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Pharaohs, pyramids, papyrus and the Ptolemies - Egypt has
seen them all and more - this makes it one of the most
exciting destinations in the world. "Essential Egypt" will
take you to the cradle of one of the world's greatest
civilizations in great convenience and on a real budget!
What You See
CAIRO Giza, Pyramids of
Cheops & Chephren & Mycrenos, Sphinx, Sakkara, step Pyramid
of Zoser, Egyptian museum, Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of
Mohamed Ali, the Hanging Church, Khan el Khalili bazaar
ASWAN High Dam, Philae
Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Elephantine and Kitchener
Islands KOMOMBO Temple
EDFU Temple LUXOR
Temple of Luxor, Temple of Karnak, Valley of the Kings,
Hatshepsut Temple
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Tour
Operator:
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Trip
Itinerary
Day 1 Cairo
Welcome to Cairo, the city of the mysterious pyramids and
pharaohs, tombs and temples and more than 6000 years of
history. Arrival transfer from the airport to our hotel in
Cairo. In the afternoon our tour leader will meet us to
brief about the next days of your journey.
Day 2 Cairo
Today we will first visit the Giza Plateau to explore the
world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycrenos. In
the afternoon we will head our way to Sakkara, the first
capital of ancient Egypt, famous for its step pyramid built
by King Zoser in 2700 B.C. In the evening we’ll board the
overnight train to Aswan.
Day 3 Aswan
Our day will start with the discovery of the High Dam before
visiting the Philae Temple - dedicated to the Goddess Isis -
and the unfinished Obelisk.
Day 4 Aswan Felucca Cruise
Today we’ll board our traditional Felucca
to start our cruise on Nile. We’ll first visit the
Elephantine and Kitchener Islands and continue our way down
to north. Overnight stay on Felucca including all meals.
Day 5 Felucca Cruise
Today we’ll sail all day long on Nile and enjoy the relaxing
atmosphere of one of the greatest rivers on the earth.
Day 6 Felucca Cruise Komombo, Edfu
After breakfast we will head our way to the
Komombo Temple which was built during the Ptolemaic and
Roman periods. The temple is dedicated to the crocodile god
Sobek and god Horus. Then we’ll continue to Edfu to visit
the largest and best preserved temple in Egypt. The temple
is dedicated to the falcon god Horus and was built over a
180-year period from 237 BC to 57 BC. Then we’ll head our
way to Luxor.
Day 7 Luxor Cairo
After breakfast we’ll depart for the West Bank of
the Nile and start our discovery with the Valley of the
Kings, “the city of the Dead”, where magnificent tombs were
carved into the desert rocks, decorated richly, and filled
with treasures for the afterlife of the Pharaohs. Rising out
of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the Temple of
Queen Hatshepsut will be our next stop. In the evening we’ll
board our overnight train to Cairo.
Day 8 Cairo
Our journey will continue with a visit to one of the most
important museums in the world, the Egyptian Museum, which
houses more than 100.000 relics of ancient Egypt. Today
we’ll also discover the Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of
Mohamed Ali, the Hanging Church and the world famous Kahn El
Khalili bazaar.
Day 9 Cairo
Our trip will end after breakfast in Cairo. Transfer to the
airport.
+ Compulsory local payment of £ 50 to be paid on arrival day
in Cairo. Please check the "departure dates and rates"
section for the details of the local payment.
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