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Sit With the Pharaoes ~ Itinerary 12 nights/ 13 days

Nile Cruise on the Nile

Tour Guide Moustafa Yehia

Day 1: Arrival

Arrival to the Land of the Pharaohs. At Cairo international airport you will be welcomed and assisted through immigration and customs, then escorted to your selected hotel.

Day 2: Giza, Saqqara & Memphis

Following breakfast, check out of hotel. The day starts with a guided tour in Giza to visit the legendary majestic Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerionos to view these spectacular man-made monuments. Afterwards a tour of the great Sphinx; guarding the Royal Burial Chambers and temple of Cheops. we will have our Lunch and

Then you will be transferred to Saqqara to visit the step pyramid of Djoser which is considered to be the first Pyramids in the history.

Finally, a visit to Memphis to explore the area and its monuments.
At the end of the day you will be transferred back to your hotel & overnight.

Day 3: Egyptian Museum & Islamic Cairo

Your guide for the day will pick you up and begin your guided tour in the Egyptian Museum which is considered to be the most ancient museum in the world, you will have a guided tour inside to watch the golden treasure of Tut-Ankh-Amun & a great gallery of statues & portraits….etc

Our next stop is in Islamic Cairo - we start at the Citadel fortress with a visit to the Mohammed Ali Mosque (the alabaster mosque). The Citadel that was built by Salah-El-Din in the 12th Century and was the seat of power for the following 700 years.

On the premises is the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, one of the landmarks of Cairo whose minaret can be seen from any part of the city. The Mohammed Ali mosque was built in Turkish style, very similar to the Blue Mosque in Turkey.

Following into Coptic Cairo home of some of the oldest Christian churches in the world and retrace the steps where Mary and Joseph walked thousands of years ago. We will visit the Hanging Church, also known as El Muallaqa that was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and it was believed to have been built at the end of the 3rd century. Built on the outer wall you will see the Greek Church of St. George. 

Day 04. Alexandria

Following breakfast at the hotel, Your guide for the day will pick you up and transfer you, cutting across 220 Kilometers of the Western desert from Cairo is the city of Alexandria, the bride of the Mediterranean Sea. The trip takes about 3 hours.

Upon arrival your guide will take you to visit the Montazah Summer Palace, walk around and enjoy the Montazah gardens. Originally built in 1892, it was the summer home of the Egyptian Royal family. Lunch is taken en-route at a popular seafood district (at your own expense).

Following lunch you will visit the fort and Citadel of Qaitbay, which was built around 1480 y the Mamluk Sultan Qaitbay. It is believed to rest on the site and to be built from the stones of the Pharos lighthouse, one of theseven wonders of the ancient world.The day ends with a visit to the Catacomb of Kom el-Shokafa. These tombs were tunneled into the bedrock in the age of the Antonine emperors (2nd century A.D.) for a single wealthy family still practicing the ancient religion. These tombs represent the last existing major construction for the sake of the old Egyptian religion. At the end of the day return to Cairo & over night

Day 05 Departure to Aswan

Free day and At the end of the day you will be transferred to Cairo railway station to take your seating or sleeping train to Aswan & overnight on board in the train.

Day 06: Aswan

Upon arrival to Aswan railway station, our representative will meet you & you will be transferred to your Nile cruise which will be your home for the next 03 nights to check in
A.M: Check in & Lunch
P.M: Visit the High Dam – Unfinished Obelisque –
Philae Temple - Dinner & overnight in Aswan.

Day 07: Kom Ombo & Edfu

A.M: Breakfast – sail to Kom Ombo – Visit Sobek
temple & sail to Edfu.
P.M: Lunch – visit hours temple – sail to Luxor –
Dinner & overnight in Edfu. 

Day 08: Luxor – West bank

A.M: Breakfast – visit the west bank.
P.M: Lunch – visit Karnak & Luxor temples –
Dinner & overnight at Luxor.

Day 09: Nile Cruise Disembarkation & Hurghada

A.M: Breakfast & Check out.
After that you will be transferred by private A/C car to Hurghada to check in your hotel. Dinner in Hotel & overnight.

Day 10: Hurghada

Following breakfast in the hotel, you will start your to the Giftun Island & rest of the day in this island for fun & fishing. At the end of the day you will have Dinner & overnight in your hotel in Hurghada. 

Day 11: Hurghada

Following breakfast in hotel, you will be transferred by private A/C Bus to Glass Boat to see the Coral Reef & the beautiful fish. The rest of the day will be free to practice any of your activities on the beach such as swimming, snorkeling or diving. Dinner in the Hotel and overnight.

Day 12:

Following breakfast in Hotel you will be transfer to Cairo ( 7 hours ).

Day 13: Departure

Transfer to Cairo airport and farewell to the Land of the Pharaohs.
End of service.

Pricing

$ 1650 per person ( Minimum 2 person) in 3 stars hotel ( breakfast and dinner)
Note : - Our 3 stars hotels is good but feel free to email us to book 4 or 5 stars hotel or if you are Coming to your own.

Includes

1. Airport arrival / departure & transfers.
2. Your accommodation in Cairo, Aswan/Luxor ( on Nile cruise Full board)& Hurghada
3. Licensed Egyptologist escort / guide.
4. All transfers per program in A/C cars.
5. Your sleeping train train .

Excludes

1. International flights.
2. ALL TICKETS & ENTRANCE FEES TO ALL LISTED SIGHTS.
3. Tourist VISA.
4. Any meals & drinks not mentioned
5. Any item or service not mentioned
6. Tips for drivers & guides.
7. Any Free Activities.

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