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15 Days
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Description
Egypt where the civilizations were begun
| Program | Egypt Tour Packages 15 days Cairo, Nile Cruise and Alexandria |
| Duration: | 14 Nights / 15 days |
| Destinations covered: | Cairo »Nile Cruise 7 Nights »Alexandria» Cairo |
(05 nights Cairo » 07 nights Nile Cruise » 02 nights Alexandria)
Amazing 15 days Egypt Travel Package
Are you ready to discover the secrets of the Pharaohs, try Cairo, Nile Cruise, and Alexandria Tours, enjoy Cairo’s magnificent tours, Sail on board Nile Cruise between Aswan and Luxor then travel to Alexandria, Cairo, Nile Cruise and Alexandria Tours will allow you to visit Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, then board your Nile River Cruise and amuse your eyes with the beauty of temples between Aswan and Luxor, finally you will visit Alexandria, Book Cairo, Nile Cruise and Alexandria tours with us at the preferred dates to enjoy Egypt attractions and more.
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.
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.
After lunch, at a local restaurant, you will be taken to Sakkara to see the very first pyramid ever built
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 SaqqaraThe 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).
After this amazing trip through Egypt's pharaonic past, you will be driven back to your hotel.
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
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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast you will check out and our representative will escort you to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival you will be met and assisted by our representative who will transfer you to your cruise boat: your floating hotel for your next 7 nights. After lunch, you will be taken to visit the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples.
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 back to your Nile Cruise to have dinner and overnight.
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.
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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will have your final breakfast on the boat before you have to check out then 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. And later you will go you will be driven to Luxor Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo and overnight.
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 Pompey’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 to check in and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
A new day and your first breakfast in Alexandria; then it is time to visit the magnificent the
Alexandria National Museum
The national museum is located in a restored palace and contains about 1,800 artifacts that narrate the history of Alexandria throughout the ages, including the Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic and Islamic eras. There are even some more modern pieces, including 19th century glassware, silverware, chinaware and precious jewels, which provide a sense of the richness of the court of Mohammed Ali and his descendants.
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.
Montazah Gardens
The 19th-century Montazah palace is off-limits, but the surrounding lush gardens are prime strolling territory. There’s an attractive sandy cove here with a semiprivate beach well suited for kids (although it’s not particularly clean), and an eccentric Victorian-style bridge running out to a small island of pylons. In all, it’s a pleasant escape from the city Centre. There are several restaurants and picnic places, and a second royal residence, the Selamlik, has been converted into a luxury hotel.
At the end of our day tour, we will start moving back to Cairo and check in as soon as your arrival and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast you will be taken to the Egyptian Museum: gaze at the wonders of King Tutankhamen, including his golden death mask; stare upon the mummies of some of Egypt's treasures
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.
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.
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.
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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01 Welcome to Egypt02 Saqqara – Memphis – Dahshur03 The Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx04 Fly from Cairo to Luxor visit Karnak & Luxor Temples05 The Valley of the Kings – Hatshepsut Temple – Colossi of Memnon06 Edfu Temple – Kom Ombo Temples07 Abu Simbel Temples08 Philae Temples – High Dam – unfinished Obelisk – Nubia & Botanical Island09 The Nubian Museum10 Free Day of sailing back to Luxor11 Luxor Museum - The Mummification Museum – fly back to Cairo12 Catacombs, Pompai`s Pillar, Qait Bay fort, Library of Alexandria13 Alexandria National Museum - The Roman Amphitheater – Montazah Gardens14 The Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Coptic Cairo15 Fly Back home
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Includes
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Package Rate Includes:Arrival / departure assistance05 nights’ accommodation in Cairo on Bed and breakfast basis.07 nights’ accommodation in board of Nile Cruise on full board basis. (3 meals included).02 nights’ accommodation in Alexandria 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 / Cairo.
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Package Rate Excludes:International airfares.Egypt entry Visa.Tipping for guides, driver, Nile cruise crew, etc…Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, etc.
Starts from $ 2586
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