Experience Egypt In 9 Days

Tour Availability	Everyday
Tour Inclusions	Flight tickets from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor to Cairo. 3 Nights accommodation at a 5* hotel in Cairo. 2 Nights accommodation at a 5* hotel in Luxor. 2 Nights accommodation at a 5* hotel in Aswan. Meet and assist services at Cairo Airport. Meals as mentioned in the tour itinerary. A private professional Egyptologist guide. Entrance fees to all the places in the itinerary. All transfers in a modern A/C vehicle. All service charges and taxes.
Tour Exclusions	Egypt Entry Visa. International Airfare. Any Personal Expenses. Any Gratitude “Tipping”. Anything not mentioned in your tour itinerary.
Tour Highlights	Cairo Attractions Giza Pyramids Complex The Grand Egyptian Museum The Egyptian Museum Old Cairo Attractions Memphis City Aswan Attractions The High Dam The Unfinished Obelisk Philae Temple Abu Simbel Temples Luxor Attractions Karnak Temple Luxor Temple Hatshepsut Temple Valley of The Kings Alexandria Attractions The Catacombs Pompey’s Pillar Qaitbay Citadel Alexandria Library

The vacation of your life will begin its first day when you arrive at Cairo airport, where our "Passion Egypt Tours" delegate will assist you in completing all of your passport control formalities and luggage identification and handling. Then, you will be driven by a private air-conditioned car to your 5* hotel reservation for checking in. Dinner Time At nighttime, a dinner cruise on the enchanting Nile will be waiting for you. You will get to relax and witness a memorable colorful belly dancing show with a folklore band featuring a majestic Tannoura spin, keeping with Egypt's whirling dervishes tradition. Overnight You will head back to your hotel for the overnight. Meals: Dinner Overnight: Cairo Hotel

After you have your breakfast and check out from the hotel in Cairo, you will visit the Giza Pyramids Complex, where grandeur was left untouched by time. The Giza Pyramids Complex for more than 4000 years acted as a reminder of the glory of the everlasting Egyptian civilization, there you will find: The Great Pyramid of Khufu The divine horizon of Khufu has always been the peak of the innovation of the ancient Egyptian civilization which was built in 2570 BC. The Great Pyramid has a height of 147 m (481 ft) which made it the tallest building in the world from 2600 BC to 1311 AD. Its massive weight and height enable the attraction to become the only standing member of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Its advanced complex interior has grabbed the interest & the curiosity of people from all over the world. The Great Sphinx It's a timeless champion "Horus of the Horizon" was destined to stand the test of time and protect all the everlasting blessings of ancient Egypt. It has the shape of a mythical creature called the sphinx that contains the body of an ancient lion and the facial features of King Khafre (2558–2532 BC) to stand as an immortal example of his wisdom and power. In the New Kingdom, the dream Steele of Pharaoh Thutmose IV (1401–1391 BC) can be seen between his front legs. The sphinx has a height of 73 m (240 ft) & width of 19 m (66 ft) and was carved out of colossal single limestone rock. The Valley Temple The golden Valley Temple was the center of the mummification process, a.k.a. the ceremony of the opening of the mouth which was built in Egypt's Old Kingdom (2686 - 2134 BC). Inside the complex, which was able to remain one of the best-preserved archaeological sites of the ancient Egyptian civilization, the temple offers a great deal of information about the religion and funerary details of the ancient Egyptians. The Grand Egyptian Museum The Grand Egyptian Museum is a golden portal leading to cosmic ancient Egyptian creations of celestial intelligence that were cultivated across 5000 years of continuous innovation and vivid artistic imagination. Within this colossal wonder is the once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover some of the greatest archaeological monuments and artifacts ever made, which include:

The Hanging Obelisk
King Ramses II Statue
The 10 Statues of King Senusert
The Grand Staircase
Statues of Ptolemaic Kings and Queens
The Victory Column of King Merneptah
The epic Royal Regalia, and the Grand Atrium & Gift Show

There is a VIP ticket that gives access to witness a number of other artifacts. For more information, contact us. Lunch Time After that, you will enjoy your delicious lunch meal and join your tour guide to complete your day in Cairo by visiting: Memphis City Memphis City is where the legacy of Ancient Egypt took its first steps as the official capital of Egypt which was a dream come true for King Menes Narmer in 2925 BC. He was able to unify Upper and Lower Egypt into one city. It became known as the center of the rule and was the home of the main worship temple of god Ptah, the patron of creation and artwork. It contained a temple that was known as Hut-Ka-Ptah, which means "Enclosure of the Ka of Ptah," later translated into modern Greek as Ai-Gy-Ptos, the original source for the current name "Egypt." Saqqara Step Pyramid The miraculous golden age of pyramid constructions in ancient Egypt started with the heavenly Saqqara Step Pyramid, which was designed by the brilliant Imhotep, the vizier of Pharaoh Djoser, who was later worshipped as a god. It has a remarkable design made up of six steps and stands at the height of 62 m and is able to showcase the most amazing examples of art and decorations. Overnight After that, you will head to Cairo airport to catch your flight to Aswan and check in to a 5-star hotel for overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Flight: From Cairo to Aswan Overnight: Aswan Hotel

On day three, you will enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Aswan and continue your holiday in Egypt by exploring some of the top Aswan tourist attractions, such as: The High Dam A symbol of the modern world constructed between 1960 and 1970. It was designed as a cooperative project with the Moscow-based Hydro Project Institute to create better control over Nile flooding, generate hydroelectricity, and increase water storage for irrigation. The High Dam was the source of saving Abu Simbel Temples and the Philae Temple from being submerged. The Unfinished Obelisk Stands high as a symbol of greatness, the Unfinished Obelisk was ordered by Queen Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BC) to stand at the entrance of the Karnak Temple. It was known as “Tekhenu,” which means “to pierce the sky,” and showcases how obelisks were shaped. It would have reached a total height of 42 meters and weighed 1200 tons, but unfortunately, the obelisk was cracked during construction and was forced to remain at the same location until now. Lunch Time Head with your tour guide to have your lunch meal before visiting: Philae Temple Philae Temple is the mythological wonder of ancient Egypt, where all the great tales were told, such as the "Myth of Osiris." The husband of Isis, "Osiris," was killed by his brother Set out of hatred. Then Osiris was resurrected to be the ruler of the underworld. Afterward, Set was defeated by Horus, the falcon sky god and the son of Isis and Osiris, launching an age of prosperity and justice. The temple was relocated in the 1960s to the island of Agilkia as part of a rescue mission led by UNESCO to save it from being submerged. Overnight You will then return to your hotel for the overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Overnight: Aswan Hotel

In the early morning, take your breakfast boxes then check out from the hotel and join your tour guide to drive to the southwest of Aswan for about 300 km to witness:

Abu Simbel Temples

This landmark stood on the southern border since its creation by Ramses II (1279-1213 BCE) to be the "Temple of Ramesses, beloved by Amun". Abu Simbel consists of two temples, the main bigger temple is for Ramses where the sun festival takes place on the 22 of February & October of each year when the sun shines on the faces of the four seated statues of Ramses II, Ptah (God of creation), Amun (The Creator God), and Ra (Sun God), the second smaller temple is dedicated to his beloved wife Queen Nefertari. The temple was the main focus of the most challenging archeological rescue operation in history led by UNESCO in the mid-60s.

Lunch Time

At the end of your day tour, transfer to Aswan to have your lunch meal.

Overnight

Board your train to Luxor where you will check-in for a 5* hotel and spend overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Overnight: Luxor Hotel

On the fifth day, you will enjoy breakfast at the hotel and continue your vacation by exploring Luxor East Bank attractions such as:

Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple is where the soulful spirits of ancient Egypt were hidden. It was known as Ipet-Isut, The Most Selected of Places, and Pr-Imn House of Amon, constructed more than 4000 years ago. It is one of the largest religious man-made constructions on Earth and was the worship center of the entire ancient Egyptian civilization for more than 1500 years. It was dedicated to countless deities like Osiris, Montu, Ptah, and Isis but mainly to the Theban triad, consisting of God Amun, his wife Goddess Mut, and their son the moon god Khonsu. You will then enjoy your lunch meal in an outstanding restaurant in Luxor. Afterward, transfer to your hotel to refresh yourself, then at night, move with your tour guide to enjoy:

Luxor Temple by Night

Luxor Temple is a lunar wonder that shines finest at night when the moon smiles on the temple and uncovers its hidden beauty. It was constructed in 1400 BCE during the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. It was known as "Ipetresyet," meaning the southern sanctuary. The temple was dedicated to the God Amun of the Theban triad, representing the rejuvenation of kingship. The design is truly enchanting, filled with extensive decorations and constructions. At the end of the day, transfer back to your hotel for the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor Hotel

After having breakfast and checking out from the hotel, you will continue your trip in Luxor by exploring the rest of the mesmerizing Luxor tourist attractions such as: Hatshepsut Temple Hatshepsut temple, also known as Djoser-Djeseru "Holy of Holies," is a beautiful example of the imagination of Ancient Egyptian civilization. It is a stunning structure of one of the most successful rulers in the history of Ancient Egypt, Queen Hatshepsut. The temple was built in 1479 BC in Egypt's New Kingdom and took 15 full years to complete. The design of the temple is based on the style of Classical Architecture of the New Kingdom, and within the temple lies some of the most captivating artifacts and statues of Ancient Egypt.

Valley of the Kings It is a holy passage to the heavens designed for genuine beauty and bliss. It was the burial spot of the Egyptian kings and queens of the New Kingdom (1570–1070 BC). The valley contains 63 tombs filled with countless treasures, artifacts, statues, enchanting decorations, and the remains of pharaohs such as Rameses (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X), Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, and Tutankhamen, the most visited tomb alongside Ramses the Great. Valley of the Kings became recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.

Lunch Time Have a break to enjoy your lunch meal before visiting:

Colossi of Memnon The Colossi of Memnon have been protecting Luxor for ages. They are two blocks of quartzite sandstone standing at the height of 18 m (60 ft) and weighing 720 tons each, shaped in the form of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386–1350 BC). The colossi were heavily damaged by a large earthquake in 27 BC and were rebuilt in 199 AD. The statues gained fame during the Greco-Roman period due to "The Vocal Memnon" phenomenon, a sound caused by wind passing through the statues at dawn.

Overnight Then return to your hotel in Luxor for the overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Overnight: Luxor Hotel

Day seven will begin when you have your breakfast and check out from your hotel in Luxor and fly straight to Cairo to complete your 9 days Egypt itinerary by visiting some top Cairo tourist attractions such as:

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum is truly an immortal time capsule that houses nothing but beauty. The artifacts of Ancient Egypt date to more than 4000 years across the ancient Egyptian time periods. Within the two floors of the museums exists more artifacts made from materials like gold & precious gems and also ordinary such as wood or stone that are found in the shapes of statues, jewelry, and funerary objects.

Lunch Time

After that, you will have a break to enjoy your lunch before you complete your day by visiting:

The Hanging Church

The Hanging Church, a.k.a. "The Holy Church of the Virgin Mary", is the heart of the Coptic culture in Cairo. It is one of the most important & renowned Coptic sites in Egypt, which served as the residence for the Coptic patriarch for countless years. It was constructed on the southern wall of a Roman fortress called Babylon in the 5th century AD. The church is 30 ft tall and towers over Cairo, plus the construction and the interior of the Hanging Church are truly mesmerizing, merging elements from the 7th to the 13th-century artistic design.

Amr Ibn Al Aas Mosque

The most important Islamic attraction in Egypt & Africa, Amr Ibn Al Aas Mosque, was built in 641 AD and remains an active house of worship and one of Egypt's most significant & prominent Islamic landmarks. It was reconstructed various times throughout the 7th century, which made it behave like a living example of Islamic architecture progress over the centuries.

Ben Ezra Synagogue

Ben Ezra Synagogue is the last of its kind in Egypt, dating back to the 19th century. It used to be a church before being transformed into a synagogue in 882 AD. The synagogue remains in a very intact condition, containing amazing Jewish designs and decorations. The place used to be the capital of Jewish worship for various years until the 1950s.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a magical gate leading to the immortal heritage that will shine brightly through the incredible artifacts and monuments that date to more than 4000 years, revealing the tangible and intangible culture and history of Egypt's endless heritage.

Al Muizz Street

The heavenly Muizz Street is an illuminating maze of grace and wealth created in the Fatimid period during the 10th century AD, which stood as a shining example of the most important artistic and parsimonious headquarters. It is filled with magical models of architecture across all the cafes and house museums.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

A magical gate to a different time, Khan El Khalili Bazaar was constructed in 970 AD and remains an active bazaar till today. It is known as the golden brick road of the Middle East and holds everything a traveler could imagine. It has vintage cafes and shops that reflect the allure of ancient Islamic times. The whole street contains captivating Islamic architecture and decorations leading all across the street itself.

Overnight

You will then return to the hotel for the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Flight: From Luxor to Cairo Overnight: Cairo Hotel

On day eight, you will have your breakfast and continue your experience in Egypt by heading to the pearl of the Mediterranean Sea to explore Alexandria's Tourist Attractions:

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

The mysterious house of the dead is considered to be the unique archaeological spot in all of Egypt as it acts as an artistic piece symbolizing the fusion of the artistic elements of the Hellenistic and Roman culture with the ancient Egyptian Pharaonic design. The Catacombs was constructed as a necropolis in the 2nd century AD and holds a number of Greek and Roman artifacts and decoration between its three-level stories which made it earn the title of one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages.

Pompey's Pillar

Pompey's Pillar is a symbol of Roman might & wonder as it is the largest monoliths column ever built outside of Rome. It stands at a height of 28 m tall and 2.7 m wide and is made entirely of pure red granite, and on its western upper side lies Greek inscription dedicated to Emperor Diocletian. It was named Pompey’s pillar as in the Middle Ages the Crusaders believed that the remains of the great Roman general Pompey were located in a pot at the very top of the pillar.

Lunch Time

After having your special lunch meal at a local restaurant in Alexandria, then move to visit:

Qaitbay Citadel

Qaitbay Citadel is an important Islamic landmark that holds the immortal illuminating spirit of the Alexandria Lighthouse. It was built in 1477 by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf Al-Din Qa’it Bay on the same site which held the epic lighthouse of Alexandria using the salvaged stones from the wrecked lighthouse which was the third-longest surviving ancient wonder until its destruction by a series of earthquakes between 956 AD and 1323 AD.

Alexandria Library

A great house of knowledge that acts as a commemoration of the ancient Alexandria Library, it’s one of the finest and most advanced libraries in the world. It contains the world’s sixth-largest Francophone library on earth. It is a trilingual library containing books in Arabic, English, and French plus it holds the largest depository of French books in North Africa and the Middle East, majestic art galleries plus some of the rarest collections of books in the world.

Overnight

You will then return to Cairo for spending the overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Overnight: Cairo Hotel

On your final day, you will enjoy your last breakfast in Egypt then head to Cairo airport so you can return home safely with the finest memories, thus ending your vacation. Meals: Breakfast

Destination

Aswan

Cairo

Cuba

India

Luxor

Paris

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