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Best of Egypt 09 Days 08 Nights

EGYPT

7 NIGHTS

REPEATED EVERY WEDNESDAY

What's Included

Activities & Certified Guides

All itinerary activities with expert, local, different languages speaking guides

Meals

Daily breakfast and select lunches/dinners featuring local cuisine.

Transportation

All trips transportation is included, Extra transportations to be billed

Accomodation

Accommodations through the trips are included with a well known 5-Stars Hotels

STARTIG FROM

$3375

*excluding flights

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Itinerary at a glance

Day 01: Cairo
  • Upon landing at Cairo International Airport, our esteemed guests are welcomed with our exclusive “meet and greet” service. Following this warm reception, we arrange seamless transportation to your designated hotel for check-in, ensuring a smooth start to their Egyptian tour.
  • Meals: None
  • Our day begins with a visit to the only remaining monument of the ancient world’s Seven Wonders, the majestic Great Pyramid of Khufu. We’ll then explore the Pyramids of Khafra and Menkaura, followed by the well-preserved Valley Temple of Khafra and the enigmatic Great Sphinx.
  • After exploring these incredible structures, we'll enjoy a delicious lunch at a charming restaurant. Then, we will proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest archaeological museum in the world. This impressive new building showcases 100,000 artifacts from various periods of Egypt’s illustrious past, including 20,000 items that will be on public display for the first time, featuring the complete collection of King Tutankhamun.
  • We will end the day with a welcome dinner at Mena House.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Launch
  • Will start our day visit Memphis, founded around 3,100 BC, is the legendary city of Menes, the King who united Upper and Lower Egypt. Early on, Memphis was more likely a fortress from which Menes controlled the land and water routes between Upper Egypt and the Delta. Having probably originated in Upper Egypt, from Memphis he could control the conquered people of Lower Egypt. However, by the Third Dynasty, the building at Saqqara suggests that Memphis had become a sizable city.
  • Proceed to the Sakkara site, Sakkara is one section of the great necropolis of Memphis, the Old Kingdom capital, and the kings of the 1st Dynasty as well as that of the 2nd Dynasty. are mostly buried in this section of the Memphis necropolis. It has been of constant interest to Egyptologists. Three major discoveries have recently been made at Sakkara, including a prime minister’s tomb, a queen pyramid, and the tomb of the son of a dynasty-founding king. Each discovery has a fascinating story, with many adventures for the archaeologists as they revealed the secrets of the past.
  • After lunch at a local restaurant (Abu Shakra) continue the day with a visit to the first authentic museum of civilization in Egypt. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) which boasts more than 50,000 artifacts which dates from the dawn of civilizations to the present day.
  • Meals: Breakfast & Launch
  • Start your day early by arriving at Cairo International Airport to catch a flight to Aswan. Once you arrive in Aswan, you’ll head directly to the Nubian Village, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Nubian lunch. Spanning about 3-4 hours, the visit will allow you to explore the three charming Nubian villages, nestled among picturesque palm trees at the foot of the Elephantine Islands.
  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and learn about their way of life and unique means of livelihood. Historically, these villages were of immense importance during the Pharaonic era as a rich source of gold. The Nubians, the ancient tribes that settled in this region, have maintained a lifestyle that contrasts sharply with that of their Arab neighbors, embodying a blend of ancient customs in a modern world.
  • If available, you might even get to sample their delicious, freshly baked bread, observe their intricate handicrafts, and admire the unique architecture of their colorful ceramic houses. The bright hues and African-inspired designs of these homes stand out. Don’t miss the chance to see the baby crocodiles that the Nubians care for until they are released into Lake Nasser as they grow. Henna tattoos are also available for an extra cost.
  • Next, you’ll board the luxurious Nile Cruise, where you will spend the next three nights, relaxing and sailing from Aswan to Luxor. After enjoying lunch onboard, the cruise itinerary will begin with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, followed by a tour of the magnificent Philae Temple. In the evening, you have the option to attend the spectacular Sound and Light show at Philae Temple, an experience not to be missed.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Early morning sail to Kom Ombo and visit the Kom Ombo Temple.
  • Guided tour of Kom Ombo Temple: Begin your day with an early sail to Kom Ombo, located about 28 miles north of Aswan, where you’ll visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, also known as the Ptolemaic Temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Perched on a high dune overlooking the Nile, this temple was initially constructed by Ptolemy VI Philometor in the early second century BC. Ptolemy XIII later added the outer and inner hypostyle halls. The outer enclosure wall and parts of the courtyard, built by Augustus after 30 BC, have mostly disappeared over time. Additionally, the area around the Kom-Ombo village is home to tombs dating back to the Old Kingdom.
  • Sail to Edfu.
  • Guided tour of Edfu Temple: Continue your journey as you sail to Edfu, where you’ll visit the Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. This temple was constructed over the reigns of six different Ptolemaic rulers. The reliefs on the outer walls provide extensive information about the temple’s construction, which began in 237 BC under Ptolemy III Euergetes I and concluded in 57 BC. The construction was temporarily halted for about 20 years due to the unrest during the reigns of Ptolemy IV and Ptolemy V Epiphanes. Edfu Temple is not only the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt but also the second-largest, following the Karnak Temple. It is believed that this site marks the location of the legendary battle between Horus and Seth, with the current temple being the last in a series of temples built here.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Upon arriving in Edfu, we will explore the magnificent Temple of Edfu dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. This temple was constructed over the reins of six different Ptolemaic rulers. The reliefs on the outer walls provide extensive information about the temple’s construction, which began in 237 BC under Ptolemy III Euergetes I and concluded in 57 BC.
  • The construction was temporarily halted for about 20 years due to the unrest during the reigns of Ptolemy IV and Ptolemy V Epiphanes. Edfu Temple is not only the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt but also the second largest, following the Karnak Temple. It is believed that this site marks the location of the legendary battle between Horus and Seth, with the current temple being the last in a series of temples built here.
  • In the afternoon, we’ll begin our tour of Luxor’s East Bank, starting with the remarkable Karnak Temple. Our next stop will be the iconic Luxor Temple.
  • In the evening, you have the option to experience the captivating Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple for a memorable nighttime adventure.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • you may opt to choose our Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride
  • Begin your morning with breakfast aboard the Nile Cruise, followed by checkout.
  • In the early morning, we will visit the West Bank of Luxor, home to the ancient necropolis. Here, you'll explore the Valley of the Kings, including the extraordinary tombs of Rameses V & VI and the famous tomb of King Tutankhamun. We’ll also visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the towering Colossi of Memnon.
  • After the tour, you’ll catch your flight back to Cairo, where you'll be transferred to your final departure terminal.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Group departure dinner at Oberoi restaurant
  • the remaining of the day is completely free and is shaped according to your desires
  • Meals: Breakfast, and Launch
  • Transfer to Cairo International Airport for Departure after having an early breakfast
  • Meals: Breakfast

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