Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Tour Packages

Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Tour Packages
Egypt Tours to Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada
Great journey in the land of pharaohs with your family, wife, girlfriend for
12 days Egypt tours to Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada which you will
enjoy recreational, culture and adventure in the most famous tourist
attractions and resorts in Egypt.
Day 1: Arrival To Cairo Airport
Arrival to Cairo airport, our representative will meet you at the airport,
then you will be transferred by a private A/C car to your hotel. Overnight
in Cairo.
Day 2: Pyramids Day Tour
Morning time, you will meet your private tour guide at the hotel to start
your Egypt tours to Cairo, Nile cruise & Hurghada by visiting:-
Giza Pyramids:
The most substantial ancient structure in the world and the most
mysterious. They were built over the span of three generations – by

Khufu, his second reigning son Khafre, and his grandson Menkaure
during the 4th dynasty (2575 to 2465 BC).
The Great Pyramid of Khufu:
The oldest and sole remnant of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient
World. Over 2 million blocks of stone were used to construct the
pyramid, during a 20 year period. Then move to visit:-
The Great Sphinx:
A limestone statue with а lion's body and а human head. The face оf the
Sphinx іs generally believed tо represent the face оf the Pharaoh
Khafra. It іs the largest monolith statue іn the world. Finish your tour to
Giza plateau by visiting:-
The Valley Temple:
The only remaining mortuary temple at Giza plateau made out of red
granite and it was used for the embalming process. Lunch will be
served at oriental food restaurant before you move to visit:-
Saqqara Step Pyramid of Zoser:
The earliest large-scale cut stone construction, It was built during the
27th century BC for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser. This first Egyptian
pyramid consisted of six mastabas of decreasing size built atop one .
Then move to visit:-
Memphis City:
It was the 1st capital of Egypt & was considered to be a centre of rule
and culture for over 3000 years. At Memphis, you can see the Statue of
Ramses II and the 2nd biggest Sphinx all over Egypt. Finally, transfer
back to your hotel.
Day 3: Alexandria Day Tour
Take a fascinating private tour to Alexandria from Cairo in the company
of your own Egyptologist guide. Alexandria has an atmosphere that is
more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern and is famous for its Roman
remains. Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 312 B.C.
and was the capital of Graeco-Roman Egypt. Your first stop in this
historic city is:-

The Catacomb:
A Roman burial site whose family tomb reveals the merging of Egyptian
and Roman art and architecture. Descend below ground to visit the
tomb and Caracalla Hall. Back above ground, continue to visit:-
Pompey's Pillar:
An 82-foot (25-meter) granite column built to honour Emperor
Diocletian, who freed the besieged city and brought food to its starving
people. Continuing to the next site your guide will show you:-
The citadel of Quitbey:
A 15th-century defensive fortress located оn the Mediterranean sea
coast. Іt wаs established іn 1477 AD (882 AH) by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qa'it
Bay. The Citadel іs situated оn the eastern side оf the northern tip оf
Pharos Island аt the mouth оf the Eastern Harbour. After lunch, you will
visit the famous:-
Alexandria Library:
The Norwegian-designed building is a striking piece of modern design.
A copy of every book published in the world is kept in the library,
making it one of the great literary sites in the world. End your tour by a
visit to:-
Morsi Abu Alabass Mosque:
A famous mosque іn Alexandria. Іt іs dedicated tо the 13th century
Alexandrine Sufi saint el-Mursi Abul Abbas whose tomb іt contains.
Finally, drive back to Cairo and transfer you to your Hotel.
Day 4: Cairo Sightseeing Tour
Morning time, you will meet your private tour guide at the hotel
to continue your Egypt tours to Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada by a
tour:-
The Egyptian Museum:
The home to extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. Іt has
120,000 items, with а representative amount on display including the
golden treasures of King Tut Ankh Amoun. Lunch at a Nile view
restaurant in Cairo. Then proceed to visit:-

Salah el-Din Citadel:
A medieval Islamic fortification in Cairo. The Citadel was fortified by the
Ayyubid ruler Salah al-Din between 1176 and 1183 CE, to protect it
from the Crusaders. During your tour to the citadel you will visit:-
Mohamad Ali Basha Mosque :
Named also the Alabaster Mosque & situated іn the Citadel. Thіs
Ottoman mosque is the largest tо be built іn the fіrst half оf the 19th
century. End your tour by paying a visit to:-
Khan EL Khalili Bazaar:
The oldest and the most famous Bazaar in the Middle East where you
can taste the real life of the Egyptians and buy your souvenirs. Evening
time, fly to Aswan for check-in at 5* deluxe Nile cruise then overnight on
board.
Day 5: Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor
Morning time, have your breakfast, then Join your private tour guide to a
visit to Aswan Highlights including:-
Philae Temple :
Built tо honour goddess Isis, this was the last ancient temple built іn the
classical Egyptian architectural style. Construction began іn approx 690
BC. It was moved from its original location оn Philae Island tо its new
location оn Agilkia Island, after the flooding оf Lake Nasser.
The Unfinished Obelisk:
Is the largest known ancient obelisk. It was ordered by Hatshepsut. It іs
nearly one third larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected. If
finished it would have measured around 42 m (approximately 137 feet)
аnd would have weighed nearly 1,200 tons:-
The High Dam :
Built across the Nile at Aswan, it was constructed between 1960 and
1970 and has had a significant effect on the economy and culture of
Egypt. Overnight on board.
Day 6: Tour to Abu Simbel

Pick up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy Abu Simbel by a private airconditioned
vehicle.
The two Temples of Abu Simbel :
Two massive rock temples in Abu Simbel. The twin temples were
originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh
Ramses II in the 13th century BC, as a lasting monument to himself and
his queen Nefertari, to commemorate his victory at the Battle of Kadesh.
Overnight on board.
Day 7 : Kom Ombo / Edfu
Sail to Kom Ombo and visit:-
Kom Ombo Temple:
The temple is unique because its 'double' design meant that there were
courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods.
The southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god
Sobek, god of fertility. The northern part of the temple was dedicated to
the falcon god Haroeris. Continue sailing to Edfu and visit:-
Edfu Temple:
One of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. The temple, dedicated to
the falcon god Horus. It was built in the Ptolemaic period. The
inscriptions on its walls provide important information on language, myth
and religion during the Greco-Roman period in ancient Egypt. There are
also "important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama which
related the age-old conflict between Horus and Seth." Continue sailing
to Luxor, arrive Luxor late night.
Day 8: Luxor Day Tour
Check out after breakfast then you will be accompanied by your private
tour guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle to enjoy a day trip to
Luxor. Start your trip by visiting:-
Valley Of The Kings:
It was the principal burial place of the major royal figures of the Egyptian
New Kingdom, for a period of nearly 500 years. The valley contains 63

tombs. The royal tombs are decorated with scenes from Egyptian
mythology and give clues to the beliefs and funerary rituals of the
period. In modern times the valley has become famous for the discovery
of the tomb of Tutankhamun. Then move to the unique:-
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut :
The queen who would-be king, Hatshepsut was a ruler loved by her
people but always surrounded in controversy. See her spectacular
temple in Luxor's West Bank, one of the best preserved of its kind. End
your tour to Luxor west bank by visiting:-
Colossi Of Memnon :
Two massive stone statues оf Pharaoh Amenhotep III and dates back to
1350 B.C. They made out of quartzite sandstone which comes from
Cairo 700 KM far from Luxor. Lunch will be served during your trip at a
Nile view restaurant. Then move to Luxor east bank to enjoy visiting:-
Karnak Temple:
No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple
complex ever built by man and represents the combined achievement of
many generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs. The Temple of
Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and
several outer temples situated on 247 acres of land.
Before leaving Luxor city, you will enjoy a city tour by horse
carriage ride and also Felucca { sailboat in the Nile }. Finally, we drive
you to 5* hotel in Hurghada.
Day 9 : Hurghada
Free Day.
Day 10: Hurghada
Free Day.
Day 11: Hurghada / Cairo
Check out afternoon then catch the flight to Cairo for overnight at 5*
hotel.

Day 12: End Your Egypt Tours to Cairo, Nile Cruise &
Hurghada
Breakfast at the hotel then check out and transfer you to the airport and
assist you at the airport through final departure formalities to end your
Egypt tours to Cairo, Nile cruise & Hurghada. P.S. All itineraries are
flexible so you can ask to add or remove any site you want.