14 Days Treasure of Egypt Tour

14 Days Treasure of Egypt Tour

The mysteries and treasures of Egypt unfold before you on your journey along the intriguing Nile River. Begin by spending time at the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza – one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Stand in awe at the iconic Great Sphinx. Travel to ancient Memphis, with its nearly 40-foot statue of Ramses II, and Sakkara. Embark on a leisurely paced 4-night cruise on the Nile, the world’s longest river. See Luxor’s impressive Temples of Karnak. On the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor, uncover countless ancient treasures including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Partake in a special evening, and dress up and join the fun during a traditional galabeya party. Egypt's fascinating story awaits to be discovered.

Day 1:  Meet and assist at Cairo airport, transfer to your hotel in Cairo, Overnight

Day 2: Tour to the Pyramids of Giza.  Stand in awe at the iconic Great Sphinx, travel south to visit Sakkara and explore the site of ancient Memphis, Lunch, dinner, Overnight (B, L, D)

Day 3: Today we visit the Egyptian musuem,  the Citadel of Salah El Din, and some Cairo Old churches if the time permits, quick Lunch, Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Overnight Luxor (B, L, D)

Day 4: Cross over to the West Bank of the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings (Including Tomb of King Tut and Tomb of Seti First), Valley of Queens, Haword Carters’s House, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Mennon. (B, L, D)

Day 5: Optional Hot air Balloon, Return to the West Bank this morning to explore the Valley of Nobles and the temple of Medinet Habu. Quick Lunch,  Overnight Luxor (B, L, D)

Day 6: Today we visit Luxor and Karnack temples,  board your cruise ship  Lunch , Dinner , Overnight on board (B, L, D)

Day 7: Breakfast, relax on board, begin your sail down the Nile towards Esna, dress up and join the fun during a traditional Galabaya party (B, L, D)

Day 8: Visit Temple of Horus at Edfu. After lunch, set sail for Kom Ombo, Visit Kom temple  (B, L, D)

Day 9: Arrival Aswan, visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Overnight on board (B, L, D)

Day 10: Drive to Abu Simbel “3 Hours driving” visit the temples there, Lunch at a Nubian style Traditional hotel, back to Aswan, Dinner (B, L, D)

Day 11: Visit the Temple of Kalabsha and Temple of Beit El-Wali, Transfer to Aswan airport, flight to Cairo, Dinner, Overnight (B, D)

Day 12: Visit Ibn Tulun mosque,  Gayer-Anderson museum, Drive to Bab al Futuh. Walk down Mu'izz Li-Din Allah Street. Visit Siheimi House, Mosque of Al Aqmar,  Sebil-kutab of Kathkuda, Then lunch at Khan El Khalili restaurant "on your own cost", walk through Khan el Khalili, Coppersmiths bazaar, Spice bazaar. Meet bus near Al Hussien mosque, Dinner and Overnight. (B, D)

Day 13: Go to Bab Zuweila. Visit the street of tent-makers on foot then return to Bab Zuweila and walk to Mosque of Moayyad, Sebil of Tusun Pasha, Al Ghuri complex, Wikala of Al Ghuri, maybe Beit Zeinab Khatun and finally Al Azhar.  Lunch at your own cost, visit Sultan Hassan, Dinner and Overnight (B, D)

Day 14: Transfer to Cairo airport for flight back home (B)