Egypt Overland Tour- Egypt Archaeological Adventure

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Egypt - Meet & Assist
1 stop
1
Cairo
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.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Discover the Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx, Sakkara and Mepmphis- Sleeper Train
3 stops
2
Pyramids of Giza
the pyramids of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex bordering present-day Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Saqqara is the biggest burial ground in Ancient Egypt, serving as the Necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis in the Old Kingdom the Era of the Pyramids. start with Imhotep Museum It was founded in 2006, a site museum designed to house artefacts from local excavations this museum house many great artefacts and mummies and statues. Also this museum house the only statue of Imhotep was returned back from the Louver museum then visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser the oldest Pyramid in Egypt then visit Unas Pyramid and the Pyramid of Ti after that move to some tombs, then you’ll visit the Step Pyramids of king Zoser which is the oldest pyramid in Egypt and the first stone construction in the history. Sakkara also has many unique Pyramids the most Important is The Pyramid of King Unas and the Pyramid of King Titi.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
4
Cairo
after that you will be transferred to the Train station take the sleeper train to Aswan overnight onboard have your dinner on board.
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Luxor Arrival - Discover the Treasures of Luxor
3 stops
5
Luxor
Breakfast at the first-class sleeper train, your guide will meet and welcome you to refresh then start your tour in Luxor by visiting the most famous sights in Luxor on the East Bank the temples of Karnak and Luxor the cult center of God Amun the main God of the New Kingdom in ancient Egypt these temples built through different eras and lasted about2000 years to be completed have lunch at a traditional restaurant in Luxor then check in your hotel by night
Admission ticket free
6
Luxor Temple
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 (ancient Thebes) and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE
2 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Temple of Karnak
Karnak is an ancient Egyptian temple precinct located on the east bank of the Nile River in Thebes (modern-day Luxor). It covers more than 100 hectares, an area larger than some ancient cities. The central sector of the site, which takes up the largest amount of space, is dedicated to Amun-Ra, a male god associated with Thebes. The area immediately around his main sanctuary was known in antiquity as “Ipet-Sun” which means “the most select of places.”
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Exploring the Valley of the Kings & The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut & More.
1 stop
8
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
mortuary temple of Ancient Egypt located in Upper Egypt. Built for the Eighteenth Dynasty pharaoh Hatshepsut, who died in 1458 BC, the temple is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings. This mortuary temple is dedicated to Amun and Hatshepsut and is situated next to the mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II, which served both as an inspiration and later, a quarry. It is considered one of the "incomparable monuments of ancient Egypt.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
From Luxor to Aswan -Discover The Temples of Edfu & Kom Ombo
3 stops
9
Temple of Horus
Edfu city visit the falcon temple. Dedicated to one of the most famous God in ancient Egypt God Horus the falcon. This Ptolemaic temple, built between 237 and 57 BC, is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. Preserved by desert sand, which filled the place after the pagan cult was banned, the temple is dedicated to Horus, the avenging son of Isis and Osiris. With its roof intact, it is also one of the most atmospheric of ancient buildings.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Temple of Kom Ombo
Kom Ombo temple or the Crocodile temple, visit very unique temple on the bank of the Nile dedicated to God Sobek the Crocodile.
 Visit also the Crocodile Museum it is the only museum for the Mummies of the Crocodiles.
 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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
11
Temple of Philae
the Temples of Philae, 12 kilometers south of Aswan, was an ancient pilgrimage center for the cult of Isis and dazzled travelers with its power for centuries. This sacred site was venerated from the Pharaonic era up to the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods with each ruler adding their own stamp onto the stones here. Saved from a watery grave by UNESCO's rescue project, which transferred the monuments block by block from Philae Island to Agilika Island, today, the temples continue to work their charm on all who visit.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Visit Abu Simbel Temple -Sleeper train from Aswan to Cairo
1 stop
12
Abu Simbel
After breakfast checkout from your hotel and visit the impressive Abu Simbel temples by private air-conditioned vehicle enjoy the Nubian desert by 3 hours driving to visit the temple of Abu Simbel of Ramses the great The site of Abu Simbel is one of the most recognizable ancient sites in Egypt. For 3,000 years, it sat on the west bank of the Nile River, between the first and second cataracts of the Nile. However, in a remarkable feat of engineering, the temple complex was dismantled and rebuilt on a higher hill to make way for the Aswan High Dam in the 1960s. Enjoy your visit then back to Aswan to have your lunch at a traditional restaurant then enjoy your time at the Souk of Aswan till your sleeper train time overnight on board have your dinner on the train
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Discover Old Cairo, Egyptian Museum & Bazaar
2 stops
13
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
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
2 hours • Admission ticket included
14
Khan Al-Khalili
in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. The bazaar district is one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. It is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Final Departure- Egypt Good Bye
1 stop
15
Cairo
After breakfast,you will escort you to the airport for final departure according to your flight time.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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