10 Days Package: Explore Cairo, Alexandria & The Nile cruise

Today start your epic day by visiting the Giza Plateau, site of the great Pyramids of Giza Cheops Mykerinus and Khafre Built in the Fourth Dynasty (approximately 2690 BC), it is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Revel in the opportunity to enter the interior of one of these legendary structures, and marvel at the massive stones used to construct them (Extra ticket) then view the Great Sphinx backdropped by the pyramids, a setting that has captured the imaginations of adventurers for centuries. After that have your lunch at local restaurant then Visit Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid at Sakkara (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part in the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form the Pyramidal shape, this pyramid is considered the first stone construction ever built by the genius Vizir Imhotep. After that Visit Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. This city dates back to 3100 B.C. see the great statue of King Ramses II the biggest man-made statue made for a king and also visit the Alabaster Statue of Queen Hatshepsut, after that back to your hotel overnight. Meal Base: Breakfast – Lunch.

A new day for your tour in Egypt visiting the most interesting Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 120,000 overwhelming artifacts are presented, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. After your tour at the Museum, you have your lunch then move to the Coptic Cairo or as Egyptian call it (Old Cairo) contained within the boundaries of the Roman fortress of Babylon is where the Copts built their churches for protection. For three hundred years, from the conversion of Emperor Constantine until the arrival of Islam, Egypt was a Christian nation, and the Coptic church is one of the oldest communions as well as the church that really pioneered austere monasticism in the remote desert. There are still tens of thousands of Copts in Egypt, many of whom live in Old Cairo. Their most famous Hanging Church, the Hanging Church, built over one of the gateways into the old fortress, its nave suspended above the passageway. Also in Old Cairo the saints Sergius church has The Crypt where the Holy Family took shelter during their flee to Egypt, also there is the synagogue of Ben Ezra. (Under restoration) Once home to many Jewish families, few now remain scattered throughout Cairo. There has been a religious building on this site (initially a church, then a synagogue) since at least the 4th century, and the present synagogue houses a Torah on gazelle skin that dates to the 5th century BC. This whole area is a world-famous destination for Pilgrims, after that Head to Khan El Khalili Bazaar enjoy your time at the Bazaar then back to your hotel. Meal Base: Breakfast – Lunch.

After breakfast, your guide will escort you to visit Pompey’s Pillar. It was constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally, from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean. Then you drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria, and then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel,( from outside) which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (Light House) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina ( from outside) and Roman Theatre . Finally, you will drive back to your hotel in Cairo. Meal Base: Breakfast- Lunch

After your breakfast you will check out of your hotel in Cairo and be transferred to the Cairo airport to take your Flight to Luxor. upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to embark on your luxury Nile Cruise ship, Which you will stay full board for the coming four nights. You will start your visits by exploring the Karnak Temple, the largest religious Pharaonic temple Ever built in the world, then visit the Luxor temple as well with your private guide. Enjoy the evening on board. Meal Base: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Your first visit of the day will be to the Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of the Pharaonic New Kingdom, including the famous tombs of the kings of ancient Egypt. Your next stop will be the amazing temple of Hatshepsut. the first woman who ruled Egypt. This temple was used as a monastery in the Christian era. This is why it is famous for the name “El Deir Al Bahry”, or the Western Monastery. Your last stop of the day will be at the gigantic Colossi of Memnon. These two 18 meters high statues are the only remaining items of the temple of Amenhotep III. During the roman era, music was heard coming out of one of the statues that were attributed, by the Greeks. Meal Base: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

After breakfast, your Nile cruise will stop by the Nile bank and then take your horse Carriage to explore the magnificent temple of Hours. Edfu’s temple is one of the Ptolemy Dynasty’s most impressive feats of construction and due to its youth – built in the 2nd Century BC it’s also one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Here, the looming sandstone walls are covered in giant hieroglyphics and dazzling friezes that ape the patriotic decorations of earlier pharaohs. Within its vast chambers, strolling under colossal gateways and wandering ant-like through its hallways that seem to be have been created for giants, you really get a feel for the all-encompassing power of Egypt’s rulers, after this visit back to your Nile cruise continue sailing towards another unique temple on the Nile Kom Ombo temple of God Sobek and Hours you will reach by sunset, enjoy your lunch on board and enjoy the spectacular landscape on the Nile. arrive Kom Ombo temple it is just some steps from the anchor of your cruise explore the temple of Kom Ombo this temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris is a reminder of this area’s importance in Ancient Egypt due to its prime position along the Nile. Stroll through the temple’s colonnades, gazing up at scenes of pharaonic propaganda, and you’ll capture the ambiance of this glorious history for yourself. Back to your cruise for dinner. overnight on board. Meal Base: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

After breakfast, it’s time to explore the temple of Philae, The ancient cult center of goddess Isis, the Temples of Philae were venerated from the Pharaonic era through the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods with each ruler making their own additions to the stones here. This sacred site has dazzled travelers since the first Nile cruises set off from Cairo and is one of Nubia’s most important monument sites. Meal Base: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

After breakfast on your cruise on the cruise check out and fly back to Cairo, upon arrival to Cairo you will be transferred to your hotel for relaxing in Cairo. Meals Base: Breakfast

After breakfast our representative will escort you to the airport for final departure. 10 Days Package: Explore Cairo, Alexandria & The Nile cruise