Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Cairo

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

Day 2: Cairo Tour – Mummies Experience – Pyramids & 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.
Mummifiedover 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!

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

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: Sakkara & Memphis Tour

Breakfast. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel.

Move to visit the Step Pyramids of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure.
It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser. 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, and see the Statue of Ramses II. Back to the hotel.
Overnight in Cairo

Optional – Evening trip to enjoy your dinner on board a Nile cruise for
2 hours including watching Egyptian folk shows.

Day 4: Cairo – Luxor Luxor Museum 

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

Arrival and. Transfer to visit Luxor Museum, This wonderful museum has a w.ell-chosen and
brilliantly displayed and explained collection of antiquities dating from the end of the
Old Kingdom right through to the Mamluk period, mostly gathered from the Theban
temples and necropolis.

Then move 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 to Karnak. 
the hotel. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 5: Nile Cruise –Dandara & Abydos Tour

transfer to visit Abydos, the ancient Egyptian believed of god
(Lord of the underworld) to be buried there. The temple was builtby King Seti I, and
completed by King Ramsess II, known as temple of Seti I.

It is located in Abydos city about 420 km to the south of Cairo in Sohag Government,
and 135 km from Luxor.

The paintings of the Gods and Pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos
are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt. Then continue to Dandara to visit
the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dandara which
is situated at the north of Luxor

Transfer to the Nile Cruise. Boarding before Lunch. Lunch on board.

Overnight in Luxor.

Day 6: Nile Cruise – King Tut’s Tomb – Valley of Queens

Breakfast. Visit The West Bank – the Valley of the Kings, visit the tombs of various Dynasties.
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…

Continue to Visit the Valley of the Queens, known as Ta-Set-Neferu “The Place of Beauty”.
The valley served as a necropolis for the tombs of royal family members and the elite, with
about 90 tombs belonging to Queens and princes of the ancient Egyptian New Kingdom
(1550-1070 BC). whilst here, you will have chance to visit the magnificent colorful tomb of
queen Nefertari (Extra Ticket)

Then move to visit the Temple of Deir El Bahari of Queen Hatshepsut. On the return journey
stop at the Colossi of Memnon which are two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenopis III
facing the Nile. Then visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

Lunch on board. Afternoon free at leisure. Afternoon Tea. Overnight in Luxor.

Overnight in Cruise.

Day 7: Nile Cruise

Breakfast on board. Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board.
Visit the Temple shared by the two Gods Sobek & Haroeris in Kom Ombo. Afternoon Tea.
Overnight in Kom Ombo.

Day 8: Nile Cruise – Nubian Village

Breakfast on board. Sail to Aswan. Visit the Temple of Philae. Then transfer by motorboat
to experience life in a traditional Egyptian village on this Nubian village tour. Leave the
city behind and cruise to a Nubian village nestled on the west bank of the Nile River.
Admire fine views over the riverside scenery, and visit a Nubian village to gain insight
into local customs and culture.

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.

Lunch on board. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 9: Aswan – Cairo

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation.

(Optional) Abu Simbel 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 10: Alexandria

Our 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 or a famous and traditional Alexandrian
food place called Mohamed Ahmed’s. The Queen of Spain and many famous people go
there when they visit Alexandria.

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 11: Rosetta Tour

Breakfast. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel then transfer to visit Rosetta.

Driving for 60 km To see the simple life of Rosetta and start your Over day to Rosetta
from Alexandria.

Upon your arrival you will take a motor boat in the Nile where you will see the meeting
point of the Nile and the Mediterranean and see the castle where Rosetta stone was found, It was discovered in 1799.

After that you will see a lot of Islamic monuments, Travel in comfort back to your hotel,
Rosetta has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add more to
your itinerary – just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange it for you.
Transfer in comfort back to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 12: Cairo’s Best Kept Secrets

Breakfast.  Move 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 13: Departure

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

Includes

6 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.

1 Nights hotel accommodation in Alexandria on bed and breakfast basis.

4 Nights on Cruise board (Luxor & Aswan) full board (Sightseeing are included).

1 Nights hotel accommodation in Luxor on bed and breakfast basis.

All transfers in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.

All your tours and excursions are by an A/C vehicle

Expert tour guide.

All your visits include entrance fees.

Our prices include all taxes and services.

Domestic airfare: Cairo/ Luxor & Aswan / Cairo

Transfer by A/C vehicle: Cairo / Alex / Cairo

Excludes

Visa Entry for Egypt.(We can provide you with your visa upon arrival at your request)

International Flights.

Personal items.

Tipping.

Any other items not mentioned.

Any Optional tours.

Drinks during meals.

 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.

 Tour Prices:

Accommodation Plan (A) 5 stars:

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

Luxor: Steigenberger Nile. 

Nile cruises: MS Emilio, MS Radamis, MS Princess, MS Sara

Accommodation Plan (B) Luxury:

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

Luxor: Hilton – Sonesta St. George.

Nile Cruises: MS Amwaj Nile Cruise, MS Nile Premium, MS Bule shadow, MS Jaz Jubilee, Crown Emperor, Steigenberger.

Ultimate Luxury:

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

Luxor: Sofitel Winter Palace.

Nile cruises: Sanctuary Sun Boat – Oberoi Cruises – Movenpick Royal Cruises – Sonesta Cruises – Le Fayan – Ms Farah -MS Acamar