 If
this is your first time
and maybe your only time
to Egypt this is the tour
for you. We have taken all
the highlights and most
requested sites and attractions
and combined them to cover
as much as possible of Egypt
without rushing
Day 1: Arrive In Cairo
Meet and greet
and transfer to Hotel
Day
2: Cairo
Visit to the Pyramids/Sphinx/Valley
Temple, later we visit
a Papyrus Institute and
a Perfumery crafts for
the days of the Pharaohs.
Evening Nile Dinner Cruise.
(B,L,D) (Options for entry
into small pyramid and
camel ride appro $15 US
per person)
Day
3: Cairo - Sakkara/Memphis
Today
we visit the step Pyramid
Complex at Sakkara, then
onto Memphis to see the
Alabaster Sphinx and a
huge Statue of Ramses
the II. On return to Cairo
we stop to see local children
weaving carpets at a carpet
school - opportunity for
souvenirs of carpets and
wall hangings of all kinds.
Lunch at a local countryside
restaurant. Evening sound
and light show at Giza
(B,L)
Day
4: Cairo - Alexandria
An early start
after Breakfast for Alexandria
where we visit the National
Museum/Roman Amphitheater/Catacombs
the Bibliotheca (new Library)
and Citadel. Return to
Cairo.(3 Hours drive each
way).(B,L)
Day
5: Cairo - Fayyoum Oasis
Travel to the Fayyoum
Oasis, natural lakes,
springs, water wheels,
greenery - an oasis in
the middle of the desert.
(B,L,)
Day
6: Cairo
Visit The Egyptian
Museum and Islamic &
Coptic Cairo - The Citadel/the
Mohammed Ali and Green
Mosques/ Palace/Coptic
Christian Churches/Khan
el Khalili Bazaar - overnight
sleeper train to Aswan.
(B,L,D) (Option for Hotel and Flight upgrades, prices available on request)
Day
7:Aswan
After Breakfast
on the Train we arrive
in Aswan and start our
sightseeing with a Felucca
(small sailing boat) or
Launch ride to the botanical
gardens, on Elephantine
Island.Check into our
Cruise Ship for Lunch. Later
we visit the High Dam
and the Philae Temple. Evening
at leisure to stroll the
quaint streets and the
local spices market of
Aswan.(B,L,D)
Day
8: Aswan - Abu Simbul
An early departure by
road (3 hours each way)
for Abu Simbul and the
great temple of Ramses
and Nefertari. On return
we sail for Luxor with
a stop at Kom Ombo temple.(B,L,D)
Day
9: Nile Cruise
Relaxing
day sailing along the
fertile Nile Valley with
a stop at Edfu Temple.(B,L,D)
Day
10: Luxor
Today
we arrive in Luxor and
start our sightseeing
of the West Bank - The
Colossi of Memnon/Valley
of the Kings (3 tombs)/Temple
of Queen Hatshipsuit.
Evening Karnak Light and
Sound Show. Later take
the time to walk around
this quaint city. (B,L,D)
Day
11: Luxor - Hurghada
Today we visit the Luxor
and Karnak Temples, after
lunch we leave by air-conditioned
vehicle for Hurghada.
(3 hours drive) .(B,L)
Day
12/13: Hurghada
At leisure in Hurghada
- options for sightseeing
and water sports. (B)
Day
14: Hurghada - Cairo
Early morning departure
for Cairo. ( 7 hours drive
- Option for Hotel and Flight upgrades, prices available on request). (B)
Day
15: Cairo-Home: (B) -
Transfer to Airport for
departure for home city.
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Meet and Assist at
the airport
