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10 Days 9 Nights Cairo, Luxor, Aswan
$1,075.00
Overview
Discover the captivating pharaonic history through an exciting tour that suits your financial conditions. Visit the Great Pyramids and see how great were the ancient Egyptians to build such gigantic pyramids. Heading down to Aswan by Egypt sleeper train to experience Nile cruise tour between Luxor and Aswan.
Tour Details
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights Type: Private & Group Tour Run: Every Day
Languages: English ,Italy , German , French , Spanish , Portuguese
Highlights
- Pyramids of Giza
- The Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum
- Catacomb tomb
- Pompey’s pillar
- Library of Alexandria
- Citadel of Qaitbay
- Ancient Light House
- Bibliotheca of Alexandria
- West & East Bank of luxor
- Aswan sightseeing
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Cairo ‘Welcome to Egypt
Your tour manager will meet and assist you upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, then he will escort you to your hotel in Cairo by an air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel the tour manager will assist you with a smooth check-in and review your private budget vacation itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for your tours.
Overnight in Cairo
Day 2: Tour to Pyramids ,Saqqara tomb , Memphis
After 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), 3small 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 Move to 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 Imhotep, the tomb of a high official, the pyramid of king titi, the pyramid of king Unas, and see the pyramids of Dahshur from a distance.
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 center 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 you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Day 3: Citadel, Coptic Cairo ,Egyptian Museum
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be escorted by your private guide to visit the ever-famous Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from different period of Egyptian history. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection in the world. Over 250,000 overwhelming artifacts are presented.
Before extending your trip, you will be served with a warm delightful lunch meal at a high-quality restaurant.
After lunch, you will move on to Coptic Cairo to visit Babylon Fortress and the Hanging Church, Church of St. Barbara, Church of St. Sergius and Ben Ezra synagogue.
Enrich you tour with a visit to Amr Ibn El-Aas Mosque which is the very first mosque built in Egypt.
After lunch, you will move on to visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din, where you will see the view of all Cairo, as you will visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which is considered the largest to be built in the beginning of the 19th century the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Egypt over 45 years & it is built in Baruk style.
If there is enough time, you will take a walk in Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the most Historically famous and oldest Market in the Middle East.
Later, you will be transferred to the Giza train station to catch the sleeper train from Cairo to Luxor. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board.
Overnight in Sleeper train
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 : Luxor -East Bank
after breakfast. Upon arrival at Luxor train station, you will be met by our representative, then have a blissful day tour. starting with a visit to the famous Karnak Temple the largest place of worship that was ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means “the most sacred of places.” The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built more than two thousand years ago by generation after generation of pharaohs. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars.
Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor.
Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amenhotep 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 the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. Back to hotel in Luxor
Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Luxor – West Bank
Discover the greatness of the ancient Pharaohs by visiting their legendary temples in Luxor.Start by visit to the Valley of the Kings was created and used from approximately 1539 BC to 1075 BC. It contains some 60 tombs, starting with Thutmose I and ending with Ramses X or XI. The official name of the site was The Great and Majestic Necropolis of the Millions of Years of the Pharaoh, Life, Strength, Health in The West of Thebes, or more usually, the Great Field. The most famous tomb is KV62, the Tomb of King Tutankhamun. The discovery of King Tut’s tomb was made by Howard Carter in 1922, Tutankhamun’s tomb was the first royal tomb to be discovered that was still largely intact.
Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant.
Then you will continue the tour to visit the Hatshepsut temple at El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple was dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh. It rises out of the desert in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it. Proceed to the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III, Colossi of Memnon are the two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For 3,400 years they have sat in the Theban necropolis, across the River Nile from the city of Luxor. The original function of the Colossi was to stand guard at the entrance to Amenhotep’s memorial temple or mortuary temple. Back to hotel.
Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6: Aswan –Sightseeing
Early in the morning, the company representative will take you to the train station and go to the city of Aswan.
Upon your arrival at the Aswan train station, you will be met and assisted by Ancient Egypt Tours representative. then have a blissful day tour. starting with a
visit to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile.
Then proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple in the eastern bank of Luxor. Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti.
Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant in Aswan.
Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. Then you will have the chance to enjoy some Free time at leisure in Aswan for shopping in the evening, transfer to hotel in Aswan
Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7: Freeday
After breakfast. Free day, enjoy your time.
You can choose Optional Tour
you will be transferred back to the Aswan Train station;then you will be driven to Back to Cairo hotel.
Overnight in Sleeper Train
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8: Alexandria
Enjoy your Alexandria Day Tour. Our Holy Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city Alexandria. First visit Pompay’s Pillar. It was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean. Then you drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria.
Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria.
then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (Light House) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Finally, you will drive back to Hotel in Alexandria.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9: Cairo -Freeday
After breakfast. Free day, enjoy your time.
You can choose Optional Tour
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10:Departure
Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo, with free time before your flight. Check out and then you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Note:
- If the mentioned cruise or the hotel are not available, the company has the right to change to any cruise or hotel, as long as it is of same category.
- That the order of the days could be change according to cruise sailing dates keeping the sightseeing you will visit as it is.
Prices Quoted Per Person in USD
For 4 Star hotel
- Single room =1500$
- Double room =1150$
- Triple room =1075$
What’s Included?
- Meet And Greet Service By Our Representatives At Airports.
- Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Assistance of our Guest Relations During your Stay.
- Entrance Fees To All Sites As Indicated On The Itinerary.
- meals as mentioned on the itinerary
- Accommodation as mentioned on the itinerary
- Bottled Water During Your Trip.
- Shopping tour in Cairo.
- All Service Charges And Taxes.
- Private Tour Guide
What’s Excluded?
- International Airfare.
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Tipping.
- Optional Tours.
- sleeper train tickets Cairo / Aswan – Luxor / Cairo
- Tickets To Get Inside The Pyramids
Children Policy
- 0 – 5.99 Free of Charge
- 6-11.99 pay 50% of tour price
- 12 – 99 Full price
Optional Tour
- Felucca
- Dinner Nile Cruise
- City tour
- Camping around pyramid during sunset
- Nubian village
- Citadel of Saladen
- GE Museum
- Sound & Light show
- Hot Balloon
- Cairo Tower
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