Roman Museum – Library of Alexandria – Royal Jewelry Palace – Roman Amphitheater)In Aswan (Aswan Dam – Philae Temples – Unfinished Obelisk – Nubian Village – Botanical Island – Abu Simbel Temples – Kom Ombo Temples – Edfu Temple)In Luxor (Valley of The Kings – Hatshepsut Temple – Colossi of Memnon – Luxor Temple – Hatshepsut Temple - Colossi of Memnon – Hot air ballon – Sound and light Show – Karnak Temples)In Hurghada (Optional Tours around the city and Water activities)
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Includes
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Arrival / departure assistance09 nights’ accommodation in Cairo on Bed and breakfast basis.03 nights’ accommodation in board of Nile Cruise on full board basis. (3 meals included).01 nights` accommodation in Luxor on Bed and breakfast basis.02 nights’ accommodation in Alexandria on Bed and breakfast basis03 nights’ accommodation in Hurghada on All Inclusive basisAll transfers as per program by private and deluxe air-conditioned vehicle for all transportation.Private English speaking Egyptologist guides as per the itinerary. (Any language is available).Entrance fees for all sightseeing. And all applicable taxesMeals as mentioned in the itinerary.Domestic flight ticket Cairo / Aswan / Hurghada /Cairo.
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International airfares.Egypt entry Visa.Tipping for guides, driver, Nile cruise crew, etc…Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, etc.Drinks during meals.Drinks on board of the Cruise.Any Optional tour.
Starts from $ 3260
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