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Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from Cairo International Airport by the exit door, holding a sign "Ancient Egypt Tours with your name written on it "will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.

Overnight in Cairo.

Welcome Drink

Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met your Tour Guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world The great Pyramid of Khufu’s (Cheops),3 small pyramids You will continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre’s (kaphren) pyramid - Khufu's son, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site,, the remains of the funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra( Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of chefren This temple served definitely two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. After visiting the pyramids, you'll then continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands, with the Cairo skyline in the background.

Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant

Then Move to visit The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, and dates back some 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms, The Egyptian Museum which is filled with thousands of Pharaonic artifacts, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamen. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases and toys from ancient Egypt are all on display, and many priceless statues and other artifacts can also be seen which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1922s when his tomb was excavated, The Egyptian Museum is one of the first stops on most people’s itineraries when travelling to Egypt. This distinctive museum that houses a vast store of priceless objects, from earlier time to the Greco Roman period is worth seeing.

Transfer to the train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner on the train

overnight Sleeper train to Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast on train, our representative will meet & assist you then transfer to your hotel in Aswan.

Free day in Aswan.

Optional Tour

Overnight in Aswan.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel, our representative will transfer you to board your 5 star Egypt Nile cruise before lunch, after lunch start your Aswan tour by visiting the world famous High Dam, An engineering miracle was constructed between 1960 and 1970. It aimed to increase economic production by further regulating the annual river flooding and providing storage of water for agriculture, and later, to generate hydroelectricity. The dam has had a significant impact on the economy and culture of Egypt, and then move to the Unfinished Obelisk, This obelisk is believed to belong to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. The unfinished obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan, Egypt. It is unknown which pharaoh created this structure. It is nearly one third larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected. If finished it would have measured around 42 m and would have weighed nearly 1,200 tons. Then move to the beautiful located Philae temple Sail by felucca (Egyptian sailboat) to the island of Agilkia, Visit the temple that was removed from their original island of Philae which lies submerged most of the year by the waters of Lake Nasser. The main Temple of Isis and its monuments were built between the 26th-dynasty and the Roman period. Dinner on board

Overnight in Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sail to Kom Ombo, Afternoon Tea, The Temple of Kom Ombo standing on high grounds overlooking the Nile, the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo (also known simply as Kom Ombo Temple) dates from about 180 BC during the Ptolemaic era, with additions made into Roman times.

The temple at Kom Ombo was also built at this time, under Ptolemy VI. Since this bend in the Nile was a favored spot for crocodiles to bask in the sun and threaten locals, it is natural that the temple would be dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god. But it is unusual in having a double dedication: it also honors Haroeris, a form of the falcon-headed god Horus. The hypostyle halls were added under Ptolemy XIII (51-47 BC); the Roman emperor Trajan (53-117 AD) added the forecourt and outer enclosure walls, Sail to Edfu, Dinner on boar, Visit the majestic temple dedicated to Horus. The Edfu’s Temple is the second largest temple after Karnak. Which was known in Greco-Roman times as Apollonopolis Magna, The temple was dedicated to the falcon God Horus and was built during the Ptolemaic period.

Sail to Luxor, Afternoon Tea, Dinner on board & Galabya party

Overnight in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast on board. Cross to the West Bank to visit to Valley of the Kings, was created and used from approximately 1539 BC to 1075 BC. It contains some 60 tombs, starting with Thutmose I and ending with Ramses X or XI. The official name of the site was The Great and Majestic Necropolis of the Millions of Years of the Pharaoh, Life, Strength, Health in The West of Thebes, or more usually, the Great Field. The most famous tomb is KV62, the Tomb of King Tutankhamun. The discovery of King Tut’s tomb was made by Howard Carter in 1922; Tutankhamun’s tomb was the first royal tomb to be discovered that was still largely intact. you will visit 3 tombs, You will continue to explore then transfer to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahary , Queen Hatshepsut was the first great woman in recorded history: the forerunner of such figures as Cleopatra, Catherine the Great and Elizabeth I.The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is the focal point of the Deir el-Bahri complex of mortuary temples and tombs located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite the city of Luxor. Hatshepsut was female pharoah. Her temple, this temple was built on three surfaces take the form of balconies, devoted primarily to the worship of the god Amun, and to perform funeral rites for the queen known as El Deir El Bahary

and Proceed to the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III, Colossi of Memnon are the two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For 3,400 years they have sat in the Theban necropolis, across the River Nile from the city of Luxor. The original function of the Colossi was to stand guard at the entrance to Amenhotep’s memorial temple or mortuary temple.Excursion to the Temples of Thebes, Lunch on board. Afternoon free at leisure, Afternoon Tea

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight Luxor

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation.

breakfast on board. Begin your Luxor tour by a visit to The Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built. In ancient Egypt, the power of the god Amun of Thebes gradually increased during the early New Kingdom, and after the short persecution led by Akhenaten, it rose to its apex. In the reign of Ramesses III, more than two thirds of the property owned by the temples belonged to Amun, evidenced by the stupendous buildings at Karnak. Although badly ruined, 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. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples located about three kilometers north of Luxor, Egypt situated on 100 ha (247 acres) of land. Karnak is actually the sites modern name. Its ancient name was Ipet-isut, meaning "The Most Select (or Sacred) of Places".

Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. Enjoy visiting Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. It was called "Ipet resyt", which means the Southern Opet or the Place of the Seclusion of Amun-Re. It was directly connected to the temple of Karnak, the main cult center of Amun-Re or Amun-Min, the sky god or the ithyphallic fertility god. The temple of Luxor has, since its inception, always been a sacred site. After Egypt's pagan period, a Christian church and monastery was located here, and after that, a mosque (13th century Mosque of Abu el-Haggag) was built that continues to be used today, Transfer to Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight in Luxor.

Having your breakfast at hotel, departure to Luxor by A/C private car. Arrival to Hurghada, check in your hotel in Hurghada.

Free day in Hurghada.

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight in Hurghada.

Having your breakfast at your hotel.

Free day in Hurghada.

Optional Tour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight in Hurghada.

Having your breakfast at your hotel.

Free day in Hurghada.

Optional Tour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight in Hurghada.

Having your breakfast at your hotel.

Free day in Hurghada.

Optional Tour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight in Hurghada.

Having your breakfast at your hotel.

Free day in Hurghada.

Optional Tour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight in Hurghada.

After having your breakfast at your hotel, departure to Sharm El Sheikh by Ferry boat. Arrival to Sharm El Sheikh, Meet & assist by our representative, you will be transferred to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

Optional Tour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

Having your breakfast at your hotel.

Free day in Sharm Elshiekh..

Optional Tour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight in Sharm Elshiekh.

Having your breakfast at your hotel.

Free day in Sharm Elshiekh..

Optional Tour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight in Sharm Elshiekh.

Having your breakfast at your hotel.

Free day in Sharm Elshiekh..

Optional Tour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight in Sharm Elshiekh.

After having your breakfast at your hotel, our representative will transfer you to Sharm El Sheikh airport for your flight to Cairo, arrival to Cairo, meet & assist by our representative, you will btransfer to your hotel in Cairo.

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight in Cairo.

Breakfast. Travel to Alexandria. Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to start your tour to Alexandria. You will Visit to the Montazah palace and Gardens (We will drive by the Bibliotheca of Alexandria with the possibility to stop for a photo). See the Montazah palace and Gardens (Salamlek palace, Haramlek palace, a garden of 317 acres of huge trees and flowers, two 5* hotles-Helnan and Salamlek). And then you drive to visit Pompay's Pillar. It was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the Temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean. Then you drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.

Lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria

Then you drive along the Cornish to see the whole city passing over bridge of stanly land mark of modern Alexandria

And then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina. ). and Then you drive to visit best sites in Alexandria Start with NEW library of Alexandria (The Bibliotheca Alexandrina ) the biggest library in the world now with 8 million books, Site of lighthouse one of the seven wonders of ancient world Finally you will drive back to your hotel in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight in Alexandria.

Breakfast. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel, start full day visit to Alamain. You will get to visit the War Musum of Alamain, where you will see the story of the war, different weapons and outfits for soldiers of all participants forces. Then you get to visit the cemetery of commonwealth & German Cemetery.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight in Alexandria.

After having the breakfast at your hotel, departure to Cairo by private A/C car. You will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo. Free day in Cairo.

Optional Tour

Meal: Breakfast

Overnight in Cairo.

After having your breakfast at your hotel, our representative will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport for the final departure.

Meal: Breakfast