10 Days 9 Nights Cairo, Luxor, Aswan

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.

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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

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: Day Tour of Aswan, Philae Temple and Obelisk

 

Day 6: Trip to Nubian Village by Motorboat

Enjoy your Nubian Village Tour Aswan.
Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to sail on the Nile by a motorboat to the Nubian Village.
It is located on West Bank of the River Nile in Aswan and just opposite to Soheil Island and near the Aswan Dam passing by the First Cataract of Aswan.
This fantastic tour to the Nubian Village lets you meet and impact with a Nubian family and to learn about their simple lifestyle, culture and traditions and then you be transferred back to your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: travel to Luxor (optional Luxor City Tour by Horse Carriage from West Bank)

Holy Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to travel to Luxor by an air-conditioned vehicle and help you check in your hotel in Luxor.
Then you can enjoy our optional tour to get on a private Horse Carriage where you can have a free walk over the Nile Cornish to explore the real life of Egyptian in Luxor.
We tailored this tour for the Customers who are interesting to know about other People Culture at the end of the Tour you will be Transferred Back to your Hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor.

Day 8: Tour to the West Bank in Luxor

Holy Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to discover the West bank of Luxor. Start your day visiting Valley of the Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. You will visit 3 tombs except the Tomb of King Tutankhamun.
Move on to enjoy the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately from 1490 to 1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt. Later on you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9: Luxor East Bank – fly to Cairo

Start your half day tour, after picking you up from the hotel, to the east bank of Luxor where you will be accompanied by Private Egyptologist guide to visit the Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in history and was dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Graeco Roman Kingdom.
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. You will visit also Mut’s tomb during your trip. Enjoy visiting Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylo after that you will transferred to luxor airport to fly to cairo ,overnight in cairo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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   =1685$
  • Double room =1365$
  • Triple room   =1195$

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.
  • sleeper train tickets Cairo / Aswan – Luxor / Cairo
  • 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.
  • 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
  • submarine
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
  • Hot Balloon
  • Cairo Tower

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