10 days tour

10 Days Cairo, Luxor And Aswan Holiday

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10 Days Cairo, Luxor And Aswan Holiday

This tour includes:

Accommodation

3 Nights hotel Accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast. 2 Nights hotel Accommodation in Aswan on bed and breakfast. 2 Nights hotel Accommodation in Luxor on bed and breakfast. 2 Nights Sleeper Train on Half Board. Check-in is at 15:00 Check out is at 12:00 Early arrival and late check out will be subject to extra charge or pre/post accommodation extra night according to hotel policy

Hygieneprotocol

Safety Standards Covid-19: We have put in place a series of precautionary measures in accordance with the guidelines of the World Health Organization. We must play our part in preventing the spread of the virus and ensuring our customers remain safe throughout the duration of their trip. In terms of hygienic practices, ANCIENT EGYPT TOURS is complying with all the WHO guidelines. 1. Groups in tours and activities will not consist of more than 10 people. 2. A safe distance of one meter between clients will be maintained whenever possible. 3. The use of masks is obligatory. Masks will be given to clients who do not have their own. 4. Alcohol gel will be available before, during, and after the service. 5. All those running the service (guide, driver, hotel staff, etc...) will wear a mask throughout its duration. 6. All those running the service (guide, driver, hotel staff, etc...) will wear gloves throughout its duration. 7. All the hotels and cruises we work with have demonstrated safe and hygienic practices to ensure your complete safety. 8. The handing out of printed material such as maps or brochures will be avoided. 9. The temperature and wellness of all those taking part in the service will be monitored daily. Anyone who has a fever or displays symptoms will be separated and placed in quarantine. 10. The temperature of all attendees will be taken, and admission will be denied to those with a temperature of more than 37 degrees Celsius (99 Fahrenheit), and a full refund for the land tour will be given. 11. Should land, air, or water transport of any kind be used, the vehicles will be disinfected before and after each service deep-cleaned every 24 hours. 12. The capacity of all means of transport will be reduced to 50% of their maximum capacity. 13. At monuments, museums and attractions, the maximum permitted capacity will be 50% of the total maximum capacity. 14. Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything. 15. These measures will be applicable starting from June 2020 until further notice. At ANCIENT EGYPT TOURS, your safety is always at the forefront of everything we do. We have taken all the possible safety precautions to ensure that your trip is stress-free.

Meals

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Guide

Private Professional guide.

Transport

All tours/transfers by Private air-conditioned vehicles. Sleeper Train

Others

All tours/transfers by Private air-conditioned vehicles. Private Professional guide. Entrance fees to all mentioned sightseeing. Taxes & charges are included. 3 Nights hotel Accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast. 2 Nights hotel Accommodation in Aswan on bed and breakfast. 2 Nights hotel Accommodation in Luxor on bed and breakfast. 2 Nights Sleeper Train on Half Board. 2 Days tour in Cairo as per itinerary. 1 Day tour in Aswan as per itinerary. 1 Day tour in Luxor as per itinerary.

Not included:

Others

Entry Visa to Egypt. Tipping kitty. Optional Tours.

Optional

Dinner cruise for two hours on the Nile Sound and Light show at the Giza Pyramids area Sound and Light show at the Karnak Temple Sound and Light show at the Phaile Temple Dahshor Pyramids Pharaonic Village Alexandria Tour Saqqara pyramids Memphis

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Itinerary of your trip 10 Days Cairo, Luxor And Aswan Holiday

  • Day 1 Day 1: Cairo Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Cairo Arrival

      Arrival Cairo:

      Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around the Clock) Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from Cairo International Airport by the exit dooar, holding a sign "Ancient Egypt Tours". will meet & greet you and then he will escort you to the hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle. At hotel the tour reception manager will assist with a smooth check-in and your expert guide will contact you to review your holiday itinerary to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. 

      Overnight in Cairo.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Pyramids / Museum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Pyramids / Museum

      Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world  The great  Pyramid of Khufuโ€™s (Cheops),3 small pyramids You will continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the sight of Khafreโ€™s (kaphren) pyramid - Khufuโ€™s son, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site,, the remains of the funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra( Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lionโ€™s body, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of chefren This temple served definitely two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. After visiting the pyramids, youโ€™ll then continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands, with the Cairo skyline in the background. Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant

      Then Move to visit The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, and dates back some 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms, The Egyptian Museum which is filled with thousands of Pharaonic artifacts, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamen. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases and toys from ancient Egypt are all on display, and many priceless statues and other artifacts can also be seen which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1922s when his tomb was excavated, The Egyptian Museum is one of the first stops on most peopleโ€™s itineraries when travelling to Egypt. This distinctive museum that houses a vast store of priceless objects, from earlier time to the Greco Roman period is worth seeing.

      Transfer to the train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner on the train, overnight Sleeper train to Aswan

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

  • Day 3 Day 3: Aswan Sightseeing Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Aswan Sightseeing Tour

      Breakfast on the train, Arrival, meet & assist by our representatives and transfer to the Cruise. Boarding before lunch, visit the world famous High Dam, An engineering miracle was constructed between 1960 and 1970. It aimed to increase economic production by further regulating the annual river flooding and providing storage of water for agriculture, and later, to generate hydroelectricity. The dam has had a significant impact on the economy and culture of Egypt, and then move to the Unfinished Obelisk, This obelisk is believed to belong to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. The unfinished obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan, Egypt. It is unknown which pharaoh created this structure. It is nearly one third larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected. If finished it would have measured around 42 m and would have weighed nearly 1,200 tons. Then move to the beautiful located Philae temple Sail by felucca (Egyptian sailboat) to the island of Agilkia, Visit the temple that was removed from their original island of Philae which lies submerged most of the year by the waters of Lake Nasser. The main Temple of Isis and its monuments were built between the 26th-dynasty and the Roman period. you will be transferred back to your hotel.

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

      Overnight in Aswan

      Itinerary in Upper Egypt could be subject to some changes in time and order of visits but you will visit all the sites listed in your itinerary and you will be notified by your guide 


  • Day 4 Day 4: Aswan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Aswan

      Having your breakfast at hotel, free day in Aswan. Optional Tours:

      Meals: Breakfast

      Overnight in Aswan.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Luxor Sightseeing Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Luxor Sightseeing Tour

      After having your breakfast at your hotel, our representative will transfer you to Aswan train station for your train to Luxor, arrival to Luxor. Meet & assist by our guide, begin your sightseeing tour in Luxor by a Visit East Bank of The Nile River you will be visiting The Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built. In ancient Egypt, the power of the god Amun of Thebes gradually increased during the early New Kingdom, and after the short persecution led by Akhenaten, it rose to its apex. In the reign of Ramesses III, more than two thirds of the property owned by the temples belonged to Amun, evidenced by the stupendous buildings at Karnak. Although badly ruined, no site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man, and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples located about three kilometers north of Luxor, Egypt situated on 100 ha (247 acres) of land. Karnak is actually the sites modern name. Its ancient name was Ipet-isut, meaning "The Most Select (or Sacred) of Places".

      You will continue to explore then transfer to the West bank in Luxor, visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahary Queen Hatshepsut was the first great woman in recorded history: the forerunner of such figures as Cleopatra, Catherine the Great and Elizabeth I.The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is the focal point of the Deir el-Bahri complex of mortuary temples and tombs located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite the city of Luxor. Hatshepsut was female pharoah. Her temple, this temple was built on three surfaces take the form of balconies, devoted primarily to the worship of the god Amun, and to perform funeral rites for the queen known as El Deir El Bahary

      Than pay a visit to Valley of the Kings, was created and used from approximately 1539 BC to 1075 BC. It contains some 60 tombs, starting with Thutmose I and ending with Ramses X or XI. The official name of the site was The Great and Majestic Necropolis of the Millions of Years of the Pharaoh, Life, Strength, Health in The West of Thebes, or more usually, the Great Field. The most famous tomb is KV62, the Tomb of King Tutankhamun. The discovery of King Tutโ€™s tomb was made by Howard Carter in 1922, Tutankhamunโ€™s tomb was the first royal tomb to be discovered that was still largely intact. You will visit 3 tombs. Moreover; lunch is going to be served during your trip.

      Proceed to the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III, Colossi of Memnon  are the two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For 3,400 years they have sat in the Theban necropolis, across the River Nile from the city of Luxor. The original function of the Colossi was to stand guard at the entrance to Amenhotepโ€™s memorial temple or mortuary temple. Later on you will be transferred back to your hotel.

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

      Overnight in Luxor.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Luxor / Sleeping Train
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Luxor / Sleeping Train

      Breakfast, Free day

      Optional Tour

      Transfer to the train station for your overnight sleeper train to Cairo. Dinner on the train.

      Overnight in Sleeper Train

      Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 7 Day 7: Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Cairo

      Have your breakfast on train, meet & assist by our representative and you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo. Free day in Cairo.

      Optional Tour: 

  • Day 8 Day 8: Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Cairo

      Free Day

      Optional Tour: 

      Meal: Breakfast

      Overnight in Cairo.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Sakkara / Memphis / Dahshur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Sakkara / Memphis / Dahshur

      Breakfast at hotel, our tour guide will pickup you from your hotel to start your day tour with the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the worldโ€™s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser, the museum of I mhotep, the tomb of a high official, the pyramid of king titi, the pyramid of king unas

      After that transfer to Memphis, which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Old 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, The city reached a peak of prestige under the 6th dynasty as a centre for the worship of Ptah, the god of creation and artworks. The alabaster sphinx that guards the Temple of Ptah serves as a memorial of the cityโ€™s former power and prestige. The Memphis triad, consisting of the creator god Ptah, his consort Sekhmet, and their son Nefertem, formed the main focus of worship in the city. Memphis declined briefly after the 18th dynasty with the rise of Thebes and the New Kingdom, and was revived under the Persians before falling firmly into second place following the foundation of Alexandria and see the Statue of RamsesII-16 meters high, the alabasrar sphinx

      You will continue to explore Then transfer to the south and visit the Red Pyramid and Bent pyramid at Dahshur, Dahshuris a famous royal necropoils in Egypt holds many famous Pyramids includes the red and bent Pyraimds of king snefru. The site is about 40 km from Cairo, the city. Then proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant. you will be transferred back to your hotel.

      Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

      Overnight in Cairo.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Final Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Final Departure

      Breakfast at hotel, our representative will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport for the final departure

      Meal: Breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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