Tour Details

Duration:20 Days /19 Nights
Group size : Private & Group Tour
Tour Type : Daily tour
Languages :English, French , German , Spanish , Italy ,Portuguese

Highlight

Pyramids of Giza and The Great Sphinx.
Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
Memphis and Sakkara (Saqqara).
Old Cairo
Karnak Temple in Luxor.
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor (Deir el-Bahari).
Luxor Temple.
Colossi of Memnon in Luxor.
Valley of The Kings in Luxor.
Philae temple in Aswan.
The High Dam in Aswan.
The Unfinished Obelisk.
Edfu Temple.
Kom Ombo Temple.
Montazah palace and Gardens in Alexandria.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, The library of Alexandria.
Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria.
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa in Alexandria.
Serapeum and Pompey’s Pillar in Alexandria.
The White Desert.
Bahariya Oasis.
Kharga Oasis.
Farafra Oasis.
Sharm El Sheikh

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Cairo

Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock) Holy Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from Cairo International Airport by the exit door, holding a sign Holy Egypt Tours with your name written on it “will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.

Overnight in Cairo

Day 2: Pyramid & Memphis and Saqqara

Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world The great Pyramid of Khufu’s (Cheops),3 small pyramids You will continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre’s (kaphren) pyramid – Khufu’s son, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site,, the remains of the funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra( Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of chefren This temple served definitely two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. After visiting the pyramids, you’ll then continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands, with the Cairo skyline in the background. Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant, Then visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser, the museum of I Mhotep, the tomb of a high official, the pyramid of king Titi, the pyramid of king Unas After that transfer to Memphis, which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, The city reached a peak of prestige under the 6th dynasty as a centre for the worship of Ptah, the god of creation and artworks. The alabaster sphinx that guards the Temple of Ptah serves as a memorial of the city’s former power and prestige. The Memphis triad, consisting of the creator god Ptah, his consort Sekhmet, and their son Nefertem, formed the main focus of worship in the city. Memphis declined briefly after the 18th dynasty with the rise of Thebes and the New Kingdom, and was revived under the Persians before falling firmly into second place following the foundation of Alexandria and see the Statue of Ramses-ii-16 meters high, the alabaster sphinx. Then proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant. back to hotel .

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight in Cairo.

Breakfast. Start your tour visiting The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, and dates back some 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms, The Egyptian Museum which is filled with thousands of Pharaonic artifacts, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamen. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases and toys from ancient Egypt are all on display, and many priceless statues and other artifacts can also be seen which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1922s when his tomb was excavated, The Egyptian Museum is one of the first stops on most people’s itineraries when travelling to Egypt. This distinctive museum that houses a vast store of priceless objects, from earlier time to the Greco Roman period is worth seeing. Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant, Back to Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight in Cairo in Cairo

Day 4: Cairo –El Bahariya Oasis

Departure from Cairo by HolyEgypt tour representative to El Bahariya Oasis (385km) about four hours. Arrival then visits the little museum in Bawiti with some fascinating local finds. Then we will enter the marvelous and refreshingly original tomb of Benantui from the 26th. dynasty. Next, to the Amasis chapels which are being preserved in an unusually sympathetic style. After a visit to the Temple of Alexander drive to visit the English house , the hot springs and watch the sun go down over the salt lake. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Overnight Camping.

El Departure from Cairo to Departure from Cairo to El Bahariya Oasis (385km) about four hours. Arrival then visits the little museum in Bawiti with some fascinating local finds. Then we will enter the marvelous and refreshingly original tomb of Benantui from the 26th. dynasty. Next, to the Amasis chapels which are being preserved in an unusually sympathetic style. After a visit to the Temple of Alexander drive to visit the English house , the hot springs and watch the sun go down over the salt lake. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Overnight Camping.Oasis (385km) about four hours. Arrival then visits the little museum in Bawiti with some fascinating local finds. Then we will enter the marvelous and refreshingly original tomb of Benantui from the 26th. dynasty. Next, to the Amasis chapels which are being preserved in an unusually sympathetic style. After a visit to the Temple of Alexander drive to visit the English house , the hot springs and watch the sun go down over the salt lake

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight Camping Oasis

Day 5: The White Desert

Breakfast. Then Drive towards the white desert, on the way we will stop by the Crystal and black Mountains for visit and lunch. Visit the White Desert & enjoy seeing the beautiful shapes of lime stone.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight in camp in the White Desert.

Day 6: Farafra Oasis

Breakfast. Then we visit the Oasis of Farafra, continue driving to reach Dakhla. On the way we visit the Picturesque Village of El Qasr, Deir El Hagar and visit the Roman burial Ground of Mozawaka then drive to the painted rock at the yellow desert to enjoy the camel rock.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight camping.

Day 7: Kharga Oasis

In the morning we drive to reach Kharga Oasis and visit the temple of Hibis, the Christian tombs of Bagawat and then the old town of Kharga have a lunch in a local restaurant at the oasis after lunch drive to visit the Nadora fortress area.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight camping

Day 8: Luxor

Breakfast. From Kharga we head to Baris Oasis 90-km we visit the Temple of Dush, picnic lunch and later on we head to Luxor 300-Km. Transfer to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight in Luxor.

Day 9: East Bank / Nile Cruise

Breakfast. Transfer to the domestic airport. Departure by the plane to Luxor. Arrival and transfer to visit The Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built. In ancient Egypt, the power of the god Amun of Thebes gradually increased during the early New Kingdom, and after the short persecution led by Akhenaten, it rose to its apex. In the reign of Ramesses III, more than two thirds of the property owned by the temples belonged to Amun, evidenced by the stupendous buildings at Karnak. Although badly ruined, no site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man, and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples located about three kilometers north of Luxor, Egypt situated on 100 ha (247 acres) of land. Karnak is actually the sites modern name. Its ancient name was Ipet-isut, meaning “The Most Select (or Sacred) of Places”. Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. Enjoy visiting Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. It was called “Ipet resyt”, which means the Southern Opet or the Place of the Seclusion of Amun-Re. It was directly connected to the temple of Karnak, the main cult center of Amun-Re or Amun-Min, the sky god or the ithyphallic fertility god. The temple of Luxor has, since its inception, always been a sacred site. After Egypt’s pagan period, a Christian church and monastery was located here, and after that, a mosque (13th century Mosque of Abu el-Haggag) was built that continues to be used today, Transfer to the Nile Cruise. Boarding before Lunch. Lunch on board.