Egypt See and Experience it ALL in 9 Days 1st Class Traveling

Egypt See and Experience it ALL in 9 Days 1st Class Traveling

You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities & attractions as this one. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price & substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see and do on this tour:

► Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Ancient Luxor
► 3-Day Nile Tour with Delicious Food & Open Buffets Provided on the Cruise Ship
► Lots of Archeological Sites, such as the World Famous Pyramids
► Evening Sound & Light Show in Giza
► Sightseeing Tour of Capital City Cairo
► Street Markets (a.k.a. Bazaars or Souks)
► Belly Dancing Night Show
► Rich Culture
► Camel Riding

And Much Much More...

Itinerary

Day 1: The Unfinished Obelisk, the Temple of Philae & the High Dam

Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Our group tour starts not in Cairo but rather Aswan. Please ensure you arrive early in the morning or if not possible, then the evening before this tour officially begins.
Aswan is the smallest and most relaxed of the major tourist destinations along the Nile River. Construction of the High Dam became a key objective of the government following the Egyptian Revolution of 1952. The ability to control floods, provide water for irrigation and generate hydroelectricity were seen as pivotal to Egypt’s industrialization.
The Unfinished Obelisk’s creators began to carve it (1508-1458 BC) directly out of bedrock. However, cracks appeared in the granite and the project was abandoned. The bottom side of the obelisk is still attached to the bedrock. The Unfinished Obelisk offers unusual insights into ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques, with marks from workers’ tools still clearly visible as well as ocher-colored lines marking where they were working.
The Temple of Philae was the last ancient temple built in the classical Egyptian architectural style (approximately 690 BC). A major multinational UNESCO team relocated the Temple of Philae after the flooding of Lake Nasser.
Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Abu Simbel's Temples Followed by Starting the Nile Tour on a Cruise Ship & a Belly Dancing Show

Stop At: Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Before embarking the cruise ship in Aswan, we are to go on a daytrip via a 3.5-hour drive to the temples of Abu Simbel. There we are to be provided with a 1.5-hour guided tour. The twin temples were originally carved out of the mountainside in the 13th century BC, during the 19th dynasty reign of the Pharaoh Ramesses II. They serve as a lasting monument to the king and his queen Nefertari and commemorate his victory at the Battle of Kadesh. Their huge external rock relief figures have become iconic.
After the tour is breakfast, which is provided today near Abu Simbel. We then return to Aswan and embark the cruise ship which covers the highlights of the Nile in 3 days. After checking in, we have some lunch and otherwise enjoy the rest of the day simply cruising. Note that breakfast, lunch and dinner are included on the cruise ship, as are a swimming pool, different fun activities and a belly dancing show.
Note the cruise ship departs only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This means you would need to arrive in Aswan on a Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday, as it is on Day 2 you start the Nile cruise.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: A cabin room is included.

Day 3: Horse Carriage Ride, Nile Cruise & the Ancient Temples of Kom Ombo & Horus

Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
Walking distance from where the cruise ship docks this morning is an ancient temple called Kom Ombo. There we are to be provided with a 1.5-hour guided tour. Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple constructed between 180-47 BC. It is atypical because everything is perfectly symmetrical along the main axis.
We return to the cruise ship after visiting Kom Ombo, enjoying the sail and having some lunch.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Horus at Edfu, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
We again disembark the cruise ship around 4:00pm, after it has docked in Edfu. We are taken via a 20-minute horse carriage ride to an ancient site called Temple of Horus. There we are to be provided with a 1.5-hour guided tour. It is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, built between 237 and 57 BC. We should be back on the cruise ship around 6:00pm.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: A cabin room is included.

Day 4: A Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor Followed by a Street Market, Tombs, Temples & a Museum

Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Around 3:30am, we are to disembark the cruise ship and be taken via a 30-minute drive to a base from where we can enjoy a hot air balloon ride. Floating over the archeological site of Luxor at sunrise is an unforgettable experience. After the 1-hour ride, we are taken via a 15-minute drive to the West Bank of Luxor. We eat before starting the tour. Breakfast is included. Today’s attractions are Valley of the Kings, then the mortuary temples at Deir el-Bahri, then the ancient village of Deir el-Medina, then the Tombs of the Nobles and finally the stone statuaries of Colossi of Memnon.
We should be back on the cruise ship around 1:30pm. We have some lunch and once again disembark around 2:30pm. We are taken via a 15-minute drive to the Luxor Museum. There we are provided with a 30-minute guided tour. Next is a 10-minute drive to Luxor Temple. There we are provided with a 2-hour guided tour. Next is a quick walk to the Old Market. There we have an hour to check out the shops. We should be back on the cruise ship around 6:30pm.
Duration: 15 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: A cabin room is included.

Day 5: The Sacred City of Abydos & the Dendera Temple Complex

Stop At: Dendera Temple Complex, Dendera Egypt
Today our Nile cruise ends and we base ourselves in Luxor. We are making a daytrip to the ancient sites of Abydos as well as the Dendera Temple Complex. We are provided with a 1-hour guided tour at each destination. The drive from Luxor to Abydos takes about 3 hours. The drive from Abydos to Dendera takes about 2 hours. Returning to Luxor from Dendera takes about 2 hours.
Considered one of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt, the sacred city of Abydos includes a royal necropolis where early pharaohs were entombed. Dendera was a site for chapels from the beginning of ancient Egyptian history. The whole complex, surrounded by a hefty mud brick enclosed wall, covers 40,000 square meters.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Mummification Museum, the Extravagant Winter Palace Hotel & Karnak Temple

Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Today we are to explore the East Bank of Luxor. The first stop via a 15-minute drive is the Mummification Museum. There we are provided with a 1-hour guided tour. The museum is intended to provide visitors with an understanding of the ancient art of mummification. The Ancient Egyptians applied embalming techniques to many species, not only to dead humans. Mummies of cats, fish and crocodiles are on display in this unique museum, where one can also get an idea as to the tools which were used during those times.
Next via a 10-minute drive is the Karnak Temple. There we are provided with a 6-hour guided tour. Karnak comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons and other ancient buildings. Around 12:00pm, there is a 30-minute break so we can have lunch at a nearby restaurant. After touring Karnak, we are taken via a 5-minute drive to the Winter Palace Hotel. At this historic, British colonial-era 5-star luxury resort, we are provided with a 30-minute guided tour.
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Exploring the Capital City of Cairo

Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
We take an early-morning and quick flight from Luxor to Cairo and immediately start sightseeing. Places to visit today are the Cairo Cave Church, then the Cairo Citadel, then the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, then the Hanging Church, then Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, then Ben Ezra Synagogue and finally the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. We should be at the hotel in Giza around 8:00pm, which is about a 40-minute drive away.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: Camel-Riding, World Famous Pyramids & a Sound & Light Show

Stop At: Dahshur, Cairo Egypt
Destinations for today are the ancient sites of Dahshur (1-hour guided tour), then Memphis (30-minute guided tour), then Saqqara (2-hour guided tour) and finally the Giza Pyramids (2-hour guided tour along with camel-riding for 30 minutes). The evening ends by watching the sound and light show at the Giza Pyramids.
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 9: Our Tour Ends This Morning

Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Our tour ends this morning. Giza is the final destination on our group tour of Egypt. Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the international airport in Cairo.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.