Pyramids’ Best Kept Secrets and Nubian Adventure

Pyramids’ Best Kept Secrets and Nubian Adventure

On this 8-days tour see the highlights of Egypt. Visit the Giza Pyramids and enjoy entering inside the great pyramids to discover its secrets and the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, before heading south to Aswan. See the Philae temple & Nubian Village. Discover the colorful culture of Nubia, one of Africa's oldest civilizations. Many travelers who visit Egypt have special interest in learning about Nubians and their community. This is because of their habits and style of living that is different from any other community in Egypt. Many travellers enjoy visiting Nubian villages and having traditional Nubian meals. Then move to Luxor to visit Luxor Museum, Luxor temple & Karnak temple in the East bank, See Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings & Queens and enjoy visiting King Tut’s tomb which you will visit from inside. Then fly back to Cairo and before your final departure treat your taste buds with delicious local cuisine and enjoy the richness of the Egyptian culture.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Cairo

Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Arrival to Cairo airport, Upon you arrival you will find our representative waiting you with the sign of Signature Tours Egypt, From the moment you arrive, your tour leader will give you full attention. Once in the car, he will give you an overview of your program as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you. Then you will be transferred by an A/C car to your hotel.



Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids (Inside) / Egyptian Museum – Mummies Experience

Stop At: Giza, Giza, Giza Governorate
Breakfast, start your tour visiting visit the Great Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Entering inside the Great Pyramid is an amazing experience that’s why it’s the highlight of our itinerary.

Probably the most overwhelming experience you will have in your life, getting into the interior of the great pyramid. You will never see something like it.

As you might expect, one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of ancient times is the glorious Pyramids of Giza. Somewhere far away in the secluded desert, prepare yourself to be amazed as you will discover the secrets of the Great Pyramid – the last standing ancient wonder of the world.

Enjoy your Camel Ride; you will enjoy special panoramic views of the Sphinx & Pyramids. Hear about all the hidden stories of Pharaohs life. Our professional tour guides will give you all the details so you can enjoy to the maximum your visit to the pyramids area.

Then move to visit the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry, as it was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. Includes entry to the royal mummy’s hall.

It has a separate section where royal mummies unearthed from various tombs are preserved. The room is climate controlled and the mummies appear to be looked after well. Mummified over 5000 years ago, you can see the mummies of Queen Hatshepsut, Tuthmosis and Ramses in a very good condition. Walk around leisurely in this room and look at Pharaohs and queen resting in peace.

(Optional) Evening trip to attend the Sound & Light show in the Pyramids area.
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Cairo.


Day 3: Experience The Nubian Life

Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Breakfast. Transfer to the domestic airport. Departure by plane to Aswan.

Transfer to a unique Nubian resort (completely different world) set in the heart of a Nubian village which is a relaxing oasis by the side of the Nile. Live the Nubian life! The architecture, the design and the interiors of the resort as well as its location along the Nile allows for a very enriching experience.

Discover the colorful culture of Nubia, one of Africa’s oldest civilizations. Many travelers who visit Egypt have special interest in learning about Nubians and their community. This is because of their habits and style of living that is different from any other community in Egypt. Many travellers enjoy visiting Nubian villages and having traditional Nubian meals.

We will offer a rich cultural experience; you’ll get to know Nubian culture and gain insight into the traditions the Nubians have followed for thousands of years.


Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Nubian Resort.

Day 4: Aswan / Cruise

Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Wake up with a wonderful view of the Nile and enjoy a Nubian traditional breakfast made by the Nubian people.

Then move to visit and the Philae temple & the high dam.

Transfer to the cruise.

Note: Cruise schedules may change due to some sailing reasons. We guarantee that you will do all the mentioned sights, but the order may vary.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Cruise.

Day 5: Visit the amazing temple of KomOmbo

Stop At: Kom Ombo, Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Breakfast on board. Visit the amazing temple of KomOmbo. Afternoon tea. Visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu.Dinner on board. Luxor. Afternoon Tea.Dinner on board &Galabya party.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Cruise.


Day 6: East Bank: Karnak & Luxor Temples

Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Breakfast on board. Then transfer to visit the Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in history and was dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Graeco Roman Kingdom.

Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty.

King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. Enjoy visiting Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Cruise

Day 7: Luxor King Tut’s tomb – Valley of Kings & Queens

Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Breakfast on board. Disembarkation.

Cross to the West Bank to visit Valley of the Kings, visit the tombs of various Dynasties. King Tut’s tomb which you will visit from inside.Tutankhamun ruled Egypt for approximately 10 years from around 1336-1327 BCE. In November 1922, Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon discovered Tutankhamun’s near-intact tomb in the Valley of the Kings. The king’s mummified body was found surrounded by precious grave goods, in his golden coffin, after his burial chamber was officially opened on 17 February 1923 in the presence of Egyptologists and government officials.

Today, Tutankhamun is ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaoh. But how much do you really know about the boy king? Here during this tour, I will tell you the lesser-known facts about Tutankhamun…

Continue to Visit the Valley of the Queens, known as Ta-Set-Neferu “The Place of Beauty”. The valley served as a necropolis for the tombs of royal family members and the elite, with about 90 tombs belonging to Queens and princes of the ancient Egyptian New Kingdom (1550-1070 BC). whilst here, you will have a chance to visit the magnificent colorful tomb of queen Nefertari (Extra Ticket)

Then move to visit the Temple of Deir El Bahari of Queen Hatshepsut. On the return journey stop at the Colossi of Memnon which are two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenopis III facing the Nile. Then visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

Then Transfer to the airport. Departure by plan to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Cairo.

Day 8: Cairo Food Tour – Final Departure

Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
If your departure flight time allows you’ll make this tour today if not we will fit it into another day earlier.

To enjoy the real taste of Egypt you have to try the Egyptian food the best foods in Egypt which is one of the life’s great pleasures, Discover off-the-beaten-path spots the real Egypt that is not covered in any guidebook.

To find the best place to eat in Egypt can be a challenge. Don’t worry we’ll take you to them, There are many delicious food tastings of the Best foods in Egypt.

Then you will be transferred to Airport for final departure.
Duration: 3 hours

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