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Description
Egypt where the civilizations were begun
| Program | Egypt Tour Packages 18 days tour Egypt & Petra |
| Duration: | 17 Nights / 18 days |
| Destinations covered: | Cairo »Luxor » Nile Cruise »Aswan »Alexandria »Petra »Cairo |
18 Days Egypt Travel Package Nile Cruise and Jordan
Egypt and Petra Tours, immerse yourself in the ancient wonders of Cairo; relax with a Nile cruise and explore the historical sites of Jordan: A quality Nile cruise and Jordan tour. This 18-day Nile Cruise and Jordan tour is ideal for anyone longing to experience the romanticism of Egypt from the water. It is truly a journey through time, and one which you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Enjoy one day of sightseeing in Cairo and then head off for your Nile cruise on the Nile.
Experience Egypt and feel like royalty only with Khaled Abbass Tour Guide
In this Tour:
| Day | Activity | Overnight |
| 01 | Welcome to Egypt | Cairo |
| 02 | Sakkara Necropolis and Pyramids – Memphis open air Museum | Cairo |
| 03 | Pyramids of Giza – The Great Sphinx – The Grand Egyptian Museum | Cairo |
| 04 | Qait Bay – Catacombs – Pompai Pillar – Library of Alexandria | Cairo |
| 05 | Fly from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh | Sharm |
| 06 | Day of Leisure in Sharm | Sharm |
| 07 | Petra full day tour | Sharm |
| 08 | Day of Leisure in Sharm | Sharm |
| 09 | Fly from Sharm to Cairo | Cairo |
| 10 | Cairo Citadel – Coptic Cairo | Cairo |
| 11 | Philae temples – High Dam – Unfinished Obelisk | Nile Cruise |
| 12 | Abu Simbel – Kom Ombo | Nile Cruise |
| 13 | Edfu temples – Luxor Temple | Nile Cruise |
| 14 | Valley of the Kings – Hatshepsut – Colossi of Memnon – Karnak Temples | Luxor |
| 15 | Luxor Museum – Mummification Museum | Luxor |
| 16 | Fly back to Cairo from Luxor | Cairo |
| 17 | Unique Museums Day | Cairo |
| 18 | Fly back home |
This tour is based on Luxury 5 stars hotels in Cairo , Sharm , Luxor and Luxury 5 stars Nile Cruise
Itinerary
Welcome to Cairo. Your tour begins when you are greeted by our representative who will assist you through immigration and customs formalities. After you have collected your luggage, he will then take you, in our deluxe vehicle, to your Cairo hotel where you will meet your guide who will revise the tour plan with you.
Start your day tour to Giza Necropolis where our driver will pick up you from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and join our professional tour guide to witness the real magnificence ancient Egyptian attractions through visiting:
The Step Pyramid of Saqqara
It’s called also step Pyramid of Zoser or Josser, due to the King Zoser who ordered his minister Imhotep to build it, this pyramid consists of six-layers, It’s height was about 197foot (60 meters). It is the first Pyramid ever built and it is the first largest scale stone building in the world.
Pyramid of Unas
The Pyramid of Unas is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty.
Pyramid Complex of Teti
Teti (c.2345–2323 BC), the first ruler of the Sixth Dynasty, built his pyramidal complex not far from the Step Pyramid of (c.2667–2648 BC), in Saqqara. Upon completion, it stood 52.5 m tall.
The mastaba tomb of Kagemni also known as Memi
The mastaba was discovered in 1843 by Richard Lepsius. It had to wait until 1905 before von Bissing would begin his publication of rooms IV to VIII, which wasn't completed until 1911.
The mastaba of Nikauisesi
The mastaba of Nikauisesi is situated in the north-east sector of the necropolis of Saqqara. The tomb was discovered in 1979-80 by the Supreme Council of Antiquities
The mastaba of Ankhmahor
The mastaba of Ankhmahor is situated on the northern side of Teti’s pyramid at Saqqara in the block of tombs belonging to the officials of the king’s Dynasty VI reign.
Memphis Open Air Museum
Memphis was the oldest capital of ancient Egypt, the first one that was founded after the unification of upper and Lower Egypt. The city was founded in the first dynasty (3100 BC).
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a full day tour, I will meet you at 8 am in the hotel lobby and start our visit to the
The Grand Egyptian Museum
It has been announced that the GEM, which is home to the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities worldwide, will open in 2024. However, the museum's Great Hall and Grand Staircase, where the colossal statues are on display, are already accessible to the public. The museum is now partially open to receive limited group visits, and to hold some special events.
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
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
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 visit the following.
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 continue our tour to visit
Library of Alexandria
Alexandria Library is the most ancient library of classical antiquity. In it, you can find a copy of every book published all over the World. It’s not just a building, it’s a complex where all arts, philosophy, ancient history come together.
Finally, we will transfer you in a private air-conditioned car to back to your hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel followed by check out and transfer to Cairo airport to catch you flight to Sharm. Upon arrival you check in at your hotel in Sharm Elsheikh lunch and dinner will be served in the hotel the rest of the day is yours to relax and enjoy the beach activities.
Overnight in Sharm Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A full day for sunbathing, exploring, shopping, or taking up some of the many water sport activities available to you.
Today with our amazing tour will enjoy an adrenaline rush experience, the Quad Bike Safari Sharm El Sheikh, we will pick up you at the hotel lobby to begin one of the best adventurous Sharm El Sheikh tours. After getting a confirmation for your Quad Bike and Camel Safari in Sharm El Sheikh, you will be advised of the pickup time, you can choose between 2 times Sunrise or Sunset.
The Quad Bike center is not far away from Sharm El Sheik's main square Neema bay, it’s located in the south of Sinai in the desert the safest place for your ride and to avoid the regular traffic, you will be given some directions for your safety and some advice on how to enjoy the trip, the group will be always accompanied by our qualified instructors when you take a two hours Desert Safari in Sharm El Sheikh desert. A short brief about the Bedouin Tent Break in an hour you will get a short break in a Bedouin tent to enjoy Bedouin tea.
When you finish the Quad Bike Desert Sharm El Sheikh, have a great time with the Camel ride in the Sinai desert guided by the Bedouins and get amazing pictures of the beautiful mountains of the Sinai desert. The Echo Mountain here is the interesting fun part where you get to scout out the echo mountain to experience the excellence of the desert.
After you finish your day tour. You will be taken back to your hotel. We hope you enjoyed your quad bike safari in Sharm El Sheikh.
Overnight in Sharm Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Available: Wednesday & Saturday
On July 7, 2007 Petra was announced as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World and has become the perfect tourist destination. Visiting Petra by ferry is an opportunity to touch the secrets of the ancient city, admire one of the greatest human creations, built on top of the masterpiece of nature itself.
Petra (Jordan) from Sharm El Sheikh:
* 1:30 Leaving the hotel to drive to Taba Port, where you should arrive by 6:00.
* From Taba you will travel to the Jordanian Port of Aqaba by ferry. The journey will take about 1 hour. On the way you will have an opportunity to admire the incredible views of three countries at once – Israel (Eilat), Jordan (Aqaba) and Saudi Arabia and take beautiful photos.
* At 8.30 you will arrive to Aqaba. On the Jordanian side, you will be met by an English-speaking professional guide who will accompany you around Jordan. You will then travel to Petra through the Wadi Rum desert on a comfortable air-conditioned coach.
* The Siq Canyon is the main road that lies between the city’s rose-colored mountains, which stand at a height of 80m and reach up to 1.2 Km at the end of the Siq.
The Siq opens up onto Petra’s most magnificent facade – The Treasury (Al Khazna). It is almost 40 meters high and intricately decorated with Corinthian capitals, friezes, figures and more. The structure is believed to have been the mausoleum of the Nabatean King Aretas IV in the 1st century AD. It became known as Al-Khazneh, or The Treasury in the early 19th century by the area’s Bedouins as they had believed it contained treasures.
In 1812, the city of Petra and Al-Khazneh was rediscovered by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt. The Treasury has appeared in many Hollywood films, gaining particular fame after being featured in the 1989 film “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”.
* 16:00 Lunch at the 5* hotel (included in the price of the tour)
* 17:00 Going back to Aqaba for a city tour
* 18:00 Departing from Aqaba to Taba by ferry
* 00:00 Returning back to your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh
A full day for sunbathing, exploring, shopping, or taking up some of the many water sport activities available to you.
Optional Tour Snorkeling Trip Ras Mohammed & the White Island
In the morning and after having your delicious breakfast you will enjoy some sun-bathing time on the Hotel Beach and after lunch you will enjoy your Snorkeling Trip Ras Mohammed.
A trip to the White Island is a must when you’re visiting Sharm. The Maldives like sand strip which is located in the middle of the Red Sea near Ras Mohamed is truly heaven on earth. And there's no better way to do it than aboard Sina Dream yacht. Throughout the trip you'll also get to snorkel in the most beautiful coral reefs of Ras Mohamed. Sina Dream also offers Premium seafood open buffet which is not available on most boat trips in Sharm. We pride ourselves in providing top notch boating experience for more than 30 years.
After you finish your day tour. You will be taken back to your hotel. We hope you enjoyed your quad bike safari in Sharm El Sheikh.
Overnight in Sharm Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning time, we will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm, then transfer you to Sharm airport and catch your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival it is time to check-in, and you then have the rest of the day at leisure, in the evening you will have your good bye dinner on a fluting restaurant with shows.
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.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
In the morning, our tour guide will meet you at the hotel in Cairo or Giza to enjoy your Cairo day tours which start every day. Start your Coptic and Islamic Cairo Tour by visiting the Citadel, which was the seat of Egypt's rulers for many centuries.
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 located 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.
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). It is the episcopal church of Cairo, and it was the episcopal See of Masr (the district of Old Cairo) that replaced the former See of Babylon. Many bishops of the See were consecrated in the Church until the reign of Patriarch Christodulus (1047–1077).
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.
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.
The Tomb of King Ramses VI
This tomb was begun by King Ramesses V (c.1147–1143 BC) of the Twentieth Dynasty. Although it is uncertain whether he was ultimately buried here, it is clear that his uncle Ramesses VI (c.1143–1136 BC) enlarged the tomb and used it.
The Tomb of King Seti I
The tomb of Sety I is one of the longest, deepest, and most beautifully decorated tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Sety I (c.1294–1279 BC) was the second king of the Nineteenth Dynasty, and father of Ramesses II (the Great). His tomb, number 17 in the Valley of the Kings, is sometimes called “Belzoni’s tomb” after its discoverer.
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.
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 and Ramesses III.
Your lunch will be served in a local restaurant before we go and check in at your hotel in Luxor and overnight.
Overnight in Luxor Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Start your day tour to Luxor Museums where our driver will pick up you from your hotel or in Luxor and join our professional tour guide to witness the real magnificence ancient Egyptian attractions through visiting:
Hot air Balloon Ride Optional Tour
Early morning, Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to the West Bank to enjoy Egypt Hot Air Balloon. Transfer to marine enjoy soft drinks before you take the motor boat to the west bank, then you will be transferred to the take-off area where you are going to start your balloon ride in the sky of the biggest open-air museum Luxor. The "Balloon Ride" trip departs every day, however confirmation in advance is still highly recommended. The balloon ride takes 45 minutes then you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Luxor Museum
One of the best displays of antiquities in Egypt is located at the Luxor Museum opened in 1975. Housed within a modern building, the collection is limited in the number of items, but they are beautifully displayed. There are numerous other antiquities of interest including a couple of very nice coffins. The museum also houses items from periods after the demise of pharaonic Egypt.
Mummification Museum
Mummification museum in Luxor (ancient Thebes), intended to provide an understanding of the process to preserve the body. The ancient Egyptians not only applied embalming to dead humans but also to many animals (Cats, dogs, crocodiles…. etc.). God Anubis (the Jackal) was the god of embalming and mummification.
At the end you will return back to your cruise for Lunch which will be served on board. Start sailing towards Edfu. Dinner will be served onboard and overnight.
Overnight in Luxor Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by check out from your hotel in Luxor. Then you will be transferred to Luxor airport to catch your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival you will be met and assisted by our representative who will drive you to your hotel to check in and later you will have your lunch in a local restaurant and then you will enjoy your time in El Moaiz St and Khan El Khalili.
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 Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast you will check out and will be taken to a unique experience in Cairo which includes
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).
Cairo Tower
The Cairo Tower or ElGezira tower or ( Brag El qahari) in Arabic language is consider one of the most prominent features of the Egyptian capital .Its partially open lattice-work design is intended to evoke a lotus plant. Cairo tower was built from 1956 to 1961 during the presidency of Gamal Abdel Nasser with Soviet assistance.
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.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
Experience
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Highlights
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In Sakkara ( The Step Pyramid Complex - Pyramid of Unas - Pyramid Complex of Teti - The mastaba tomb of Kagemni - The mastaba of Nikauisesi - The mastaba of Ankhmahor - Memphis Open Air Museum)In Giza ( The Grand Egyptian Museum - Giza Pyramids Complex - The Great Sphinx )In Alexandria ( Qait Bay – Catacombs – Pompai Pillar – Library of Alexandria )In Sharm ( Optional excursions )In Jordan ( Day tour to Petra)In Cairo ( Cairo Citadel – Coptic Cairo - Cairo Tower - The Royal Carriages Museum - Baron Empain Palace )In Luxor ( Karnak Complex - Luxor Temple - Hatshepsut temple - The colossi of Memnon - The Mummification Museum - Luxor Museum - Valley of the Kings Tombs)In Aswan ( Horus Temple - Sobek Temples - The High Dam - The Unfinished Obelisk - Abu Simbel Temples).
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Includes
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Arrival / departure assistance08 nights’ accommodation in Cairo on Bed and breakfast basis. The Marriott St Regis or similar03 nights’ accommodation in board of Nile Cruise on full board basis. (3 meals included).02 nights` accommodation in Luxor on Bed and breakfast basis. Aracan Etab or Similar04 nights` accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh on Half Board basis. Breakfst & Dinner.All 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 tickets Cairo / Sharm / Cairo. – Cairo / Aswan / Luxor / Cairo.
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International airfares.Egypt entry Visa.Tipping for guides, driver, Nile cruise crew, etc…Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, etc.Optional Tours.Drinks during meals.
Starts from $ 3645
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