Day 1
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Arrive Cairo Airport and transfer to Hotel - Half Day Sound & Light Show at The Pyramids Area Tour
Arrival to Cairo airport, our representative will be waiting you, then you will be transferred by an A/C vehicle to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo. If you’ve been impressed by the Pyramids of Giza by daylight, experience the magic of the monuments at night with a ticket to the Sound and Light Show in the Giza Plateau. Transfer from Cairo by air-conditioned van, and take your seats in the spectacular setting of the pyramids and Great Sphinx in the desert. A recorded commentary will tell the story of the Pharoahs of Ancient Egypt as images are projected on to the temple walls. Learn more about Ancient Egypt and each ruin as the story unfolds, climaxing when the Great Sphinx comes to life and speaks the words of a long dead pharaoh. End the tour with a transfer back to your hotel in Cairo Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel in Cairo or Giza - Private Basis Sound & light Show Tour at the Pyramids Area - SIC Basis with Dinner |
Day 2
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Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian museum, Citadel & Khan El Khalili Bazaars Tour
Your private 6-8 hour tour begins with a fascinating introduction to each of the three Giza pyramids: Cheops, Khafre and Menakaure. You will have free time to enter one of the pyramids (additional cost), though your guide is not permitted to enter with you. A short drive to the city side of the plateau finds you standing at the feet of the Sphinx, the enigmatic symbol of Egypt. Also in Giza you may visit the Solar Boat Museum (optional), home to the remarkably well preserved funerary boat of Khufu. Cairo's famous Egyptian Museum houses 165,000 Egyptian artifacts, but the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamun are the highlight. His six gilded coffins dominate the main hall, while his magnificent death mask is the star attraction. Your guide will introduce you to the museum's most important pieces before you have free time to explore at your leisure. Continuing to Khan el Khalili bazaar, you'll enjoy free time to stroll through the maze of streets and bargain for a souvenir of your trip to Egypt. During the day you will also have the chance to visit a Papyrus Institute to see how the famous artwork is made. Full Day Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian museum, Citadel & Khan El Khalili Bazaars Tour - Private Basis with Lunch |
Day 3
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Transfer from Cairo to Aswan (Transfer by Air)
Breakfast. Transfer to Air-Port to take your Flight to Aswan. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Then Start your day Tour: High Dam Temple of Philae Island Overnight in Aswan Transfer from Cairo or Giza Hotel to Cairo Airport - Private Basis Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotel - Private Basis (City Hotel)
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Day 4
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Full Day Tour to Abu Simble
We will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan and will take you to a visit to Abu Simbel. The two Temples of Abu Simbel with their unique style are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. The Temple of Ramses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re and to Ramses II himself. 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, the one of Ramses II and the one of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. Afterwards you will head back to Aswan and return to your hotel. Full Day Tour to Abu Simble - Private Basis |
Day 5
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Transfer from Aswan to Luxor with Karnak & Luxor Temple Tour
Post breakfast, check-out from the hotel in Aswan and make your way to the next destination of the holiday - Luxor, home to the ancient city of Thebes. The 238 kilometers long journey would take around 4 hours to cover. Once in Luxor, check-in at the hotel and get ready for Luxor Sightseeing Tour. Start the excursion with a visit to the Karnak temple, an extraordinary temple complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks, dedicated to the Theban triad. It is particularly famous for its vast complex and necropolis, which is enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Do visit the Temple of Amun-Ra - one of the world's largest religious complexes, which is known for its hypostyle hall. Up next, head to the impressive Luxor Temple, which is counted amongst the most beautiful Temples in Egypt. Built around 1400 BC, the temple is popular for its columns, courts and statues. For nearly half a century, this area was the burial ground for important royal figures. After wandering around the famous sights that lend Luxor Temple its reputation as the 'world's greatest open-air museum', head back to the hotel and spend a comfortable night. Transfer from Aswan to Luxor - Private Basis Half Day Karnak & Luxor Temples Tour - Private Basis |
Day 6
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Half Day Luxor Museum Tour including Mummies Museum Entrance Fees
At 10 am Pickup from your Hotel by our tour guide to start your half day tour Visiting Luxor Museum and Mummification Museum Start by Luxor Museum where located in the Egyptian city of Luxor (ancient Thebes). It stands on the corniche. Inaugurated in 1975, the museum is housed in a small, purpose-built building. The range of artifacts on display is far more restricted than the country's main collections in the Museum of Antiquities in Cairo; this was, however, deliberate, since the museum prides itself on the quality of the pieces it has, the uncluttered way in which they are displayed, and the clear multilingual labeling used. Then Transfer to Mummification museum It is located in the Egyptian city of Luxor. It stands on the corniche, in front of the Mina Palace Hotel, to the north of Luxor Temple, overlooking the River Nile. The museum is intended to provide visitors with an understanding of the ancient art of mummification. The Ancient Egyptians applied embalming techniques to many species, not only to dead humans. Mummies of cats, fish and crocodiles are on display in this unique museum, where one can also get an idea of the tools used. Later Transfer Back to your Hotel in Luxor. Half Day Luxor Museum Tour including Mummies Museum Entrance Fees - Private Basis |
Day 7
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Transfer from Luxor Hotel to Railway Station
Breakfast at hotel. You will transfer to Luxor railway station at your scheduled timing or check out time for your onward journey. Tour ends with sweet memories. Transfer from Luxor Hotel to Railway Station - Private Basis
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Cairo – Ramses Hilton or similar 5-star hotel
Aswan – Citymax Hotel Aswan or similar 3-star hotel
Luxor – Iberotel Luxor or similar 4-star hotel