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Day 1 : Arrival to Cairo International Airport–check In, Free Time Depending On Flight Arrival Time, Brief
Arrival to Cairo International Airport and transfer to the hotel. We will gather in a private meeting room where the Group Leader will greet you with a warm welcome and make introductions. There will be a review of the daily schedule, discuss responsibilities, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer any questions you may have. Please be aware that program activities and scheduled times could vary due to local circumstances. In the event of any changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding. Dinner: Enjoy meeting and socializing with your fellow travelers at the welcome dinner at the hotel.
Evening: At leisure.
Day 2 :
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning: Explore Memphis, the location of the oldest capital of the united Egypt, where we see the colossi statue of King Ramsis II, and the wonderful sphinx statue of Memphis. Then drive to the east side of the Nile branch to Explore Sakkara which was the necropolis of Memphis, where you will visit the Imhotep Museum. The Museum was opened in 2006, and displays finds from the site, in commemoration of the ancient Egyptian architect Imhotep. Explore the Step Pyramid Complex of King Djoser (Zoser), which is considered the oldest stone structure on earth, built more than 4700 years ago. It was built for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser by his vizier Imhotep. The Pyramid of Teti is also located in the Necropolis of Saqqara, with an original height of about 52.5 m. It was a poor architectural design, but inside are some pyramid texts inscribed all around the walls of the burial chamber and the inner corridors. End the morning exploring a mastaba tomb, which is a great source of information concerning the daily life of the ancient Egyptians. A mastaba is a superstructure of a tomb that was built in the form of a huge bench above ground to house the funeral belongings of the deceased. Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant.
With guide, drive south to explore the site of Dahshur, a necropolis of the Old Kingdom, which housed some of the oldest pyramids built by and for the 4th dynasty pharaoh, Sneferu, around 2600 BC. This site best demonstrates how a strong-willed king was able to build the first true pyramid and changed its design from the “step” pyramid. Afternoon: Time to rest and relax.
Day 3 :
Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel
Morning: Discovering the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Solar Boat Museum and the Sphinx. With your guide, explore the most renowned sites of Egypt with a great opportunity to see the sites up from a great panoramic view point and experience a unique short camel ride. The Pyramids of Giza are perhaps the only true rival to the Great Sphinx when one thinks of ancient Egypt and its architecture. The Valley of Giza– with its wonderful monuments– is truly a marvel of architectural prowess. The three largest pyramids located in the valley consist of the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), the Pyramid of Kafhre (Kefren) and the Pyramid of Menkaura (Makarinos). Each Pyramid is a tomb dedicated to a different king of Egypt. Solar boat museum: The significance of the buried boat is still debated. The Pyramid texts clearly state that at the end of the pharaoh’s life on Earth, his soul ascends to the heavens in the solar barque to join his father Re. The arguments are about whether this boat was pu rely symbolic – part of the burial goods – or whether it was actually used in the funeral procession to transport the body of the king by river to his pyramid complex. While some scholars claim that there is evidence that the boat has been in water, ZahiHawass points out that shavings of cedar and acacia found in the pit during excavation indicate that it was probably built close to where it was buried. While the boat is of the right dimensions to be suitable as a river craft, no mast was found with the components. The group will then descend the plateau to view the Great Sphinx and marvel the presence of the guardian of the necropolis. An imaginary creature that shows the strength of the lion and the intelligence of the human, carved out of one big knoll of rock more than 4600 years ago. The Great Sphinx has also been known for a long time under the name “Father of Fear.” A wise man once said: “Everything fears time, yet time fears the Pyramids.” Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Time to rest and relax.Presentation – Egyptology Explained, deepen your understanding of Ancient Egypt.
Evening: Before dinner, enjoy a once in a lifetime experience with a spectacular Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids.
Day 4 :
Breakfast: Boxed breakfast from the hotel.
Morning: Early morning flight from Cairo to Abu Simbel. Upon arrival in Abu Simbel, explore the temples with your tour guide. The two temples in Abu Simbel are for Ramses II andfor Queen Nefertari. Located in upper Egypt, on the west bank of the Nassar River, Abu Simbel is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Nubian Monuments.” In a massive relocation project aimed at protecting the site from the Nile’s rising waters (as a consequence of the Aswan Dam), both temples were dissected into huge blocks, dismantled and then reassembled 60 meters higher and some 200 meters further away from the river. The twin temples remain a lasting monument to Pharaoh Ramses II and his Queen Nefertari. After exploration of this area, the group will fly to Aswan, have lunch in a local restaurant, and drive to your hotel for check-in. Afternoon: Time to rest and relax.Explore the wonderful Nubian museum in Aswan.
Dinner: Dinner at the hotel.
Day 5 :
Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel
Morning: Check out, discover the Philae temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the High Dam Completed in 1970. The dam has proved both beneficial and detrimental to Egypt. While the dam’s construction has been integral in generating electricity, issues with erosion, poor silt deposition, and many other environmental problems have developed. After this exploration, the group will transfer to and board the boat for the start of your Nile cruise. Lunch: Lunch onboard.
Afternoon:Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure to rest after a long day of travel, and enjoy sailing on the Nile and view the sun set onboard. Dinner: Dinner onboard.
Evening: At leisure.
Day 6 :
Breakfast: Breakfast onboard.
Morning: This morning discover KomOmbo&Edfu Temples. Dedicated to the GodsSobek and Haeroris, KomOmbo was built during the Ptolemaic Dynasty in the Second Century BCE. Several hundred crocodile mummies were uncovered during initial excavations. The Horus Temple at Edfu, dedicated to the Falcon God Horus, is one of the largest in Egypt. Lunch: Lunch onboard.
Afternoon: Enjoy an afternoon at leisure sailing to Luxor. On board presentation by your tour guide: Introduction to The Valley of the Kings, discovering the tombs. Dinner: Dinner onboard.
Evening:Join a Galabia (traditional Egyptian long robe) party organized by the cruise.
Day 7 :
Breakfast: Breakfast onboard.
Lunch: Lunch onboard.
Afternoon:Led by your tour guide, spend the afternoon exploring the East bank of the city of Luxorat Karnak& Luxor Temples. The temple of Luxor, known in the Egyptian language as ipetresyt, or “the southern harem,” was built by King Amenhotep III who reigned 1390-53 BC and dedicated it to Amon-Re (King of the Gods), his consort (Mut), and their son (Khons). 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, with smaller enclosed temples and several outer temples. Dinner: Dinner onboard.
Evening:Presentation – The Ongoing New Discoveries and Digs in Egypt.
Day 8 :
Breakfast: Breakfast onboard and check out.
Morning:Led your tour guide, discover the West bank of the Nile and see the Valley of the Kings, King Tut’s Tomb, Hatshepsut, and Memnon. Since the end of the eighteenth century, significant archaeological investigation has taken place at the Thebean necropolis. Between the 16th and 11th centuries BCE, a plethora of tombs were constructed for ancient Egypt’s nobility. Recent excavations, under the direction of the Theban Mapping Project, have unearthed additional tombs as well as providing a more meticulous and cautious approach towards excavation. Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon:Check in at hotel, rest and relax.
Dinner: In the hotel.
Evening:Discover Luxor by night on horse carriages, exploring the city of Luxor and the local market.
Day 9 :
Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel
Fly to Cairo, explore the world-famous Egyptian Antiquities Museum, repository of the treasures of Tutankhamen, with included entrance into the popular Mummies Room. Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon:Explore the Khan el-Khalili Souk, largely unchanged since the 14th century.
Dinner: Dinner in Cairo at a traditional Egyptian restaurant.
Evening: At leisure.
Day 10 :
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning: In Islamic Cairo, visit the Citadel of Salah elDeen (Saladin), the alabaster Mosque of Mohammad Ali built in the 19th century and enjoy a lecture about Islam inside the mosque. Then visit Ibn Tolon Mosque built in the 9thcentury , followed by a visit to the Gayer Anderson museum. Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Explore the oldest part of the city, Coptic Cairo — Masr al-Qadima. It is believed that there was a settlement here as early as the sixth-century B.C. Later, the Romans built a fortress here known today as “Babylon.” Some of these Roman walls still exist in this area. Visit The Hanging Church — “El Muallaqa” — the most famous Coptic Christian church in Cairo, and then Abu Serga, the church of St.Sergius, that is considered to be Cairo’s oldest church dating from the fourth century. The group will also visit Ben Ezra, Egypt’s oldest synagogue. Dinner: Dinner on own.
Evening: At leisure.
Day 11 :
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning:En route lecture about the Suez Canal past and present. Explore the Suez Canal at the city of Ismailia, and some of the military combat sites from the Egyptian-Israeli war. Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant in the city of Ismailia.
Afternoon: Drive back to Cairo.
Dinner: Dinner in hotel.
Evening: At leisure.
Day 12 :
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Morning:En route presentation –Bedewin’s Life in Egypt. Discovering AnbaBishoi (Bischoi) monastery led by your tour guide, explore these important sites located in Wadi El- Natron. Located 100 km to the northwest of Cairo, it is a natural depression in the desert consisting of salt lakes and salt flats amid the desert. This place was important to the ancient Egyptian; since it was from here they extracted the Natrun salt. It later became more important during the early era of Christianity in Egypt, as can be seen by the legacy of monasteries. Today it is the centre of many monastery groups dating back to the fourth century AD. AnbaBishoi (Bischoi)is one of the most important monasteries today in Wadi El- Natroun. AnbaBishoi (Bischoi) it was named after the patron St. Bishoi, who immigrated to the site and lived in solitude. The monastery was restored several times after it had been destroyed at the hands of the Barbers. The site has 5 churches, and the main church is the St.Bishoi c hurch which dates back to the 9 century A.D. This church today is only used during the summer season. To the east of the main church lies another one known as the church of Al- Adra (the virgin), which is only used during the winter months. On the second floor of the monastery, which dates back to the 12 century A.D.,there is the Church of the Angel. Finally, there is the charge of St. George which is not used at all. The monastery contains the remains of St. Bishoi, Ephraim the Assyrian, and Paul of Tomah. Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria.
Afternoon:The group will be discovering Alexandria and will spend the afternoon enjoying a brief panoramic discovery of this Ancient city. The eastern harbor of Alexandria has been a crossroads of culture and the continents for 2,300 years. This is the location of the Pharos lighthouse, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, which was used as a guide to people from all nations safely into port. This is also the location where Queen Cleopatra first laid eyes on Julius Caesar. The group will then visit the Library of Alexandria. In 2002, Alexandria recaptured the spirit of its richest legacy—the Great Library of Alexandria—by opening the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The New Library shares the same universal goals as the ancient one built by Alexander the Great. It is a focal point for research, the advancement of knowledge, and the open exchange of ideas. Then check-into the hotel. Dinner: Dinner at the hotel.
Day 13 :
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
Morning: Exploring Alexandria – led by your tour guide, continue discovering the great historic sites of Alexandria. This morning, start with the Catacombs and then to explore the Roman Theatre. The Catacoms of Komes-Shouqafawere 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. As a privately financed project, it is an engineering feat of great magnitude. These tombs represent the last existing major construction for the sake of the old Egyptian religion. Though the funerary motifs are purely ancient Egyptian, the architects and artists were schooled in the Greco-Roman style. Applied to the themes of Ancient Egyptian religion, it has resulted in an amazing integrated art, unlike anything else in the world. Explore the well-preserved Roman Theatre, with sections of mosaic flooring and marble seats for up to 800 spectators. View the Citadel of Quiet Bay, which was constructed on exact the same location of the lighthouse. Drive back to Cairo. Lunch: Lunch at a restaurantenroute.
Afternoon:Continue driving to Cairo, check-in hotel at Cairo.
Dinner:Farewell dinner at the hotel.
Day 14 :
Breakfast: Boxed breakfast from the hotel.
Morning: Early morning transfer to the Cairo International Airport for flights home.
City | Hotel Name | Star Rating |
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Giza | Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel |
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Aswan | Basma hotel |
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Luxor | Hotel Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor Hotel |
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Cairo | Hotel Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah Hotel |
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Al Mesallah Gharb WA Sharif Basha | Cecil Hotel |
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Cairo | InterContinental Cairo Citystars Hotel |
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* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.
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