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  • 12 nights/13 days private tour, comprehensive

  • Scenic journey with 3 domestic flights & Nile cruise

  • Daily departures from Cairo, roundtrip         

  • Prices starting at 1235 US$

  • Accommodation in Superior or Deluxe hotels based on double occupancy

  • Fully guided sightseeing

  • Transfers and tours by private A/C motor coach

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Grand Egypt Tour - 13 days

Private Tour / Daily departure
 
Accommodation in Superior or Deluxe Hotels and in Nile Cruise ship
• Cairo (3) • Aswan (1) • Edfu (1) • Luxor (2) • Sharm El Sheikh (3) • Alexandria (daily) / 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 guide for welcome briefing.
Overnight: Cairo Hotel (3 nights)
 
Day 2:  Cairo Tour (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. These pyramids and sphinx are considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World that survived till today. 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 Hotel

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. The famous Tut-Ankh-Amon collection is one of the most splendid parts of the museum. Rest of the day is at leisure of our own in Cairo.
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
 
Day 4: Cairo - Aswan - Abu Simbel - Aswan (B, L, D)
After breakfast we will be transferred to Cairo Airport for our flight to Aswan. The guests who would like to join to an optional half day Abu Simbel tour will take the connection flight directly from Aswan. We will see the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Neferati. After the tour we will be guided to embark to our Nile Cruise ship. After the lunch we will sail by felluca’s, traditional sail boats to view Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum.   
Overnight: Nile Ship/Aswan (1 night)
 
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. It was constructed to protect the whole area from floods and to provide electricity. Before the cruise to Kom Ombo we will see the Philae Temple, which was dedicated to goddess Isis. The Kom Ombo Temple 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 (1 night).

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. This temple is the second largest temple after Karnak and its distinctive character comes from its huge structure that blends Greek and Pharaonic architecture. Then we will sail to Esna and then to Luxor.
 Overnight: Nile Ship / Luxor (2 nights)
 
Day 7: Luxor (B ,L, D)
After breakfast we will begin our tour in the enchanted Luxor, considered the greatest open air museum in the world. In the morning our first stop is the valley of Kings. Some of the most important tombs in the valley are the tombs of Tut-Ankh-Amon, Ramses III, Set I (Kings), and Neferati (Queen). We will also see the the colossi of Memnon, Necropolis of Thebes and the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, established by the only woman who ruled Egypt. Three terraces of the temple are impressive. 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 return to the ship.
Overnight: Nile Ship / Luxor
 
Day 8:  Luxor - Sharm El Sheikh (B)
After breakfast we will be transferred to Luxor Airport for our flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Meet our guide and transfer to the hotel. All day free to enjoy the soft sand and crystal water of Sharm El Sheikh.
 Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh Hotel (3 Nights)

Day 9:  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 Hotel
 
Day 10:  Sharm El Sheikh - St. Catherine  (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. Return our hotel.
Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh Hotel
 
Day 11: Sharm El Sheikh - Cairo (B)
Today we will be transferred to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for our flight to Cairo. After check in to our hotel you may 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. Return to the hotel.
Overnight: Cairo Hotel (2 nights)
 
Day 12: Cairo - Alexandria - Cairo (B ,L)
After breakfast we will drive to Alexandria, second biggest city and the largest port of Egypt. The city was built by the order of Alexander the Great in 332 BC and became the capital city of his reign in Egypt. We will visit the Pompay Pillar, Catacomb, Montazah Garden, National Museum.and the Alexandria Library. After lunch we will return to our Hotel in Cairo.
Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Day 13: Cairo (B)
Transfer to airport for flight back home. Thank you for visiting Egypt!
 
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