Cairo Trip Overview
Explore Egypt in-depth on this 09-day Egypt tour the mysteries & wonders of Egypt unfold before you on your journey along the eternal Nile River. Begin by spending time at the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx– the only existing wonder of the Seven Wonders of the World. and Sakkara.with its Pyramids & tombs. Enjoy the treasures of King Tutankhamen in the Egyptian Museum & Bazaar of Cairo. 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.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS :
Visit the Pyramids Of Giza & Sphinx
Enjoy Camel Ride at the Pyramids
Discover Old Cairo Mosques
Discover the old churches
Visit the Egyptian Museum
Visit Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Explore the Karnak & Luxor temple
Visit the Ancient Temples on the Nile
Visit Aswan Main Attractions
Visit Abu Simbel Temples
Additional Info
Duration: 9 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Explore Egypt in-depth on this 09-day Egypt tour the mysteries & wonders of Egypt unfold before you on your journey along the eternal Nile River. Begin by spending time at the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx– the only existing wonder of the Seven Wonders of the World. and Sakkara.with its Pyramids & tombs. Enjoy the treasures of King Tutankhamen in the Egyptian Museum & Bazaar of Cairo. 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.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS :
Visit the Pyramids Of Giza & Sphinx
Enjoy Camel Ride at the Pyramids
Discover Old Cairo Mosques
Discover the old churches
Visit the Egyptian Museum
Visit Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Explore the Karnak & Luxor temple
Visit the Ancient Temples on the Nile
Visit Aswan Main Attractions
Visit Abu Simbel Temples
Itinerary
Day 1: Egypt Arrival – Welcome to Egypt
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Upon arrival our assistance will meet and assist you to finish all formalities then you will be transferred to your hotel, overnight at hotel in Cairo.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight hotel in Cairo.
Day 2: Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx & Sakkara & Memphis
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
After your breakfast, it’ll be time to begin your tour to the Pyramids and Sphinx, The first visit of the day will be to the Pyramids of Giza,one of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by the pharaohs from the period starting from 2590 BC to 2480 BC.You will have the chance to explore the wonders of the Great Pyramid, get inside the queen Pyramid.
You will also discover the secrets of the Sphinx, one of the largest monolith statues in the history of mankind. After enjoying the view and taking your lovely photos you will move to Sakkara, which includes the step pyramid of king Zoser the oldest pyramid in Egypt. After that you will move to Memphis, the first capital of Egypt. Here you’ll see the best and the biggest statue of King Ramses the great, one of the greatest king who ruled Egypt in the new kingdom.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
The most conspicuous landmark of Saqqara is the Step Pyramid, the tomb of the third Dynasty ruler Djoser or Zoser, built by Imhotep and thought to be the earliest major stone structure erected in Egypt. The form of the pyramid can be explained as a development of the large mastabas (mud-brick tombs) of the First and Second Dynasties; the six steps, each smaller than the one below, having been produced by the addition to the original mastaba of successive new layers of masonry, accompanied by the enlargement of the lower stages.
The Step Pyramid stands 60 meters high and is built of locally quarried clay sandstone of poor quality. You can no longer enter the pyramid due to safety issues. The chambers and passages in the interior of the pyramid served partly for the burial of close relatives of the King (in particular those of his sons who died in childhood) and partly for storing grave-goods for the use of the dead
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Mit Rahina Museum, Mit Rahinah, Al Badrashin 11511 Egypt
Memphis was the ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch, the first nome of Lower Egypt. Its ruins are located near the town of Mit Rahina. Finally, you’ll head back to Cairo for another night at your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight hotel in cairo
Day 3: Explore Cairo the Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo & Bazaar
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
Khan el-Khalili is a major souk in the historic center of Islamic Cairo. The bazaar district is one of Cairo’s main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt
Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Coptic Museum, the Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George and many other Coptic churches and historical sites. It is believed in Christian tradition that the Holy Family visited this area and stayed at the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga).[1] Coptic Cairo was a stronghold for Christianity in Egypt until the Islamic era, though most of the current buildings of the churches in Coptic Cairo were built after the Muslim conquest of Egypt in the 7th century.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight hotel in cairo
Day 4: Cruising the Nile From Luxor to Aswan – Flight Included
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Karnak Temple is a vast temple complex in Luxor dedicated primarily to Amun and dating from as early as 2000 BC. It is an impressive sight, and second only to the Great Pyramids in popularity.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city today known as Luxor and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE. In the Egyptian language it is known as ipet resyt, “the southern sanctuary”
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight cruise
Day 5: Explore the Valley of the Kings Meet the Pharaohs With Temples & Memnon
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
The Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings, is a valley in Egypt The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Thebes, within the heart of the Theban Necropolis. The wadi consists of two valleys, East Valley and West Valley.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. … Built for the Eighteenth Dynasty pharaoh Hatshepsut, it is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt during the Dynasty XVIII. For the past 3,400 years, they have stood in the Theban Necropolis, located west of the River Nile from the modern city of Luxor.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight cruise
Day 6: Discover Temple of The Nile -Edfu & Kom Ombo temple and Crocodile Mummies Museum
Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
Temple of Horus, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful and preserved Temples in Egypt, edfu temple dates back to Ptolemaic time
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC. … The southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world with Hathor and Khonsu
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight cruise
Day 7: Visit Aswan & Abu Simbel Temples
Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
The Abu Simbel temples are two massive rock temples at Abu Simbel, a village in Nubia, Upper Egypt, near the border with Sudan. They are situated on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km southwest of Aswan
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
Philae is an island in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Egypt. Philae was originally located near the expansive First Cataract of the Nile in Upper Egypt and was the site of an Egyptian temple complex
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight cruise
Day 8: Fly Back From Aswan to Cairo – Flight Included
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
After breakfast on your cruise on the cruise check out and fly back to Cairo. Upon arrival to Cairo you will be transferred to your hotel for relaxing in Cairo.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight hotel in Cairo
Day 9: Final Departure From the Hotel in Cairo to the Airport
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Transfer to Cairo international airport for final departure around the clock
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
