Meals

-Meals: Breakfast -Lunch is available in every tour for little extra cost This tour offers Vegetarian and Halal food options on request. Simply let our Customer Support team know the food option that you prefer.

Transport

- All transfers in Cairo and Luxor. - Sleeper train ( - cost of the - Sleeper train ticket Cairo - Luxor & return is 180 $ American dollar, to be paid upon arrival )

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.

Guide

* Multilingual expert Egyptologist guide.

Accommodation

-4 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis. -1 Night hotel accommodation in Luxor on bed and breakfast basis. -2 Night Sleeper train on half board basis. 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

Others

-2 Night hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis. -2 Night hotel accommodation in Luxor on bed and breakfast basis. -2 Night Sleeper train on half board basis. -1 Full day tour in Cairo visiting Egyptian Museum, Pyramids -1 Full day tour in Luxor visiting West Bank. -1 Full day tour in Luxor visiting East Bank. -All transfers in Cairo, and Luxor. - All your tours and excursions are with A/C bus - The service of meet and assist at all your destinations. - Multilingual expert Egyptologist guide. - Our prices include all taxes and services.

Not included:

Others

-International flights and visa - Entrance fees to the sightseeing -Lunch meal at local restaurant in Cairo. - cost of the - Sleeper train ticket Cairo - Luxor & return is 180 $ American dollar, to be paid upon arrival -Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary. -Gratuities

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 citadel old cairo

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

Day 1: Arrival To Cairo

Arrival Cairo:

Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around the Clock) Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from Cairo International Airport by the exit door, 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.

Optional Tour: Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with Belly Dancing and Hotel Transfer, Cairo. Nile River cruise with dinner buffet and cultural performances

Overnight in Cairo
Day 2 Day 2: Giza Pyramids / Sakkara / Memphis
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Giza Pyramids / Sakkara / Memphis

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 Khufu’s (Cheops), 3small pyramids You will continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre’s (kaphren) pyramid - Khufu’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 lion’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, you’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.

Then Move to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser, the museum of Imhotep, the tomb of a high official, the pyramid of king titi, the pyramid of king unas, and see the pyramids of Dahshur from a distance.

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 city’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 Ramses II-16 meters high, the alabaster sphinx you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast,
Day 3 Day 3: Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Citadel & Khan El Khalily Market
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Citadel & Khan El Khalily Market

Breakfast at the hotel and then you will be escorted by your private guide 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 some5000 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 people’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.

proceed to Old Cairo to visit fascinated built wonders such as the Hanging Church that was built in 3rd and beginning of the 4th century. also in the Basilica style., the Abu Sirga Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue which dates back to the beginning of the 15th century AD It was built in the Basilica style above the cave in which the Holy Family took refuge. End your tour in Cairo with a visit to Amr Ibn El-aas mosque which is the very first mosque built in Egypt.

You will continue to explore Then transfer the Citadel of Salah El-din, where you will see the view of all Cairo, as you will visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which is considered the largest to be built in the beginning of the 19th century the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Egypt over 45 years & it is built in Turkish style

There you will drive to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, (if there’s enough time), one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East,

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

Overnight in Train

Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Day 4: Luxor (West Bank) Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Luxor (West Bank) Tour

Breakfast on the train, Arrival, meet and assist by our representative.

Start your Tour to visiting the West Bank of The Nile River you will be visiting 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 Amenhotep’s memorial temple or mortuary temple.

Excursion to the Necropolis of Thebes, on the Eastern bank, Crossing the Nile, then visit the 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 Tut’s tomb was made by Howard Carter in 1922. Tutankhamun’s tomb was the first royal tomb to be discovered that was still largely intact, you will visit 3 tombs, Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant.

You will continue to explore then transfer to 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, back to hotel.

Overnight in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast

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 5 Day 5: Luxor (East Bank) Tour / Sleeping Train
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Luxor (East Bank) Tour / Sleeping Train

Early morning, enjoy a relaxing breakfast in your hotel in Luxor and then you will enjoy visiting the East Bank of The Nile River you will be visiting the at 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"., The Karnak is connected to Luxor Temple via an impressive avenue of sphinxes.

then you will be accompanied by your tour guide to visit the majestic Luxor temple which was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for ritual and festivals and dedicated to the god Amun with some free time for shopping in Luxor,

Transfers to the train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Cairo, Dinner on the train.

Overnight on the train

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 Day 6: Disembarkation / Sleeping Train
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Disembarkation / Sleeping Train

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation, Free day, In the evening, transfers to the train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Cairo. Dinner on the train

Overnight Sleeper train to Cairo

Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Day 7: Departure From Cairo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Departure From Cairo

Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.

Meal: Breakfast

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Egyptian Legacy 7 Days Cairo And Luxor Holiday

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Itinerary of your trip Egyptian Legacy 7 Days Cairo And Luxor Holiday

Day 1: Arrival To Cairo

Day 2: Giza Pyramids / Sakkara / Memphis

Day 3: Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Citadel & Khan El Khalily Market

Day 4: Luxor (West Bank) Tour

Day 5: Luxor (East Bank) Tour / Sleeping Train

Day 6: Disembarkation / Sleeping Train

Day 7: Departure From Cairo

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