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13 Days
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Every Day
Description
Egypt where the civilizations were begun
| Program | Egypt Tour Packages 13 days Cairo, Nile Cruise, and the Oasis Tour |
| Duration: | 12 nights / 13 days |
| Destinations covered: | Cairo » Oases » White and Black Deserts» Nile Cruise |
(4 nights in Cairo » 4 nights in Oases » 4 nights Nile Cruise)
Combine the Nile and the desert in 13 days tour
Enjoy your vacation in Egypt and the fascinating cities there. The majority of Cairo’s ancient sites will discover during the best 13 days to see Cairo and enjoy an Egypt Nile River Cruise, don’t miss our offers by visiting Egypt Oasis Tour. You will visit the Giza Pyramids and the renowned Sphinx as part of the most fascinating Egyptian Museum tour in Cairo. You will witness the splendor of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs in their architectural achievements at a time when other civilizations had not even emerged. While on the Nile Cruise, you will go to Luxor and Aswan while sailing aboard on the Nile Cruise, in addition to the White Desert and The Black Desert as well as the important Oases like Bahariya Oasis, Dakhla Oasis, Farafra, Kharga, and Baris Oasis all of these locations will be a unique one for the person who loves the adventures.
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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.
Discover the history of pharaohs through an amazing tour that suits your needs, at the morning time we will take you from the hotel in Cairo by a private air-conditioned car to start a day trip from Cairo to Pyramids, the Museum, and Coptic Cairo starting with:
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.
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.
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
Located in Downtown Tahrir Square in Cairo, The Egyptian Museum in Cairo houses over 120,000 artifacts, including the contents of Tutankhamun's tomb and most of the mummies that have been discovered since the 19th century.
Coptic Churches in Old Cairo including:
The Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr, 2 churches built into the walls of the Fort of Babylon and its remains could be Cairo's oldest structures; and the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius), where, the Holy Family took shelter in a cave, with the church being erected her to commemorate this. This whole area is a world-famous destination for Pilgrims.
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.
Around 06:00 AM, take your breakfast and check out to start your Egypt Desert Safari Trips, you will meet your Egyptologist guide to accompany you by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Bahariya Oasis about 4 hours’ drive from Cairo. Upon arrival, visit the valley of Golden Mummies, the Tombs of the Nobles or regional rulers of the oasis in ancient times, the temple of Alexander the Great who built the beautiful city of Alexandria, and the Temple of Muftella dedicated to God Bis one of the famous gods of ancient Egypt to be worshipped in the desert places as the god of entertainment and pleasure.
Delicious lunch meals will be served in a Bedouin-style restaurant, after that we will go to the hotel to check in and spend the afternoon freely.
You will start ascending the black mountain by a 4-wheel drive before the sunset to see the ruins on top of the mountain, “the English House” enjoying the picturesque view of Bahariya Oasis during sunset.
Overnight in Bahariya.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the early morning, have your breakfast before visiting the extraordinary salt lake to enjoy the views and take very nice pictures. Enjoy the golden sand dunes and learn how to climb the palm trees just like the locals so, pick the freshest fruit of the season while walking around the beautiful gardens. Start the adventure to the White Desert, our 1st stop will be at The Black Desert, a region of volcano-shaped mountains covered with large quantities of volcanic rocks, and the Valley of El Haize to the south of Bawiti and Bahariya. We will stop for you to see the quartz in the Crystal Mountain area and then we will spend a few minutes in the charming Valley of Agabat. Spend the night watching the beautiful moon and the stars while camping in the White Desert between the stunning white limestone and chalk formations of the western desert.
Bedouin dinner in the Desert.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Have your daily breakfast made by the locals and the popular morning tea-mint. Then, we will head to the oasis of Farafra, in Farafra you can enjoy the sulfur hot water spring of Bir Setah or (Setah Well), and you will also visit the local artist Badr’s unique mud brick museum. Visit the old town of Al Qasr and drive from Farafa to Dakhla for about 3 hours to visit the Roman Temple of Deir El Hagar in the middle of the desert and half-buried by the sand dunes. The temple dates back to the 26th dynasty and was accomplished by the legendary Roman Emperors. Visit some of Egypt’s most beautiful rock-cut tombs at the Roman burial ground of El Muzawwaqqa.
After taking your lunch, visit the old Islamic Village of Al Qasr dates back to the twelfth century A.D, to see the ancient houses organized in very interesting narrow alleys, the old oil press, the old wheat grinder, the old court, the medieval prison as well as an old school and an Ayyubid mosque.
Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool-like hot spring then visit the verdant Dakhla farms which are full of golden sand dunes and the clear blue sky above, to enjoy the sunset on the Edge of the Great Sand Sea with a tasty Bedouin tea.
Spend the night in Dakhla at Desert lodge hotel on top of the cliff seeing the green village and the beautiful rose mountains that Dakhla Oasis is famous for.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, you will visit Kharga Oasis. Enjoy your breakfast and get prepared to begin your tour at Dakhla Oasis by visiting Qasr El Labkha, a Roman fortress on the old caravan route the famous 40 days road attaching Egypt with Sudan (DARB EL ARBEIN), and the Kharga Museum. After that, visit the Roman Temple of Hibis and Nadura from outside as well as Bagawat the oldest Christian cemetery all over the world with its chapels painted with biblical murals from the Old Testament still preserving their colors.
We will head to Baris Oasis, the smallest and the cutest of the Western Desert Oases. Visit the Temple of Dush standing in the middle of an entire flourishing settlement guarding the forty days road when it was functioning you still can see most of the details of this Roman settlement like the residential area with mud-brick houses, The fortress, the Temple which is devoted to Isis and Serapis.
Enjoy camping in the middle of the golden sand dunes in Kharga.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy your breakfast in the middle of the golden sand dunes, then you will be transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor, about 6 hours’ drive. Upon arrival to Luxor embark on your 5 stars Egypt Nile River Cruise.
Your tasty lunch will be served aboard the Nile cruise ship, start Luxor day tours and especially the East Bank of Luxor tour as you will visit Karnak Temple which is one of the biggest man-made temples in the entire world, and the great temple of King Amenhotep III, the popular Luxor temple that was built by many kings of ancient Egypt.
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. As well as the dominating Temple of Amun-Ra, Karnak is also made up of smaller chapels and sanctuaries dedicated to other deities, as well as grand halls, docks, a sacred lake. and pylons - the monumental gateways that mark temple entrances.:
The Temple of Luxor
Luxor Temple, Ipet‑resyt “Southern Sanctuary” to the ancient Egyptians, was so called because of its location within ancient Thebes (modern Luxor). It is located around three kilometers to the south of Karnak Temple, to which it was once linked with a processional way bordered with sphinxes. The oldest evidence for this temple dates to the Eighteenth Dynasty (c.1550–1295 BC).
Karnak Temple Impressive Sound and Light Show Tour
Among the bewitching activities that you can enjoy in the miraculous city, “Luxor” is attending the breathtaking Sound and Light show which is arranged in Karnak temple Complex and it is considered an hour and half hour spectacular Hollywood style extravaganza. The site there recounts the great history of Thebes “The ancient Capital” as Karnak Temple was mainly constructed to honor the god Amun. The most interesting thing to do is to walk through that great temple at night and witness the real glory of ancient architecture.
Now our representative will take you back to your hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor to finish your unforgettable day trip.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
In the beautiful morning and after having your delicious breakfast 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 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.
Once your visit to these ancient Theban Temples is complete you will return to the boat for your lunch, and then you can watch as it departs Luxor and sails for Esna. As the Nile flows gently underneath you, dinner will be served.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You can enjoy an early breakfast, while the cruise boat crosses the Esna lock to the city of Esna. Once the boat is moored you will visit the best-preserved temple in Egypt: The Temple of Horus.
Edfu Temple
Built during the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 237 and 57 BC, the Temple of Horus at Edfu is generally regarded to be the best-preserved of the Ancient Egyptian sanctuaries. For 200 years, the structure was buried under almost 40 feet (12 metres) of desert sand and silt from the Nile, which incredibly helped to conserve it to near-perfection.
After your visit to this superb temple, you will be taken back to the boat for your lunch while it sails onward to Kom Ombo. Enjoy sun bathing and tea time on the deck of the Cruise. Once a shore you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo
Kom Ombo Temple
The temple is unique for its dedication to two different deities: the local crocodile-headed god Sobek, and the first "god of the Kingdom", the falcon-headed god Horus the Elder (also called Haroeris). This double dedication was deliberate. Not only is it architecturally duplicated, with two sets of courts, hypostyle halls and sanctuaries, the twin temple is symbolic of the local and Universalist themes that the two different deities represented.
After this great visit you will return back to the cruise for your dinner being served as it sails majestically towards Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, breakfast meals will be taken in boxes and then you will be transferred to Abu Simbel.
Abu Simbel Temples
Abu Simbel temple complex includes 2 individual temples that were built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramsis 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A new day on board starts with breakfast, and then you will be driven to see the High Dam, the worlds largest rock filled dam, and the Temple of Philae moved to the island of Agilika after the waters of Lake Nasser flooded its original location. At the end of your tour drive back to rejoin your cruise for lunch. After lunch, we will have a felucca ride in the Nile and visit the Botanical Island and the Nubian Village.
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 this great visit you will be transferred to Aswan Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo where you will be met upon arrival and get transferred to your hotel for your last night in the Land of Pharaohs.
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 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 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 & National Police 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.
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.
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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Experience
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Highlights
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Day 01: Arrival to EgyptDay 02: Tour to Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Coptic CairoDay 03: Cairo to Bahariya OasisDay 04: White and Black DesertDay 05: Farafra and Dakhla OasesDay 06: Kharga OasisDay 07: Kharga \ Luxor (East Bank)Day 08: Luxor West Bank (The City of the Dead)Day 09: Day Tour from Luxor to Edfu and Kom OmboDay 10: Tour to Abu Simbel from Aswan - Back to Your Nile CruiseDay 11: Aswan High Dam – Philae Temples – Unfinished Obelisk – Nubia VillageDay 12: The National Museum of civilization, Citadel and Khan El KhaliliDay 13: Final departure
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Includes
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Package Rate Includes:Meet and greet service by our representatives upon your airport arrival.Assistance with guest relations during your stay.All transfers via private air-conditioned vehicle.Domestic flight ticket from Aswan to Cairo.Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo, including daily breakfast.Accommodation for 1 nights in Bahria Oasis, including breakfast and dinner.Camping for 1 night in The White desert, including all camping requirements.Accommodation for 1 nights in Dakhla Oasis, including breakfast and dinner.Accommodation for 1 nights in Kharga Oasis, including 03 meals.Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5-star superior Nile Cruise ship, full board.Professional English-speaking tour guide.Entrance fees to all sites mentioned on the itinerary.All meals mentioned on the itinerary.All service charges and taxes.
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Package Rate Excludes:International Airfare.Entry visa to Egypt.Any optional tours.Personal spending.Tipping.Drinks and Water in hotel and Nile Cruise
Starts from $ 2385
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