Private Tour:12 Days 11 Nights Pyramids/Nile Cruise & Hurghada by Air from Cairo

Day 1: Arrival Cairo

1. 2h · Admission ticket included
   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.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids/Saqqara/Dahshour

1. 3h · Admission ticket included
   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.
2. Saqqara Pyramid
   1h · Admission ticket included
   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
3. Pyramids of Dahshour
   2h · Admission ticket included
   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.

Day 3: The Egyptian Museum/ Islamic& Coptic Cairo

1. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
   2h · Admission ticket included
   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
2. Islamic Cairo
   2h · Admission ticket included
   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.
3. Coptic Cairo
   2h · Admission ticket included
   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.

Day 4: Aswan Sightseeing:- High Dam,Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple

1. Aswan High Dam
   1h · Admission ticket included
   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.
2. Unfinished Obelisk
   2h · Admission ticket included
   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.
3. Temple of Philae
   2h · Admission ticket included
   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.

Day 5: Day 5 : Optional Day to Abu Simbel

1. Abu Simbel Temple
   8h · Admission ticket not included
   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.

Day 6: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

1. Kom Ombo Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   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.
2. Edfu Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   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.

Day 7: Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon

1. Valley of the Kings
   2h · Admission ticket included
   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.
2. Temple of Hatshepsut
   2h · Admission ticket included
   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.
3. Colossi of Memnon
   20m · Admission ticket included
   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.

Day 8: Karnak/ Luxor Temples & Hurghada

1. The Karnak Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   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.
2. Luxor Temple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   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.
3. Hurghada Marina
   4h · Admission ticket included
   After this fantastic tour you will be transferred to Hurgahada.

Day 9: Hurghada

1. Hurghada Marina
   4h · Admission ticket included
   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.

Day 10: Hurghada

1. Hurghada Marina
   4h · Admission ticket included
   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.

Day 11: Back to Cairo

1. 2h · Admission ticket included
   After Breakfast and check out from your Hotel you will be transferred to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo.

Day 12: Final Departure

1. 1h · Admission ticket not included
   After Breakfast check out from your Hotel to be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults