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06 Days
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Private
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Every Day
Description
Egypt where the civilizations were begun
| Program | Egypt Tour Packages 06 days Cairo, Luxor and Alexandria |
| Duration: | 05Night / 06 days |
| Destinations covered: | Cairo »Alexandria » Luxor » Cairo |
| Availability | Every day |
(04 nights Cairo + 01 night Luxor)
Tour the 3 greatest capitals of Egypt in 06 days
Cairo is the Capital of Egypt since the beginning of its history in 3200 BC it has witnessed a long-drawn struggle between Upper and Lower Egypt before the Unification in 3200 BC and it became again the capital of Egypt with the Arab Invasion in 642 AD. Luxor was the Capital of Egypt for almost 2000 years which is the period of the Egyptian Empire and it encloses half of Egypt’s Monuments. Since 332 BC When Alexander the Great came to Egypt and planned his capital Alexandria almost was the capital of Egypt for 1000 years from 332 BC till 642 AD
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 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.
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by another full day tour, you will be taken to the Pyramids of Giza, Giza Pyramid Complex dated to the 4th dynasty c 2580 to 2560 BC and holds one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Great Pyramid of King Khufu which is the biggest pyramid in history, the oldest statue in history and the protector of Egypt. The Great Sphinx, and the mesmerizing Valley temple where the mummification process took place. Your visit includes:
Giza Pyramids Complex
This amazing necropolis includes the best sightseeing which tourists come from all around the world to visit and among the most well-known are the Giza Pyramids that were built during the 4th dynasty of ancient Egypt in the Old Kingdom. The site itself includes some cemeteries and the workers’ village’s remains. Among the sightseeing you can’t definitely miss while being in Giza Complex are:
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
The Pyramid of Khufu is the largest and the first pyramid to be built in Giza Complex by King Khufu and it took several years to be built in such an accurate way that made it become one of the seven Wonders of the World. Inside the pyramid, you will find 3 chambers, one is cut into the bedrock and it was unfinished one for the queen and one for the king.
The Great Sphinx
The Sphinx is a limestone statue that has been built in such a memorable way with a body of a lion and ahead of a man and it is believed to represent King Khafre, the son of King Khufu and the one who has built the second-largest pyramid in the complex. There are several myths around the great Sphinx and some interesting stories about his missing nose that you will hear directly from your tour guide.
The Valley Temple
Those who love mystery and excitement will definitely adore being in the Valley temple as it has been the place where the ancient Egyptians used to operate their mummification and purification processes for their dead especially the kings and their families. Seek for adventure and discover the tools used in the mummification processes.
Now, we will drive you to have your lunch meal at a wonderful restaurant with a Pyramids view and after finishing, you will proceed towards a remarkable site in Cairo which is:
The Egyptian Museum
The memorable Egyptian museum is located downtown Cairo and it includes inside collections of items that have been found inside the tombs of great pharaohs, in different sites in Egypt, even in several temples & chapels and such a matter what guarantee to any traveler that a visit to the Egyptian Museum will with no doubt get the appeal of everyone. You will find also inside the Egyptian Museum the Mummy room which includes some mummies that date back to thousands of years ago.
At the end of this exciting day, you will be driven back to your hotel.
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
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, take the chance to enjoy the exploration of the ancient city of Luxor and its impressive architectural heritage monuments, starting with:
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.
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.
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..
Enjoy having Lunch in a local restaurant and then proceed to the hotel to check in and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by another full day tour, you will be taken to 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).
After finishing your fantastic tour, you will be driven to Luxor Airport to catch your flight to Cairo as soon as you arrive our representative will take you to your hotel to check in 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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01 Arrival and meeting with the Guide02 The Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum03 Alexandria day tour04 Luxor day tour East Bank Day tour05 Luxor West Bank Day Tour06 Fly back home
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Includes
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Package Rate Includes:Meet at Cairo International Airport Plus transfer to hotel by air-conditioned Van.Accommodation for 04 Nights in Cairo Hotel including breakfast.Accommodation for 01 Nights in Luxor Hotel including breakfast.Domestic round trip flight ticket Cairo / Luxor / CairoCertified professional tour guide.Entrance fees to all sights as mentioned in the itinerary.Camel ride during your Pyramids tour.All Transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Vehicle.Bottled water during outings outside of hotel.Transfer to Cairo International airport on final departure.
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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 $ 1150
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