12 Days Egypt Tour
Cairo, Nile Cruise, Luxor, Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Temple of Alexander, Bahariya M...
Day
1 Home City - Cairo
Depart from home city to Cairo - Capital of Egypt.
Day 2 Cairo - Free at Leisure (D)
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel, the rest of the day is free at leisure.
Hotel: Hilton Hotel or Similar
Day 3 Cairo - Giza Pyramids & Sphinx - Camel Ride - Egyptian Museum - Khan El Khalili Bazaar - Overnight Train - Aswan (B/L/D)
After breakfast, a breathtaking experience, as we marvel at one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx, which casts its enigmatic gaze across the timeless sands of desert. A camel ride and the admission to the Pyramids will be provided. After lunch, we visit the Egyptian Museum, home of King TutankhanumĄ¯s priceless treasures and magnificent collection of antiquities including mummies and sarcophagi Finally, a stroll at the El Khalili Bazaar for local specialties is a must.. Afterwards, transfer to train station and take an overnight train to Aswan.
Day 4 Aswan - High Dam - Infinished Obelisk - Nile Cruise (B/L/D)
Upon arrival to Aswan in the morning, an once in a life time optional excursion to Abu Simbel Temple is highly recommended. The mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel was flanked by four giant stone statues of Rames II and one manifestation of the SunĄ¯s God shown inside the niche directly above the entrance. The alignment of the temple is such that twice a year the sunĄ¯s rays reach into the innermost sanctuary to illuminate the seated statues of Ptah, Amun-Re, Ramesses II, and Re- Horakhty. The temple was cut out of the sandstone cliffs above the Nile River and was moved to the present site of higher ground so that it would not be inundated by the waters of Lake Nasser when the High Dam was being constructed in the early 1960. Today, we also explore the High Dam ¨C a testimony to modern engineering, holding back the massive water of Lake Nasser and visit the Unfinished Obelisk. The following 4 days is an unforgettable memory of a cruise ship moored in Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5 Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor (B/L/D)
Today we disembark after breakfast, you will begin the cruise down river. Visiting the Temple of Kom-Ombo dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Lunch onboard in the afternoon, then sail on to Edfu to see the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best preserved cult temple, which was dedicated to the falcon and god Horus. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 6 Valley of Kings - Hatshepsut - Temple of Colossi of Memnon (B/L/D)
After breakfast cross to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Necropolis of Thebes, including the Valleys of the Kings, selected Tombs, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch, dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7 Luxor - Temple of Karnak - Temple of Luxor - Cairo (B/L/D)
We will disembark the cruise ship and visit the gigantic temple complex of Karnak and the grand temple of Luxor. Then fly back to Cairo in the afternoon.
Hotel: Hilton Hotel or Similar
Day 8 Cairo - Pharaoh Village - Nile Dinner Cruise (B/L/D)
After breakfast, free at leisure for shopping or join an option tour to Memphis & Sakkara. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit the Pharaoni village, a recreated model of ancient Egyptian life featuring a floating amphitheater. The canal of mythology, a display of the most prominent gods, a typical garden, wheat cultivation in an agricultural field, construction of papyrus boats in a ancient shipyard, fishing scene and twelve stands showing the most important crafts of Ancient Egypt. Afterward transfer to Nile cruise dinner with show.
Hotel: Hilton Hotel or Similar
Day 9 Bahariya - Black & White Desert - Crystal Mountain - Sunset in Oasis (B/L/D)
After breakfast, drive to Bahariyya Oasis. We first proceed to Black Desert which is formed by the erosion of the mountains and have spread a layer of black powder& rubble over the ground. Then set off to White Desert which is an region of white rock formations worn by the elements into strange shapes. Lastly visit the Crystal Mountain Lunch at local restaurant. Dinner at hotel.
Hotel: IntĄ¯l Hot Spring Hotel or Similar
Day 10 Bahariya - Temple of Alexander the Great - Bahariya Museum - Tomb of Bawati - Alexandria (B/L/D)
Our first stop in Bahariya Oasis is the Temple of Alexander the Great, which consists of 45 rooms as the Greco Romans wished to be buried within the temple to guarantee their loyalty. Next stops will be the Bahariya Museum and Tomb of Bawati. Afterwards, we drive to Alexandria in the evening.
Hotel: Sheraton Hotel or Similar
Day 11 Alexandria - Catacombs of Kom - Roman Amphitheatre - Roman Baths - Fort Qaitbey - Cairo (B/L/D)
Breakfast in hotel. Morning depart to the most important coastal city in Egypt ¨C Alexandria. City tour starts with Catacombs of Kom. These catacombs are the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt which consists of three tiers of tombs to a depth of about 35m. Next stop is Roman amphitheatre and Roman Bath which 13 white marble terraces remain excellently preserved. Fort Qaitbey is built on a narrow peninsula in AD1480 where the lighthouse had been in use for some 17 centuries, was finally destroyed by an earthquake. Visitors can take a look at Navigation Museum. Lunch at local restaurant. Drive to Cairo in the afternoon.
Hotel: Hilton Hotel or Similar
Day 12 Cairo - Home City (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport and have a pleasant flight back home.
NOV 2008 ¨C ARR 2009
Depart from home city to Cairo - Capital of Egypt.
Day 2 Cairo - Free at Leisure (D)
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel, the rest of the day is free at leisure.
Hotel: Hilton Hotel or Similar
Day 3 Cairo - Giza Pyramids & Sphinx - Camel Ride - Egyptian Museum - Khan El Khalili Bazaar - Overnight Train - Aswan (B/L/D)
After breakfast, a breathtaking experience, as we marvel at one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx, which casts its enigmatic gaze across the timeless sands of desert. A camel ride and the admission to the Pyramids will be provided. After lunch, we visit the Egyptian Museum, home of King TutankhanumĄ¯s priceless treasures and magnificent collection of antiquities including mummies and sarcophagi Finally, a stroll at the El Khalili Bazaar for local specialties is a must.. Afterwards, transfer to train station and take an overnight train to Aswan.
Day 4 Aswan - High Dam - Infinished Obelisk - Nile Cruise (B/L/D)
Upon arrival to Aswan in the morning, an once in a life time optional excursion to Abu Simbel Temple is highly recommended. The mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel was flanked by four giant stone statues of Rames II and one manifestation of the SunĄ¯s God shown inside the niche directly above the entrance. The alignment of the temple is such that twice a year the sunĄ¯s rays reach into the innermost sanctuary to illuminate the seated statues of Ptah, Amun-Re, Ramesses II, and Re- Horakhty. The temple was cut out of the sandstone cliffs above the Nile River and was moved to the present site of higher ground so that it would not be inundated by the waters of Lake Nasser when the High Dam was being constructed in the early 1960. Today, we also explore the High Dam ¨C a testimony to modern engineering, holding back the massive water of Lake Nasser and visit the Unfinished Obelisk. The following 4 days is an unforgettable memory of a cruise ship moored in Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5 Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor (B/L/D)
Today we disembark after breakfast, you will begin the cruise down river. Visiting the Temple of Kom-Ombo dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Lunch onboard in the afternoon, then sail on to Edfu to see the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best preserved cult temple, which was dedicated to the falcon and god Horus. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 6 Valley of Kings - Hatshepsut - Temple of Colossi of Memnon (B/L/D)
After breakfast cross to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Necropolis of Thebes, including the Valleys of the Kings, selected Tombs, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch, dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7 Luxor - Temple of Karnak - Temple of Luxor - Cairo (B/L/D)
We will disembark the cruise ship and visit the gigantic temple complex of Karnak and the grand temple of Luxor. Then fly back to Cairo in the afternoon.
Hotel: Hilton Hotel or Similar
Day 8 Cairo - Pharaoh Village - Nile Dinner Cruise (B/L/D)
After breakfast, free at leisure for shopping or join an option tour to Memphis & Sakkara. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit the Pharaoni village, a recreated model of ancient Egyptian life featuring a floating amphitheater. The canal of mythology, a display of the most prominent gods, a typical garden, wheat cultivation in an agricultural field, construction of papyrus boats in a ancient shipyard, fishing scene and twelve stands showing the most important crafts of Ancient Egypt. Afterward transfer to Nile cruise dinner with show.
Hotel: Hilton Hotel or Similar
Day 9 Bahariya - Black & White Desert - Crystal Mountain - Sunset in Oasis (B/L/D)
After breakfast, drive to Bahariyya Oasis. We first proceed to Black Desert which is formed by the erosion of the mountains and have spread a layer of black powder& rubble over the ground. Then set off to White Desert which is an region of white rock formations worn by the elements into strange shapes. Lastly visit the Crystal Mountain Lunch at local restaurant. Dinner at hotel.
Hotel: IntĄ¯l Hot Spring Hotel or Similar
Day 10 Bahariya - Temple of Alexander the Great - Bahariya Museum - Tomb of Bawati - Alexandria (B/L/D)
Our first stop in Bahariya Oasis is the Temple of Alexander the Great, which consists of 45 rooms as the Greco Romans wished to be buried within the temple to guarantee their loyalty. Next stops will be the Bahariya Museum and Tomb of Bawati. Afterwards, we drive to Alexandria in the evening.
Hotel: Sheraton Hotel or Similar
Day 11 Alexandria - Catacombs of Kom - Roman Amphitheatre - Roman Baths - Fort Qaitbey - Cairo (B/L/D)
Breakfast in hotel. Morning depart to the most important coastal city in Egypt ¨C Alexandria. City tour starts with Catacombs of Kom. These catacombs are the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt which consists of three tiers of tombs to a depth of about 35m. Next stop is Roman amphitheatre and Roman Bath which 13 white marble terraces remain excellently preserved. Fort Qaitbey is built on a narrow peninsula in AD1480 where the lighthouse had been in use for some 17 centuries, was finally destroyed by an earthquake. Visitors can take a look at Navigation Museum. Lunch at local restaurant. Drive to Cairo in the afternoon.
Hotel: Hilton Hotel or Similar
Day 12 Cairo - Home City (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport and have a pleasant flight back home.
NOV 2008 ¨C ARR 2009
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