Cairo Tours

itineraries:

We encourage custom trip planning, and we’ll work with you to make your time with us as good as it can be. We’ve assembled a few sample itineraries, to help get you started.

Sample Itineraries: Please note that we can arrange with you any itinerary subject to your budget, just Contact Us

(Cairo Tours 1)

14 Days Cairo/Western desert Safari/Nile Cruise

DAY 1: Meet and assist upon arrival Cairo Airport. you will be transferred to your hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle. check in. Overnight in Cairo.

DAY 2: Meet your guide after Breakfast , we'll drive you to  Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinx ,varying between six-thousand and even thirteen-thousand years old ,and Valley temple facing the great statue. Then transfer to enjoy the Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen. Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Combining fascinating history , Overnight in Cairo.

DAY 3: Breakfast,  travel by a modern air-conditioned to Bahariya Oasis about a 04 hour drive. Walk around the old village of the oasis and see the groves of palms and fruit trees. Local tour to the hill top ruin ‘the English House, the Temple of Ain El Meftella and the Valley of the Golden Mummies. Overnight in Bahariya.

DAY 4: After Breakfast, move to the White Desert passing through the Black Desert and the El Haize Village with its Natural spring. Stop off to see the Crystal Mountain and the volcanic rocks and petrified wood in the Valley of Agabat. Upon arrival at the White Desert, tour to the amazing rock formations, watch the sunset, and camp under the stars in this paradise of tranquility. Bedouin dinner in the desert. Overnight in camp.

DAY 5: Drive to Farafra Oasis where you can see the palm groves and hot springs as well as the old village of traditional mud brick houses and local artist Badr's unique mud brick museum. Enjoy a trip to the Roman temple Deir El Hagar in its serene surroundings and the Roman burial ground Mezzawaqqah. visit  Islamic Village of Al Qasr, houses ruins of an Ayubid mosque. Then move onto the lush Dakhla Oasis, surrounded by rose-colored cliffs. Overnight in Dakhla

DAY 6: After breakfast move onto Kharga Oasis to visit Qasr el Labkha - a Roman fortress on the old caravan route, and the oasis' ethnic museum. After that visit the Roman Temple of Hibis from outside as well as the early Christian cemetery with its chapels painted with murals at Bagawat, nearby. Move onto Nadora Temple and the Temple of Dush, dedicated to Isis and Serapis, and see Baris Oasis. Overnight camping in Kharga.

DAY 7: After breakfast, you will be transferred by vehicle to Luxor; it takes about a 06 hour drive. Overnight in Luxor.

DAY 8: After breakfast, transfer to embark your 5 star  Nile cruise to check in. After lunch on board, enjoy a visit to the impressive Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight on board Nile cruise.

Day 9: After breakfast take an excursion to the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, Valley of the Kings, then to mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut in the 15th century BC. Proceeding to the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, you will sail to Edfu enjoying a leisurely dinner on board. Overnight on board

DAY 10:  Breakfast , visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to Horus at Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo to see the unique Temple of Sobek, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god. Lunch on board. Continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board

DAY 11:  Breakfast,  sightseeing in Aswan. Start with the High Dam and the largest known ancient obelisk,  the Unfinished Obelisk, then on to the beautiful Temple of Philae, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor. overnight on board

DAY 12:  Disembarkation after breakfast. Free time at leisure in Aswan on your own Or Optional Tour to visit Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Land. Transfer to Aswan train station for departure to Cairo by sleeper train. Dinner and overnight on train.

.DAY 13:  Meet & assist ,  transfer to your hotel.. Overnight in Cairo.

DAY 14: Breakfast, and transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.

All transfers inside the Oases by jeep 4x4. 
- Transfers from Kharga to Luxor by a private A/C vehicle
- Private English-speaking guide in Cairo and Oases
- All sightseeing tours on the cruise sharing Memphis Tours group

 Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport upon arrival & departure.
- All transfers to / from airport / station & hotels by an A/C vehicle. 
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo including breakfast
- Accommodation for 1 night in Bahariya on half board.
- Accommodation for 1 night in White Desert camping on full board.
- Accommodation for 1 night in Dakhla on half board.
- Accommodation for 1 night in Kharga camping on full board
- Accommodation for 1 night in Luxor including breakfast.
- Accommodation for 4 nights on 5* superior Cruise on full basis.
- Accommodation for 1 night on sleeping train on half board
- Transfers from Cairo to Bahariya by a private A/C vehicle
- Tour to Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum
- Tours from Bahariya, White Desert, Dakhla, Kharga Oases
- Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples
- Tour to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple & Colossi of Memnon
- Tour to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
- Tour to the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Philae in Aswan
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary
- All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle
- Camping equipment like sleeping bags, camel blanket and tents
- Meals as mention in the above itinerary
- A bottle of mineral water daily throughout trip
- Mineral water and soft drinks during camping in the desert
- Portage when needed.
- Free Mobile phone during your stay (charged) about (30 min Local calls or 2 min. International Calls).
- All service charges and taxes.

(Cairo Tours 2)

14 Days Cairo/Aswn/Nile Cruis/Luxor/Fayoum Oasis

.DAY 01:Fly to Cairo.

DAY 02:Tour of famous Archaeological Museum, Citadel and Old Town of Cairo

DAY 03: A day tracing the evolution of the Pyramids; overnight train to Aswan.

DAY 05: Arrive Aswan; visit the rock cut tombs and Elephantine Island.

DAYD 06: ay sightseeing on Philae and Kalabsha Islands.

DAY 07: Optional morning tour to Abu Simbel; board cruise boat.

DAY 08: Cruise down the Nile, visiting Kom Ombo and Edfu en route.

DAY 09: Arrive at Luxor; visit Karnak and Luxor temples.

DAY 10: Morning exploration of the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon; free afternoon.

DAY 11: A special second visit to the West Bank: visit Medinat Habu and workmens' village.

DAY 12: Free time or optional visit to Dandara and Abydos; overnight train to Cairo.

DAY 13: To El Fayoum, Egypt's largest oasis and visit pyramid at Maydoum.

DAY 14: Fly to London.

(Cairo Tours 3)

8 Days Cairo/Aswan/Luxor

DAY 01:  Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by our professional representative who will assist you, transfer to the hotel.overnight

DAY 02:  A short drive brings you to Giza. Here you marvel at the Pyramids, including Cheops, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Coming face-to-face with the Sphinx , who has been staring into the desert for five-thousand years, is an awesome experience. 

Continue your tour with a visit to the Egyptian Museum with Tutankhamon's fabulous treasures.  Next, you will visit Old Cairo, and walk back in time, visiting the Old Coptic Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.  

Then transfer to your hotel for accommodation (L)

DAY 03:  You will begin today by visiting Memphis & Sakarra.  About 22-miles southof Cairo. Some of the oldest pyramids and a complex burial site for more than twenty pharaohs are found here. Chamber wall hieroglyphs depicting the hereafter are stunning. Next, you will visit the newly opened Pyramid of Dahshour  This evening, enjoy  the Sound and Light Show at the Great Pyramid (B):

DAY 04:  Transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan,

(Optional Tour) ((( Connect to your flight to Abu Simbel from Aswan 212 miles/303 k.m., and visit the temples,

Information:
The incredible feature of Abu Simbel is that the Temples were originally built on the river bank. With the construction of the Aswan High Dam that built in the early 1960, the water level rose and the temples would have been lost if it were not for the Unesco project to resurrect the temples above the new high water level. Unesco was moved to its present location 90 feet above its old site to protect it.Fly back to Aswan where you will be met by and transferred to your Nile cruise ship in time for lunch. Take a tour to Aswan High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk. Continue to the Temple of Philae. Return to your cruise for dinner and overnight.)))    Or… Transfer to your Nile cruise ship, your "hotel" for the next three nights.

Sailing tour by a felucca ride around Kitchener Island with its botanical gardens. Return to the cruise ship for lunch.
Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Sobek, the crocodile-headed god. Located on the edge of the Nile, it contains many fine reliefs.Continue to Edfu.
Lunch, dinner and overnight on-board the cruise (B, L, D):

DAY 05:   Cruising the Nile

Early breakfast, then board a horse-drawn carriage for the Temple of Houres, 

Sail to Esna. Then cross the lock and sail to Luxor. (BLD)

Optional tour: Sound and light Show at the Karnak Temple..

DAY 06:  Luxor

 Cross to the west bank of the Nile to visit the wondrous Valley of the Kings. Visit two tombs of the pharaohs, Queen Hatshepsut's Templeand the Colossus of Memnon.  (B, L, D):

DAY 07:   Luxor to Cairo

After breakfast, for the grand finale to your sightseeing in the Nile Valley, you will see the stunning monuments of Karnak Temple, the greatest city of ancient Egypt. To walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amoun Ra.  Continue your tour to visit the Luxor Temple. In the afternoon, fly from Luxor back to Cairo, 422 miles/679 k.m. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met  and transferred to your hotel for overnight. (B)

DAY08:    Cairo Departure

After breakfast, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your departure flight. (B).

Included

transfers,   accommodations, sightseeing by private car with English speaking driver/guide, all entrance fees, breakfast daily, all meals on board cruise ship and shore excursions by cruise ship.

You will need to add...

Air within Egypt (Cairo-Aswan and Luxor-Cairo)

Optional Abu Simbel tour $295.00 per person

Egypt visa $20.00 per person (currently)

International airfare NOT included.

Summary: Arrive Cairo. Meet and transfer to the hotel.
  Cairo city tour including the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Saladin's Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Ibn Tulun.  Evening Sound and Light performance at the Pyramids. Excursion to Memphis. On to Saqqara and Giza and the pyramids of Cheops, Chepren and Mycerinus.
  Transfer to the airport for the short flight to Luxor. On arrival, meet and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon sightseeing to the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hashepsut and the Valley of the Queens. Evening Sound and Light performance at Karnak Temple.
   Morning visit to Karnak Temple and on to the Temple of Luxor. Afternoon at leisure.  Return flight to Cairo and departure or optionally overnight in Luxor and return to Cairo tomorrow.

OPTION: On day 4, arrival in Luxor and transfer to cruise ship for a 3, 4 or 7 night cruise on the Nile. Cruises starting in Luxor end in Aswan (or v.v.)
If you prefer not to cruise, we offer a land transfer to Aswan and sightseeing there. Stay one or two nights before returning to Cairo.
Also, in Cairo, we offer day trips to Alexandria.

(Cairo Tours 4)

18 Days Cairo + Western Desert + 4 Night Nile Cruise +Hurghada

Day 01: Arrival
Welcome to Cairo! Your tour begins when you are greeted by our representative who will assist you through immigration and customs formalities. After you have collected your luggage he will then take you, in our deluxe vehicle, to your Cairo hotel.

Day 02: Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a full day tour. In the morning you will be taken to see the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx: the most famous monuments of not only ancient Egypt, but of the entire ancient world! These massive stone structures were built around 4,500 years ago on a rocky desert plateau close to the Nile. After the visit, you will be driven to the Papyrus Institute where you will see how the ancient Egyptians made this forerunner to today’s paper; have a go at making it yourself; and get the opportunity to look at some fantastic examples of papyrus art, with no obligation to buy.

After lunch, at a local restaurant, you will be driven to Sakkara to see the very first pyramid ever built; the Step Pyramid of Djoser. You will also get the chance to see some fantastic mastabas, including the mastaba of Mereruka, the largest one built in ancient Egypt. You will then be able to marvel at the Pyramid Texts inside the Pyramid of Teti before heading off to the ancient capital of Egypt: Memphis. The Colossus of Ramses II dominates the museum here!

After this amazing trip through Egypt’s pharaonic past you will be driven back to your hotel.

Day 03: Bahariya Oasis
After breakfast it is time to set off on your Oasis safari in our air-conditioned 4X4 vehicles. You will first of all head to the Bahariya Oasis, stopping en route to visit the village of El-Bawiti, to see the remains of a Roman triumphal arch and two temples (one dating to the reign of the Late Kingdom pharaoh Apries (589-570 BCE) and the other to the time of Alexander the Great). From here it is a short drive to see the valley of the Golden Mummies before arriving at El-Qasr, the capital of Bahariya in the Pharaonic periods. After lunch the journey continues through Ain El-Bishmu, to see the Roman spring, and Ain El-Muftillah to see the chapels. In the mid to late afternoon it will be time to stop and make camp; yes tonight will be under canvas, all camping equipment supplied, and erected, by us.

Day 04: Bahariya Oasis And The White Desert
After breakfast it will be time to pack away all the camping equipment and head to the district of Hayz (35 km from El-Bawiti), which was a very prosperous area during the Roman period. After lunch you will drive to the White Desert, a paradise for rock hounds and amateur geologists, with its impressive limestone formations shaped like giant mushrooms or animals. Once again, camp will be set up in the mid to late afternoon.

Day 05: Farafra And Dakhla Oases
After breakfast, and the dismantling of the camping equipment again, you will have a short drive to Farafra Oasis where you will visit the village of Qasr El-Farafra to see its quaint museum of local art. You will then head towards the Dakhla Oasis, with a lunch break en route, to visit El Qasr, the old capital of the Oasis, with its picturesque ancient Islamic buildings built over the foundations of a Roman city. No camping tonight, you will check-in to a hotel in the Dakhla Oasis.

Day 06: Kharga Oasis
After breakfast you will drive to El-Muzawaqa and its frescoes, which are over 300 tombs dating back to the first & second century, decorated with colourful wall paintings. You will then continue onto the Kharga Oasis, with a break for lunch en route, visiting the villages of Balat and Bashandi. You will then check-in to a hotel in the Kharga Oasis. 

Day 07: Kharga Oasis
After breakfast, you will visit the temple of Hebis, the best-preserved temple in the Western desert. Later, you will visit the domed mausoleums of Bagawat, one of the best preserved early Christian cemeteries in the world. After lunch, it will be time to visit Qasr El-Ghueita, a well-preserved sandstone temple built by Darius I. Once more you will check-in to a hotel in this Oasis.

Day 08: Luxor
After breakfast it will be time to leave the Western Desert and you will drive directly to Luxor, checking in to your hotel upon arrival. The rest of the day is free to do what you wish, though removing the Sahara sand from your luggage may be top priority.

Day 09: Nile Cruise: Luxor
After breakfast you will check out and our representative will transfer you to your cruise boat: your floating hotel for your next 5 days.
After lunch, which you will have on board, you will visit the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples. Once your visit to these ancient Theban Temples is complete you will return to the boat for your dinner.

Day 10: Nile Cruise: Luxor 
A new day, your first breakfast on board, and then it is time to visit the West Bank of Luxor: the tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings; the magnificent temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahri finishing with the immense Colossi of Memnon. 
After this visit to the Theban “City of the Dead” you will be taken back to your boat for your lunch, and then you can watch as it departs Luxor and sails for Esna. As the Nile flows gently underneath you, dinner will be served.

Day 11: Nile Cruise: Edfu And Kom Ombo 
You can enjoy your breakfast watching as the cruise boat crosses the Esna lock then sails onward to Edfu, home of the best preserved temple in Egypt: the Temple of Horus. Your guide will then return you to your cruise boat for dinner as the boat sails majestically towards Kom Ombo.

Day 12: Nile Cruise: Aswan
Your last day of sailing starts with breakfast, and then a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek. Afterwards it is back to the boat for lunch and the sail to Aswan. Once ashore you will be driven to see the High Dam, the worlds largest rock filled dam, and the Temple of Philae, moved to the island of Agilika after the waters of Lake Nasser flooded its original location. It is then back to Aswan for your last dinner on the boat.

Day 13: Aswan And Cairo 
You will have your final breakfast on the boat before you have to check out. You will then be taken to the Botanical Gardens by felucca. After this visit you will be transferred to Aswan airport for the flight back to Cairo (flight duration is about 55 minutes). Once there our representative will meet you and assist you with your luggage before transferring you to your hotel for check-in.

Day 14: Cairo And Hurghada
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a tour of the Egyptian Museum: gaze at the wonders of King Tutankhamen, including his golden death mask; stare upon the mummies of some of Egypt’s ancient pharaohs (optional); lose yourself in the many rooms and galleries, where thousands of artefacts are awaiting your visit. This is followed by a visit to the Citadel of Saladin, the fortress built between 1176 and 1183 AD, to protect Cairo from the Crusaders and rebuilt by Muhammad Ali Pasha, whose mosque is a “must see”.
In the mid-afternoon our representative will transfer you to Hurghada in our air-conditioned vehicle. Upon your arrival, at the hotel, he will assist you with your check-in. 

Day 15: Hurghada
A full day for sunbathing, exploring, shopping, or taking up some of the many water sport activities available to you.

Day 16: Hurghada
A full day for sunbathing, exploring, shopping, or taking up some of the many water sport activities available to you.

Day 17: Hurghada
Almost another day like the previous one, but in the afternoon it is time to check-out, and then you will be driven back to Cairo in our air-conditioned vehicle. Once back in Cairo you will check-in at the hotel and the rest of the day will be yours.

Day 18: Final Departure
Your final day starts with breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out. You will then be transferred to the airport for your final departure.

 Included:

·         4 night’s accommodation in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis

·          2 night’s accommodation in the Western Desert “under canvas” on a half board basis (breakfast and dinner supplied), including all camping equipment

·          1 night’s accommodation in the Dakhla Oasis on a half board basis (breakfast and dinner supplied)

·          2 night’s accommodation in the Kharga Oasis on a half board basis (breakfast and dinner supplied)

·          1 night’s accommodation in Luxor on a bed and breakfast basis

·          4 night’s accommodation on board a Nile cruiser on a full board basis (all meals included)

·          3 night’s accommodation in Hurghada on a half board basis (breakfast and dinner supplied)

·          All transfers as per above mentioned program

·          Private and personalized sightseeing shore excursions for 4 nights on the cruise

·          Private English speaking guides as per the itinerary

·          Entrance fees for all sightseeing 

·          All applicable taxes

·          All monument fees as per the current rates

·          Private and deluxe air conditioned bus for all transportations, including 4X4’s for the desert

·          Meals: 17 breakfasts + 12 lunches + 12 dinners

·          Arrival/departure assistance

·          Luggage handling at airports and hotels

 Excluded:

·          Tipping for guides, driver, Nile cruise crew, etc

·          Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, etc)

·          Personal travel insurance

·          Any other items which are not included in the above package

(Cairo Tours 5)

16 Days/15 Nights
Cairo + Aswan + Lake Nasser + Nubia + Nile Cruise + Luxor + Alexandria

Day 01: Arrival

Welcome to Cairo! Your tour begins when you are greeted by our representative who will assist you through immigration and customs formalities. After you have collected your luggage he will then take you, in our deluxe vehicle, to your Cairo hotel.

Day 02: Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a full day tour. In the morning you will be driven to see the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx: the most famous monuments of not only ancient Egypt, but of the entire ancient world! These massive stone structures were built around 4,500 years ago on a rocky desert plateau close to the Nile. After the visit, you will be taken to the Papyrus Institute where you will see how the ancient Egyptians made this forerunner to today’s paper; have a go at making it yourself; and get the opportunity to look at some fantastic examples of papyrus art, with no obligation to buy.

After lunch, at a local restaurant, you will be taken to Sakkara to see the very first pyramid ever built; the Step Pyramid of Djoser. You will also get the chance to see some fantastic mastabas, including the mastaba of Mereruka, the largest one built in ancient Egypt. You will then be able to marvel at the Pyramid Texts inside the Pyramid of Teti before heading off to the ancient capital of Egypt: Memphis. The Colossus of Ramses II dominates the museum here; do not forget your camera!
After this amazing trip through Egypt’s pharaonic past you will be driven back to your hotel.

Day 03: Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by another full day tour, but this time you will spent the forenoon at the Egyptian Museum: gaze at the wonders of King Tutankhamen, including his golden death mask; stare upon the mummies of some of Egypt’s ancient pharaohs (optional); lose yourself in the many rooms and galleries, where thousands of artefacts are awaiting your visit.

After lunch, at a local restaurant, you will be taken to the Citadel of Saladin, the fortress built between 1176 and 1183 AD, to protect Cairo from the Crusaders and rebuilt by Muhammad Ali Pasha, whose mosque is a “must see”. From here you will be taken on a tour of Cairo famous Churches, including: The Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr, 2 churches built into the walls of the Fort of Babylon and its remains could be Cairo’s oldest structures; and the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius), where, it is said, the Holy Family took shelter in a cave, with the church being erected her to commemorate this. This whole area is a world famous destination for Pilgrims.

At the end of this exciting day you will be driven to visit the old market of Cairo (Khan El-Khalili) to test your haggling skills, and then taken back to your hotel

Day 04: Lake Nasser Cruise: Abu-Simbel
After breakfast you will check out and our representative will escort you to the airport for your flight to Abu Simbel, via Aswan. Upon arrival you will be met and assisted by our representative who will transfer you to your Lake Nasser cruise boat: your floating hotel for your next 4 days. Upon embarkation you will check-in and then have your lunch.
After lunch you will be taken to see the marvelous temples of Abu Simbel, which were originally carved out of a rocky mountainside by Ramses II. After dinner you will return to Abu Simbel to see the phenomenal sound and light show, whilst the waters of Lake Nasser lap behind you.

Day 05: Lake Nasser Cruise
After breakfast you will visit Kasr Ibrim, though only from the outside. In ancient Egypt this area was known as Per-Mit, which became Premis during the Greco-Roman Period, eventually being known as Ibrim during the Arab times. There are many monuments here, including tombs of the rulers of Nubia during the reign of Tuthmosis III.
The boat sails on as you have lunch, eventually arriving at Amada, where you will embark to visit the temple.
The temple here was built in the New Kingdom by Tuthmosis III and Amenhotep II. It was dedicated to the gods Amun-Re and Re-Horakhty. It was later added to by Tuthmosis IV and Seti I. 
After the visit you will return to the boat for dinner, as it continues its journey towards Wadi El-Sebou.

Day 06: Lake Nasser Cruise: El-Sebou And Dakka
After breakfast it is time to visit the temple of Wadi El-Sebou. Like Abu Simbel, it was built by Ramses II and is the second biggest of the Nubian temples. An avenue of sphinxes lead to the entrance of this temple, which was dedicated to the worship of the gods Amun-Re, Re-Horakhty and the deified Ramses II. It is one of the many temples that were rescued, and relocated away from their original locations, to escape the rising water of Lake Nasser. 
Your next visit will be to the Temple of Dakka. Originally built on a site which dated from the New Kingdom, but moved to save it from being destroyed, this temple was built by the Nubian Akamani who ruled during the reign of Ptolemy II.
After these visits, which include lunch, you will be returned to the cruise boat for your dinner as you now start to return to Aswan.

Day 07: Lake Nasser Cruise: Kalabsha And Beit El-Wali; Nile Cruise: Aswan
65 Km before reaching Aswan you will have another temple to visit. After breakfast you will be taken to see the temple of Kalabsha, named after the nearby village. Constructed in the Roman Period, during the reign of Augustus, it was later added to by other Emperor’s, such as Caligula and Trajan. It was built on an earlier site which is thought to date back to the 18th dynasty reigns of Tuthmosis and Amenhotep II. It is considered to be among the most complete temples in Nubia. The last temple you will visit on the shores of this massive, man-made lake is the temple of Beit El-Wali. Not only is it another of the many temples built by Ramses II, and dedicated to his deified self, Amun-Re and Re-Horakhty, it is also another which was moved to preserve it. 
These Nubian temples of Ramses II were built as part of a state sponsored policy designed to maintain Egyptian control over Nubia. In the New Kingdom Nubia was not only ruled by the Egyptian officials but its whole identity was destroyed, an attempt to make it more like Egypt.
Upon arrival at Aswan you will be transferred to your Nile cruise and after lunch you will be driven to see the High Dam, the worlds largest rock filled dam, and then a short sail to the Temple of Philae, moved to the island of Agilika after the waters of Lake Nasser flooded its original location. It is then back to Aswan to rejoin your cruise and as the Nile laps gently underneath you, dinner will be served.

Day 08: Nile Cruise: Kom Ombo And Edfu
A new day and your first breakfast on board this boat as it sails majestically towards Kom Ombo, where you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek. After the visit you will be taken back to the boat for your lunch while it sails onward to Edfu, home of the best preserved temple in Egypt: the Temple of Horus. After your visit to this superb temple you will be taken back to the boat in plenty of time before it departs Edfu and sets sail for Esna.

Once you reach Esna you will watch as it sails through the Esna locks. Once through the locks the boat continues on its course towards Luxor, which it will reach after you have had dinner.

Day 09: Nile Cruise: Luxor
An early breakfast and then it is time to visit the West Bank of Luxor: the tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings; the magnificent temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahri finishing with the immense Colossi of Memnon. 
After lunch, which you will have on board, you will visit the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples. Once your visit to these ancient Theban Temples is completed you return to the boat where your last dinner, upon this floating hotel, will be served.

Day 10: Luxor And Cairo
You will have your final breakfast on the boat before you have to check out and then are transferred to Luxor airport for your flight to Cairo (about 45 minutes). Upon arrival at Cairo you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is for you to enjoy in any way you want.

Day 11: Wadi El-Natron And Alexandria
After breakfast the drive to Alexandria has a slight detour to see the Wadi El-Natrun; the site of 4 ancient monasteries, as well as being a huge salt-pan where the ancient Egyptians collected the salt for use in mummification and cleansing rituals. The journey continues, after lunch, finally arriving at your Alexandria hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore.

Day 12: Alexandria
After breakfast you will start your first tour in this beautiful city, originally built by Alexander the Great. You will first visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, where in 1480 AD the Mameluke Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay fortified the site, which held the ruins of the Alexandria Lighthouse, and with successive improvements it now stands as a very prominent Citadel on the Mediterranean coastline. Next it is time to travel down into the Catacombs (Kom el Shoqafa), the underground haven where many of the early Christians were buried; ensuring safety for their bodies, and then it is on to see Pompey’s Pillar, the biggest memorial column in Egypt made of red granite and standing about 28 metres high, with a base diameter of 2.7 metres. During the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, the Roman ruler of Egypt, between 284 and 305AD, erected this memorial column in his honour, as a sign of gratitude. Finally you will then be taken to see the Alexandria National Museum, which was built in a former palace and now houses almost 2000 artefacts which tell the story of the city, including the recent finds from the sunken part of the city.
Lunch will be supplied at a local restaurant in the middle of this exciting tour, and at the end of the day you will be returned to your hotel for dinner.

Day 13: Alexandria
After breakfast you will be taken to see the New Alexandria Library or Bibliotheca Alexandrina, which was inaugurated on October 16, 2002 and has shelf space for eight million books, with the main reading room on eleven levels. You will then go to see the Greco/Roman Museum, 21 rooms containing about 40,000 valuable relics dating from as early as the 3rd century BCE. Finally it is time to visit the Montazah Gardens, a private park where world leaders often meet, 150 acres of numerous trees, palms, and flowers which overlook many bays and beaches. Here you will have a late lunch and at the end of the day you will have a tired, but fulfilled, drive back to your hotel.

Day 14: El-Alamein And Cairo
After breakfast you will be taken, in our air-conditioned vehicle, to El-Alamein where you will see the war cemetery and museum dedicated to the 2 battles fought here during World War II. Once this visit is completed you will be driven back to your Cairo hotel.

Day 15: Cairo
Once you have finished breakfast you will be taken on a tour of Cairo famous Churches, including: The Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr, 2 churches built into the walls of the Fort of Babylon and its remains could be Cairo’s oldest structures; and the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius), where, it is said, the Holy Family took shelter in a cave, with the church being erected her to commemorate this. This whole area is a world famous destination for Pilgrims. You will next be driven to visit the old market of Cairo (Khan El-Khalili).
In the late afternoon we will take you to an authentic Egyptian restaurant for a farewell dinner before taking you back to your hotel.

Day 16: Final Departure
Your final day starts with breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out. You will then be transferred to the airport for your final departure.

Inclustion:

§  6 night’s accommodation in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis

§   3 night’s accommodation on board a Lake Nasser cruiser on a full board basis (all meals included)

§   3 night’s accommodation on board a Nile Cruiser on a full board basis (all meals included) 

§   3 night’s accommodation in Alexandria on a half board basis (breakfast and dinner included)

§   All transfers as per above mentioned program

§   Private and personalized sightseeing shore excursions for 6 nights on both cruises

§   Private English speaking guides as per the itinerary

§   Entrance fees for all sightseeing

§   All applicable taxes

§   Private and deluxe air conditioned vehicle for all transportation

§   Meals: 15 breakfasts + 12 lunches + 9 dinners

§   Arrival/departure assistance

§   Domestic flights: Cairo/Abu Simbel and Luxor/Cairo

§   Luggage handling at airports and hotels

 Exclude:

§   Tipping for guides, driver, Nile cruise crew, etc

§   Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, etc)

§   Personal travel insurance

§   Any other items which are not included in the above package

(Cairo Tours 6)

13 Days Cairo/Aswan-Luxor Nile Cruise/Hurghada/Cairo

DAY 1
Arrival in Cairo. Our representative will meet and assist you. Transfer to your Hotel.

DAY  2

Today you will tour the Pyramids of Giza, breathtaking, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Just nearby The Sphinx a mysterious creature with a lion's body and a human face. Continue to Memphis and Sakkara. Memphis the Capital of ancient Egypt, experience it's outstandaing exhibit, the remains of the Colossus of Ramses II, missing his lower legs, this statue in its original state would have stood as tall as a five-story building. Sakkara, among its highlights is the Step Pyramid and surrounding enclosure of Zoser the oldest Pyramid in the world dating from 2686 BC. Breakfast, Lunch included. Overnight in Cairo.
Optional: Return to the Giza Plateau for a Sound and Light Show, Pyramids and Sphinx specially iluminated to tell you their ancient history.

DAY 3
A visit to the Egyptian Museum, wich has more than 120,000 items of antiquity, not to be missed the Royal Mummy room and the Tutankhamun Galleries. Later visit the Citadel, mosques, museums enclosed within its walls, along with fine views of the City. Prominent is the Muhammad Ali Mosque the most visible monument in Cairo. Finish the tour at the fascinating Khan Al Khalili Bazaar, Merchants have been trading on this site since at least the 14th century, here you can put to use your bargaining skills. Breakfast, Lunch included. Overnight in Cairo.

DAY 4 Nile Cruise
Transfer to the airport for your Flight to Aswan. Board your Nile Cruise. After Lunch enjoy a sailing by Felucca (traditional Nile boat) among the Islands of the Nile, Visit Kitchener Island and view the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included. Overnight in Aswan.

DAY 5

Today Visit the High Dam the largest in the world, completed in 1970 captures the world's longest river the Nile. Continue to the ancient Granite Quarries to see the enormous unfinished Obelisk, the largest ever erected if hadn't cracked before it was fully quarried. Enjoy a trip by motorboat to the Island of Philae, visit the Temple dedicated to the Goddess Isis. We sail downstream to Kom Ombo to visit the Twin Temples of Sobek and Haroeris Breakfast, Lunch Included. Tonight special Dinner Party on board. Overnight on board.

DAY 6
Climb aboard horse drawn carriages and visit the Temple of Horus the Falcon God the most complete of its kind, and the Temple of Edfu. We cruise to Esna and cross the lock and sail to Luxor. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included. Overnight in Luxor.

DAY 7
Karnak and Luxor Temples await for you today, Karnak one of the largest Temple complex ever built, residence of the Pharaos in the ancient Egypt, walk thru the lined ram headed sphinxes, admire the two 3,200 colossi of Ramses II fronting the Temple second Pylon. Luxor Approached by an avenue of sphinxes wich originally connected to Karnak, the twin colossi of Ramses II just one of the highlights, visit the great Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, continue to the Valley of the Kings and venture in to some of the tombs. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included. Overnight in Luxor.

DAY 8  Hurghada
Check out from your Nile Cruise and transfer to the airport for your flight to Hurghada. Our representative will meet and assist you with transfer to your Hotel. Rest of the at leisure. Breakfast included. Overnight in Hurghada.

DAY 9
Enjoy a day of relaxation on the sunny sandy beaches. Optional Tour: Visit Giftun Island, about a 40 minute boat ride from shore. This is a protected area, with a maximum of a 100 people allowed on the island each day. A beautiful Island worth visiting. Breakfast and Dinner Included. Overnight in Hurghada.

DAY 10
Day at leisure in Hurghada. Suggested visits to the Red Sea Aquarium, or the upscale resort area of Al Gouna and exclusive set up for the jet set. Breakfast and Dinner Included. Overnight in Hurghada.

DAY 11
Day at leisure in Hurghada. Suggested: Egyptian Oriental Night at Leila Wa Leila, enjoy a sound and light show followed by the Arabian Horse show, live music with oriental dancers, great entertainment for all ages. Breakfast and Dinner Included. Overnight in Hurghada.

DAY 12
Transfer to the airport for our flight back to Cairo. Free day in Cairo for shopping or relaxing.

DAY 13
 Our representative will assist you with your arrangements going back home.

Tour Includes:

• Domestic Airfare
• The service of meet and assist at all your destinations
• All transfers by A/C car and guide
• 4* minimum accommodations in Cairo
• 5* Nile Cruise
• Meals as per itinerary
• All tours and excursions (except optional tours)
•  Speaking Egyptologist Guide ( subject to your language )
• All entrance fees (except the Mummies Room)
• All airfare and hotel taxes

(Cairo Tours  7)

15 Days: Cairo, Aswan-Luxor Nile Cruise/Dahab/ Saint Catherine's Monastery

Day 1: Cairo

Arrive in Cairo airport, you will be met by our representative who will assist you through the formalities and then transferred to your hotel to meet your guide for briefing about the tour package; overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

Day 2: Cairo - Giza Pyramids - Aswan 
After breakfast you will start the tour by visiting the awe inspiring Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza plateau, then head to Sakkara to visit the Step Pyramid- the first completed Pyramid in Egypt and some other amazing tombs. After a day of seeing 4500 year old ancient structures, you will take the overnight first class train up the River Nile to Aswan. (Upgrade to sleeper cabin for only £40 - one way)
(Breakfast)

Day 3: Aswan 
Arrive in Aswan around 10:00, you will be transferred to your hotel in Aswan and start your Nile quest by visiting the Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk and the famous High Dam of Aswan which after completion in 1971, created Lake Nasser. Free evening at your leisure, overnight at your hotel in Aswan.

Day 4: 
After breakfast, check aboard the Nile Felucca and sail around the Islands temples of Aswan, Kitchener the botanical garden which has many imported trees and plants form several countries, next to the Elephantine Island which contains ruins of temples dedicated to the new kingdom in the pharaoh's era, overnight on the Felucca. 

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5:  Cruise 
Free day for leisure sailing down the River Nile enjoy the amazing view of the River, overnight on the Felucca. (All meals served on the Felucca) 
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6:  Cruise - Luxor 
In the morning you will visit Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Then you will arrive in Luxor in at afternoon, tour the East Bank of Luxor. Here you will experience the massive Karnak temple and historic Luxor temple, overnight at your hotel. 
(Breakfast)

Day 7: Luxor 
After breakfast we tour the West Bank of Luxor. We start the tour with the World famous Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir El Bahary) and the great Colossi of Memnon, the last remains of Amenophis III's temple. Then take the overnight first class train back to Cairo.
(Breakfast)

Day 8: Cairo
Arrive at your hotel in Cairo. After a short rest, you will begin your final tour in Egypt - the Egyptian Museum & the Old City of Cairo. Here, you can explore the Coptic area and seven churches, and the Citadel of Saladin. Visit the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the cave church with the sculptures depict the incredible miracle of a mountain which was moved by the power of prayer! Finally, we stop at the open market of Khan El Khalili - a bazaar buzzing with souvenir and coffee shops.
Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
(Breakfast)

Day 9: Cairo - Dahab 
Today you head to one of the most wonderful coastal towns on the Red Sea. An early start, breakfast, and then it is on our way to Dahab, where we will arrive in the late afternoon. After you have checked into the hotel, the rest of the day and evening are yours. Enjoy the fresh sea air! 
Overnight in Dahab. 
(Breakfast)

Day 10: Dahab 
This is a free day to be spent as you wish. Dahab is a small, relaxing resort town where there are many options available. Choose to go snorkelling, swimming, scuba diving or just enjoying the sun, sea & sand. 
Overnight at your hotel in Dahab. 
(Breakfast)

Day 11: 
Another free day to enjoy the relaxing, laid back vibe of Dahab if you so wish. For Overnight at your hotel in Dahab.
(Breakfast)

Day 12: Dahab 
This is another day belonging to you! With snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving and good food and drink available you will find much to do; or nothing to do if that is what you choose. Enjoy! 
Overnight at your hotel in Dahab
(Breakfast)

Day 13: Dahab - St Catherine 
Another free day to enjoy Dahab. However, at 10:30pm you will be taken to the historic Mount Sinai, a place sacred to 3 religions and climb the mountain to its peak.
(Breakfast)

Day 14: Cairo 
Prepare yourself for a magical sunrise over the mountains of the Sinai Peninsula, that you will remember forever. After a brisk trip down the mountain you will enter Saint Catherine's Monastery, one of the oldest functioning monasteries in the world,. Here you will visit the famed location of the 'burning bush' which spoke to Moses. Then it is back on the coach for the trip back to Cairo. 
Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

Day 15: Cairo - Flight back home
 Breakfast, it is time to say goodbye to your new friends and finish your journey where it began.  transfer you to the airport. Take your memories and adventure with you on the flight home.
(Breakfast)

(Cairo Tours 8)

9 Days: Cairo/Aswan-Luxor Nile Cruise/Cairo

Day 1: Cairo

Arrive in Cairo airport, you will be met by our representative who will assist you through the formalities and then transferred to your hotel to meet your guide for briefing about the tour package; overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

Day 2: Cairo - Giza Pyramids - Aswan 
After breakfast you will start the tour by visiting the awe inspiring Great Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza plateau, then head to Sakkara to visit the Step Pyramid- the first completed Pyramid in Egypt and some other amazing tombs. After a day of seeing 4500 year old ancient structures, you will take the overnight first class train up the River Nile to Aswan. (Upgrade to sleeper cabin for only £80 - return)
(Breakfast)

Day 3: Aswan 
Arriving in Aswan around 10 am, you will be transferred to your Nile cruise Aswan and start your quest by visiting the Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk and the famous High Dam of Aswan which after completion in 1971, created Lake Nasser. Enjoy your evening of leisure, overnight on the Nile cruise in Aswan

Day 4: Nile cruise from Aswan 

After breakfast, check aboard the Nile Cruise and sail around the islands and temples of Aswan. Kitchener's botanical garden which has many imported trees and plants form several countries, next to the Elephantine Island which contains ruins of temples dedicated to the new kingdom in the pharaoh's era; overnight on the 5 star Nile cruise boat.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5: Cruising the Nile
Free day for leisure sailing down the River Nile - enjoy the amazing view of the River, overnight on the Felucca. 
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6: Cruise - Luxor 
In the morning you will reach Kom-Ombo to visit the temple of Sobek, the Crocodile headed Evil God and Haroeris the Falcon headed Good God. We then head to Edfu to visit the most preserved and completed temple in Egypt, this temple is 2000 years old and dedicated to the Falcon headed God Horus the son of Osiris; continue towards Luxor, afternoon tour of the East bank of Luxor. Here you will experience the massive Karnak temple and the historic Luxor temple, overnight at your hotel in Luxor.
(Breakfast)

Day 7: Luxor - Cairo
After breakfast we tour the west Bank of Luxor. We start the tour with the World famous Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir El Bahary) and the great Colossi of Memnon, the last remains of Amenophis III's temple. Then take the overnight first class train back to Cairo. 
(Breakfast)

Day 8: Cairo 
Arrive back at our hotel in Cairo, After a short rest we start with the last tour in Egypt - the Egyptian museum & the old city of Cairo where you can explore the Coptic area and the seven churches there, the citadel of Saladin to visit the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the cave church with the sculptures that shows the incredible miracle that happened when a mountain have been moved by the power of prayer! And finally to the open market (Khan El Khalili) the Bazaar with the numerous souvenirs shops and the coffee shops, overnight at your hotel in Cairo. 
(Breakfast)

Day 9: Cairo, Flight back home 
After breakfast take your memories with you in the flight back home.
(Breakfast)

Include:

• 2 nights in 3 star Cairo hotel
• 1 night in 3 star Aswan Hotel
• 3 nights on 5 star Nile Cruise (full meals)
• 1 night in 4 star Luxor hotel
• Return 1st class night train, Cairo to Aswan
• Guided tours of the Pyramids and the City tour in Cairo
• Guided tours of Aswan, Kom-ombo, Edfu and Luxor.
• All transfers and pick ups
• Free airport meet and greet transfer.

(Cairo Tours 9)

10 Days: Cairo/Aswan( visit Abu Simble)-Luxor by Nile Cruise/ Cairo

DAY 1: CAIRO

Welcome to Egypt. You are greeted by your guide and transferred to the hotel. This afternoon you have the opportunity to become acclimated to a new time zone. Overnight Cairo. (D.)

DAY 2: CAIRO

Our sightseeing tour begins with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities containing the priceless artifacts of King Tut and other treasures. After lunch we continue with a visit to the Citadel of Saladin, and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Enjoy a visit to the fascinating Khan El Khalili Bazaar where you will find hundreds of shops brimming with a rich assortment of spices, perfumes, gold and silver jewelry. This evening we take a short drive to the Pyramids to see the Sight and Sound light show. Overnight Cairo. (B.D.)

DAY 3: CAIRO and the PYRAMIDS

Your full day of sightseeing begins with a visit to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, which was destroyed by Emperor Theodosis. Continue to the Step Pyramid of Sakkara, the forerunner of the pyramids. The tomb of King Zoser is over 200 feet high and resembles a giant set of stairs. We travel on Giza Road to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids guarded by the Sphinx, where you stand in awe before the imposing figure. Overnight Cairo. (B.D.)

DAY 4: CHRISTIAN CAIRO

Today we visit Old Cairo, where early Christianity first flourished in Egypt. Let us not forget, the Egypt of the Old and the New Testament and the land where Moses and the Holy Family took refuge. Visit the Abu Sarga Churches, the oldest church, the oldest synagogue and the Coptic Museum. Enter the Hanging Church to see what many believe to be a miraculous image of Our Lady, and the Coptic Church of St. Mary. Today you'll meet with Egyptian Christians who share with us their religious experiences. In the afternoon the early Christian Monasteries in Wadi El Natrun, a semi desert setting, before returning to the hotel for dinner. Overnight Cairo. (B.D.)

DAY 5: CAIRO- ABU SIMBEL TEMPLS - ASWAN

In the morning we depart for Cairo airport and a short flight to Abu Simbel. This not to be missed wonder of Ancient Egypt contains the Great Temple of Ramses II and the smaller Temple of Queen Nefertari. We are amazed at the ability of the Ancient people to build such masterpieces. Enjoy a short flight to Aswan, where upon arrival in Aswan you are transferred to your luxury Nile Cruise ship. We embark on an afternoon tour by falucca, the traditional Nile sailing boat to visit the Elephantine Island, the impressive Aga Khan Mausoleum on the West Bank of the Nile and the Botanical Gardens created by Lord Kitchener on an island in the center of the Nile. Overnight on our ship. (B.L.D.)

DAY 6: KOM OMBO- EDFU

Our river adventure begins, as we stop to see the might temples, drifting in glorious sunrises and sunsets past palm trees and farm life which has changed little through the centuries. We start with a sight of Aswan High Dam, the pride of modern Egypt we continued to Temples of Philae, saved from the rising waters of the Nile, where you will visit the Great Temples of Isis and Hathor. Continue to the Granite Quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk. In the afternoon we sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Greco- Roman temple dedicated to two contrasting gods: Sobek, with its crocodile head is god of the underworld, and Haroeris, the winged god of the sky. Continue upriver to Edfu. (B.L.D)

DAY 7: ESNA

Visit one of the best-preserved temples of Egypt located at Edfu. This temple was dedicated to the god Horus, the principal of Resurrection. He is depicted in his role as avenger of his father, Osiris, who was murdered by his brother Seth. Continue sailing to Esna to the temple dedicated to one of the most ancient Egyptian gods, Khnum. The temple is chiefly interesting for its mysterious astronomical ceilings and well-preserved relief. In the afternoon enjoy sailing on the Nile as you watch from the deck as life unfolds along the shores of the great river. (B.L.D.)

DAY 8: LUXOR

Sail today to what has been called the world’s greatest open-air museum. Luxor is filled with a vast array of temples and other ancient Egyptian monuments. Today to visit the vast burial city called the Necropolis of Thebes located on the West Bank of the Nile. Your visit will take you to the Colassi of Memnon, the Temple of Queen Hatsbepsut at Deir El Bahari, the Valley of the Kings, and the nearby Valley of the Queens. (B.L.D.)

DAY 9: LUXOR- CAIRO

{mosimage} Disembark this morning. Our city tour includes Temple of Luxor located in the center of town dedicated to the God Amon-Ra. It was expanded by Ramses II, who added many statues of himself. We proceed by carriage or donkey ride to the Temple of Quark, built over a period of 1000 years, and connected by the Avenue of the Sphinxes. Then visit historic Themes, and the Valley of the Kings and Queens, where we see over 60 tombs with excavations still continuing. The tombs are of the Kings (including the most famous King Tutankhamun) of various Dynasties. We board a short flight to Cairo. Overnight Cairo. (B.L.D.)

DAY 10:

Transfer to airport for your return flight back home. (B.)