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Cairo-Aswan-Abu Simbel - Luxor-Alexandria
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Tour Description
Discover the Great Civilization of ancient Egypt in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Alexandria .In Cairo you will have a date with one of the world's seven wonders (The Great Pyramid) at Giza Plateau with the extraordinary human-headed lion (The Sphinx), then the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities which contains enormous number of ancient Egyptian beautiful items. Also you will proceed to see the fantastic architectural building of Coptic and Islamic Cairo. Then moving to Luxor and Aswan to explore Pharaonic Egypt with its huge temples and well decorated tombs. Then you will take a day tour at "The pearl of the Mediterranean" Alexandria where you will witness on the Greco-Roman Civilization throughout the city.
Including:
- Meet and assist service at the airport upon arrival.
- Licensed Egyptologist tour guide.
- Main Entrance Fees
- Air Conditioned Private vehicle.
- 7 Day Tours
- Private Transfer from Aswan to Luxor
- Round Transfer (Cairo-Alexandria , Alexandria-Cairo)
- Domestic Flight Tickets (Cairo-Aswan , Luxor-Cairo) Economy Class
- 6 Airport transfers. (4 in Cairo , 1 in Aswan, 1 in Luxor)
- 1 Hour Felucca Ride in Aswan
- Bottled Mineral Water
- Tourism Police Permission
- Tax
Accommodation:
- 5 nights at 4* “Barcelo Cairo Pyramids Hotel” with Breakfast in Cairo.
- 2 nights at 4* “Basma Hotel” with Breakfast in Aswan.
- 1 night at Basic Clean “Nefertiti Hotel” with Breakfast in Luxor.
Excluding:
- International Airfare
- Extra Entry tickets to the Solar Boat Museum at the Giza Plateau.
- Extra Entry tickets to inside one of the pyramids
- Extra Optional Tickets at Saqqara (such as Tomb of Mereruka, Serapeum, etc.,)
- Optional Entry Tickets in Luxor (Such as Tomb of Tut Ankh Amon or Tomb of Ramses VI, Tomb of Seti I, etc.,)
- Extra Entry tickets to the Mummies room in the Egyptian Museum
- Extra Entry Ticket to inside Qaietbey Citadel.
- Extra Entry Ticket to the Optional Museums inside Alexandria Library
- Meals & Drinks during Tours
- Camel Rides
- Entry Visa
- Tipping
- Anything not mentioned above
Including:
- Meet and assist service at the airport upon arrival.
- Licensed Egyptologist tour guide.
- Main Entrance Fees
- Air Conditioned Private vehicle.
- 7 Day Tours
- Private Transfer from Aswan to Luxor
- Round Transfer (Cairo-Alexandria , Alexandria-Cairo)
- Domestic Flight Tickets (Cairo-Aswan , Luxor-Cairo) Economy Class
- 6 Airport transfers. (4 in Cairo , 1 in Aswan, 1 in Luxor)
- 1 Hour Felucca Ride in Aswan
- Bottled Mineral Water
- Tourism Police Permission
- Tax
Accommodation:
- 5 nights at 5* “Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa / Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids” with Breakfast in Cairo.
- 2 nights at 5* “Moevenpick Resort Aswan” with Breakfast in Aswan.
- 1 night at 5* “Sonesta St. George Hotel” with Breakfast in Luxor.
Excluding:
- International Airfare
- Extra Entry tickets to the Solar Boat Museum at the Giza Plateau.
- Extra Entry tickets to inside one of the pyramids
- Extra Optional Tickets at Saqqara (such as Tomb of Mereruka, Serapeum, etc.,)
- Optional Entry Tickets in Luxor (Such as Tomb of Tut Ankh Amon or Tomb of Ramses VI, Tomb of Seti I, etc.,)
- Extra Entry tickets to the Mummies room in the Egyptian Museum
- Extra Entry Ticket to inside Qaietbey Citadel.
- Extra Entry Ticket to the Optional Museums inside Alexandria Library
- Meals & Drinks during Tours
- Camel Rides
- Entry Visa
- Tipping
- Anything not mentioned above
Including:
- Meet and assist service at the airport upon arrival.
- Licensed Egyptologist tour guide.
- Main Entrance Fees
- Air Conditioned Private vehicle.
- 7 Day Tours
- Private Transfer from Aswan to Luxor
- Round Transfer (Cairo-Alexandria , Alexandria-Cairo)
- Domestic Flight Tickets (Cairo-Aswan , Luxor-Cairo) Economy Class
- 6 Airport transfers. (4 in Cairo , 1 in Aswan, 1 in Luxor)
- 1 Hour Felucca Ride in Aswan
- Bottled Mineral Water
- Tourism Police Permission
- Tax
Accommodation:
- 5 nights at 5* “Kempinski Nile Hotel / Fairmont Nile City” with Breakfast in Cairo.
- 2 nights at 5* “Sofitel Legend Old Cataract” with Breakfast in Aswan.
- 1 night at 5* “Sofitel Winter Palace” with Breakfast in Luxor.
Excluding:
- International Airfare
- Extra Entry tickets to the Solar Boat Museum at the Giza Plateau.
- Extra Entry tickets to inside one of the pyramids
- Extra Optional Tickets at Saqqara (such as Tomb of Mereruka, Serapeum, etc.,)
- Optional Entry Tickets in Luxor (Such as Tomb of Tut Ankh Amon or Tomb of Ramses VI, Tomb of Seti I, etc.,)
- Extra Entry tickets to the Mummies room in the Egyptian Museum
- Extra Entry Ticket to inside Qaietbey Citadel.
- Extra Entry Ticket to the Optional Museums inside Alexandria Library
- Meals & Drinks during Tours
- Camel Rides
- Entry Visa
- Tipping
- Anything not mentioned above
1
Cairo Arrival:
Upon arrival to Cairo Airport our Egypt Tailor Made Tours representative will meet and assist you crossing the customs hall, then picking you up to your hotel to check in and stay in Cairo overnight2
Cairo "Pyramids Tour":
Our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will meet and transfer you from hotel to Giza Plateau to visit the impressive 3 Pyramids of Kings Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure which are guarded by the rock-cut statue (The Sphinx). The Great Pyramid of King Cheops is the only wonder of the seven wonders of the ancient world that is still standing today, although it is 2,000 years older than any other wonder on the list Then you will go to witness the Complex of Saqqara which belongs to King Zoser and his step pyramid which is considered the first pyramid in Egypt and the first rock-cut building in the history. Moving on towards Memphis “one of the ancient Egyptian Capitals until around 2,200 BC) which was a cult center for God Ptah god of creation and artworks, you will find there a lot of temples and monuments dedicated for him After this trip you will be transferred to your hotel3
Fly to Aswan Sightseeing:
Checking out the hotel and you will be transferred to Cairo airport to catch your flight to towards Cairo airport to catch the flight to Aswan . Upon arrival to Aswan at the morning you will be transferred visit Aswan's High Dam which is one of the most important achievements of the last century in Egypt .It Contains 18 times the material used in the great pyramid of Cheops and It provides Egypt with the water and electricity and secures the country from the destructive inundation of the Nile River. Then you will visit the Temple of Isis at Philae which its construction started during the reign of Ptolemy II and completed by the Roman emperors. And it was dedicated to goddess Isis which was considered the mother of god and she is the mother god Horus and the consort of God Osiris. Then you will go to the hotel to check in and stay overnight in Aswan.4
Abu Simbel "Sightseeing" / Aswan Felucca Ride:
At 6.00 am you will leave your hotel to go towards Abu Simbel (Around 3 Hrs. Driving) to visit the location of the most famous temples (The Great and Small temples) of King Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari . The most spectacular aspect of this temple is its setting in the solid rock above the banks of the Nile River. The complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Nubian Monuments," which run from Abu Simbel downriver to Philae (near Aswan) . It is believed that the axis of the temple was positioned by the ancient Egyptian architects in such a way that on October 22 and February 22, the rays of the sun would penetrate the sanctuary and illuminate the sculptures on the back wall, except for the statue of Ptah , the god connected with the Underworld , who always remained in the dark. These dates are allegedly the king's birthday and coronation day. then going back to Aswan afternoon After that, Our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will pick you up for a Felucca ride around the islands of Aswan ,Enjoy the magnificent scenery and the fresh breeze while witnessing (Kitchener’s Botanical Garden where you will see different beautiful types of subtropical, exotic, and rare plantings which were imported from all over the world and Elephantine island which is the largest island of Aswan area , Elephantine is Greek for elephant as It is believed that the island received its name because it was a major ivory trading center. There are different monuments which were excavated in the island like the ruins of a temple dedicated to the ram god Khnum " God of water". Elephantine was considered as cult center for god Khnum. Then, you will be transferred to your hotel to stay overnight in Aswan.5
Transfer to Luxor / Luxor "East Bank Tour":
In the morning Checking out, then, Our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will escort you by air conditioned vehicle to travel to Luxor (about 4 hrs. driving). Upon arrival you will visit the most attractive sites of Luxor Starting with the two Massive temples on the eastern bank of the Nile. The first one is Karnak Temple Complex which comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings. Building at the complex began during the reign of Senusret I in the Middle Kingdom and continued into the Ptolemaic Period. It's a vast open-air museum, and the second largest ancient religious site in the world. It's mainly a place to worship the Theban triad (Gods Amon, his consort Mut, and their son Khunso). The Second Temple is Luxor Temple which is believed that one of the ancient Egyptian's festivals was held inside the temple as there are different scenes on the walls representing the celebration of the festival. Its inner part was built by King Amenhotep III while the outer part was built by King Ramses II. After entering the temple you will find a mosque called (Abu Al-Haggag) was built on the ruins of a church which were built inside the temple. To the rear of the temple there are chapels built by King Thutmosis III and Alexander the Great. Then, Going to check in hotel in Luxor and stay overnight.6
Luxor "West Bank Tour" / Fly to Cairo:
Checking out, after breakfast, then Our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to visit the archaeological sites of the ancient Egyptians on the west bank of the Nile including (Valley of the kings where you will see the well preserved tombs belonging to the kings of the new kingdom including the great ruler Ramses II and the child King Tut Ankh Amon, The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut it's called "the Holy of Holies”. It is one the best architecture buildings.it consist of three levels connected with each other by ramps and has different scenes on its walls depicting the divine birth of the Queen and her Commercial expedition to Punt Land. The temple is mainly dedicated to worship the supreme god Amon-Ra, and the 2 Colossi of Memnun which are two massive statues representing King Amenhotep III in a seating Position). Afternoon, going to Luxor International airport to take the flight back to Cairo and after reaching Cairo you will be transferred back to your hotel and stay overnight.7
Cairo "City Tour":
Our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will meet you, then picking you up by an air conditioned vehicle to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities which was built in 1902 and it exhibits a large number of items and treasures (exceeding 120,000 masterpieces) dating back to the ancient Egyptian period and Greco-Roman period including the marvelous collection of the child king Tut Ankh Amon. After that you will be transferred to one of the most Stunning construction in Cairo “The Citadel of Saladin Al Ayouby”. It was built in 12th century to fortify Cairo against the Crusaders. The citadel was used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties including the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, and even some Ottomans ruled over Egypt from the Citadel. , and the Great Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha which stands proudly on the highest point inside the courtyard of the Citadel of Saladin. It’s one the landmarks in Cairo with its huge space , the beautiful decorations on its walls , and its remarkable domes and minarets. After that visiting the biggest mosque in Egypt “Ahmed Ibn Tulun “ and watching the great view of Islamic Cairo from its minaret Then moving to "Islamic Cairo" and taking a walking tour in the 1000 years old "el Moez" street which is considered as an open air museum for Terrific Islamic Buildings which are decorated with different patterns and paints, then ending our tour with going to Khan el Khalili Bazaar which is one of Cairo's main attractions. The district of Khan el Khalili was originally a mausoleum called "el Zaafran" for the burial of Fatimid Caliphs, after that it became a district for the Turkish community during the Ottoman period, and now it becomes a bazaar where you will find many souvenirs shops, coffeehouses "Café" serving Arabic coffee and offering Hookah "Shisha", and restaurants throughout the area. After that you will be picked up back to the hotel to stay overnight.8
Alexandria Sightseeing Tour from Cairo:
Around 7.00 am , You will be escorted in an air conditioned vehicle from your hotel towards Alexandria (about 3.30 Hrs. Driving) where you will meet your tour guide in Alexandria to discover the beauty and the Greco Roman civilization within a day-tour starting with visiting the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa which are considered one of the wonders of the middle ages . It's the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt, with three tiers of tombs that could accommodate up to 300 corpses. The cemetery originally was dug to be a private cemetery for one family ,then it was converted to be a public cemetery the architecture of the tombs mirrors Greco-Roman styles. This can be seen in the wall decoration, which shows a unique combination of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic traditions. People are buried here in sarcophagi, in shelves, and in urns of ashes after cremation. Then, You will go to get a photo stop at (Qaitbey’s Citadel) which is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt, but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century A.D.; The Citadel is situated at the entrance of the eastern harbour on the eastern point of the Pharos Island. It was erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Continue to visit Pompei's Pillar which lies on the site of the temple of God Serapis "The supreme god of Alexandria during the Ptolemaic era". This structure is the biggest memorial column in Egypt .It was built in honor of emperor Diocleation the Roman ruler during the Roman era in Egypt. After that proceeding to visit the Royal Jewelry Museum , which exhibits some of the beautiful golden artifacts , which are adorned by some of the unique gemstones ..and belong to Mohamed Ali Pasha's Royal Family members of who ruled Egypt from 1805 till 1952 Then going to witness Stanley Bridge, one of the gorgeous modern buildings in Alexandria. We will end our amazing tour by visiting the Modern Alexandria Library (visit its open court + free museums), the Old library was very famous all over the world for its huge books capacity of different sciences and literature. It was damaged several times during the Greco Roman period until it vanished. The beginning of reconstruct the library started at the late 80s of the last century. The design of the modern library of Alexandria consisted of four underground stores and six upper stores. The special shape of the modern library of Alexandria is considered a special architectural germ. The library the history of the library and the city of Alexandria and the Egyptian history as a whole, The cultures of the Arab world, Africa, and the Mediterranean countries , and The culture, ideas, and civilization of the whole world Location. Then you will be picked up back to Cairo to stay overnight. around 19.009
Final Departure:
After Breakfast, Checking out the hotel. And then you will be picked up to Cairo airport to your final departure.
Budget Accommodation
| Double | Solo |
|---|---|
| 1386$ | 1866 $ |
Prices
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and valid till April 30th.2021, except Peak Period during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
Note:
We will book the Domestic flights according to the Confirmed Program that we agreed , Unless we can't find any available flights on the timings that we agreed before , so we will try to get for you the nearer flight before or after the one we agreed , which could leads to change the hotel accommodation on the night before or the night after the flight, but without missing any sightseeing part from the program This price is based on the rates of Economy Class Domestic Flight Tickets ...If there is no availability on Economy Class , and Business Class is only available , there will be extra cost added to the Final Price
Children Policy
- 0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
- 2 - 5.99 pay 25% of tour price
- 6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
- 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
- If your tour package includes airfare then an extra charges for your children may apply.
5* Standard Accommodation
| Double | Solo |
|---|---|
| 1696 $ | 2496 $ |
Prices
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and valid till April 30th.2021, except Peak Period during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
Note:
We will book the Domestic flights according to the Confirmed Program that we agreed , Unless we can't find any available flights on the timings that we agreed before , so we will try to get for you the nearer flight before or after the one we agreed , which could leads to change the hotel accommodation on the night before or the night after the flight, but without missing any sightseeing part from the program This price is based on the rates of Economy Class Domestic Flight Tickets ...If there is no availability on Economy Class , and Business Class is only available , there will be extra cost added to the Final Price
Children Policy
- 0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
- 2 - 5.99 pay 25% of tour price
- 6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
- 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
- If your tour package includes airfare then an extra charges for your children may apply.
Luxurious Accommodation
| Double | Solo |
|---|---|
| 1981 $ | 2966 $ |
Prices
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and valid till April 30th.2021, except Peak Period during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
Note:
We will book the Domestic flights according to the Confirmed Program that we agreed , Unless we can't find any available flights on the timings that we agreed before , so we will try to get for you the nearer flight before or after the one we agreed , which could leads to change the hotel accommodation on the night before or the night after the flight, but without missing any sightseeing part from the program This price is based on the rates of Economy Class Domestic Flight Tickets ...If there is no availability on Economy Class , and Business Class is only available , there will be extra cost added to the Final Price
Children Policy
- 0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
- 2 - 5.99 pay 25% of tour price
- 6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
- 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
- If your tour package includes airfare then an extra charges for your children may apply.