10 days tour

Legends Of Egypt

$ 1,889 .00 USD

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Legends Of Egypt

This tour includes:

Transport

Private Deluxe Air conditioned vehicles Domestic Flights

Meals

9 breakfasts 4 lunches 4 dinners

Hygieneprotocol

All vehicles used are private use only for clients on the tour and are hygienized twice a day.

Flights

Flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo

Others

Visits with Egyptologist : Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Temple of the Valley, Saqqara, Memphis, Dashur, Temples of Abydos & Dendera; Temples of Karnak & Luxor , Valley of the Kings , Temple of Queen Hatchepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Museum of Luxor , Temples of Kom Ombo & Edfu , Temples of Abu Simbel , High Dam, Granite quarry and Unfinished Obelisk , Temple of Philae and Felucca Ride.

Guide

Fully qualified English speaking Egyptologist

Accommodation

Experience the exotic charm of Cairo for 3 nights in a 5 star deluxe hotel on a bed and breakfast basis Enjoy the historic attractions of Luxor during a 2 night stay at a 5 star deluxe property on a bed and breakfast basis Embark on a 4 night / 5 day 5-star deluxe guided Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan on a full board basis

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Insurance

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Optional tours

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Itinerary of your trip Legends Of Egypt

  • Day 1 Day 1: Thursday -. Welcome
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Thursday -. Welcome

      Welcome to Egypt ! we will meet you at the arrivals hall of Cairo International airport , helping you the passport process and luggage collection before taking you to your luxury air-conditioned vehicle , that will transport to through the busy , streets of Cairo to your hotel . Check in and rest of the day free. If you arrive in time you can take one of our options tours . Overnight 

  • Day 2 Day 2: Friday : Mysterious Land Of Pyramids
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Friday : Mysterious Land Of Pyramids

      Breakfast in the Hotel and then with the company of your English speaking Egyptologist , travel back thousands of years as you visit the most amazing of all sites in Egypt the stunning Pyramids.  Here you will visit not only the famous Pyramids of Giza but also the Step Pyramid of Dzoser in Sakkara and the Famous Red Pyramid of Dashur . This tour will show you the very first Pyramid ever constructed , how the ancient Egyptians ,through incredible feats of engineering , finally constructed the worldโ€™s only remaining Seventh Wonder.  During our visit we will also take a look at an interesting collection of objects in the open air museum of Memphis , once the ancient capital of Lower Egypt , its necropolis provides a wonderful insight to how the ancient Egyptians lived.

      Return to the hotel and overnight 

  • Day 3 Day 3: Saturday : Hierglyphics And Horoscopes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Saturday : Hierglyphics And Horoscopes

      Today you will take a flight  from Cairo to Luxor  airport , private transfer to the Temples of Abydos , Arrival to Abydos and accompanied by your English speaking Egyptologist you will discover the marvels of one of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt, this once sacred city was the ancient necropolis of the early pharoahs. Visit the memorial temple of Seti I, with its amazing Abydos Kings list showing cartouches of most dynastic pharaohs of Egypt , visit the Osirieon as well as the Ramesses II temple before travelling onto Dendera. Here you will see the splendours of Hathorโ€™s Temple , dating from the Hellenistic period and finished under Roman rule , you will be able to see pictorical references to the famous Cleopatra and her son by Julius Cesar as well as admiring the stunning Hierglyphics on the ceiling of temple , considered to be the most vibrantly coloured in all Egypt, here  was the where the French discovered the now famous Zodiac of Dendera.

      Finally we will make our  way to Luxor , arrival and check in the Hotel. Overnight .

  • Day 4 Day 4: Sunday : "The Most Select Of Places"
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Sunday : "The Most Select Of Places"

      Breakfast in the hotel and acompanied by your egyptologist dicover Karnak a vast array of temples , chapels, pylons and other religious sites including a sacred lake. Here over  thirty pharaohs contributed to the construction of the  buildings, allowing the area to become the most complex and diverse archeological site in Egypt. Wonder at the  Hypostyle Hall where you will see  134 massive columns over 10 metres tall with a diameter of over three metres  arranged in  a grid of  16 rows. Wander among the huge statues sculpted in the likes of  pharoahs and Gods. Continue to Luxor Temple , here Alexander the Great claimed he was crowned King of Egypt. Visit the chapels built by Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty, and Alexander the Great as well as other parts of the temple built by Tutankhamun and Ramesses II. Return to the Hotel afternoon free to relax , take time to enjoy a swim in the pool overlooking the Nile or take tea on the terrace and enjoy the magnificent views of this amazing river. 

      Overnight 

  • Day 5 Day 5: Monday: Theban Necropolis
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Monday: Theban Necropolis

      Breakfast in the Hotel , early morning possibility of taking a Hot Air Balloon ride over the temples . Transfer over to the necropolis of Thebes which Howard Carter made famous with his incredible discovery of Tutankhamonโ€™s Tomb. Here with your egyptologist you will discover the secrets of the Valley of the Kings. Over 60 burial tombs of  pharoahs , marvel at the colour of the hieroglyphics preserved from the sun in these underground chambers, where  they retain their stunning colours and reveal the stories of the late rulers of Egypt. Carry on to Queen Hatchepsutโ€™s Temple , this magnificient temple is totally unique in Egypt its colonnaded terraces , with long ramps and surrounded by steep cliffs make it a fitting tribute to Egyptโ€™s only female pharoah. 

      Finally stop off at the Colossi of Memnon the 18 metre high , 700 ton stone  statues are  the ancient guardians of the necropolis . 

      Check in to the cruise ship and lunch on board .  Afternoon free to wander the local bazaar or try out a local shisha in one of the many colourful bars in the centre of Luxor.

      dinner and overnight on board 

  • Day 6 Day 6: Tuesday : Father Of Rivers
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Tuesday : Father Of Rivers

      Breakfast on board and this morning we will take a visit of the Museum of Luxor, visit of the  collection include masterpieces of pharaonic art as well as examples of everyday objects. Several galleries are devoted to a spectacular group of statues found in 1989 hidden beneath the floor of the Luxor Temple, the annex dedicated to Egyptโ€™s Golden Age, includes two royal mummies. After some free time to wander the Corniche , back to the boat for Lunch .

      This afternoon we start sailing south towards the Equator , so take a seat on the sundeck and watch the Nile float by , over 80 % of the population lives by the banks of this river of life, it provides the lush backdrop to the desert , food, water and means of  life for many.

      Arrival to Esna Lock where you wil be able to watch how the boats pass from one part of the Nile to the next.

      Dinner and overnight on board   

  • Day 7 Day 7: Wednesday : Battlegrounds And Myths
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Wednesday : Battlegrounds And Myths

      Breakfast on board and after a short transfer you will arrive at Horus Temple in Edfu , here accompanied by your egyptologist, one of the best preserved shrines in Egypt.  Here the  inscriptions on the  walls provide valuable insight  into  language, myth and religion during the Hellenistic period in Egypt, with
      important scenes of the Sacred Drama which tells of  the battle  between Gods  Horus and Seth.

      Lunch on board as you continue sailing down the Nile towards Kom Ombo.

      Late afternoon arrival to these  twin temples , unique in design as all  courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms were duplicated for two sets of gods Haroeris and Sobek. You can visit the collection of mummfied crocodiles dedicated to the latter god in the specialised museum and see the Nilometer which allowed the ancient Egyptians measure the water levels of the Nile .

      Dinner and overnight on board 

  • Day 8 Day 8: Thursday : Victorious Pharoah Ramesses Ii
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Thursday : Victorious Pharoah Ramesses Ii

      Early morning start with pic nic breakfast will allow you to visit the amazing temples of Abu Simbel on the banks of Lake Nasser. Discover with your egyptologist the story of Ramesses II and his wife Nefertari , visit these stunning temples saved by the UNESCO from the rising waters of the lake, with their impressive 30 metre high statues that celebrate the victory of the battle of Kadesh. 

      On your way back to Aswan stop off at the High Dam Aswan , before taking a tour round the Granite quarry where you will discover the ingenious method used by the ancient Egyptians to cut the stone for the obelisks.

      Lunch on board . In the afternoon a gentle sail around the Nile Cataracts and the Elefantine Island on an old fashioned Felucca .

      Dinner and overnight

  • Day 9 Day 9: Friday : Sky Goddess
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Friday : Sky Goddess

      Breakfast on board and after check out of the cruise . With your egyptologist , you will visit the the Island of Philae where monuments of various eras, extending from the Pharaohs to the Caesars, occupy nearly the whole area. Here on the supposed burial place of the God Osiris , the Temple of Isis rises from its island base. A religious center for Egyptians and Nubians alike. Isisโ€™s magical power was greater than that of all  gods, she protected Egypt  from its enemies, governed the skies and the natural world. 

      Transfer to the aiport and afternoon flight back to Cairo. arrival and transfer to Hotel.

      Possibility to assist an farwell dinner with oriental show 

  • Day 10 Day 10: Saturday : Farewell
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Saturday : Farewell

      Check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport to take your international flight home.

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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

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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