Day 2
Giza Pyramids - Sakkara - Memphis - Cairo (49 km)
After your breakfast, it'll be time to begin your tour to the Pyramids and Sphinx., the first visit of the day will be to the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. You will have the chance to explore the wonders of the Great Pyramid and discover the beauty of the Sphinx. After enjoying the view and taking your lovely photos you will move to Sakkara, which includes the step pyramid of king Zoser the oldest pyramid in Egypt. After that you will move to Memphis. Here you'll see the best and the biggest statue of King Ramses the great. Finally, you'll head back to Cairo for another night at your hotel.
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Cairo, EGYPT
Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. Nearby, Giza is site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century B.C.E. In Gezira Island's leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.
Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx rises above the desert majestically as the tallest monolith statue in the world. It was built during the Old Kingdom of Egypt, usually dated between 2558-2532 BCE, under the reign of Pharaoh Khafra.
Pyramid of Khafre
The Pyramid of Khafre is the second largest of the Giza Pyramids. It is estimated to have been built around 2570 BC. It was first fully explored in 1837 AD by John Perring.
Pyramid of Khufu
The oldest, largest, and most famous of the 3 pyramids at Giza, the Great Pyramid was built around 2560 BC in the 4th Egyptian Dynasty. For 3,800 years, it was the largest man-made structure in the world.
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Sakkara, EGYPT
Sakkara is a massive ancient burial ground in Egypt. It once served as the Necropolis for the ancient capital of Memphis. Djoser's Setp Pyramid is the oldest stone building complex in known history.
Pyramid of Djoser
Lying in the necropolis to the northwest of the ancient city of Memphis is this step-pyramid, built in the 27th century BC for the deceased Pharaoh Djoser by his vizier, Imhotep.
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Memphis, EGYPT
Memphis was the ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch, the first nome of Lower Egypt. Its ruins are located near the town of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Giza. According to legend related by Manetho, the city was founded by the pharaoh Menes.
Standard Hotel: Pyramids park/similar
Deluxe Hotel: Mercure Le Sphinx/similar
Breakfast: IncludedLunch: Included
Day 3
Around Cairo City Tours & Museum
After breakfast, take a day trip to the Egyptian museum of Cairo you will enjoy the
treasure of king Tutankhamun and many artifacts more than 120000 piece of art, after that you will have lunch at local restaurant BBQ chicken.Then will visit the Oldest churches in the world this place that blessed by the holy family when they visited Egypt as it is mentioned in the holy Bible , visit also the
slums of Cairo near by the old churches. After that back to your hotel overnight at Cairo.
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Cairo, EGYPT
Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. Nearby, Giza is site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century B.C.E. In Gezira Island's leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.
Standard Hotel: Pyramids Park or similar
Deluxe Hotel: Cairo Pyramids Hotel - Steigenberger or similar
Day 6
Nile Cruise: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples (179 km)
After breakfast on board your Nile cruise will arrive at Kom Ombo temple or the Crocodile temple, visit very unique temple on the bank of the Nile dedicated to God Sobek the Crocodile. Then we will also visit the Crocodile Museum. Back to your cruise for Lunch then continue sailing towards Edfu city visit the falcon temple. After this trip to Edfu temple, we will go back to your Nile cruise rest to the end of the day. Dinner on board, overnight on board.
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Aswan, EGYPT
Temple of Kom Ombo
This double temple was built between 180-47 BC during the Ptolemaic dynasty. The southern part of the temple is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god and creator of the world, while the southern half is dedicated to Horus the Elder.
Standard Hotel: Ms/Sara (Nile Cruise)
Deluxe Hotel: M/S Nile Dolphin/M.Sconcerto/Nile Premium (Nile Cruise)
Breakfast: IncludedLunch: IncludedDinner: Included
Day 7
Abu Simble Temple Nile Cruise
This morning you will visit Abu Simbel temples Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site this iconic temple was carved out of the mountainside in the New Kingdom, during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II 1900 B.C.
In Aswan, you will visit the amazing temple of Goddess Isis of Love by motorboat.
after that back to the cruise for lunch and some rest dinner will be on board.
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Aswan, EGYPT
Abu Simbel Temples
These two massive rock temples in Aswan were carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II. They were forgotten for thousands of years, buried under sand until their rediscovery in 1813.
Temple of Isis on Philae
This temple was built on the island of Philae, which sits downstream of the Aswan Dam, in the 4th century BC. The temple has been noted for its architectural prowess.
Standard Hotel: Nile Cruise M.S Concerto or similar
Deluxe Hotel: M/S Nile Dolphin/Nile Premium or similar
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