8 Days / 7 Nights Program III

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Duration :

8 Days / 7 Nights

Schedule :

Every Day

Activity Level :

Moderate

Group Size :

Private OR Group in case you request

Restrictions :

N/A

*** You can customize this trip if you wish

Day 1: Cairo

Arrival to Cairo airport, Upon you arrival you will find our representative
waiting you with the sign of Ramses Tours, then you will be transferred by
A/C car to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara, Memphis and Dahshur

Breakfast. Start your tour to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus,
then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren,
visit the Valley Temple of the pyramids & many outstanding photo stops.

Move to visit Sakkara, Memphis, and Dahshur, First of all you will visit Sakkara
and the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Sakkara which dating back to 2600 BC under
the 3rd Dynasty, it’s considered the oldest stone structure and it was built for
the king Djoser. In the same area is located Imhotep temple and Mastaba of Ti.

Proceed to visit Memphis which was the Capital of Old Egypt during the
Old Kingdome and the first Capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II at Memphis

On your way to the south you will visit the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid of Dashsur.

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

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: Cairo – Luxor

Day 3: Luxor East BankBreakfast. Transfer to the domestic airport. Departure by
the plane to Luxor. Arrival and transfer to visit The Temple of Karnak & the Temple
of Luxor.Excursion to the Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues
of Ramses the Great Proceed by bus to Karnak, which is a serious of temples built
in different reigns.Starting by the Avenue of Sphinxes visit the Unfinished Propylon,
the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut
and Tutomosis III, the temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the
Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake.Then move to visit Luxor Museum.
After that transfer to your hotel.Overnight in Luxor.

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.

Transfer to the Cruise. Lunch on board. Overnight in Cruise.

Note: Cruise schedules may change due to some sailing reasons.
We guarantee that you will do all the mentioned sights, but the order may vary.

Day 4: Luxor West Bank

Breakfast. Start your tour 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 excluding 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.

After that move to visit the Valley of the Queens.

Then move to visit the temple of Ramses III (Medinet Habu).

You will stop by the Colossi of Memnon for about 15 minutes.

Transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Luxor.

Day 5: Edfu, Kom Ombo – Aswan

Breakfast. Drive to Edfu, you will be transferred to visit the majestic temple
dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best preserved cult temple in Egypt.

According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus
revenged the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.

Then transfer to see to the Temple of Kom Ombo standing on high grounds overlooking
the Nile. It differs from other temples because of its double entrance, each one is dedicated to divinity: “Haroeris” with his falcon head and ” Sobek ” with his crocodile head.

The Temple of Kom Ombo was built on the honor of two deities the crocodile-headed Sobek,
god of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris or the ancient falcon-headed Horus.
Also, Kom Ombo’s importance lies in its huge sugar-cane.

Then move to your hotel in Aswan.
Overnight in Aswan.

Day 6: Abu Simbel

Breakfast. 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.
Overnight in Aswan.

Day 7: Aswan Tour – Cairo

Breakfast. Start your tour to the High Dam which was completed in 1964.
From here you can gaze across Lake Nasser. The Philae temple Sail by boat to
the island of Agilkia. Visit the temple that was removed from their original island
of Philae which lies submerged most of the year by the waters of Lake Nasser.
The main Temple of Isis and its monuments were built between the 26th-dynasty and
the Roman period.
Transfer to Aswan airport and departure by plane to Cairo.
Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 8: Departure

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

Includes:

3 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on Bed & Breakfast basis
2 Nights hotel accommodation in Luxor on Bed & Breakfast basis
2 Nights hotel accommodation in Aswan on Bed & Breakfast basis
1 Day tour in Cairo visiting Giza Pyramids, Sakkara & Dahshur
1 Day tour in Luxor visiting The East Bank
1 Day tour in Luxor visiting The West Bank
1 Day tour visiting Edfu & Kom Ombo
1 Day tour visiting Abu Simbel
1 Day tour in Aswan visiting Philae temple & High Dam
Pickup and drop off services
All transfers by modern AC Car
Expert Egyptology English speaking tour guide
All entry fees to all the mentioned sites
Domestic flights: Cairo / Luxor – Aswan / Cairo.
All taxes and charges

Excludes:

Visa Entry for Egypt. (We can provide you with your visa upon arrival at your request)
International Flights.
Personal items.
Tipping.

Hotels / Nile Cruise:

Kindly note that the hotel rating in Egypt is not the same as in USA or Europe, so Luxury or Ultimate Luxury hotel options are always recommended as minimum in Egypt

Accommodation Plan (A) 5 stars:

Cairo:Steigenberger Pyramids- Ramses Hilton- Helnan – Barcelo Pyramids- Pyramisa

Luxor: Steigenberger Nile.

Cairo:Le Méridien – Steigenberger Pyramids- Ramses Hilton- Helnan – Barcelo Pyramids- Pyramisa

Luxor: Steigenberger Nile. 

Accommodation Plan (B) Luxury:

Cairo: Kempinski – Fairmont Cairo – Hilton Curnrad -Marriott Sheraton- Hilton Golf pyramids

Luxor: Hilton – Sonesta St. George.

Ultimate Luxury:

Cairo: Four Seasons -Marriott Mena House – Kempinski Nile Deluxe – Fairmont Nile Premium – Hyatt Regency

Luxor: Sofitel Winter Palace.