Grand Tour of Egypt

Itineray :

Day 01: Cairo – Arrival

Arrival at Cairo International Airport, Meet and greeted by our representative who will assist groups through immigration and customs formalities. Transfer to Hotel & check-in.  Overnight in Cairo.

Day 02: Cairo – Pyramids of Giza – Sphinx – Sakkara – Memphis

Breakfast. Excursion tour to visit, one of the Seven Wonders of the World: the Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus), Cheops is the most colossal ever built. Next is a close-up look at the Sphinx – a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren. Then visit the Step pyramid in Sakkara. Sakkara is one of the most extensive archaeological sites in Egypt! It was the cemetery for Memphis, the capital of Ancient Egypt, yet it is still one of the virgin archaeological sites, despite the fact that so much has already been found here! The site is dominated by the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, which goes back to 2700 BC. It is one of the oldest stone structures in the world!). Then visit the cemetery for Memphis (Founded in the 1st Dynasty (3100 B.C) by King Narmar, Memphis was the capital of Ancient Egypt, and the first capital city founded after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. It remained as the capital of Ancient Egypt throughout the Old Kingdom. Because of the many necropolises associated with Memphis, many Egyptologists believe that it was once an extremely large city, though no archaeological evidence proves this, at present!). Overnight in Cairo.

Day 03: Cairo / Bahariya Oasis
Morning after breakfast departure from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis (Located 365 Km west of Giza and 200 Km north of Farafra Oasis). Arrival in Bahariya. After Lunch at the afternoon, a local visiting tour: Temple of Ain El Muftella, a roman water spring, Tomb of Bannantiu. Dinner & Overnight Camping or Hotel.

Day 04: Bahariya Oasis / Cairo

Breakfast. Departure by jeep 4X4 to visit of the Black desert and the dune area, Temple of Alexander the Great & Museum of Bahariya, where the Golden Mummies are exposed. Return back to Cairo to Overnight in Cairo

Day 05: Cairo – Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo
Excursion tour to visit, The Egyptian Museum of antiquities. On display is a rare collection of 5000 years of art the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artefacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen collection of treasures, gold, and jewellery, as it was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. Then visit Old Cairo, St Sergius, Visit the Church of St. Sergius, founded at the end of the 4th century; it stands on a crypt that is said to have sheltered the Holy Family during their flight to Egypt. Your tour ends with a visit to the Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque amr Ibn Al-Aas is regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of Egypt because he introduced Islam to Egypt. He founded a new city just north of the Roman fort of Babylon called Fustat. Today, the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-Aas still marks the site of this city. The structure has been renovated several times and none of the original structure remains today, but it is still the site of the oldest mosque in Egypt and the entire continent of Africa.  Overnight in Cairo.

Day 05: / Cairo / Sharm El Sheikh (by air)
Breakfast. Departure to take the flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Arrival, meet & assist by our representative and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the Marvellous sandy & Sunny beach. Day at leisure in Sharm El Sheikh with possibility to make Excursions on Red Sea on Option such as swimming, scuba diving, wind surfing or snorkeling. Glass boot, City tour (optional) Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

Day 06: Sharm El Sheikh
Breakfast. Early morning transfer to St. Catheine city takes about 3 hours driving. Start Visiting St Catherine’s Monastery, the most important religious site in Sinai. Situated at the base of the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments, St Catherine’s Monastery is one of the most famous in the world. Built between 527 and 565 AD, it is believed to be built around Moses’ Burning Bush. The Monastery is named after St Catherine who was tortured and beheaded for her Christian beliefs. During your visit you will see chapel Greek Orthodox Church, the icons of worship and the famous Mosaic of Transfiguration. Then transfer back to Sharm El Sheikh Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

Day 07: Sharm – Luxor (by flight) Arrival, meet & assist by our representative and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 08: Luxor (Saturday/Monday or Thursday) – Karnak Temple, board Nile cruise, Sound and light show at Karnak Temple
Breakfast & Check out from the Hotel. Excursion tour to visit Karnak Temple, which is a serious of temples, built in different reigns. Starting by the Avenue of Sphinxes visit the Unfinished Propylon, the Hypostyle Hall with it’s 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsute and Tutomosis III, the temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake.
Transfer to 5***** Nile Cruise & Check in before having the lunch on board.
Transfer to Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple (The Karnak Sound and Light Show highlights the dramatic history of ancient Thebes. The show narrates the achievements of some great Pharaohs, with poetic descriptions of the ancient treasures. As visitors walk through the complex, the pharaohs arise to tell the story of their interesting lives, as haunting music mysteriously flows through this ancient city. Ancient and poetic voices tell the visitors about the birth of Karnak temple and the heroic achievements of the pharaohs and the god Amun. It is an enchanting and supernatural experience to listen to sound effects and gaze at the magnificent ruins illuminated during the well-presented show). Dinner on board & Belly Dance show in Luxor.

Day 9: Cruise – Luxor / Esna – Valley of the Kings – Colossi of Memnon – Temple of Queen Hatshepsute – Edfu
Breakfast. Visit the West Bank including: Valley of the Kings (Is a valley in Egypt where for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom (the Eighteenth through Twentieth Dynasties of Ancient Egypt). The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile, across from Thebes (modern Luxor), within the heart of the Theban Necropolis.), Colossi of Memnon (The two colossi are made of sandstone, which during ancient times was brought from Gabal El Silselah. Each colossus, including the pedestal and the crown, is about 21m tall and represents King Amenhotep III seating on his throne, wearing the Memes, or royal headdress, with the divine cobra protecting his forehead. On the sides of the colossi there is a representation of the Nile god Hapi, bending together the lotus and the papyrus plants, symbolizing the union of Upper and Lower Egypt) and Temple of Queen Hatshepsute (Hatshepsute was the fifth Pharaoh of the18th-dynasty who was one of the handful of female rulers in Ancient Egypt. Her reign was the longest of all the female pharaohs. Her funerary temple still stands as a tribute to her incredible rise to power). Lunch on board. Sail to Esna. Afternoon Tea. Disco Party. Dinner & Overnight in Edfu.

Day 10: Cruise – Edfu – Kom Ombo – Edfu Temple – Kom Ombo Temple – Aswan
Breakfast. Visit the Edfu Temple (Lies in Edfu town, 123 km north of Aswan on the west bank of the Nile. It dates to the Ptolemaic period. It was dedicated to the worship of god Hours represented as a falcon. It is one of the most beautiful Egyptian temples, distinguished by its huge splendid structure that blends Pharaonic and Greek architecture. Its grandeur competes with Luxor temples. It is the second largest temple after Karnak. It also houses the Nilometer and a huge pylon at the entrance). Sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Visit the Kom-Ombo Temple (Located in Kom Ombo town, 45 km north of Aswan. It is built on a hillside overlooking the Nile. This temple was constructed in the Ptolemaic Roman era for the worship of god Haroeris and Sobek, the crocodile god. It is noted for relief engravings on its walls which show ancient surgical tools, bone saws and dentistry tools. Nearby there are three mummified crocodiles. They are now in Hathor’s chapel). Sail to Aswan. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board & Galabya party. Dinner & Overnight on board.

Day 11: Cruise – Aswan – Philae Temple – High Dam – Nubian village
Breakfast. Excursion tour to visit, Philae Temple (The Temple of Isis is one of the greatest Temples in Egypt and it occupies about a quarter of the island. It is the main Temple on the island, with its huge, complete, pylons and beautiful scenes), High Dam (One of the most outstanding architectural achievements of the twentieth century. It was constructed to replace the old Aswan dam built in 1902. The High dam was constructed to protect Egypt from the floods as well as providing irrigation and electricity all over Egypt. It is 3600 meters long. Visitors can easily locate lake Nasser which is a huge water reservoir). Than visit Nubian village Dinner & Overnight in Aswan.

Day 12: Cruise disembarkation – Aswan / Abu Simbel -Aswan – Cairo
Flight Aswan – Abu Simbel (not included) Early morning visit 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. Transfer to Aswan Airport to take the flight to Cairo. (Flight is via Aswan: Abu Simbel – Aswan – Cairo – not included) Arrival, meet & assist by our representative and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 13: Cairo / Alexandria (Pompay’s Pillar, library, Qaytbay Citadel ) / Cairo
Early Morning drive to Alexandria by an air-conditioned coach to and from Alexandria (approx. 3 hours each way). Arrival Alexandria, start your Trip by visiting visit Pompay’s Pillar, It was constructed in honour of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivalling the Soma and the Caesarean. Overnight in Alexandria.

Day 14: Alexandria (library, Qaytbay Citadel )

Breakfast. Excursion tour to visit, panorama Library of Alexandria (build in the same spot the historical one was existing the library contains a beautiful museum with very special pieces from the ancient and modern history of Egypt). you will Visit panorama Qaytbay Citadel After finish / Cairo drive back to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 15: Cairo
Breakfast. Transfer back to Cairo International Airport for departure.

Tour & Cruise Package Includes:

• 5 nights accommodation at your choice of hotels in Cairo with buffet breakfast.

• 4 nights aboard the 5 stars deluxe Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with full

  board and all shore excursions.

• 1 night accommodation at Camping or Hotel in Bhariya Oasis on full board basis

• 2 nights accommodation at selected Hotel in Sharm El Sheikh with breakfast

• 1 night accommodation at selected Hotel in Alexandria with breakfast

• 1 night accommodation at selected Hotel in in Luxor with breakfast

• All transfers with porterage

• Tours and excursions by deluxe bus, meet and assist services at all your destinations

• Multilingual expert Egyptologist English speaking guide (also in St. Catharine)

• All entrance fees and hotel taxes

Rates Exclude:

 *Domestic Air (Cairo – Sharm/ Sharm -Luxor / Aswan – Abu Simbel – Aswan / Aswan – Cairo) –            seeadditional cost below    the price table
* Entry Visa at Cairo airport
* any optional Tours.
* Tipping, Gratuities and personal Items