Private Tour:12 Days 11 Nights Pyramids/Nile Cruise & Hurghada by Air from Cairo
Come and experience the history of Egypt by visiting Cairo. See the striking Pyramids and also take in Old Cairo. Journey on to Aswan to embark on a fabulous Nile Cruise and see the breath taking scenery as you glide along the Nile. Now carry on to Hurghada on the stunning Red Sea and enjoy snorkeling and the relaxing beach
ItineraryDay 1: Arrival Cairo Stop At: Cairo International Airport, Heliopolis, El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
When you arrive at Cairo International Airport your representative will be waiting to meet and assist you and accompany you to your Hotel by A/C Vehicle. After checking you in he will discuss with you the agenda for your tours before leaving you to relax and settle in.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at one of the best hotels in Cairo
Day 2: Giza Pyramids/Saqqara/DahshourStop At: Giza Necropolis, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt
When you have finished and enjoyed your Breakfast your private Guide will pick you up from your hotel to accompany you for a visit to the World famous Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Continue on to view the silent majesty of the Sphinx which has the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body and stands on the Giza Plateau, also take a visit to the Valley Temple.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
We now journey south to visit and explore the City’s last remaining vestiges around the villages of Dahshur and Saqqara and visit the open air museum which houses carvings and columns found at the site. There is a huge fallen statue of Ramses ll
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pyramids of Dahshour, Giza Egypt
Dahshur is a famous royal necropolis in Egypt which holds many famous Pyramids including the Red and Bent Pyramids of king Sneferu. The Bent Pyramid was the first to be built and was called Bent because of a building flaw which made the weight too heavy for the pyramid, so he then built the Red Pyramid so called because of the color it turns after there has been a rainfall.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at one of the best hotels in Cairo
Day 3: The Egyptian Museum/ Islamic& Coptic CairoStop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
After Breakfast your qualified Egyptologist Guide will pick you up from your hotel by A/C Vehicle and accompany you on a visit to the fabulous Egyptian Museum which houses artifacts from the Pharaonic period. Here you will be able to view the wonderful Tutankhamun collection of treasure
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Islamic Cairo, Midan Silah ad-Din, Cairo 11511 Egypt
We now proceed to Salah El Din Citadel which is a medieval Islamic fort.Carry on to view the Mohamed Ali Mosque the most noticeable Mosque in Cairo with its Twin Minarets built in the memory of his oldest son. Time now to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt
Now Journey onward to Old Cairo to visit and enter the Church of Abu Sergahand St. Barbara The Hanging Church. This Church has steps leading up so became known as the Staircase Church. You can also see the Abu Sirga Church which is apparently built on the place where the Holy Family rested, also there are scenes of the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary adorning the walls. Also visit the old Jewish synagogue Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at one of the best hotels in Cairo
Day 4: Aswan Sightseeing:- High Dam,Unfinished Obelisk and Philae TempleStop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
After Breakfast and check out from your Hotel your representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan ,on your arrival at Aswan Airport your personal Guide will meet you and transfer you for a tour to the High Dam an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Unfinished Obelisk, Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan Egypt
Then journey on to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows how the ancient Egyptians cut the stone. It is believed this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
Then onto the beautiful Philae Temple which was built in honor of the Goddess Isis. Once you have enjoyed your tours you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise for check in and a relaxing Lunch.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 5-star Nile cruise ship
Day 5: Day 5 : Optional Day to Abu SimbelStop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
At approx. 4:30 AM after collecting your Breakfast box your personal Guide will meet you to transfer you for a tour to Abu Simbel. The two magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel with their unique style are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. Hidden behind the chambers ,statues and hieroglyphics adorned every wall. 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, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II Nefertari Hathor and the Sun God together as one. After enjoying this fabulous tour transfer back to your Nile Cruise to enjoy lunch .Now Sail to Kom Ombo.
Duration: 8 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 5-star Nile cruise ship
Day 6: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
Time now to take a visit to Kom Ombo Temple, this wonderful Temple is shared by the two gods Sobek and Horus. Sobek also known as the Crocodile is the God of the Nile. Horus is the God of Sky and Kingship.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
Sailing on to Edfu to visit Horus Temple. The Temple of Edfu is an ancient Egyptian Temple which houses important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama which related to the conflict between Horus and Seth. When you have finished your tours we Sail on to Luxor.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 5-star Nile cruise ship
Day 7: Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple and Colossi of MemnonStop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
Once you have finished you Breakfast on board you will check out and disembark your Nile Cruise and then be accompanied by your experienced Egyptologist Guide to visit the West Bank. Here you will visit the impressive Valley of the Kings. There are 63 tombs within the valley . The Royal tombs are decorated with Egyptian mythology which gives rise to the beliefs of the period.There are many known kings buried in the valley but of course the most famous being King Tutankhamun. The Guides are not permitted to enter the Tombs but he will explain everything to you before you enter.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Journey now onto the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut also known as Deir el Bahari .Queen Hatshepsut meaning Foremost of Noble Ladies was thought to have started the first Trading routes.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
The Colossi of Memnon are huge twin Statues made from blocks of quartzite sandstone. The Colossi was thought to have been guarding the entrance to Amenhotep Memorial Temple. The Colossi is one of the best places to take some fabulous photos.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at one of the best hotels in Luxor
Day 8: Karnak/ Luxor Temples & HurghadaStop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
The magical Karnak Temples one of the biggest Temples in the world, here you have the opportunity to visit the Sacred Lake and the huge Scarab Statue which apparently if you walk around it and make a wish it just might come true. Karnak Temples was built in dedication to the God Amon and his wife Mut.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Continue onto visit Luxor Temple which has three civilizations being, Pharaonic, Coptic and Islamic.It was built by Amunhotep III in the 18th Dynasty b .c. and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty b.c.. King Ramses II was the most famous king to rule in Pharaonic times.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hurghada Marina, Saqala Square Hurghada First, Hurghada 84511 Egypt
After this fantastic tour you will be transferred to Hurgahada.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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• Lunch: Soft drinks
• Dinner: Soft drinks
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hurghada
Day 9: HurghadaStop At: Hurghada Marina, Saqala Square Hurghada First, Hurghada 84511 Egypt
Why not take the opportunity to take a submarine tour or some sightseeing in the City of Hurghada, or relax with a lazy day on the beach.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Soft drinks
• Lunch: Soft drinks
• Dinner: Soft drinks
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hurghada
Day 10: HurghadaStop At: Hurghada Marina, Saqala Square Hurghada First, Hurghada 84511 Egypt
Today you have the option to either enjoy some snorkeling in the beautiful Red Sea and view the different coral reefs and marine life or take some relaxation time on the beautiful beaches of Hurghada.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Soft drinks
• Lunch: Soft drinks
• Dinner: Soft drinks
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hurghada
Day 11: Back to CairoStop At: Cairo International Airport, Heliopolis, El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
After Breakfast and check out from your Hotel you will be transferred to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at one of the best hotels in Cairo
Day 12: Final DepartureStop At: Cairo International Airport, Heliopolis, El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
After Breakfast check out from your Hotel to be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 12 Days
Ponto de partida: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Traveler pickup is offered
Airports- Cairo Intl Airport, Cairo Egypt
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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