9 Days Private Historical Tour in Egypt

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival
2 stops
1
Cairo
The representative of our company will meet and assist you at Cairo international Airport, then handle all your procedures through passport control, luggage area and customs’ formalities at ease. Then move to your Cairo hotel, which is located at the foot of the Giza Pyramids. the rest of the day will be at the Hotel unless we arrive early for the optional tours at that day.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Sound & Light Egypt
We will be able to enjoy the best sound and light show at one of the most famous sightseeing worldwide (the great pyramids area) and the Sphinx .
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Giza pyramids-Saqqara-Memphis
3 stops
3
Pyramids of Giza
There is no doubt that the pyramids are on top of the bucket list of millions of people all over the world. Our company will bring your dream to reality. Listen to your guide talking about the Egyptian Pharaohs, gods, goddesses and mythology and mummification. You will have full time to do some activities such as entry to the chambers or riding a camel. Follow your guide steps to visit the Sphinx and the valley temple.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Valley temple. The great experience will go on to Sakkara. In this famous archeological site, you will explore the complex of the oldest of all the pyramids. The Step pyramids, which is 4800 years old. Your guide will accompany you inside one of the tombs dedicated to the nobles.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Mit Rahina Museum
Enjoy exploring the ruins of the city of Memphis in the open-air museum where the second largest Sphinx is on display. Stare with wide-open eyes at the colossus of Ramses II. This statue show how the art of sculpture reached the point of perfection at that time 1200 B.C Surely, your guide will explain the history of each piece on display. At the end of your impressive experience, drop off back to your hotel.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Egyptian museum-Coptic Cairo
2 stops
6
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Enjoy an interesting excursion to the Egyptian museum. You will be captivated by the most famous and largest art collection in the world. The treasures found in king Tut Ankh Amun tomb are the top attractions among the exhibits. Your private live guide will explain the highlights and give you the chance to have some private free time to explore more of the museum.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Coptic Cairo
The next visit will be to the Coptic churches. Start your tour with the 1500-year-old Hanging Church built on top of one of the towers of the fortress of Babylon. You will go next to the Cavern church. It is so called because below the church there is a cave where Jesus the baby and Mary the Virgin were hiding for 3-months escaping King Herod. Go downstairs and have a look at the place where baby Jesus used to sleep. This is one place among 15 more where the Holy family stopped during the journey in Egypt. The journey lasted for 3 and half years. Next, visit the oldest of the synagogues in Egypt. Ben Ezra temple dates back to the 9th century and it is open for tourist visits. Lunch will be served during the day tour.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Luxor-East bank
3 stops
8
Temple of Karnak
Karnak is not a mere temple; it is a complex of temples. The walls, columns, pylons and murals relate the glorious history of the Pharaohs. . With your private guide, you will be provided with full information of this great place of worship of the cult of Ra.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
9
Luxor Temple
Luxor temple was once connected to the Karnak through the Ram- headed sphinxes Avenue. It is a great and impressive mixture of Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, Coptic and Islamic periods. Each period with its rulers put their touch and additions inside the temple. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Luxor Market
One of the largest and the most interesting experience will be hanging out and bargaining with the vendors , enjoying one of the local experience and having a cup of tea with mint. then back to hotel .
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Luxor-west bank
3 stops
11
Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings, the mortuary temple of queen Hatshbsut and the colossi of Memnon are all located on the West side of Luxor. Start with the kings’ valley; your guide will explain the most important stories of the place with his recommendation of the best tombs to visit
2 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Explore the mortuary temple of queen Hatshbsut. Your guide will explain the history of the temple before giving you free time to explore the temple yourself and spend some time taking pictures of the highlights. Lunch at a local restaurant
1 hour • Admission ticket included
13
Colossi of Memnon
Stop at the colossi of Memnon. The two statues represent king Amenhotep III in a seated position, they are made of sandstone. Learn with your private guide why the name of Memnon was given to the statues.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Sharm El Sheikh
1 stop
14
Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh is one of the perfect destinations for those interested in relaxing, swimming, diving and snorkeling. Enjoy the amazing turquoise beaches along the Red Sea. Relax on the golden sand beaches and practice endless activities. Watch the dolphins and thousands of sea creatures under the crystal water. Enjoy the different night activities in this beautiful resort. with an opportunity to do other activities as an optional like 1, Desert safari and motor quad .
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Sharm El Sheikh
1 stop
15
Sharm El Sheikh
Enjoy all the optional activities offered to you. Do not resist the amazing turquoise beaches along the Red Sea. Relax on the golden sand beaches and practice endless activities. Watch the dolphins and thousands of sea creatures under the crystal water. Enjoy the different night activities in this beautiful resort. And we have the chance to visit the shopping city of Dahab and Blue hole .
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Back to Cairo
1 stop
16
Cairo
Transfer to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for flight to Cairo and stay for a night in Cairo. Evening enjoying an optional tour to the Dinner Nile cruise
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
departure
1 stop
17
Cairo
After having your breakfast in hotel, transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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