12 Days Cairo,Alexandria,Hurghada,Luxor & Aswan Nile cruise with www.goldenegypttours.net

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Day1:

Arrival Cairo International Airport, meet and assist with formalities and transfer to your Hotel for Overnight stay.

DAY2:

After breakfast, check out then , you will drive southwards to Egypt’s first capital, Memphis where you will visit the ruins of the temple of Ptah, the fallen colossal statue of King Ramses the 2nd and the Alabaster Sphinx of King Amenophis the 2nd. A short drive from Memphis lies the oldest, ancient cemetery of Sakkara. The world’s first monumental stone building, the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, built by the engineer Imhotep almost 5,000 ago, still stands. After visiting the complex you continue to one of the Mastabas (tombs) built nearby, such as those of Ptah-Hotep, Mereruca, Idut or Ti for an inside visit.

You will then proceed to the Giza Plateau, where the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World is found, the imposing Pyramids of Giza. During your visit to the Pyramids you will have time for unique photo opportunities of the three Pyramids from the Western Plateau. Continue down the valley where the guardian of this mortuary complex, the Mighty Sphinx, bears witness to the passage of time and man in eons of silence. Then Transfer to the
train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner on the
train.

Day 3:
Breakfast on the train. Arrival meets and assists by our representative at Aswan, then Check in at Nile Cruise.

Begin Excursion tour to visit, Philae Temple (The Temple of Isis is one of the greatest Temples in Egypt and it occupies about a quarter of the island. It is the main Temple on the island, with its huge, complete, pylons and beautiful scenes), High Dam (One of the most outstanding architectural achievements of the twentieth century. It was constructed to replace the old Aswan dam built in 1902. The High dam was constructed to protect Egypt from the floods as well as providing irrigation and electricity all over Egypt. It is 3600 meters long. Visitors can easily locate lake Nasser which is a huge water reservoir).

Transfer to Nile Cruise. Lunch on board Sail to Kom Ombo. Afternoon Tea.  Dinner & Overnight on board.

Day 4:
Breakfast. Visit the Kom-Ombo Temple (Located in Kom Ombo town, 45 km north of Aswan. It is built on a hillside overlooking the Nile. This temple was constructed in the Ptolemaic Roman era for the worship of god Haroeris and Sobek, the crocodile god. It is noted for relief engravings on its walls which show ancient surgical tools, bone saws and dentistry tools. Nearby there are three mummified crocodiles. They are now in Hathor’s chapel). Sail to Edfu. Visit The Edfu Temple (Lies in Edfu town, 123 km north of Aswan on the west bank of the Nile. It dates to the Ptolemaic period. It was dedicated to the worship of god Hours represented as a falcon. It is one of the most beautiful Egyptian temples, distinguished by its huge splendid structure that blends Pharaonic and Greek architecture. Its grandeur competes with Luxor temples. It is the second largest temple after Karnak. It also houses the Nilometer and a huge pylon at the entrance). Cross the lock. Sail to Luxor.  Dinner on board  & Overnight in Luxor.

DAY5:

Breakfast. Visit the West Bank including: Valley of the Kings (Is a valley in Egypt where for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom (the Eighteenth through Twentieth Dynasties of Ancient Egypt). The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile, across from Thebes (modern Luxor), within the heart of the Theban Necropolis.), Colossi of Memnon (The two colossi are made of sandstone, which during ancient times was brought from Gabal El Silselah. Each colossus, including the pedestal and the crown, is about 21m tall and represents King Amenhotep III seating on his throne, wearing the Memes, or royal headdress, with the divine cobra protecting his forehead. On the sides of the colossi there is a representation of the Nile god Hapi, bending together the lotus and the papyrus plants, symbolizing the union of Upper and Lower Egypt) and Temple of Queen Hatshepsute (Hatshepsut was the fifth Pharaoh of the18th-dynasty who was one of the handful of female rulers in Ancient Egypt. Her reign was the longest of all the female pharaohs. Her funerary temple still stands as a tribute to her incredible rise to power). Dinner & Overnight in Luxor.

DAY6:

After breakfast, Disembarkation. Check out from the Nile Cruise , then start your transfer to Hurghada for about 3:30 hours driving .

Afternoon check In the hotel & overnight stay.

DAY7:

After breakfast , free day for relaxing in front of the sea .

Or join optional tour for Safari to explore the colorful customs of the life of the Bedouin people, and watch the Bedouin show ,then back to your hotel at Hurghada .

DAY8:

After breakfast, free day for relaxing in front of the sea.

Or join optional tour to Giftun Island.

DAY9:

Breakfast & then check out to start your way to Cairo.

Afternoon arrival to your hotel in Cairo for check in and overnight stay.

DAY10:

After Breakfast your guide will pick you to visit Citadel of Saladin, where panoramic views of the city of Cairo can be seen. Here you will also visit the spectacular Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the founder of modern Egypt. Your next stop will be at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities where over 120,000 objects in its 107 halls – including the treasures of Tutankhamen (King Tut) – are exhibited, then back to the hotel for overnight stay.

DAY11:

After breakfast, Board your Vehicle for the approximate 2.5-hour drive to Alexandria. Alexandria Founded by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C., Alexandria is the shining pearl of the Mediterranean. Immortalizing Alexander’s name, the city flourished beyond all expectations into a prominent cultural, intellectual and economic metropolis. It was the renowned capital of the Ptolemies and the setting of the thrilling drama involving Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, Mark Anthony and Octavius.

Begin with a drive through the colorful streets of Alexandria. View the unique architecture and experience the charming nostalgia of yesteryear. Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqfa, an extensive three level funerary complex dating from the second century A.D.

Then proceed to the National Museum housing underwater photographs and statues from the ongoing operation to salvage artifacts from the sunken palace of Cleopatra. A scenic drive along the beachfront boulevard will take you to the Montaza Gardens where the summer palace of King Farouk is located. Stroll through the palm covered grounds and view the palace, still used today for official state functions. Next, proceed to the Bibliotheca Alexandria, one of the most unusual architectural masterpieces of the 21st century. Marvel at the ultra modern interiors as a library guide takes you through Alexandria’s crown jewel.  Then start your return back journey to your hotel at Cairo.

DAY12:

Breakfast then transfer to Cairo airport and assistance with check in formalities for the flight End of services.

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mportant Notes: Comfortable walking shoes recommended. The sequence of visits may vary however all tour features and inclusions will remain unchanged.

Access to the Catacombs of Shawqafa is through a spiral staircase around an open central well with approximately 100 wide steps. Due to the musty and humid conditions in the catacombs, guests suffering from asthma and/or claustrophobia may experience discomfort on this tour and should take this into consideration.

A motorized wagon train transports passengers from the parking lot to the entrance gate of the Valley of the Kings. Pay toilets are found inside the Valley of the Kings in the form of chemical toilets housed in large ship’s containers. Bottled water while visiting Valley of the Kings and Karnak is recommended. No cameras or videos are allowed inside the tombs of the kings. Entry into the Valley of the Kings includes a visit to 3 tombs. The visit to the Tomb of King Tutankhamun at the Valley of the Kings requires an extra ticket . and is not part of the tour.

At the museum, guests must go through two (2) security checks before entering. No cameras or videos are allowed in the museum. The museum is not air conditioned but natural ventilation produces cooling breezes. There is an elevator in the museum, but at times it is not in operation.
Many vendors sell all sorts of souvenirs at the Pyramids, especially at the Western Plateau. What is being sold as papyrus at extremely cheap prices is nothing but painted banana leaves. Guests must be aware of great bargains at great prices! Please consult and seek the advice of your tour guide if you are not sure.
Shoulders and knees must be covered while visiting the Mosque. Shoes must be removed while in the mosque.

Program includes:

• 4 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.
• 1 Night on sleeper train board, dinner and breakfast included.
• 3 Nights on Cruise board (Aswan & Luxor) full board (sightseeing included).
• 3 Night hotel accommodation in Hurghada on bed and breakfast basis.
• All transfers in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor , Aswan and Hurghada.
• All your tours and excursions are with A/C vehicle.
• The service of meet and assist at all your destinations.
• All your visits include entrance fees & Egyptologist Guide.
• Tour order may vary between groups but all mentioned sites will be covered.
• Tour order may vary but all mentioned sites will be covered.
• Our prices include all taxes and services.

Not included:

• Visa Entry for Egypt.
• Tipping.
• Any Optional tours mentioned in the program.

Contact Us :

INFO@GOLDENEGYPTTOURS.NET

 FAX : 002 03 437 11 78

Hot line : 002 010 38 42 888

Main office:

15 Ghorfa Togarai Street  , Alexandria, Egypt.

Branches

Cairo: 01 Mohamed Farid Street

Port Said: 15 El Gamhuraya Street

Luxor: 05 Bazar Street , behind Luxor Temple

Aswan: 27 Airport Street

Hurghada  :11 El Hadba Area, building 26

Sharm El Sheikh :Naama Bay Entrance Building 14

Safaga : 4 El Magls Street beside the main Hospital