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29 Nights / 30 Days
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Private
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Every Day
Description
Egypt where the civilizations were begun
| Program | Egypt Tour Packages 30 days Khaled the Great |
| Duration: | 29 Nights / 30 days |
| Destinations covered: | Cairo» Alexandria» Luxor »07 Nights Cruise» Hurghada »Oasis» Cairo |
(13 nights Cairo» 02 nights Alexandria» 02 nights Luxor» 07 nights on Nile Cruise» 03 nights Hurghada » 02 nights Oasis)
30 Days Egypt Travel Package Round Trip Nile Cruise and Pyramids
If you admire ancient mesmerizing architecture and glorious history then our 30 days Cairo and Aswan tour is the vacation you are looking for. Cast your eyes on some of the most magical monuments in Cairo such as the extraordinary Giza pyramids complex, the great sphinx, and the enchanting Egyptian Museum, then move to the city of beauty ”Aswan” where you will cast your eyes on the hypnotic unfinished obelisk and the magnificent Philae temple. It’s time to try the adventure, book us now.
Experience Egypt and feel like royalty only with Khaled Abbass Tour Guide
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
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.
The Southern Tomb
The southern tomb of King Djoser is located in the southern corner of his funerary complex in the Saqqara antiquities area. The cemetery consists of two parts. The upper part consists of a limestone Mastaba with a frieze decorated with cobras.
Serdab of Pharaoh Djoser
Serdab is a small enclosed structure that houses the ka statue (inhabited by the Pharoah’s soul) and with a small slit or hole with various purposes including allowing the soul of the deceased to move about freely, to breathe and eat – to let in the smells of the offerings and incense presented to the statue, and for the King’s Soul to witness the ceremonies outside.
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.
New Kingdom Cemetery
The New Kingdom (c.1550–1069 BC) cemetery south of the causeway of Unas is where several important officials of the Eighteenth to Twentieth Dynasties were buried.
The Tomb of Hormoheb
This monument is a source of information of prime importance on the history of Egypt under the reign of Tutankhamun. The reliefs, chiseled by forever anonymous craftsmen, are ever among the most accomplished recovered in ancient Egypt and are a major source for the history of the art.
The tomb from the time in which he was not yet Pharaoh Horemheb was discovered a first time in the 19th century, then it disappeared again under the sands. It was rediscovered in 1975 by Geoffrey Martin and his team who cleared the monument in four seasons of excavation.
The tomb of Maya
At the end of the 14th century BC, Maya was one of the major figures in the Egyptian state, from the reign of Tutankhamun to that of Horemheb. His prestigious career is attested by his many titles and epithets, the most important of which is "Overseer of the Treasury" (that is Minister of Finance). We'll discuss it.
The Serapium
The Serapeum of Saqqara was the ancient Egyptian burial place for sacred bulls of the Apis cult at Memphis. It was believed that the bulls were incarnations of the god Ptah, which would become immortal after death as Osiris-Apis. a name which evolved to Serapis.
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.
At the end of this great day we will enjoy lunch in one of the best resturants that looks over the Pyramids and then we will go back to our hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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 01 hour to get the best shots around the pyramids you just need to prepare your camera. We will move from the highest point at the Pyramids till we reach the lowest where the Sphinx is located as ancient pharaohs did.
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.
Desert Safari by Quad Bike Around Pyramids
enjoy the only place in Egypt where you can experience the wonders of the ancient world through the quad bike tour experience with a panoramic view of the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. What is unique about this tour is getting there is half the fun, Being there near the great pyramids of giza enjoying the adventure of quadbike.
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.
Overnight in Alexandria
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast you will start your first tour in this beautiful city, start with Kom el Shoqafa where the early Christians were buried.
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
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
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
Morning time, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, then transfer you to Cairo airport and catch your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, we will drive you to your hotel to check in and have some rest then take the chance to enjoy the exploration of the ancient city of Luxor and its impressive architectural heritage monuments, starting with:
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.
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).
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.
Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, I will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to discover the ancient sites. First, visit Abydos, the ancient Egyptian believed of God (Lord of the underworld) to be buried there. The temple was built by King Seti I, and completed by King Ramses II, known as the temple of Seti I. It is located in Abydos city about 420 km to the south of Cairo in Sohag Government, and 135 km from Luxor. The paintings of the Gods and Pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt.
Temple of Seti I
The temple of Seti I was built on entirely new ground half a mile to the south of the long series of temples just described. This surviving building is best known as the Great Temple of Abydos, being nearly complete and an impressive sight. A principal purpose of the temple was to serve as a memorial to king Seti I, as well as to show reverence for the early pharaohs, which is incorporated within as part of the "Rite of the Ancestors".
Then you will head to have your delicious lunch at a local restaurant, have nice pictures and finally, you will visit:
The temple of Hathor
The temple that dominates this complex, the structure that commands the attention of those who visit, is the Temple of Hathor. The original temple structure underwent continuous modifications throughout the Middle Kingdom and up until the beginning of the reign of the Roman emperor Trajan. The existing temple's structure began construction in 54 B.C.E, the late Ptolemaic period, under the reign of Ptolemy Auletes. The hypostyle hall was built in the Roman period under Tiberius.
After finishing this day, we will return back to Luxor and check into the Nile Cruise and have dinner on board and overnight.
Overnight in Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Anew day on board starts with breakfast which you will have on board, you will start your program with visiting the Mummification Museum and Luxor Museum where you will enjoy the great ancient Egyptian art and science of mummification.
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 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 continues sailing towards Kom Ombo
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.
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 Aswan.
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 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.
After enjoying our great tour to these amazing temples, we will return back to the Cruise where we will have our lunch and then the rest of the day is yours. Dinner will be served later onboard and overnight.
Overnight in Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
A new day starts with breakfast, and then you will enjoy your day tour 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:
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
After breakfast you will be taken to enjoy the unique visit to the
The Nubian Museum
Opened in 1997, the Nubian Museum is a belated, but well-executed, tribute to the culture and influence of Nubia and the Nubian people on the history of Egypt. This ancient culture, every bit as old as that of Ancient Egypt, existed along the banks of the Nile for millennia in the areas we call southern Egypt and northern Sudan today.
After your tour finishes you will return back to the Cruise which sets sail. This time downstream, for Kom Ombo once again. This time you can visit the temple early in the morning (on your own) before the boat heads off to Edfu.
Overnight in Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
You can enjoy an early breakfast, while the cruise boat crosses the Esna lock to the city of Esna and continues towards Luxor.
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 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.
Your lunch will be served in a local restaurant before we go and check in at your hotel in Luxor for one night before you start moving to Hurghada.
Overnight in Luxor Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning you have the chance to have a hot air balloon ride in Luxor then we will take you in three hours driving to Hurghada by a private A.C vehicle and once you arrive, check-in at hotel and spend the rest of the day on your own.
Overnight in Hurghada Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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
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
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.
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.
Overnight in Cairo Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
You will be transferred at 06:00 a.m. by our air-conditioned vehicle from Cairo to Al Minya, then by a motorboat to Tal Al Amarna which was the capital of Akhenaton. After that, visit Beni Hassan where you will see many tombs from the Old Kingdom and the Middle Kingdom.
Tell Amarna
The Egyptian king Akhenaton had marked an important turning point in the royal Egyptian history. This was when he changed the multi gods’ system of ancient Egypt into the worship of one God, Aten, the god of the sun. Although not much has survived from his great city of Akhenaten, many travelers touring Egypt would visit this ancient city of Amarna.
Beni Hassan Tombs
The unique monuments of the city of El Minya would surely include the tombs of Beni Hassan, as they are the best example of the mortuary architecture of the Middle Kingdom in Egypt.
Moreover, some of the tombs are quite well preserved and give a good idea to the traveler spending his vacation in Egypt about the life in Egypt during the period of the Middle Kingdom that remained from the 21st to the 17th centuries BC.
The Tombs of Beni Hassan are situated on the East Bank of the River Nile, in contrary to many ancient burial sites as the Pharaohs always believed that the East Bank of the River Nile is the city of the living and the West Bank is the city of the dead. This ancient necropolis is located 20 kilometers to the South of the city of El Minya. This ancient necropolis was named after the nearby village of Beni Hassan.
At the end of this extra unique day visit you will be driven back to Cairo and overnight.
Overnight in Cairo Hotel
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.
Overnight in Cairo Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
We will meet at your hotel after breakfast and have an amazing 03 Days Bahariya Oasis tour and White Desert Safari from Cairo, we will take you to enjoy the western deserts landscapes and the verdant and lush date palm groves of Bahriya Oasis, also you get to visit the valley of Golden Mummies, around thirty-four tombs have been excavated from this area so far, Tombs of the Nobles, and get the adrenaline rush when you take a drive by the land cruiser through the Black Desert, which is formed by a volcanic eruption more than 1600 million back.
Valley of the Golden Mummies
It was discovered on 17 April 2001. Four tombs were excavated, and found inside them were 105 mummies, of high-ranking Roman Egyptians, many wearing gold masks. These mummies, many sumptuously decorated with religious scenes, represent the very best of Roman-Period mummies ever found in Egypt. These ancient remains are around 2000 years old, but they have withstood the test of time remarkably well.
Take a rest and enjoy your local lunch meal. After that, you will have free time in the afternoon to enjoy it as you wish at your hotel. Enjoy the panoramic view of the oasis during sunset from the top when you climb the black mountain by land cruiser.
When you wake up in the early morning, enjoy your breakfast in the hotel then meet your guide who will take you first to see the salt lake and the golden sand dunes and enjoy the verdant and lush date palm groves because the oasis is known for the palm trees and fruit gardens! then we travel to the White Desert, passing through the Black Desert, a region of volcano-shaped mountains with large quantities of small black stones, and the Valley of El Haize, about 50km to the south of Bawiti, the central village of Bahariya Oasis.
Valley of Al-Haiz
It is located near the western edge of Bahariya depression beside the black desert in Bahariya Oasis. During the time of the Romans this valley was much greener and arable so it was one of the most important places in Egypt for producing wine. The Remains of a winemaking factory were discovered in Al-Haiz Valley in 1988 and in 1940 foundations of a palace and other large and splendid mansions were discovered by Ahmad Fakhry.
Stop to see the quartz crystal at Crystal Mountain and the magnificent Valley of Agabat. It's a great chance to enjoy camping in the White Desert. Enjoy the sunset there an eat your yummy dinner!
The Crystal Mountain | Bahiriya Crystal Mountain
The Crystal Mountain is an obligatory stop for adventurous safari tours in the Oases of Egypt in the White desert. A small natural arch in the rock and the glittering calcite crystal walls make it a perfect place to pose for photos. This is what geologists call an exhumed cave, a cave completes with stalagmites and stalactites that has been thrust upwards by earth movement and with time has lost its roof to erosion and has almost weathered away. The calcite crystal developed in paleo caves of khoman chalk.
The crystal mountain stands on the very edge of the of the White Desert, and soon the black iron and basalt pebbles give way to the sand-blown chalk formations which loom on either side of the road.
Today is the last day of your White Desert Trips from Cairo. Enjoy your breakfast in the White Desert, then you will move to see the hot water springs and take photos of the beautiful white limestone rocks with the beauty of the white limestone formations in the area the Mushrooms, the tree, the chicken, the sphinx, the tents and the rabbit then return back to Bahariya Oasis.
Get ready and our representative will accompany you by an air-conditioned vehicle from Bahariya to your hotel in Cairo and overnight.
Overnight in Cairo Hotel
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 Mosque of Ibn Tulun
When we will go to Ahmad Ibn Tulun Mosque one of the oldest Islamic monuments in Egypt which was built in 879. It has the first spiral minaret that was erected in the sky of Egypt and is considered one of the hanging mosques that are built on a rocky peak called "Shukr" on Mokattam Mountain.
But if you want to know What was the mosque of Ibn Tulun used for? In the 12th century, it served as a shelter for pilgrims traveling to the Hijaz from North Africa. Al-Qata'i, the capital of Ibn Tulun and the administrative center of the Tulunid dynasty, was designed with the grand congregational mosque as its focal point. when you visit this mosque, you will realize that the mosque is a rare survivor of the classical Islamic period.
The Gayer Anderson Museum
Gayer Anderson is an English officer who completed his medical studies in London and was appointed to the medical department of the English army in 1904, then he moved to the service of the English army in Egypt in 1907.
The museum consisted of two houses dating back to the Ottoman era in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries AD, and they were combined into one house, In them, he displays his archaeological collection of Pharaonic, Islamic, and Asian antiquities, provided that this furniture and his collection of antiquities become the property of the Egyptian people after his death or when he leaves Egypt permanently.
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
It is said that Egypt is full of Pyramids and after breakfast you will get the opportunity to visit 2 more of them. You will be taken, in an air-conditioned vehicle, to Dashur where you will see the two pyramids built by the Pharaoh Snefru.
The Red Pyramid
The Red Pyramid was another project of the 4th Dynasty pharaoh Sneferu. After the completion of the Bent Pyramid, which also stand nearby in the Necropolis at Dahshur, Sneferu set out to correct the mistakes that were made in the construction of his that pyramid and the one at Meidum that collapsed during construction.
The Bent Pyramid
The Bent Pyramid is called a ‘transitional’ pyramid because the angle of its sides changes abruptly approximately one-third of the way up. Archeologists attribute this to an engineering crisis during construction.
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).
After this amazing trip through Egypt's pharaonic past, you will be driven back to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo Hotel
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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Welcome to EgyptThe Necropolis of SakkaraDay tour to the Pyramids of Giza and the Great SphinxTransfer to Alexandria from CairoQait bay Citadel – Pompai`s Pillar – CatcombsRoyal Jewelry Museum – Roman Amphitheater – Alexandria libraryThe Egyptian Museum – Coptic Cairo ChurchesCairo Citadel – Sultan Hassan Madrassa – Al refai MosqueFly to Luxor – Karnak Temples – Luxor templeAbydos Temple – Dendera TempleThe Mummification Museum – Luxor MuseumHorus Temple – Sobek TempleAbu Simbel TemplesPhilae Temples – Unfinished Obelisk – High Dam – Nubia Village – Botanical IslandFree day of sailing back to LuxorValley of the Kings – Hatshepsut Temple – Colossi of MemnonTransfer from Luxor to HurghadaFree day in HurghadaRelaxing day in HurghadaFly back to Cairo from HurghadaBaron Palace museum – National Museum of Egyptian Civilization – Cairo TowerAl Minya day Tour ( The Capital of Akhenaten)Visit the Grand Egyptian MuseumBahariya Oasis Tour from CairoThe White Desert and Black Desert TourBahariya Oasis and White Desert Tour Back to CairoThe Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Gayer Anderson Museum & Khan El KhaliliDay Tour to El Fayoum from CairoTour to (Dahshur, Memphis)Cairo (Final Departure)
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Includes
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Arrival / departure assistance13 nights’ accommodation in Cairo on Bed and breakfast basis.03 nights` accommodation in Hurghada in All-inclusive basis.07 nights’ accommodation in board of Nile Cruise on full board basis. (3 meals included).02 nights` accommodation in Luxor on Bed and breakfast basis.02 nights’ accommodation in Alexandria on Bed and breakfast basis02 nights’ accommodation in Bahriya Oasis on Bed and breakfast 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 / Luxor / 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.
Starts from $ 7975
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