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Amazing Monuments
offered by supplier M19188 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 11
- 12
day(s)
Group Size: 4
- 100
people
Destination(s):
Egypt
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Archeology/History
Season: March - June
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 850 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 940 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival Day. Upon arrival in Cairo our representative will assist you (1 or 2 Pax) through passport control formalities, luggage identification and portage will greet you. Transfer from the airport by A/C car to your hotel for check in official 13.00 and overnight.
Day 2: Pyramids Day. After breakfast at the hotel your guide for the day will pick you up and transfer you to Giza, legendary as the majestic Pyramids area to view these spectacular man-made monuments. The next will be a drive through the countryside to Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid - the first pyramid to be built and the surrounding monuments. At the end back to hotel. Overnight.
Day 3: Town Day. After breakfast and check out of the hotel your guide for the day will collect you to visit the Egyptian museum of antiquities, which was established in 1902 near the city center in Cairo. The next will be Coptic Cairo home of some of the oldest Christian churches in the world and retrace the steps where Mary and Joseph walked thousands of years ago. We will visit the Hanging Church, also known as El Muallaqa that was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and it was believed to have been built at the end of the 3rd century. Built on the outer wall you will see the Greek Church of St. George.
Following is a visit to the Church of St. Sergius, a perfect example of Coptic churches and monasteries. It was founded at the end of the 4th century and it stands on a crypt that is said to have sheltered the holy family during their flight from Egypt. Our tour will finish with a visit to the St. Barbara’s Church that was built between the 4th and 5th centuries. It has preserved ruins of Saint John. In the afternoon we will visit the Khan El Khalili Bazaars that dates back to 1382. At the end of the day transfer you to the rail station to catch the train to Aswan and overnight.
Day 4: Nile Cruise. Aswan. Arrival transfer you to Nile Cruise which embarkation every Friday and Wednesday for 03 nights from Aswan to Luxor. Morning embarkation before lunch. Visit of the Philea temple. Afternoon free time. Overnight.
Day 5: Nile cruise. Aswan/Kom Ombo/Edfu. Morning sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the temple shared by the two Gods Sobek and Haroeris. Afternoon sail to Edfu and Visit the temple of Horus in Edfu overnight.
Day 6: Nile Cruise. Edfu/Esna/Luxor. Morning sail to Esna. Cross the lock. Sail to Luxor Cross to West Bank. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Valley of the Kings (3 tombs only excludes Tut Ankh Amoun tomb), the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and colossi of Memnon. Overnight. Afternoon free time and overnight.
Day 7: Nile Cruise. Luxor. Morning disembarkation after breakfast. A visit to the East bank includes Karnak temple and Luxor Temple. Transfer you to Hurghada by A/C private car (Convoy at 02.00 pm). Transfer to your hotel in Hurghada and overnight.
Days 8-10: Free days. These days will be free for your activities. Overnight.
Day 11: After breakfast and check out of the hotel transfer you by Super jet to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel for check in and overnight.
Day 12: Departure day. Breakfast and check out of hotel. Assisted transfer to Cairo International airport for final departure.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Note: Mentioned rates are not valid during high season.
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Africa
Egypt
Local Culture
Cultural Journey
Archeology/History
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