subject: Egypt In Depth [print this page] Day 01: Arrive Egypt Day 01: Arrive Egypt
-Our representative will be waiting for you at the airport. Then you will be transferred by your private A/C vehicle. Upon arriving to the hotel our representative will help you with the check in procedures and give you the details about your tour for the next day.
Overnight in Cairo
Day 2: Giza Pyramids-Egyptian museum-Coptic Cairo-The Grand Bazaar
-After breakfast you will be accompanied by your personal Egyptologist tour guide to visit the great pyramid of Giza which is the only existing wonder of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. At the Giza plateau you will not only see the great pyramid of Khufu Cheops but also the pyramid of Chefren ,the pyramid of Mykerinus ,the valley temple of Khefren and The Sphinx .The area would date back to almost 5000 years ago. Then, you will be transferred to the Egyptian museum which houses around 150000 artifacts and you will enjoy the treasures of the boy-king Tut ankh Amun. You will then continue to see Coptic Cairo where you will see Some very old churches such as the hanging suspended Church and watch the places where Jesus Christ, Merry and Josef had hidden for sometime during their visit to the land of Egypt. Continue to visit Ben Ezra Jewish synagogue (the Jewish temple) where Moses; as some historians say; was found and received by the maid of the queen of Egypt at the basket in the Nile river. We will give you the chance to wonder in the oldest bazaar in the middle east which dates back to 1382 A.D, it is called Khan El Khalili Bazaar ,where you will experience the atmosphere of living in Islamic Cairo hundreds of years ago as you will see plenty of mosques, lots of narrow streets, alleys and some old fashion coffee shops, and many bazaars .At the end of the day you will be transferred to the train station to pick up your sleeper train where dinner will be served as well in your private cabins.
Meals:-Breakfast & Dinner
Day 03: Arrive Aswan/ Abu Simbel Tours
You will be met at Aswan station, then transferred to your hotel. start your trip to Abu Simbel Temples. It will be around 3 hours and a half drive from Aswan to Abu Simbel by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Once you arrive you will enjoy visiting two exquisite and impressive temples dug in the mountains. they are for Ramses 2nd and his wife Queen Nefertari .Then return back to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.
After Breakfast, have a visit to the High Dam. You will also visit one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt which is Philae Island Temple which is a Greco-Roman temple was built for the Egyptian people. Then you will be transferred to visit the Granite quarries where you will see the unfinished obelisk, it is considered the largest piece of stone ever made. Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor. From Aswan to Luxor is about a 03 hour drive . Check-in and overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 05: Luxor Sightseeing
After Breakfast you will be transferred to visit the west bank of the Nile river .You will visit the Valley of the Kings where you will see plenty of amazing ancient royal tombs dug in the mountains. Then you will visit the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most famous Egyptian queens. After, you will visit the colossi of memnon. Then you will be transferred back to the east bank of the Nile River to enjoy visiting Luxor temple. Then you will visit Karnak temple which is the biggest temple in the whole world. Then you will go back to your hotel. overnight in Luxor
After Breakfast, free morning in Luxor. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Hurghada by a modern air-conditioned vehicle .It will be about 03 hours drive to Hurghada .Once you arrive you will be helped to check-in at your hotel. Overnight in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 & 8: Hurghada / Red Sea
You have a free day in Hurghada as the extra many activities not included to enjoy excellent diving to see some amazing rare fish and snorkeling among the Red Sea coral reefs .You have the choice also to see many other activities such as sailing, windsurfing and deep-sea fishing. Overnight in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 09: Back to Cairo
Breakfast at hotel, and then you will be transferred from Hurghada to Cairo by a modern public air-conditioned bus about a 06 hour drive far from Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Final Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
