Day 1- Arrival day in Cairo:

Egypt tour packages representative will meet & assist you at  Cairo International Airport, Transfer to the hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle Depends on your arrival. If you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to make a tour suggestion

Meals: No Meals.

Day 2 - Cairo to Aswan:

Our representative will pick you up from the hotel in Cairo fly to Aswan . Transfer to board your Nile cruise. Lunch on board of the Nile Cruise, proceed Visit of Aswan including the Temple of Philae and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk



Phiala temple:

Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.



The High Dam:

Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.



The Unfinished Obelisk :

Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned. 



12:00 lunch on board of the Cruise



at 16:00 sailing trip with Felucca around Elphinatine island and Visit Lord Kitchener island



Optional trip Then visit the Nubian village



The Nubian village is one of Aswan's attractions. It's worth visiting and spending  2 hours. The place is very authentic and genuine, Colorful and artistic, the Nubian Village will surprise you in every corner! While walking in the village, you will straight away feel the soul of this place!



Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise

Day 3 - Abu Simbel and Kom Ombo temples:

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Breakfast and lunch onboard the cruise.Early Visit to Abu Simbel from Aswan



Abu Simbel temples:



The two temples of Ramses the Second and the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the Second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor, the two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the Unesco



13:00 sail to Kom Ombo



The Temple of Kom Ombo:



The temple and the associated settlement site are located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus  and date mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods (332 B.b -395 A.c)



Sail to Edfu-Overnight in Edfu 



Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise

 

Day 4 - Edfu and Luxor:

Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the Edfu



Edfu temple :

Upper Egyptian site dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama.

Sail to Luxor through Esna lock

Visit Luxor temple



Luxor Temple:

Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third and Completed by King Tutankhamon and the Great King Ramses the second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the second and Decorated with His Military Battle of Kadesh.



Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise.

 

Day 5 - Disembarkation in Luxor - Fly to Cairo

Optional trip Balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings 80 $ per person:



Get your cameras ready for a stunning balloon ride over the historic town of Luxor. Catch the rays of the early morning sun illuminating the city and its surrounding mountains. Get a bird's eye view of Luxor's ancient sites from aboard a hot air balloon



Breakfast on board the Nile cruise. Visit the west bank of the Nile Including:



Valley of the Kings:



The final resting place of Egypt's rulers from the 18th to 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great pharaoh Ramses II and boy pharaoh Tutankhamun .

The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs is still well preserved.



Optional Extra tombs:



The tomb of Tutankhamun :



The tomb of Tutankhamun is the only tomb in the Valley of the Kings that was discovered nearly intact in 1922. The discoverer of his tomb was Howard Carter. Tut's famous golden mask is on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but here you have the opportunity to be amazed at the royal mummy of the young king. 



The Tomb of Ramses VI:



The Tomb of One of the largest and most beautifully decorated monuments in the Valley of the Kings is the Tomb of Ramses VI, tomb. Ramses VI took it over from the pharaoh who originally designed it, his nephew and predecessor, Ramses V.



Hatshepsut Temple:

It is one of the most beautiful & best preserved of all of the temples of Ancient Egypt. The temple was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together.



Colossi of Memnon :

Two massive stone statues of King Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo and then moved 700 KM to Luxor



Optional trip to the Valley of the Queens :



The Valley of the Queens is home to more than 75 royal tombs. You'll find an array of queens, princesses and princes buried here, and one of Egypt's most elaborate tombs – the tomb of Nefertari (No. 66) – resides within this valley. Though most of the tombs have been ransacked throughout the years, many still feature bright paintings on their walls. You can add a Ticket to the tomb of Queen Nefertari.



Lunch will be served in Luxor.



Drive to the airport fly to Cairo.

Day 6-Giza Pyramids and The Grand Egyptian Museum from Giza :

 

You will be picked up from your hotel in Giza by ourvacation guide to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza (Cheops ,Chephren and Mykerinus )Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx  and visit  the Valley Temple .

Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza Then visit the Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum  (GEM) Visitors can explore several key sections, including the Great Hall, the Grand Staircase, and 12 main galleries showcasing artifacts from various periods of Egyptian history.some  amazing sections, such as the Tutankhamun galleries

Overnight in Giza

Day 7 Day Tour to Alexanderia from Cairo:

 

Start your amazing Tour from Cairo to Alexanderia by Private A/C Vehicle.We recommed to start between 07:00 and 07:30 to get enough time in Alexanderia asThe distance is 220 k/m Northwest of Cairo. Arrive at Alexandria around 10 am on the way we have one stop for coffee break



Start your day tour in Alexandria by visiting the Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa:



Archaeologists believe that the catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D.and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years.this was a period in the history of the city of Alexandria when there was a great mixture of different cultures.Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years



Then Proceed to visit Pompey Pillar:



Has nothing to do with Pompey.The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar.The red granite column was probably built to honour Emperor Diocletian.Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria



Followed by Visit to The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay:



The Citadel was built in the 15th Century by the Mamlouk Sultan Qeitbay,to Guard the city against the threat of Crusaders,this wonderful Islamic monument was built by the use of the ruins of the old Lighthouse that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in 3rd Century A.c.The Lighthouse was damaged during an Earthquake that Occurred in Egypt in 1303 A.c during the reign of the Mamlouk King Qeitbay



Lunch in Alexandria in Egyptian restaurant( You can choose Fish,Checken,beef or vegeterian meals)



The new Library of Alexandria



The Library of Alexandria was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding.



Back to Cairo  from Alexandria Arrival Cairo at 19:00



Overnight in Giza

Day 8- Hotel Pick up for the international departure

Pick up from Your hotel in Giza and Fly to Cairo for the international flight If you wish to extend your stay in Egypt, please contact us.



Meals:Breakfast