10 Days / 9 Nights Program VI

Tour Informations

Duration :

10 Days / 9 Nights

Schedule :

Every Day

Activity Level :

Moderate

Group Size :

Private OR Group in case you request

Advice :

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Restrictions :

N/A

*** You can customize this trip if you wish

Day 1: Arrival at Cairo

Arrival to Cairo airport, Upon your arrival you will find our representative
waiting you with the sign of Ramses tours, visa is included (for most nationalities),
then you will be transferred by A/C car to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Cairo Tour – Camel Ride

Breakfast. Start your tour visiting the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
is the only museum in Egypt which offers a general overview of all the all different
historical periods of Egypt. It has more than 50,000 artefacts, presenting Egyptian
civilization from prehistoric times to the present day.

The Royal Mummies Hall inside The Egyptian Civilization Museum is a must-see area.
It has a separate section where royal mummies unearthed from various tombs are preserved.
The room is climate controlled and the mummies appear to be looked after well.
Mummified over 4000 years ago, you can see the mummies of Kings of Hatshepsut,
Tuthmosis and Ramses in good condition. The kings and queens have lean bodies
and the mummies appear smaller and shorter in size than their original stature.
Walk around leisurely in this room and look at Pharaohs and queen resting in peace
in a climate controlled rooms, far removed from their original resting place.

Then visit the Great Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Cheops is
the most colossal ever built. Next is a close-up look at Sphinx – a huge funeral
complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren.

Enjoy your camel ride, you will enjoy special panoramic views of sphinx & Pyramids.
Hear about all the hidden stories of Pharaohs life. I will give you hints and details
that you cannot find on books!

Evening trip to attend the Sound & Light show in the Pyramids area.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: Cairo – Dahabiya / Luxor

Breakfast. Transfer to the domestic airport. Departure by the plane to Luxor.

Arrival and transfer to Enjoy visiting the most famous sites in Luxor
on both sides of the river Nile! ,visit the Valley of the kings, you will
see King Tut’s tomb which you will visit from inside. Tutankhamun
ruled Egypt for approximately 10 years from around 1336-1327 BCE.
In November 1922, Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon discovered
Tutankhamun’s near-intact tomb in the Valley of the Kings. The king’s mummified
body was found surrounded by precious grave goods, in his golden coffin,
after his burial chamber was officially opened on 17 February 1923 in the
presence of Egyptologists and government officials.

Today, Tutankhamun is ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaoh.
But how much do you really know about the boy king Here during this tour,
I will tell you the lesser-known facts about Tutankhamun…

You will also visit Hatshepsut, Memenon Colossi  , Karnak’ Temple.

Next, you will be driven to the dock where you will be boarding the
Dahabiya to start your unique journey  

Overnight in Dahabiya

Day 4: Dahabiya /Edfu

Breakfast, then your Dahabiya , sailing to Edfu; arrive around noon time,
Visit Edfu Temple by horse carriage, one of the largest and most intact of Egypt’s
monuments. Two beautiful granite statues of the Falcon God Horus flank the entrance,
.Lunch on Board, Continue Sailing till Silsela Hormoheb Temple, Dinner will be served in
the grounds of the Temple or in an island or on the upper deck of Boat whilst soaking up
the tranquil atmosphere with music to match the mood.

Day 5: Dahabiya

Breakfast at your leisure, sailing to Kom Ombo Temple, visit to the Greco Roman
Temple Kom Ombo. Sailing heading to Aswan ,  Listen to the sounds of the water
buffalo as they wade in the shallow water besides the banks of the Nile, the Donkeys
as they go about their day to day business and the various bird life of the river. 
Overnight close to the doors of Aswan city

Day 6: Dahabiya / Aswan

Breakfast on Board , pick up by private bus to  visit the Philae Temple , The High Dam
then visit Nubian village located on the west bank of the Nile River. Along the way,
enjoy sweeping views over Soheil Island and the Aswan Dam, and capture the scenery on camera.
Visit a local village with your guide and meet a traditional Nubian family. Learn about their
lifestyle and culture, and gain insight into the traditions the Nubians have followed for thousands
of years.

In the evening and enjoy Egyptian evening of Fun with Egyptian Cuisine at this atmospheric
location in ASW.

Day 7: Disembarkation / back to Cairo

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation.

(Optional ) Abu Simble trip

Departure to visit the Temple of Abu Simbel, The colossal Temple of Abu Simbel
built by Ramses II (XIXth. Dynasty) and lately saved from inundation of the Nile
waters in among the glories of ancient Egyptian monuments.

The temples were built out of a sandstone rock cliff, and representation of the deities
to which each was dedicated is carved on its huge façade. Nearby, also saved, lies
the small Temple of the King’s wife Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor.
Back to Aswan.

Transfer to Aswan airport and departure by plane to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to
the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 8: Alexandria

Our Ramses tour guide will pick you up from your hotel, Start the tour with the library
of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit it’s open
court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy
the first, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the
library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops.

Note: To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.

Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken
monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.

The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa,
after which you will visit the old downtown of Alexandria where you can walk through
the old city-center of Alexandria. Look at the traditional markets; where everything and
anything is sold including traditional Egyptian sweets and treats. The architecture locally
has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties.

Visit El Nabi Daniel Mosque which is believed by many people to be related to Alexander
the great tomb, It is said to contain the remains of the scholar and venerated teacher
Prophet Daniel and his companion Sidi Lokman el Hakim, a religious story-teller.

Optional lunch stop at a modern Fish Restaurant

Continue your tour by passing through the oldest market area in Mansheya and
see the traditional womens’ markets (zan’et etsetat) with very thin and narrow streets,
gold market also exists here where everyone buys their wedding and engagement jewellery.

The car will then take you to visit the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city:
the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, and the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where
children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.

Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats,
men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing.
Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the
ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world .
A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop.

The car will then take you to the gardens of Montaza. On the way you can quickly
have a optional 2 minute stop by the King of Mango and drink at Alexandrian’s drive thru freshly squeezed juices plus have a photo stop at the memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria.

The beautiful coastline and all the views of the city are en route to Montaza Palace
and gardens which is approx 25 km away, including the old harbor of Alexandria
where we found 7000 monuments underwater.

Once in Montaza Gardens, commonly known as the Love Garden (all romantic couples
and families go there) you will visit the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as walk along the famous Montaza bridge and reach the Tea Palace island and see the royal beaches of the queens.

Overnight stay in Alexandria.

Day 9: Cairo’s Best Secrets Food tour

Breakfast. Transfer to Cairo by an A/C car.

To enjoy the real taste of Egypt you have to try the Egyptian food the best foods in
Egypt which is one of the life’s great pleasures, Discover off-the-beaten-path spots
the real Egypt that is not covered in any guidebook.

To find the best place to eat in Egypt can be a challenge. Don’t worry we’ll take you
to them, There are many delicious food tastings of the Best foods in Egypt.

Then You will be transferred by air conditioned van to old Cairo streets.

Let me plunge you into the beauty of the city and into a whirlwind of anecdotes,
history, legends and intrigue.

During the hours we will spend together, all your senses will be in action.
You will hear and learn a motley of amazing stories about Cairo and ride and
walk through secret doors, Enjoy a wonderful walking Islamic Cairo and
Al Moez street. El Moez Street in old Cairo stretches for almost 1km long quiet
streets and alleys. I will take you in a beautiful incredible Cairo that you never ever dreamt of.

This history tour of Old Town will take you along all the less known must-see local spots:
Old Market hidden gems, Old Cairo hidden galleries, Taverna’s local Cairo food only for
locals no tourist know about it, and more

Finally our guide will accompany you to your hotel in Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 10: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and
assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.

Includes

4 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.
1 Night hotel accommodation in Alexandria on bed and breakfast basis.
4 Nights on Dahabyia board (Luxor & Aswan) full board (Sightseeing are included)
All transfers in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Aswan.
1 Day tour in Cairo visiting the Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum.
1 Day tour in Alexandria.
All your tours and excursions are by an A/C vehicle.
Expert tour guide.
Our prices include all taxes and services.
Domestic flights: Cairo/ Luxor & Aswan / Cairo
Transfer by an A/C car: Cairo / Alexandria / Cairo.
Visa Entry for Egypt 

Sim card so you can use while in Egypt.

Excludes

International Flights.
Personal items.
Tipping.
Any other items not mentioned.
Any Optional tours

Accommodation Plan (B) Luxury:

Cairo:  Kempinski Nile Hotel / Fairmont Cairo / Luxury Conrad Cairo / Marriott Sheraton Cairo Hilton Pyramids Golf  / Safir Hotel
Dahabiya : Sonesta-Nebyt -Nuun -Kemet-Asia

Ultimate Luxury:

Cairo: Four Seasons- Marriott Mena House – Hyatt Regency Cairo -Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah- Kempinski Nile Deluxe – Fairmont Nile Premium. – Marriott Omar Khayyam 

Dahabiya: Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau-Merit -Amirat-Amoura-Sandrine-Nile boats-Royal Cleopatra