Grand Egypt Tour - 12 days
Private
Tour / Daily departure
Accommodation in Superior or Deluxe Hotels and in Nile Cruise ship
• Cairo (3) • Aswan (1) • Edfu (1) • Luxor (1) • Sharm El Sheikh (3)
• Alexandria (daily optional) / Cairo (2)
Category: Private
cultural tour, roundtrip from Cairo, comprehensive, land journey, domestic flights, Nile Cruise
Day 1: Arrive Cairo
Arrive at Cairo airport and transfer to our hotel. Meet tour coordinator
for welcome briefing.
Overnight: Cairo
Day 2: Cairo (B)
After breakfast, we will begin our
full day sightseeing tour of Cairo. First we will visit Giza Plateau,
located in the west bank of Nile, facing Cairo. Cheops, Chepren and
Mycerinus are the three pyramids we will see in this plateau and their
guardian Sphinx, the lion body human head mythical statue. Later we will
explore Memphis, the most ancient capital in Egypt founded by King Mina.
Here we will see the colossal statue of Ramses II. At last we will visit
Sakkara, the ancient site in Memphis which has the most ancient stone
buildings in the world as well as the step pyramid Zoser. Transfer to
hotel.
Optional Tour: Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids.
Overnight: Cairo
Day 3: Cairo (B)
Breakfast at hotel and departure to the world famous Egyptian
Museum. The museum that houses the largest Egyptian collection
with more than 250.000 antiques extending over the past 5000
years. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Cairo
Day 4: Cairo - Aswan – optional Abu Simbel - Aswan (B, L, D)
Early morning we will be
transferred to Cairo Airport for our flight to Aswan. The guests
who would like to join the optional half day Abu Simbel tour
will take the connection flight directly from Aswan. After the
tour you will return Aswan and will be guided to embark to the
Nile Cruise ship. Lunch on board and sail on the Nile by
Feluccas for the view of Elephantine island (or Kitchener’s
island), view from boat. Dinner and overnight on board. (Felluca
sail may not be available on some cruises and embarkations)
Overnight: Nile Ship/Aswan
Day 5: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu
(B, L, D)
After breakfast we will visit
the remarkable Aswan Dam, considered as one of the outstanding
architectural achievements of the 20th Century. Then we will
visit the Philae Temple, which was dedicated to goddess Isis.
Then we’ll sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple that was built
in Ptolemaic Roman era for the worship of god Haroeris and Sobek,
the crocodile god.. Today’s cruise will end in Edfu.
Overnight: Nile Ship/ Edfu
Day 6: Edfu - Esna - Luxor (B
,L, D)
Today we will visit the Edfu
Temple, located in the west bank of Nile, dedicated to god
Horus, the falcon god.
Then we will sail to Esna, cross the lock and then to Luxor.
Overnight: Nile Ship / Luxor
Day 7: Luxor - Sharm El Sheikh
(B)
After breakfast we will begin
our tour in the enchanted Luxor, considered the greatest open
air museum in the world.. In the morning visit the West bank -
Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the
Colossi of Memnon. After lunch we will cross to the eastern bank
of Nile to see the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Luxor temple was
built for the worship of god Amon Ra. Karnak temples include
several temples and begins with the spectacular avenue of Rams.
After tour we will be transferred to Luxor Airport for our
flight to Sharm El Sheikh. You will be greeted and transferred
to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh
Day 8: Sharm El Sheikh (B)
Enjoy whole day the sandy &
sunny beaches of Sharm El Sheikh. Diving, snorkeling, desert
safari, camel ride and golf are some of the activities we may do
during the day.
Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh
Day 9: Sharm El Sheikh - St. Catherine Excursion (B)
Early in the morning we will
drive to St. Catherine Monastery, located in the southern part
of Sinai Peninsula, in the foothills of Moses Mountain. The
monastery, built in 6th Century, includes a basilica, chapel,
mosque, library and a museum. At noon return your hotel. Rest of
the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh
Day 10: Sharm El Sheikh -
Cairo (B)
Free Morning. Late afternoon
you will be transferred to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for your
flight to Cairo.
Transfer to your hotel in Cairo.
Overnight: Cairo
Day 11: Cairo (B) - Optional daily tour to Alexandria
Today is free for your leisure. You can take a daily tour to
Alexandria, second biggest city and the largest port of Egypt.
Here you can visit the El Montazah Gardens,
National Museum, Alexandria Library and enjoy panoramic view of
fort Qaitbay. Another option is to
stay in Cairo and take optional half day tour to Khan Khalili
Bazaar, the most famous bazaar of Egypt built in 14th century.
The market has a medieval atmosphere and is famous for its
unusual, typically oriental souvenirs, and handmade crafts.
Overnight: Cairo
Day 12: Cairo (B)
Transfer to airport for
flight back home. Thank you for visiting Egypt!
*Cruise itinerary and sightseeing sequence is subject to change
as per preferred cruise ship, embarkation dates/routes,
navigational and security restrictions.
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