12 Days Exceptional Tour in Egypt

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Tour Inclusions	Accommodation 3 nights at 5* hotel in Cairo on Bed and Breakfast basis. Accommodation 2 nights at A Private hotel in El Minya on Bed and Breakfast basis. Accommodation 1 night at A Private hotel in Abydos on Bed and Breakfast basis. Accommodation 1 night at A Private hotel in Luxor on Bed and Breakfast basis. Accommodation 4 nights on A Private deluxe Nile cruise on Bed and Breakfast basis. Domestic flight ticket (Aswan to Cairo). Meet and assist service at Cairo International Airport. Professional Egyptologist tour guide during the tours. Transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles. Admission fees to all the sights listed in the itinerary. Meals as mentioned in the itinerary. All charges and taxes.
Tour Exclusions	International Airfare. Entry Visa to Egypt. Tipping. Personal Expenses. Any Optional Tours.
Tour Highlights	Cairo Attractions Giza Pyramids The Sphinx The Valley Temple The Grand Egyptian Museum The Egyptian Museum Luxor Attractions Dendera & Abydos Temples Karnak Temples Complex Hatshepsut Temple Valley of the Kings Aswan Attractions Abu Simbel Temples Edfu Temple Kom Ombo Temple Philae Temple El Minya Attractions Tuna El Gabal El Ashmunein Beni Hassan Tel Al Amarna

Start from Cairo International Airport and once you arrive, our company delegate will be your companion step by step till you complete your arrival procedures and the official formalities then we will transfer you to the 5* hotel by a private deluxe A/C vehicle to check in and relax. Dinner Time: At night, the best atmospheric dinner cruise on the Nile River will be waiting for you among some of the captivating mesmerizing traditional shows and the local belly dancing and Tannura spin. Overnight: We will drive you to your hotel. Meals:Dinner Overnight: Cairo Hotel

After having breakfast, you will be accompanied by your private tour guide in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to visit:

Giza Pyramids Complex
The Giza Pyramids Complex was greatly established during the reign of the 4th dynasty and the site is decorated by three significant iconic pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure. It is a golden masterpiece that withstood the test of time and became a symbol of the mythical gods and the entire ancient Egyptian civilization.
The Great Pyramid
No majestic monument is in the world more glorious than the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is found in the heart of the complex and is regarded as the last remaining wonder of the seven ancient wonders of the world. It was built by Pharaoh Khufu (2600 BC – 2564 BC). The pyramid is 138.8 meters tall (454.4 ft) and aligns with the four cardinal points of the compass. The great king’s chamber of the pyramid stands as a magical example of the architectural skill of the ancient Egyptians.
The Great Sphinx
The Sphinx is an ancient Egyptian sculpture that is made from a single piece of limestone. The statue was carved with the shape of an unfamiliar human-headed creature with the body of a lion. It is believed to be the true symbol of strength and wisdom and has been dedicated to Pharaoh Khafre (2558–2532 BC). The statue was added in 140 BC with the incredible dream of Thutmose IV.
The Valley Temple
The Valley Temple is located at one of the most impressive features of the Giza Pyramids Complex. It was completely established during the 4th Dynasty to be the royal mortuary temple of the Great Pyramid. The Temple is most famous for its magnificent mummification processes, and the religious ceremonies and purification ceremonies; the site is also used as a funerary temple for rituals and religious festivals.
The Grand Egyptian Museum
The Grand Egyptian Museum is a golden portal, leading to ancient Egyptian creations of celestial, enlightened times that were cultivated across 5000 years of cultural innovation and artistic imagination. Within this colossal treasure, one can discover one-of-a-kind items like the Hanging Obelisk, King Ramses II Statue, The Ho Statues of King Senwosret, The Grand Sphinx, and the Royal Mummy Collection. The museum also showcases Ptolemaic kings and queens and other sacred treasures.
Lunch Time
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a very good quality restaurant before proceeding to visit:
The Egyptian Museum
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities is situated in the heart of Tahrir Square in Cairo and is one of the most famous tourist attractions. This museum showcases an exhibition of the rare and fascinating artifacts dating back to different periods of Ancient Egypt, starting from the Old Kingdom through the Greco-Roman period and the legacy of Nubia.

After visiting, you will head back to your hotel for the overnight.

In the very early morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in a private air-conditioned car and drive you around 60 km away from Cairo:

Fayoum

Once you arrive, your professional tour guide will take you to visit Lake Qaroun; the first natural lake in the world which covers around 53,000 acres of Fayoum Down. Then, you will move to the National Park of Wadi Rayan and enjoy Fayoum Water Falls, Gabal El Modawara, and Wales Cemetery.

Lunch Time

Have a delicious lunch at a restaurant in Fayoum.

Overnight

You will take the route to El Minya and upon arrival, you will check in at a 5* hotel to spend the night.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🏨 Overnight: El Minya Hotel

After breakfast, you will be taken to:

Tuna El Gabal

The heavenly Necropolis of Tuna El Gabal is an ancient Egyptian archeological site that was known to be the biggest town in the city. It dates from the New Kingdom to the Roman Period and includes a number of glorious tombs such as the tomb of the priest Pet-Osiris, Ibis Catacombs, and Isadora Tomb which dates back to the 2nd century AD.

El Ashmunein

The magical location of El-Ashmunein is found on the west bank of the Nile, northwest of Mallawi, which acted under the name of Khmunu “City of the Eight” in Pharaonic times, named after the Ogdoad. It held a cult center of Thoth, the god of wisdom, healing, and writing during the Old Kingdom. It is also filled with two famous colossal baboon statues.

Beni Hassan

Beni Hassan is a magical ancient Egyptian cemetery that holds many incredible tombs dating to the Middle Kingdom (2055–1795 BC), showcasing the economic prosperity of this incredible age. It is located approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) south of modern-day Minya. It was called the Greco-Roman period as the Cave of Artemis.

Lunch Time

Tasty lunch will proceed at a restaurant in El Minya.

Overnight

Get back to your hotel in El Minya.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🏨 Overnight: El Minya Hotel

After having your breakfast, you will be accompanied by your Egyptologist to visit:

Tel Al Amarna

An archeological site that extends across the desert on the shore of the Nile River, which includes the legacy and treasures of the city erected by Akhenaton and his wife Queen Nefertiti. You will enjoy the royal tombs and the spectacular temples and palaces.

Lunch Time

Have your delicious lunch at a restaurant, then travel to Assuit to discover:

Al Muharraq Monastery

Everyone will get to witness one of the most unique and divine attractions ever created in the history of the world. It’s located 327 km away from Cairo. It’s one of the best-preserved Coptic sites in Egypt where the Holy Family settled down for six months and ten days. Move to visit:

Meir Village

One of the most magical attractions found in the blessed land of Egypt is an incredible old cemetery for the monarchs of the City of Cusae. Its construction started during the reign of the 6th Dynasty and was completed in the 12th Dynasty, so it’s considered an Old Kingdom–Middle Kingdom grave.

Overnight

At last, you will be transferred to Abydos and spend the night.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🏨 Overnight: Abydos Hotel

Have breakfast then you will be guided by a private air-conditioned vehicle to visit:

Abydos Temple

Abydos Temple is one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, dedicated to Pharaoh Seti I (1290 BC – 1279 BC). The temple was constructed by Seti I and completed by his son Ramses II. Just like Muslims wish to perform the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their life, so the ancient Egyptians wished to visit Abydos Temple, which was related to the entrance into the afterlife. Across the walls of the temple is the Abydos King List, which holds the chronological names of pharaohs from Menes to Ramses I.

Lunch Time

Enjoy a lovely lunch meal then you will be taken to visit:

Dendera Temple

Dendera is largely Ptolemaic and Roman, constructed between 2250 BC and 343 BC during the Greek Ptolemies and finished later under the Roman Emperor’s reign. It is believed to have been the mythical entrance of the underground kingdom of Osiris, ruler of the underworld. It is also dedicated to Hathor. The Ptolemies honored Hathor as one of Egypt’s most renowned deities.

Overnight

We will transfer you to Luxor and check in at a 5★ hotel to spend the night.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🏨 Overnight: Luxor Hotel

Breakfast then you will start your Nile cruise trip from Luxor by visiting the best-renowned attractions in Luxor East Bank including:

Karnak Temple

Karnak Complex is one of Ancient Egypt’s holiest religious sites, which was established between 1971 BC and 30 BC. Every pharaoh made special additions to the complex during his ruling time. The complex has a grand procession entrance known as the "Avenue of Sphinxes", and there is also the magical hypostyle hall.

You will then transfer to check in to a 5★ deluxe Nile cruise and have a delicious lunch, then move to visit:

Luxor Temple by Night

Luxor Temple holds a unique position since it was not erected in adoration of a god figure like most temples in the region. The temple was made in 1400 BC by Ramses the Great and Amenhotep III. The primary function of the temple was the rejuvenation of kingship, the crowning of many kings, and hosting the annual Opet festivals.

You will spend the night onboard your Nile cruise ship.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🚢 Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Your personal Egyptologist will pick you up in a deluxe air-conditioned car after breakfast to visit Luxor West Bank:

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings is a huge grave site and one of Egypt’s finest attractions along the west bank of the Nile River. The site was largely used for burial from 1539 to 1075 BC. More than 60 tombs for different kings and pharaohs of the 17th and 18th dynasties were discovered in the region, which belong to Ramses II, Seti I, Amenhotep I, Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut, and many more. The tombs inside the valley were wonderfully decorated and ornamented by the craftsmen of Deir El Medina as preparation for the afterlife world.

Hatshepsut Temple

As it's named "Deir El Bahari", this is Queen Hatshepsut's prominent monumental contribution. Hatshepsut Temple is a rare building project, built to honor the legacy of Queen Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BC) with the assistance of the architect Senimut. The primary function of the temple is to honor the queen’s achievements as a mortuary temple for religious purposes.

Colossi of Memnon

Two monumental stone sculptures are seated on the west bank of the Nile. Colossi of Memnon were believed to be symbols of security for the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III (1391–1353 BC), which disappeared for unknown reasons.

We will drive you back to your cruise ship for sailing to Edfu and overnight. Lunch and dinner will be onboard the cruise.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🚢 Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Upon arrival at Edfu, you will start your trip by horse carriage with your personal Egyptologist to visit:

Edfu Temple

This Ptolemaic monument is the most inspiring temple, constructed between 237 and 57 BC. Edfu Temple is devoted to Horus, the avenging son of Isis and Osiris. The grandeur of the temple is associated with its case because the building is still well preserved with all of its decorations and ornaments.

You will enjoy a lovely lunch on the Nile Cruise, then board the Nile to Kom Ombo to witness:

Kom Ombo Temple

Situated at a bank on the Nile where the sacred crocodiles crawled and basked on the riverbank in ancient times, Kom Ombo Temple is one of the Nile Valley’s finest sited temples. It was made between 180 BC and 47 BC and has twin dedications for two local gods: the crocodile god Sobek and Haroeris.

You will return to your cruise ship and continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner will be onboard the cruise.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🚢 Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Have an early departure with breakfast boxes to join your personal tour guide, and we will drive you by a private A/C vehicle to Abu Simbel to visit:

Abu Simbel Temples

The legendary two Temples of Abu Simbel are just like an unbelievable miracle, located at the southernmost point of Upper Egypt across the southern borders. The site was erected by Pharaoh Ramses the Great (1279–1213 BC) between 1264 BC and 1244 BC. The artwork on the temple shows the victory in the great Kadesh battle in 1247 BC, which ended with the first-ever documented peace treaty in history.

The whole site was named "Temple by Ramses, Beloved by Amun". The major temple of Ramses II was built to commemorate his victories in battle, and the smaller temple was constructed to honor his beloved Queen Nefertari.

You will then be transferred back to your Nile cruise to spend the rest of the day onboard. Lunch and dinner will be onboard the cruise.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🚢 Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Check out after breakfast, then you will head to the best of Aswan historical landmarks with your professional tour guide, including:

Aswan High Dam

Aswan High Dam was the first step for Egyptians to enter the industrial age and control the Nile flood, in addition to having a new source of wealth and power. The dam is 111 meters high, 3830 meters long, and 980 meters wide. It had six turbines producing approximately 2.1 million kilowatts.

The Unfinished Obelisk

It’s one of the most impressive monoliths and the largest obelisk ever erected by man. The Unfinished Obelisk has a Greek design and was created from red granite in the 18th dynasty by Queen Hatshepsut. It weighs 1200 tons.

Philae Temple

Philae was established on a rocky island between 380 BC and 362 BC by Ptolemy II. Other Ptolemaic rulers later added their contributions. The temple was constructed to become the house of worship for Isis, the goddess of motherhood.

Lunch Time

Let’s have an appetizing lunch at a deluxe restaurant.

Overnight

You will fly to Cairo and check in at a 5★ hotel for an overnight stay.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
✈️ Flight: From Aswan to Cairo
🏨 Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Check out, then we will transfer you to Cairo International Airport to catch your flight back home and end your package trip.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast

Destination

Aswan

Cairo

Cuba

India

Luxor

Paris