11-Night Private Mysteries of Egypt Tour

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival to Egypt Land of Pharaohs⌄

   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.

   Overnight: Superior: Cairo Pyramids hotel - Le Passage hotel Budget: Grand Pyramids hotel, Cataract Pyramids (as available)

2. 2Sakkara Tour and Sleeper train to Aswan⌄

   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

   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.

   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.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight Sleeper Train to Aswan - Sleeper Train Cabin (Double cabin 2 beds or Single cabin)

3. 3Aswan and Isis Temple Tour⌄

   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

   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:

   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:

   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.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight on 5* Superior Nile Cruise on full board

4. 4Abu Simbel temple (optional tour) & sailing to kom Ombo⌄

   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:

   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

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight on 5* Superior Nile Cruise on full board

5. 5Visit Edfu Temple & Sail to Luxor⌄

   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.

   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.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight on 5* Superior Nile Cruise on full board

6. 6West Bank Luxor sightseeing⌄

   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:

   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:

   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)

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight Aracan Eatape Luxor Hotel

7. 7the Valley of the Nobles & Ramesseum tour⌄

   Begin with pickup at your Luxor hotel or ship at a morning time that suits you best, then travel in a private vehicle, a roughly 40-minute trip.

   ancient Egypt’s nobles tombs, These tombs provide us with a wealth of information about life and religious beliefs in ancient Egypt. Their beauty also attests to the skill and creativity of the ancient Egyptian artisans, the majority of the tombs dating to the Golden Age of Thebes during the New Kingdom (1550 – 1080BC). The Nobles tombs are decorated with daily life scenes, funerals, and ideal afterlives of their owners. Explore the mortuary temple that was built by Pharaoh Ramesses II,

   Proceed to visit the Ramesseum, the memorial temple of King Ramses II. The Ramesseum temple is famous for its 19 metre (62 feet) high seated statue and weighing more than 1000 tons of Ramses II (of which only fragments are left). The walls of the Ramesseum temple, which is only about half preserved, are decorated with reliefs, including scenes depicting the Battle of Kadesh, the Syrian wars, and the Festival of Amon Min. Move on to

   The Temple is the best-preserved of the New Kingdom memorial temples. It is decorated with military scenes and texts illustrating the victories of the king in three wars. A royal palace was built at the south of the Temple open forecourt,

   After finished, you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight Aracan Eatape Luxor Hotel

8. 8Optional excursion to East Bank then Sleeper train to Cairo⌄

   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

   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.

   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: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight Sleeper Train to Cairo - Sleeper Train Cabin (Double cabin 2 beds or Single cabin)

9. 9Ben Ezra Synagogue & Coptic Church⌄

   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:

   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.

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

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Superior: Cairo Pyramids hotel - Le Passage hotel Budget: Grand Pyramids hotel, Cataract Pyramids (as available)

10. 10the King's Chamber of Pyramids & Sphinx tour⌄

    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.

    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.

    As your time we Back to your hotel

    Meals: Breakfast

    Overnight: Superior: Cairo Pyramids hotel - Le Passage hotel Budget: Grand Pyramids hotel, Cataract Pyramids (as available)

11. 11the Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx free tour⌄

    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

    Meals: Breakfast

    Overnight: Superior: Cairo Pyramids hotel - Le Passage hotel Budget: Grand Pyramids hotel, Cataract Pyramids (as available)

12. 12Fly Home Say Bye to Pharaohs⌄

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

    Meals: Breakfast