Private Tour:12 Days 11 Nights Pyramids/Nile Cruise & Hurghada by Air from Cairo

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival Cairo
1 stop
1
Cairo International Airport
When you arrive at Cairo International Airport your representative will be waiting to meet and assist you and accompany you to your Hotel by A/C Vehicle. After checking you in he will discuss with you the agenda for your tours before leaving you to relax and settle in.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Giza Pyramids/Saqqara/Dahshour
3 stops
2
Giza Necropolis
When you have finished and enjoyed your Breakfast your private Guide will pick you up from your hotel to accompany you for a visit to the World famous Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Continue on to view the silent majesty of the Sphinx which has the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body and stands on the Giza Plateau, also take a visit to the Valley Temple.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
We now journey south to visit and explore the City’s last remaining vestiges around the villages of Dahshur and Saqqara and visit the open air museum which houses carvings and columns found at the site. There is a huge fallen statue of Ramses ll
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Pyramids of Dahshour
Dahshur is a famous royal necropolis in Egypt which holds many famous Pyramids including the Red and Bent Pyramids of king Sneferu. The Bent Pyramid was the first to be built and was called Bent because of a building flaw which made the weight too heavy for the pyramid, so he then built the Red Pyramid so called because of the color it turns after there has been a rainfall.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
The Egyptian Museum/ Islamic& Coptic Cairo
3 stops
5
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
After Breakfast your qualified Egyptologist Guide will pick you up from your hotel by A/C Vehicle and accompany you on a visit to the fabulous Egyptian Museum which houses artifacts from the Pharaonic period. Here you will be able to view the wonderful Tutankhamun collection of treasure
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Islamic Cairo
We now proceed to Salah El Din Citadel which is a medieval Islamic fort.Carry on to view the Mohamed Ali Mosque the most noticeable Mosque in Cairo with its Twin Minarets built in the memory of his oldest son. Time now to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Coptic Cairo
Now Journey onward to Old Cairo to visit and enter the Church of Abu Sergahand St. Barbara The Hanging Church. This Church has steps leading up so became known as the Staircase Church. You can also see the Abu Sirga Church which is apparently built on the place where the Holy Family rested, also there are scenes of the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary adorning the walls. Also visit the old Jewish synagogue Ben Ezra Synagogue.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Aswan Sightseeing:- High Dam,Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple
3 stops
8
Aswan High Dam
After Breakfast and check out from your Hotel your representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan ,on your arrival at Aswan Airport your personal Guide will meet you and transfer you for a tour to the High Dam an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
9
Unfinished Obelisk
Then journey on to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows how the ancient Egyptians cut the stone. It is believed this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Temple of Philae
Then onto the beautiful Philae Temple which was built in honor of the Goddess Isis. Once you have enjoyed your tours you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise for check in and a relaxing Lunch.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Day 5 : Optional Day to Abu Simbel
1 stop
11
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
At approx. 4:30 AM after collecting your Breakfast box your personal Guide will meet you to transfer you for a tour to Abu Simbel. The two magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel with their unique style are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. Hidden behind the chambers ,statues and hieroglyphics adorned every wall. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II Nefertari Hathor and the Sun God together as one. After enjoying this fabulous tour transfer back to your Nile Cruise to enjoy lunch .Now Sail to Kom Ombo.
8 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 6
Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
2 stops
12
Temple of Kom Ombo
Time now to take a visit to Kom Ombo Temple, this wonderful Temple is shared by the two gods Sobek and Horus. Sobek also known as the Crocodile is the God of the Nile. Horus is the God of Sky and Kingship.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
13
Temple of Horus
Sailing on to Edfu to visit Horus Temple. The Temple of Edfu is an ancient Egyptian Temple which houses important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama which related to the conflict between Horus and Seth. When you have finished your tours we Sail on to Luxor.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon
3 stops
14
Valley of the Kings
Once you have finished you Breakfast on board you will check out and disembark your Nile Cruise and then be accompanied by your experienced Egyptologist Guide to visit the West Bank. Here you will visit the impressive Valley of the Kings. There are 63 tombs within the valley . The Royal tombs are decorated with Egyptian mythology which gives rise to the beliefs of the period.There are many known kings buried in the valley but of course the most famous being King Tutankhamun. The Guides are not permitted to enter the Tombs but he will explain everything to you before you enter.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
15
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Journey now onto the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut also known as Deir el Bahari .Queen Hatshepsut meaning Foremost of Noble Ladies was thought to have started the first Trading routes.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
16
Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are huge twin Statues made from blocks of quartzite sandstone. The Colossi was thought to have been guarding the entrance to Amenhotep Memorial Temple. The Colossi is one of the best places to take some fabulous photos.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Karnak/ Luxor Temples & Hurghada
3 stops
17
Temple of Karnak
The magical Karnak Temples one of the biggest Temples in the world, here you have the opportunity to visit the Sacred Lake and the huge Scarab Statue which apparently if you walk around it and make a wish it just might come true. Karnak Temples was built in dedication to the God Amon and his wife Mut.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
18
Luxor Temple
Continue onto visit Luxor Temple which has three civilizations being, Pharaonic, Coptic and Islamic.It was built by Amunhotep III in the 18th Dynasty b .c. and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty b.c.. King Ramses II was the most famous king to rule in Pharaonic times.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
19
Hurghada Marina
After this fantastic tour you will be transferred to Hurgahada.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Hurghada
1 stop
20
Hurghada Marina
Why not take the opportunity to take a submarine tour or some sightseeing in the City of Hurghada, or relax with a lazy day on the beach.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 10
Hurghada
1 stop
21
Hurghada Marina
Today you have the option to either enjoy some snorkeling in the beautiful Red Sea and view the different coral reefs and marine life or take some relaxation time on the beautiful beaches of Hurghada.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 11
Back to Cairo
1 stop
22
Cairo International Airport
After Breakfast and check out from your Hotel you will be transferred to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 12
Final Departure
1 stop
23
Cairo International Airport
After Breakfast check out from your Hotel to be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

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