11-night Private Mysteries Of Egypt Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Egypt Land of Pharaohs

Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representatives will meet and assist you all through the formal procedures at Cairo International Airport. Same-day or next you will meet your Egyptologist guide who will explain your tour details, Show your activities, You can ask him about your dreams, of course, will get true. Our philosophy you are not our customer you are our friend, Feel like you are at home between your family.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Superior: Ramses Hilton hotel - Le Passage hotel - Cairo Pyramids hotel. Budget: Grand Pyramids hotel, Cataract Pyramids

Day 2: Sakkara Tour and Sleeper train to Aswan

Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel by a private A.C car to start an incredible day trip from Cairo to Sakkara, and Memphis. Move to visit:
the Step Pyramid of Zoser
the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser.
Enjoy your lunch and it will be served at a local restaurant before heading to enjoy your excursion. Little rest with learning how Pharaohs made their papers and perfume through our visit to Papyrus institute.
After that, continue your day tour to
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Statue of Ramses II, Grand Egyptian Museum, Alexandria Desert Rd, Giza 11511 Egypt
which was founded by King Menes and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pyramids of Dahshour, Giza Egypt
12.00 optional tour to visit Dahshour, we see the newly reopened Bent and Red Pyramids.

at 19.30 - 07.30 pm Transfer to board the sleeper train to Aswan.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Sleeper Train to Aswan - Sleeper Train Cabin (Double cabin 2 beds or Single cabin)


Day 3: Aswan and Isis Temple Tour

Pass By: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Arrive Aswan, Meet & assist at Aswan railway station, Board boat and sailing to the island, the whole complex was moved from its original location on Philae Island, to its new location on Agilkia Island

Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
the boat will dock you near the Kiosk of Nectanebo, the oldest part, and the entrance to the temple is marked by the 18m-high first pylon with reliefs of Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos smiting enemies.
Temple of Philae
The home of a beautiful, magical temple dedicated to Isis, the Great Mother. At the temple, we perform special rites honoring the Divine Feminine and invoking her energies and blessings. The temple tells the story of the goddess Isis, the wife of Osiris, where the goddess symbolizes funeral rituals and the gift of life.
Afterward, you will be sailing to visit:
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Unfinished Obelisk, Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan Egypt
you will be sailing to visit: The Unfinished Obelisk (optional excursion)
built during the reign of Hatshepsut and is considered the largest known ancient obelisk.
End the first day of your 4 days Nile cruises by heading to visit:
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
You will be drive to visit: Aswan High Dam (optional excursion)
It was built during the reign of Gamal Abdel Nasser with the help of the Soviets. it is about 3000 meters long, the base width is 180 meters and its peak is about 40 meters.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on 5* Superior Nile Cruise on full board

Day 4: Abu Simbel temple (optional tour) & sailing to kom Ombo

Stop At: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
After breakfast,
You have the choice to visit an optional tour to Abu Simbel Temple Enjoy your trip to Abu Simbel, It is about 03 hours and a half, one way driving from Aswan to Abu Simbel. Arrive and explore the amazing of the two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. Now, it is your chance to visit the best, the largest, the most impressive temples of ancient Egypt. Drive back to Aswan, then sail to visit:
Duration: 7 hours

Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
you will arrive at Kom Ombo, The temple has a dual dedication to Sobek, as well as Horus, and the plan of the temple reflects this dual purpose. sailing to Edfu
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on 5* Superior Nile Cruise on full board

Day 5: Visit Edfu Temple & Sail to Luxor

Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
Arrival early to Edfu then visit Temple of Edfu The temple is very complete, including a pylon that was built by Cleopatra’s father in the first century BC, the construction of the temple took about 180 years.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Luxor Market, El-Souk, Luxor Egypt
Sailing and enjoy lunch on board Arrive Luxor, you may visit Luxor Temple this night as an optional excursion or you can enjoy walking tour.

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on 5* Superior Nile Cruise on full board

Day 6: West Bank Luxor sightseeing

Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
After breakfast, check out from the cruise, Your tour guide will escort you to visit the west bank of Luxor starting by a visit:
Valley of The Kings
Multiple tombs were lay hidden in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, the tombs of nearly 70 pharaohs. The most important tombs there, are the tomb of Ramses III, the Tomb of Tutankhamun and many more. Then move to the visit the unique:
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
built-in the 18th Egyptian Dynasty, Hatshepsut was the only female pharaoh in the history of Ancient Egypt. She came to power during the New Kingdom after the death of her father, Tuthmose I, a place called “Der Albahari in Egypt“. Continue west bank by visiting the:
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
These two gigantic, 59-foots tall statues are the first sight that greets visitors who take the ferry across from the East Bank. Memnon was set up by architect Amenhotep Ben Habo, the statues decorated the facade of the funerary temple,
Check out your Cruise then transfer to Luxor hotel land, (We can stay this night same cruise ship depends on space)
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight Luxor Hotel or Nile Cruise: Luxor Hotel with Breakfast
- Nile Cruise with Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 7: Dendera & Abydos Temples day tour

Pass By: Abydos, Al Balyana, Sohag Egypt
Early breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile Cruise by a private A.C car to start an incredible day trip to Dendera tour
First, visit Abydos, Famous for the Kings' List. Abydos was to the ancient Egyptian what Jerusalem is to the Christian, Muslim and Jew. It is located in Abydos city about 420 km to the south of Cairo in Sohag Government, and 135 km from Luxor
the ancient Egyptian believed of god (Lord of the underworld) to be buried there.

Stop At: Temple of Rameses II, Beni Mansur, Abydos Egypt
is known as the temple of Seti I. The temple was built by King Seti I, and completed by King Ramsess II,
Then continue to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendera which is situated in the north of Luxor.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dendera Temple Complex, Dendera Egypt
the main site of ancient chapels & shrines. Inside this temple, you’ll find Hathor temple (the main temple), Temple of the birth of Isis, the Sacred Lake, in addition to other important religious items.
Finally,
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
After finishing your interesting tours, we will drive back to your hotel

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight Aracan Eatape Luxor Hotel


Day 8: Optional excursion to East Bank then Sleeper train to Cairo

Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
After breakfast, you will check out your Luxor hotel, or maybe you will join your tour guide to start an optional excursion to the East Bank of Luxor including:
Karnak Temples
the largest Temple in the World! The complex contains a group of Temples such as the Great Temple of Amon Ra, The Temple of Khonso, The Ipt Temple
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Among the most terrific sightseeing that shouldn’t miss while being in Luxor is Luxor Temple and it is widely accepted that the best time to visit it is at night especially touring around the row of sphinxes in front of it which make you feel like being in a movie full of adventures.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
At 6 pm - 18.00, you will be transferred to Luxor railway station for Sleeper train to Cairo. After visiting free tour at shopping then transfer to Luxor Railway Station for Sleeper train to Cairo



Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Sleeper Train to Cairo - Sleeper Train Cabin (Double cabin 2 beds or Single cabin)


Day 9: Ben Ezra Synagogue & Coptic Church

Stop At: Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), Shar'a Mari Girgis Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
After breakfast, You may join your guide with optional excursion, will pick you up from your hotel by a private A.C car to start an incredible day trip from Cairo to Old Cairo area
Start our day tour in Cairo by visiting:
The Hanging Church
considered the oldest church in Old Cairo, it dates back to about 1,700 years. It is distinguished by its prestige and glory. The same area just a little walking steps escort your guide to visit:
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ben Ezra Synagogue, Coptic Cairo, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Ben Ezra Synagogue is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, dating from the 9th century AD. Like almost all of Egypt’s synagogues, it is simply a tourist attraction today following the departure of nearly all of Egypt’s significant Jewish community during the 1950s after the founding of Israel and the Free Officers’ Revolution, but this site still holds great importance in the contemporary history of Judaism.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
After finishing your interesting tours, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Superior: Ramses Hilton hotel - Le Passage hotel - Cairo Pyramids hotel. Budget: Grand Pyramids hotel, Cataract Pyramids

Day 10: the King's Chamber of Pyramids & Sphinx tour

Stop At: Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), Giza Egypt
07.00 to 09.00 am This morning you will enter one hour and half the Great Pyramid of Khufu where you will ascend to the King's chamber and be told of its mysteries.
This morning you awaken with an undercurrent of excitement, felt by you that preempts the usual morning drowsiness.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
Next tour the Sphinx and the temples, Take some amazing photos through your guide will explain The last Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Pyramids of Giza are one of the world's most recognizable landmarks.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
As your time we Back to your hotel


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Superior: Ramses Hilton hotel - Le Passage hotel - Cairo Pyramids hotel. Budget: Grand Pyramids hotel, Cataract Pyramids

Day 11: the Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx free tour

Pass By: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
By clients themselves charge.
Return the Pyramids enter the Great Pyramid of Khufu where you will ascend to the King's chamber, or you can ask your guide about any other optional excursion like Alexandria everyday tour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 12: Fly Home Say Bye to Pharaohs

Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
After breakfast, you will transfer to Cairo International airport for your flight back home to finish your 12 Days SACRED AND MYSTERIES EGYPT tour.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.