Egyptian Tale

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be escorted by your Egypt Tour Specialists’ representative who will assist you with border control, luggage claim, and customs. You will then be transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel and assisted with check-in.

First in the morning, explore the astounding Egyptian Museum dating back as old as 7,000 years. Those long-gone Pharaohs have left behind a trail of mummies, dining bowls, jewelry, funeral equipment, and much more for you to savor.

Shortly after lunch in a local restaurant, take a ride to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the only present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. For almost 4,000 years, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has never stopped overwhelming and inspiring travelers from all around the globe!

Explore the Valley Temple where the great Pharaoh, Khafre, was mummified four millennia ago and left us the amazing Sphinx witnessing the glory of ancient Egypt.

Your flight takes off to Aswan in the morning to begin your cruise of luxury. Take a short motorboat ride to visit the majestic Temple of Isis at Philae, the goddess of love who, according to ancient legends, traveled all over Egypt gathering her husband Osiris’s remains after he was cut into pieces by his brother Seth, the god of evil.

Then, discover one of the ancient granite quarries where you can see the unfinished Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, the heaviest monolith ever found in Egypt. With an estimated weight of 1,160 tons, if finished, it would have been the largest piece of Egyptian masonry ever completed!

Next, visit the famous High Dam. This engineering miracle was the largest masonry dam in the world!

Sunset visit to the Nubian Village where you will learn about Nubian people and culture while chatting with your new local friends; a traditional drink will be served.

(Optional activity: Abu Simbel Temple) In the afternoon, sail to Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to the crocodile and the falcon gods. Visit the Crocodile Mummification Museum to see crocodile mummies that are thousands of years old.

(Optional) After breakfast, on a horse carriage, you will visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the most intact temple from the ancient world, then continue sailing towards Luxor.

End your day with the strikingly graceful Temple of Luxor, which once was connected to Karnak via the Avenue of Sphinxes, approximately 3 kilometers in length. Built in 1380 BC by Amenhotep III, the site was added to by other pharaohs later down the history, predominantly Ramses II.

(Optional activity: Hot air Balloon ride) Ride across to the west bank and explore the grandeur of architecture which was the hidden burial place for the famous icons of the new kingdom kings, the Valley of the Kings.

Your Egyptologist will cherry-select three tombs to visit according to your preference and personal abilities. In addition, you can opt for a ticket to visit the tomb of the golden boy, King Tutankhamun, and a few more.

Next, take a short ride to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. With a temple carved into the bedrock that speaks of her authority, this female ruler set a turning point in the history of women in Ancient Egypt.

On your way back, stop to visit the Colossi of Memnon. It’s where once were King Amenhotep’s figures, hearing the voice of the past whistling out at dawn carrying the legend of Memnon.

Explore the largest religious complex that was ever built for a God in the history of mankind, the Karnak Temple that was built over more than a thousand years by several generations of successive pharaohs.

Then, ride your vehicle to Hurghada where you will enjoy a beautiful afternoon and evening just to relax and float with the sea breeze.

This is a free day when you can opt for a boat trip aiming to snorkeling or diving. Even just a walk to enjoy mingling downtown is a taste to acquire!

Check out after breakfast and transfer to the airport where you board your return flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival, you will start your day with your Egyptologist at the Citadel, a medieval fortress erected high up a mighty hill, authentically built by Saladin to fortify Cairo against the Crusaders.

After an authentic lunch in a local restaurant, get in-depth with the Egyptian Coptic religion and its foundation. By tracing down the Holy Family’s first steps along with some of the oldest churches in the Middle East, you will explore the Hanging Church with its epic design and the crypt of the Holy Family, in addition to Ben Ezra Synagogue with all its treasures.

Your last day in Egypt! Check out of your hotel and meet your tour guide for your transfer to the airport for your departure.