Day 1 - Arrival:
Airport meet and greet, assist with visa and customs. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 - Cairo: (B,L)
The great Pyramids of Giza - the Sphinx and Valley Temple, (option for going inside the small pyramid and a camel ride) Perfumery and Papyrus Institute.
Day 3 - Cairo: (B,L)
Egyptian Museum with the treasures of Tutankhamun.
Islamic Cairo - the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Palace
The Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Coptic Cairo - see some of the oldest churches in Christianity.
Overnight train to Aswan - seating in aircraft style seats (option for sleeper cabin with Breakfast and Dinner $85 US per person).
Day 4 - Aswan: Nile cruise, 3 nights:(B,L,D)
Sightseeing in Aswan.
The High Dam - a modern wonder built to prevent Nile flooding.
Philae temple of Isis goddess of Love and Motherhood.
Before sunset Sail on a Felucca or Launch to visit Kitchener Botanical gardens,
Sail past the Agha Khan Mausoleum.
Day 5 - Aswan: (B,L,D)
Relax while sailing to Luxor. 2 stops to visit Kom Ombo & Edfu temples.
Day 6 - Luxor: (B,L,D)
Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)
Temple of Queen Hatshipsuit.
The Colossi of Memnon.
(Optional sound light show at Karnak temple.)
Day 7 - Luxor - Hurghada : (B,L)
Visit the wonders of ancient Architecture, Luxor and Karnak Temples. Transfer to Hurghada by air-conditioned bus.
Day 8/9/10 - Hurghada: Red Sea resort with water sports(B).
Free at leisure in Hurghada.
Diving, Scuba, snorkeling &Safari tours are available upon request.
Day 11 - Hurghada - Cairo:(B)
Transfer to Cairo by air-conditioned bus (7 hours) Transfer to Hotel.
Day 12 - Cairo: (B).
Sakkara step pyramid complex and Memphis open air museum
Day 13 - Cairo - Home: (B)
Airport transfer
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Egypt
Museum Tours
Cultural Journey
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