Mystical Egypt & Morocco Tour - 15 days
Private & Group Tour Combination /
Every Saturday departing from Cairo
Accommodation in Superior or Deluxe Hotels and in Nile Cruise
ship
Cairo (3) • Aswan (1) • Edfu (1) • Luxor (2) •
Casablanca (1) • Rabat (1) • Fez (2) • Marrakech (2) •
Casablanca (1)
Category:
Private & Group Tour Combination, Cultural Tour,
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
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 visit 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. Return to our
hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Day
3: 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 B.C 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 having our lunch in a local restaurant
in Alexandria we will return to Cairo.
Overnight: Cairo
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 Nefertiti. 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 Cruise / 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. It was constructed to protect the whole
area from floods and 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. Nearby in the Hathor’s chapel there are three mummified
crocodiles. Today’s cruise will end in Edfu.
Overnight: Nile Cruise / Edfu
Day
6: Edfu - Esna - Luxor (B ,L, D)
Today we will visit the Edfu Temple, located in the west bank of
Nile and 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 Cruise / Luxor
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 Nefertiti (Queen). We will also
see the the colossi of Memnon, ruins of the tomb of Pharaoh
Amenhotep III 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 the river to the eastern
bank of Nile to see the temple of Karnak and Luxor. Luxor temple
was built for the worship of god Amon Ra. Karnak temples
includes several temples among which is the temple of Theban
Triad and it begins with the spectacular avenue of Rams. After
tour we will return to the ship.
Overnight: Nile Cruise / Luxor
Day
8: Luxor - Cairo- Casablanca (B)
After breakfast we will be transferred to Luxor Airport for our
flight to Casablanca over Cairo. Meet our guide and transfer to
the hotel in Casablanca.
Overnight: Casablanca (1 Night)
Day
9: Casablanca-Rabat (B, D) – 95km
After breakfast, we will have a half-day sightseeing tour of
Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco. We will visit
Hassan II Mosque - the largest mosque outside Mecca, the
Mohammad V square, Royal Palace and Habous district and the
residential area of Anfa. We will have our lunch in one of the
fish restaurants located at seafront. After lunch we will follow
the Barbary Coast to the imperial city of Rabat; the
administrative capital city of the Kingdom. We will see Mechouar
(ramparts and walls surrounding the Royal Palace), the fortified
Oudaya Kasbah, the marvelous Mohamed V mausoleum and the Hassan
Tower. We will check-in to our hotel in Rabat for dinner and
overnight.
Overnight: Rabat Hotel (1 night)
Day
10: Rabat-Meknes- Fez (B, D) – 220km
Morning depart to the second imperial city, Meknes, which was
the capital city under the reign of Moulay Ismail (1672-1727).
This city is famous for its 40 km long city walls that preserve
the most beautiful gate of Morocco, Bab Al Mansour. We will also
visit the Old Granaries and Royal Stables which housed up to
12,000 horses of Sultan Moulay Ismail. Later we will continue to
Fes via the holy city of Moulay Idriss where the founder of the
Islam in Morocco is buried; this town is famous for its green
rooftops and offers one of the most picturesque views of
Moroccan town life. On our way to Fez, we will also visit the
roman city of Volubilis. Volubilis features the best preserved
excavations in this part of northern Africa dating from the
Roman Empire. In 1997 the site was listed on the UNESCO World
Heritage list. Later we will arrive to Fez and check-in to our
hotel.
Overnight: Fez Hotel (2 nights)
Day
11: Fez (B, D)
After breakfast, we will begin our full day sightseeing tour of
Fez, the most ancient city of the Imperials, founded by Idris I
(789) and his son Moulay Idris II (810). We will visit the
medieval Medina with its Medersas (religious Islamic
universities) Attarine and Bou Anania, the Nejjarine fountain,
the Moulay Idriss mausoleum, and the Karaouine Mosque. After our
local lunch we will continue to Fez Jdid (new Fez), stop by at
the Jewish quarter Mellah and return to our hotel.
Overnight: Fez Hotel
Day
12: Fez / Beni Mellal / Marrakech (B, D) – 485km
After breakfast, we will depart to Marrakech passing by the
Berber village of Immouzer du Kandar and Ifrane and arrive to
Beni Mellal. It sits in the foot of Mount Tassemit and is one of
the agricultural centers of Morocco. We will arrive to Marrakech
late afternoon.
Overnight: Marrakech Hotel (2 nights)
Day
13: Marrakech (B, D)
After breakfast, we will begin our full day sightseeing tour of
Marrakech, the second largest city in Morocco also known as the
pearl of south. The city was founded by Yusuf ibn Tashfin,
member of the Almoravides dynasty in 1062. Prior to the reign of
Moulay Ismail, Marrakech was the capital of Morocco. After his
reign, his grandson moved the capital back to Marrakech from
Meknes. Today we will visit the Menara garden, the 16th century
Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace, and the Koutoubia. Afternoon we
will visit the Djemaa El Fna square, which by day is a market
place but at night is a place of non-stop entertainment; this
area is great for bargain hunt in the souks and handicraft shops
of Marrakech.
Overnight: Marrakech Hotel
Optional: Fantasia Dinner
Day
14: Marrakech - Casablanca (B, D) 250km
We
have morning at leisure to absorb this mystical city; after
lunch we will depart to Casablanca. Upon arrival we will
check-in to our hotel.
Overnight: Casablanca (1 night)
Day
15: Casablanca (B)
Transfer to Casablanca airport for flight back home. Thank you
for visiting Egypt & Morocco!
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