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12 Days Pharaonic Egypt Package

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Duration

12 days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

24 people

Languages

Armenian, English

Overview

Our 12 Days Pharaonic Egypt Package is a luxurious trip that will allow you to totally lose yourself in the timeless beautiful women of this ancient land. It is an ideal way to experience the grandeur of ancient Egypt. Our carefully planned Egypt vacation packages provide a voyage through history, culture, and architectural wonders that is unbeatable.

Turn on the trip in the Pyramids of Giza where the recognized buildings and the magnificent Sphinx serve as long-lasting reminders of the ancient Egyptian culture. Discover Memphis the ancient Egyptian capital and the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara the oldest stone building in the world.

Explore the Egyptian Museum‘s treasures which include the amazing Tutankhamun relics. While the lively bazaars of Khan El-Khalili give a vibrant impression of local culture, the Citadel of Salah El-Din offers panoramic views over Cairo. See the historic architecture of El Hakim and El Aqmar Mosques which highlight Cairo’s rich Islamic past, as you stroll down El Moez Street.

Admire the beauty of the Temple of Luxor and the Karnak Temples in Luxor which were once the site of festivals and rites. The fascinating pharaonic last resting places the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut offer light on ancient Egypt’s funeral rituals. Admire the majestic Colossi of Memnon and the unique Kom Ombo twin temple with admiration.

See the enormous Abu Simbel Temples wonders of ancient engineering and the incomplete magnificence of the Unfinished Obelisk. The beautiful Alexandria Library preserves the largest knowledge base in history by standing as a modern landmark in Alexandria. Discover the strategic the fortification of Qaitbay Citadel and the massive Roman victory column known as Pompey’s Pillar.

Our Egypt luxury tours ensure your trip will be full of comfort and elegance at every turn. With excellent accommodations and knowledgeable guides guiding you on excursions this package offers the perfect balance of opulent luxury and historical research. With our 12 Days Pharaonic Egypt Package set off on an unforgettable Egypt tours to discover the everlasting splendor of ancient Egypt.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cairo airport , Cairo ON

Your Egypt tour with On Trip Egypt begins at your chosen hotel in Cairo. Upon arrival to Cairo Int. Airport, you will be met with our English-speaking representative who will help and assist you in all formalities. A private transfer by an A-C van from the airport to your hotel in Cairo is included. Arrives to your hotel, check in, rest and refresh.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 02: Full Day Pyramids – Cairo ON

Breakfast at hotel. Then you will be met by our English Egyptologist tour guide to start your first day tour by visiting Pyramids of Giza "Khufu, Khafre & Menkaure", where the greatness has been embodied in three pyramids with a limestone statue of Sphinx guarding the whole area. Then proceed to one of our local restaurant to have your lunch. After that you will proceed to the city of Sakkara, where you will be so excited by exploring The Step Pyramid of king Djoser. This pyramid has a very nice story, when king Djoser asked his chief Architect Imhotep to create something different, so that the king could be buried at. As a result the well-known Architect creates the Step pyramid, which surprised the king so much since it was considered to be a new achievement in this period. Finally you we will drive towards Memphis, where you can visit The Open Air Museum including the marvelous monuments of king Ramses II.After finishing your day tour, you will get back to your hotel in Cairo for overnight. (Breakfast – Lunch).

Day 03: Cairo City Tour – Cairo ON

Breakfast at hotel. Our English-speaking guide will meet you at the hotel to accompany you to start your second day tour in Cairo. Your tour today is completely different and more excited, as the best of our monuments are awaiting you. Start your tour with The Egyptian Museum, which is considered to be one of the most important museums in Egypt housing the Pharaonic monuments including those of the well-known king Tutankhamen.
Then you will have your lunch meal at one of our local restaurants.
After Lunch, you will be transferred to Old Cairo area, where you can visit Citadel of Salah El-Din, which played as a very important role in protecting Egypt, as it was considered the seat of power for more than 700 years. Then proceed to one of the most interesting and old market in Egypt, Khan El-Khalili, which consider as one of the stunning bazaars in the Middle East. After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo for overnight. (Breakfast – Lunch).

Day 04: Luxor East Bank – Luxor ON

Breakfast at hotel. Check out. Our representative will meet you at the hotel to transfer you to Cairo airport to take your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival at Luxor airport, transfer to your Nile Cruise by a private A/C van. Embarkation before 12:00 PM. Afternoon, you will discover in Luxor day tours the East bank of Luxor including Karnak Temples Complex, which are the largest structures ever build in the history of the mankind. The principal building is that of god Amun Ra, since it was considered the house of god on the earth, the earlier structure date back to the middle kingdom, but there are some references which refer to the earlier buildings as old as the 3rd dynasty. Later on, you will proceed to visit Temple of Luxor, which was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well know king Ramses II. This temple was located in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the main/chief god Amun Re. After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred back to your ship for rest and refresh. At night, Egyptian folkloric show will be operated by the staff. Dinner will be served and overnight in Luxor. (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner).

Day 05: Luxor West Bank – Sail to Edfu Temple

Breakfast on the Nile cruise. After that you will start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the wet bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, which considers as the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried. After that, you will proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered as one of the most wonderful examples of the Architecture in ancient Egypt, because it was totally carved inside the mountain. At the end of the tour you will visit Colossi of Memnon, which is belonging to king Amenhotep III. After that you will return to your ship to have your lunch. Afternoon, free at leisure. Dinner and overnight on the cruise. (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner).

Day 06: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Sail to Aswan

Breakfast on the cruise. Then the guide will take you in a mysterious journey to land of secrets. This guided tour of today begins by visiting one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well-preserved temples in Egypt. After that, you will revert back to your ship. Lunch will be served on board during sailing to the city of Kom Ombo. Afternoon, you will proceed to explore Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris were worshipped for a while. Get back to your ship and enjoy your lunch on the sun deck, watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile. On its banks the ancient Egyptian civilization has been created and flourished. After the tour, you will get back to your ship, rest and refresh on board. Dinner meal will be served on board during sailing to the city of Aswan. Late evening arrive to Aswan and overnight. (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner).

Day 07: Aswan City Tour – Aswan ON

Breakfast will be served on board your ship. Later on, you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam, which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood. After that you will enjoy sailing through Egypt Nile cruise tours on the Nile River by a motor boat till reach Agilika Island, where you will visit Temple of Philae, which was erected during the Gaeco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis (mother of god Horus). Finally you will be escorted to visit one of the marvelous sightseeing in Aswan, The Unfinished Obelisk, which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to god Amun Ra. After finishing your day tour, you will get back to your ship. Lunch will be served on board. Afternoon tea will be served on board. At night free at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Aswan. (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

Day 08: Abu Simbel Temples – Flight to Cairo – Cairo ON

Check out after breakfast. Later on, you will be transferred by private A-C van to Abu Simbel. The original site was known as Meha in the ancient times and was first documented in the 18th Dynasty, when Ay and Horemheb had rock-cut chapels hewn in the hills to the south. Upon arrival, you will proceed to visit Abu Simbel Temples, which were built by king Ramses II. The first temple (the biggest one) was built by Ramesses II and being dedicated to the famous god Rahorakhty. While the second temple (the smaller one) was dedicated to king himself and his beautiful wife queen Nefertari. After finishing your day tour, you will drive back toward Aswan (distance takes approx. 03 hrs by car). Then our representative will accompany you to Aswan airport to take your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo airport, you will find our Cairo Representative is waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel in Cairo by a private A/C van assisting you in your check in.
Overnight in Cairo.
(Breakfast).

Day 09: Islamic Cairo Tour – Cairo ON

Breakfast at hotel. Our guide will pick you up to start your day tour to explore El Mouiz Street. Your Islamic Cairo tour will be started by El Hakim Mosque, which is considered to be one of the most famous mosques in Egypt. It was built by El Sultan El Hakim during the Fatimid period. Enjoy your tour at El Aqmor Mosque; it is a small mosque belongs to the Fatimid period. Finally, you will visit El Hussein District, where you will spend very nice time in an oriental atmosphere. Take your lunch at one of our local restaurants.
Overnight in Cairo.
(Breakfast – Lunch)

Day 10: Alexandria City Tour – Cairo ON

Breakfast at hotel. After that you will be met with our Egyptologist tour guide who will accompany you in such a stunning tour to Alexandria. You will start your Alexandria city tour by exploring one of the main sources of knowledge in the ancient world, The Alexandria Library. The site of which is the original site of the old Pharaoh. Later on, you will be transferred to have your lunch meal at local restaurant. After lunch you will proceed to visit The Roman Amphitheatre, which is considered to be one of the most famous monuments belonging the Greaco-Roman period. Continue your Alexandria city tour by visiting Pompey’s pillar, which was erected in 292 AD. At the end you’ll be transferred to visit Sultan Qaitbay Citadel (from outside) which is considered to be one of most famous sightseeing in Alexandria. After finishing your day tour, we will drive back to Cairo. Arrive to Cairo and proceed to your hotel there for overnight. (Breakfast – Lunch)

Day 11: Free at Lesiure – Cairo ON

Breakfast at your hotel. Free day at leisure in Cairo.
(Optional) tour to the Pharaonic village can be offered upon request. During this fantastic tour, you can know more about Ancient Egypt and recognize the Pharaonic lifestyle, the habits and traditions of our grandfathers.
Overnight in Cairo. (Breakfast)

Day 12: Cairo Int. Airport – Final Departure

Check out after breakfast. Our representative will pick you up. Transfer to Cairo international airport for final departure.

Included/Excluded

  • 07 nights’ accommodation at one of the following hotels in Cairo – based on BB basis.
  • Delta Pyramids Hotel Cairo – 3* hotel or similar.
  • Barcelo Hotel Cairo – 4* hotel or similar.
  • Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa – 5* hotel or similar.
  • 04 nights’ accommodation on board one of the following Nile cruises – based on FB basis.
  • M/S Tower Prestige Nile Cruise – 5* ship standard or similar.
  • H/S Swiss Inn Radamis I Nile Cruise – 5* deluxe ship or similar.
  • M/S Amarco I Nile Cruise – 5* super deluxe ship or similar.
  • Meet and assist by English-speaking representatives.
  • Entrance fees to the above-mentioned archaeological sightseeing.
  • Private Egyptologist English-speaking tour guide (s).
  • Lunch meal (s) at local restaurants during the tours in Cairo.
  • Complementary 01 bottle of water per day per person in Cairo.
  • All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified driver (s).
  • Entry visa to Egypt.
  • International flight tickets.
  • Domestic Flight Tickets, costs about 275.00 USD
  • Any Extra meals and beverages.
  • All personal expenses like laundry etc.
  • Tipping to Guide, Driver, etc.
  • Any Optional tours may require.

Tour Length

1 - 2 weeks

Group Size

2-10

Tour Type

Travel Packages

Location

Alexandria
Aswan
Cairo
Luxor

Tour's Location

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