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A simply delightful exploration of Egypt covering a wide range of regions and ancient history and stunning beaches and corals.
You will discover the wonders of the ancient Egyptian Civilization and explore the glory of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs with your own two eyes across Cairo & Luxor. You will get to visit the Giza Pyramids Complex, witness Old Cairo’s captivating charm, and cast your eyes on the attractions of Luxor like the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and more.
Spend a day discovering the treasures of The Grand Egyptian Museum with a guide. Take the stress of organizing transport by having Giza or Cairo pickup and drop-off included. Once you get to the museum, a guide accompanies you to ensure you don’t miss any critical artifacts, and you’ll be entertained with fascinating historical stories. Saqqara is truly an open-air museum with ancient Egyptian history on display. Kings and noblemen from the first two dynasties (c.3100–2686 BC) were buried here, and this is also the location of the Step Pyramid of Djoser (c.2686–2613 BC), the world’s oldest monumental structure entirely made of stone. Memphis was the city and capital of ancient Egypt and an important center during much of Egyptian history. Memphis is located south of the Nile River delta, on the river’s west bank, and about 15 miles (24 km) south of modern Cairo. Closely associated with the ancient city’s site are the cemeteries, or Necropolises, of Memphis, where the famous pyramids of Egypt are located.
Enjoy an excursion in Cairo and visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din, Cairo City, by Visiting Ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Museum. Then visit Salah El Din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, and Tour Old Cairo, the city that pre-dated Cairo with many historic churches and Roman sites.
Once ancient Egypt’s gateway to Africa, this is a perfect base for exploring the temples, monuments, and other tourist attractions in the southern reaches of Upper Egypt and the area’s distinctly different Nubian culture. With Aswan the closest town to Ramses II’s colossal temples of Abu Simbel, the island temple of Philae, and the Nile-side Temple of Kom Ombo, there are plenty of things to do within day-tripping distance.
Experience a Nubian community on a private tour from your accommodations in Aswan to the rustic Sohail Island in the middle of the Nile River. Intrepid travelers and history buffs cherish the chance to ride in a traditional sailboat and explore the village.
The Nile-side town of Luxor in Upper Egypt has a glut of tourist attractions. This is ancient Thebes, the power base of the New Kingdom pharaohs, and home to more sights than most can see on one visit to Egypt. Professional Egyptologists are on hand as you visit and Explore the temples of Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and Karnak. Cruise the Nile with overnights in Aswan, Edfu, and Luxor. Learn about ancient Egypt from professional Egyptologist guides. Enjoy a full-board feast, a swimming pool, and ample Onboard entertainment.
Famed for the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and the Memorial Temple of Hatshepsut, the Nile-side town of Luxor in Upper Egypt has a glut of tourist attractions. This is ancient Thebes, the power base of the New Kingdom pharaohs, and home to more sights than most can see on one visit to Egypt. Luxor’s east bank is home to the modern city, with its vibrant souq and the two Temples of Karnak and Luxor. Explore Sharm el-Sheikh, an Egyptian city known as the “City of Peace” on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, in South Sinai Governorate, on the coastal strip along the Red Sea.
Take a trip into the desert with the Bedouin there. You will be driven into Egypt’s the Eastern Desert to a Bedouin Village for a tour. Get a look at their traditions and culture and enjoy the desert sunset on camelback. Enjoy an outstanding Desert Safari trip. Experience the life and practices of the Bedouin Tribes. With so many passages in the holy books referring to the country of Egypt, it is only expected that a lot of miracles and many important parts of civilization’s history have happened there. Far away from the Great Pyramids of Giza, in the middle of the red desert of the Sinai Peninsula, 2000 years ago, Moses encountered the Holy Spirit while climbing Mount Sinai, also known as Moses Mountain. Since then, this area has been considered sacred by the Abrahamic religions and therefore has attracted attention from tourists all over the world.
Time for relaxation at the beautiful Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheik while also discovering the impressive St. Catherine’s Monastery in the mountain regions. The best package of a lifetime!
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Welcome to historic Egypt! Our Kay Trips representative will meet and assist you upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport then transfer you by private bus to your hotel in Cairo for check-in. Time to relax and adjust to the new time zone.
Overnight in Cairo
Start your day with hotel breakfast then your Kay Trips tour guide will pick you up to begin your fascinating tour of Giza.
Firstly, you will visit the famous 3 Pyramids of Giza, one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World with the Great Pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu being the largest and most spectacular. You will also see the Pyramids of Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaure (Mykerinos) along with the enormous Great Sphinx at the Valley Temple within the Giza Necropolis.
Next, you will be driven to a traditional Egyptian restaurant to enjoy lunch with its delicious local cuisine. After this, your guide will take you to the Saqqara Necropolis to see the famous Djoser Step Pyramid which is believed to be the first pyramid ever built. You will notice the difference in design being very basic in comparison to the Giza Pyramids.
The next visit is the old city of Memphis to see and explore the remains of what was once the capital of the Old Kingdom, with several incredible granite statues as a reminder of its power in ancient times.
Finally, your tour guide and driver will return you to your hotel, with free time and the opportunity to join our optional tours in the evening which are recommended to get the most out of this lively City.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day’s Highlights:
A visit to Giza Pyramids one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
A visit to Sakkara Necropolis and first Pyramids ever built
A visit to Memphis Egypt’s old Capital
Lunch at a local restaurant with tasty Egyptian cuisine
Optional Tours:
Entry inside one of the Pyramids
Camel Ride around Pyramids
Evening Sound and Light show at Giza Pyramids
The 3rd day of your mind-blowing tour of Egypt starts with breakfast at your hotel. You will then get ready for a tour around Cairo with a visit to the world-renowned Egyptian Museum, the richest and largest museum of Egyptian antiques in the world, it contains pharaonic treasures dating more than 5,000 years old and included the stunning golden mask of the boy King Tutankhamun.
After visiting the Egyptian Museum, you will be taken for lunch at a well-known local restaurant for tasty local cuisine.
After lunch, heading to the historic Salah El Din Citadel hosting the incredible and ornate decoration of the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, dating back to the rule of the Ottoman Turks. Situated on one of the highest points of the City, The Citadel is a wonderful photo opportunity
to take in the breathtaking views across the landscape known as ‘The City of a thousand Minarets’.
Next, you will make your way to Coptic Cairo to see the famous Hanging Church of Cairo, along with a will visit to the Ben Ezra Synagogue. The word ‘Coptic’ means Egyptian Christian.
Finally, you will have free time at the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar which has been open since the 14th century and is considered to be one of the oldest and biggest bazaars in the Middle East. A great opportunity for you to pick up some memorable souvenirs of your trip to Egypt. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day’s Highlights:
A visit to the world-famous Egypt Museum
A visit to Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque and Salah El Din Citadel
A visit to the Hanging Church of Cairo and Ben Ezra Synagogue
A visit to Khan el Khalili Bazaar.
Lunch at a local restaurant with tasty Egyptian cuisine
A drive through Tahrir Square and Old Cairo
Optional Tours:
A visit to the Mummies Museum
Wekalet El Ghouri Tanoura Night Show
Romantic Dinner Cruise sailing on the sailing Nile
Breakfast at hotel in Cairo and then transferred to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. On arrival in Aswan, you will board the Nile Cruise Ship for 4 days.
Enjoy a relaxing lunch on board, after which your local tour guide will escort you to visit the famous Aswan High Dam, where a massive construction project began in 1960, then to the majestic Philae Temple (devoted to the two Goddesses Isis and Hathor) situated on a pretty Island, and finally, the massive Unfinished Obelisk, still resting on its side in the stone quarries of ancient Egypt. Then, back to the cruise ship with dinner on board. Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan, known for its colorful local communities of the friendly Nubian people with their delightful villages on the West Bank of the Nile.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day’s Highlights:
A visit to Philae Temple
A visit to the Unfinished Obelisk
A visit to Aswan High Dam
Optional Tours:
Colorful Nubian Village on the West Bank
Today you will leave Aswan, passing by the ‘Tombs of the Nobles’ from the Old Kingdom and under the spectacular Aswan Bridge, entrance to the City. Sail on to Kom Ombo with breakfast on board. On arrival, your guide will take you on a visit Kom Ombo Temple, the only temple shared by two gods Sobek (the crocodile God) and Horus (the falcon God). After the visit, you will Sail to Edfu with lunch onboard and a chance to relax and watch the beautiful and tranquil Nile Delta whilst passing the ancient stone quarries and farmlands. On arrival in Edfu, your guide will escort you to what is considered the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt, that of the God Horus at the Temple of Edfu. Afternoon tea back on board while sailing to the large lock at Esna, a perfect opportunity to take photographs of the cruises waiting to enter the lock. Dinner on board.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day’s Highlights:
A visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo.
A visit to Horus Temple, Edfu
Sailing on to Luxor, you will have breakfast on board then on arrival in Luxor, and escorted to visit the West Bank of the Nile for a memorable excursion to the Royal Cemetery of 62 Pharaohs, known as the world-renowned Valley of the Kings, which is where the sarcophagus of the famous boy King Tutankhamun was discovered by the British archeologist Howard Carter. Then on to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, (the first-ever female Pharaoh) which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom for Hatshepsut approximately around the 15th century BC, at El-Deir El-Bahari. Finally, on to the two huge Colossi of Memnon, the original entrance to the Valley of the Kings. Lunch on board. Enjoy afternoon tea during sailing. Dinner on board.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day’s Highlights:
A visit to Valley of the Kings
A visit to Queen Hatshepsut temple
Photo stop at Colossi of Memnon
Breakfast on board then disembarks and check out from your Nile cruise. You will then be transferred to visit the important Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, (Luxor was once known as the first capital of ancient Egypt called ‘Thebes’ with the ‘avenue of Sphinx’ joining the two temples.
In the afternoon you will transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Sharm El Sheik (Transit in Cairo). Transferred to your hotel in Sharm el-sheik and Overnight stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day’s Highlights:
A visit to Karnak Temple
A visit to Luxor Temple
Free day at your leisure in the beautiful Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh or join our optional and relaxing tour to renowned Ras Mohammed National Park which is both a terrestrial and aquatic nature reserve. The 480 square kilometers protected area lies where the Gulf of Suez meets the Gulf of Aqaba in Sinai's southern extremity. The fascinating and breathtaking arid desert terrain of dunes, gravel plains, fossilized corals, and granite mountains is home to several rare mammal species such as the Dorcas gazelle, Nubian ibex, and red foxes. It is easy to spot the resident birds such as terns, herons, gulls, and ospreys. Thousands of white storks pass through Ras Mohammed each year, heading south during September/October and back north during April/May. About 85 flora species live in the park, including mangroves. Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh. Ras Mohammed National Park is well worth taking time to explore and get to see the diverse and natural region with expert local guides.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional tours:
Recommended Tour to Ras Mohammed National Park.
Free morning to relax on the beach and then join our special adventure tour in the Afternoon.
Picked up around 14:30 starting with an exhilarating and fun camel ride for approximately 20 minutes through the stunning desert landscape along with an experience to see and join the real Bedouin lifestyle and spectacular sunset. Enjoy a welcoming Bedouin tea with herbs (Habak) upon arrival at the tent, traditional Bedouin bread made in front of you in traditional style, and even try out your bread-making skills too! A candle-lit buffet dinner will be served under the night sky in the desert. Then enjoy a fire show along with trying the Egyptian traditional shisha (water pipe with apple-flavored tobacco). After this, heading with an astronomy guide to the telescope area, approximately about 30 to 45 minutes to watch the stars and planets close up through the telescopes with a chance to take amazing photographs. Finally, drive back to your hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast, BBQ Dinner
Day’s Highlights:
Experience a Bedouin Village and real Bedouin life
Camel ride in the desert of Sharm El Sheikh
Barbeque dinner with mineral water and soft drinks
Stargazing
Free day relax on the beach and soak up the sun.
Back to the hotel to get ready for the most incredible night tour to Moses Mountain, the site that is said to have been the place where the biblical Moses looked across and pointed to the promised land. Pick up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh at 10:30 pm by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to drive to St.Catherine (place of the ancient Monastery), which takes about 3 hours driving. You will begin climbing Moses Mountain at 2:00 am and begin descending at 7:00 am. This is the most spectacular time to be on the mountain to witness the incredible sunrise and feel how Moses would have felt at that time!
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day’s Highlights:
Sunrise view from Moses Mountain
After descending Moses Mountain, you will proceed to St. Catherine’s Monastery, considered one of the most famous Monasteries in the world and dedicated to one of Alexander's rulers, Saint Catherine, who was tortured to death for the sake of her new faith. An unmissable ancient Monastery located in a most incredible location. Then, back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day’s Highlights:
A visit to St. Catherine monastery
Have your breakfast and free time at leisure in the hotel at Sharm El Sheik then check out from your room by noon.
Depend on your departure flight time from Cairo, we will book a flight from Sharm to Cairo International Airport for your flight to your home or your next destination.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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