Cairo Trip Overview
Schedule:
Everyday
Tour Highlights:
On this 15-days tour see the highlights of Egypt. Visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Memphis & Sakkara then move to visit Salah El Din Citadel and old Cairo before heading south to Aswan. Visit the High Dam and the Philae temple.
Then move to See Hatshepsut Temple & the Valley of the Kings .After That transfer by car to El Gouna to enjoy an entertaining and relaxing 5 days.
Then fly back to Cairo for your final departure.
Hotels / Nile Cruise:
Kindly note that the hotel rating in Egypt is not the same as in USA or Europe, so Luxury or Ultimate Luxury hotel options are always recommended as minimum in Egypt.
Accommodation
Cairo: Le Méridien Pyramids – Steigenberger – Mercure – Ramses Hilton.
Luxor: Steigenberger Nile. Aswan: Tolip Hotel.
Alexandria : Tolip – Golden Jewel- Sheraton. Hurghada: Continental Resort.
Nile cruises: MS Emilio, MS Radamis, MS Princess, MS Sara
Additional Info
Duration: 15 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Air Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Schedule:
Everyday
Tour Highlights:
On this 15-days tour see the highlights of Egypt. Visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Memphis & Sakkara then move to visit Salah El Din Citadel and old Cairo before heading south to Aswan. Visit the High Dam and the Philae temple.
Then move to See Hatshepsut Temple & the Valley of the Kings .After That transfer by car to El Gouna to enjoy an entertaining and relaxing 5 days.
Then fly back to Cairo for your final departure.
Hotels / Nile Cruise:
Kindly note that the hotel rating in Egypt is not the same as in USA or Europe, so Luxury or Ultimate Luxury hotel options are always recommended as minimum in Egypt.
Accommodation
Cairo: Le Méridien Pyramids – Steigenberger – Mercure – Ramses Hilton.
Luxor: Steigenberger Nile. Aswan: Tolip Hotel.
Alexandria : Tolip – Golden Jewel- Sheraton. Hurghada: Continental Resort.
Nile cruises: MS Emilio, MS Radamis, MS Princess, MS Sara
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Cairo
Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Arrival to Cairo airport, Upon your arrival you will find our representative waiting you with the sign of 3 Stars Travel , then you will be transferred by A/C car to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a 5 stars hotel , Breakfast basis .
Day 2: Giza Pyramids / Egyptian Museum
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Breakfast. Start your tour visiting the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. On display is rare collection of 5000 years of art the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Including an exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry.
Then visit the Great Pyramids one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Visit and enjoy a panoramic view of the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Visit The Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple & many outstanding photo stops.
Back to the hotel & overnight in Cairo.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a 5 stars hotel , Breakfast basis .
Day 3: Sakkara & Memphis Tour
Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Breakfast. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel.
Move to visit the Step Pyramids of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser. After that transfer to Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a 5 stars hotel , Breakfast basis .
Day 4: Citadel & Old Cairo Tour
Stop At: Ben Ezra Synagogue, Coptic Cairo, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Breakfast. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel. Move to visit Salah El Din Citadel which was constructed by Salah El Din on the Moqattam hills in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the armies of Crusaders. After that visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came specially from Istanbul and built this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Over 45 years.
Then proceed to Visit Old Cairo where you will enjoy, the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga. Finally move for shopping at Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a 5 stars hotel , Breakfast basis .
Day 5: Cairo – Aswan
Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
Breakfast. Transfer to the domestic airport. Departure by plane to Aswan. Arrival, and move to visit the High Dam and the Philae temple.
Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Aswan.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a 5 stars hotel , Breakfast basis .
Day 6: Aswan / Cruise
Stop At: Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
(Optional) Abu Simbel Trip.
Departure to visit the Temple of Abu Simbel, The colossal Temple of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II (XIXth. Dynasty) and lately saved from inundation of the Nile waters in among the glories of ancient Egyptian monuments.
The temples were built out of a sandstone rock cliff, and representation of the deities to which each was dedicated is carved on its huge façade. Nearby, also saved, lies the small Temple of the King’s wife Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Back to Aswan.
Transfer to the Cruise. Lunch on board. Sail to Kom Ombo. Afternoon tea. Visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu. Dinner on board. Disco party. Overnight in Edfu.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Nile cruise accommodation , Full board basis .
Day 7: Cruise
Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
Breakfast on board. Visit The Temple of Horus in Edfu. Cross the lock. Sail to Luxor. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board & Galabya party. Overnight in Luxor.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Nile cruise accommodation , Full board basis .
Day 8: Cruise
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Breakfast on board. Cross to the West Bank to visit Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Excursion to the Valley of Kings; visit the tombs of various Dynasties, The Temple of Deir El Bahari.
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. Overnight in Luxor.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Nile cruise accommodation , Full board basis .
Day 9: Disembarkation – Dandara & Abydos Tour
Stop At: Temple of Rameses II, Beni Mansur, Abydos Egypt
Breakfast. Disembarkation. Our guide will pick you up and you will be transferred by an A/C vehicle to discover the ancient sites. First, visit Abydos, the ancient Egyptian believed of god (Lord of the underworld) to be buried there. The temple was built by King Seti I, and completed by King Ramsess II, known as temple of Seti I.
It is located in Abydos city about 420 km to the south of Cairo in Sohag Government, and 135 km from Luxor.
The paintings of the Gods and Pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt. Then continue to Dandara to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dandara which is situated at the north of Luxor. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Luxor.
Duration: 12 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a 5 stars hotel , Breakfast basis .
Day 10: Luxor – El Gouna
Stop At: El Gouna, El Gouna, Hurghada, Red Sea and Sinai
Breakfast. (Optional) Hot Balloon: Should you want to make your stay in Luxor an unforgettable. Drifting peacefully over the Valley of King, Valley of the Queens and the Mountain on the Nobles.
Departure by A/C car to El-Gouna, Arrival, and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in El Gouna.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a 5 stars hotel , Breakfast basis .
Day 11: El Gouna – Hurghada Free Day
Stop At: Hurghada, Hurghada, Red Sea and Sinai
Breakfast. Free day.
Overnight in El Gouna.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a 5 stars hotel , Breakfast basis .
Day 12: El Gouna – Hurghada Free Day
Stop At: El Gouna, El Gouna, Hurghada, Red Sea and Sinai
Breakfast. Free day.
Overnight in El Gouna.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a 5 stars hotel , Breakfast basis .
Day 13: El Gouna – Hurghada Free Day
Stop At: El Gouna, El Gouna, Hurghada, Red Sea and Sinai
Breakfast. Free day. Overnight in El Gouna.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a 5 stars hotel , Breakfast basis .
Day 14: El Gouna – Hurghada / Cairo
Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Breakfast, departure by flight to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo
Overnight in Cairo.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a 5 stars hotel , Breakfast basis .
Day 15: Departure
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
