1 – The tip is not included in the amount paid for the trip and is not mandatory, but it is only a kind of appreciation from the customer to the driver or guide for their effort
2- Only 20% of the trip price and the rest upon arrival are transferred as a kind of serious booking
3- All flights are booked at least six hours in advance
4- In case of cancellation of the trip, no refund will be made for the 20% amount paid in advance
The car will come to your place of residence, whether in Cairo or any other place, so that we can start the tour. The arrangement of visits in one day may differ according to the most crowded places or according to traffic, but all the attractions included in the program will be done every day.
In Cairo
First day:
We can visit the pyramids area, Saqqara area and the Grand Egyptian Museum with lunch.
The New Egyptian Museum is an architectural masterpiece that is being built to attract more than five million visitors, due to the international nature that contributed to the establishment of the museum, to part of the Pharaonic influences that the world will see for the first time .
The site of Saqqara: It is a vast funerary complex that contains the necropolis of the dignitaries and the so-called “step” pyramid of King Djoser (the founder of the 3rd pharaonic dynasty, around 2700 BC). This pyramid represents the first attempt at pyramid construction. It is considered the first stone construction in the world.
The Giza Plateau: the flagship site of the Pharaonic civilization with its three famous pyramids “Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos” as well as the Sphinx , in limestone, enigmatic and gigantic with a human head and the body of a lion, raised as guardian of the necropolis. Without forgetting the funeral temple of the kings Khephren built entirely of limestone and granite.
Second day :
We can visit the Citadel of Saladin, the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square Khan El-Khallili Souk with lunch.
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo : Located in the city center, in a neoclassical building, perfectly suited to its exquisite collections. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo opened its doors in 1902. It has since expanded considerably to become the largest museum of Egyptian art in the world. With over 150,000 objects, the museum houses an incredible collection of exhibits that depict the glorious reign of ancient Egypt, from the predynastic period to the Roman period.
The Citadel of Saladin : Built in the 12th century AD by the famous Saladin. This gigantic building housed the palaces of the sultan of the time and was the seat of power until the end of the 19th century . This building also has two mosques; the largest is the mosque of Mohamed-Ali which dates from the Ottoman era in the 19th century, entirely in alabaster. Its architectural style is directly inspired by mosques in Istanbul. It has a vast dome 21m in diameter, the summit of which rises to 52m. The second mosque dates from the Mamluk era (1315). It is the mosque of El-Nasser Mohammed, the sultan who had it built.
Khan El-Khallili Souk: A labyrinth of small streets that are lively day and night, engaging the senses with a mixture of images, sounds, scents and colors. Khan El-Khallili is the oldest bazaar in the world. It has been occupied by traders since the 14th century .
In Luxor
third day :
We can visit ( the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Habu or the Temple of Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon , complex of Karnak ) lunch.
The two Colossi of Memnon; 17m giants which stand at the entrance to a large temple erected by King Amenhotep III during the 15th century BC.
The Valley of the Kings; it is in the limestone rock of the Theban mountain in this valley which is located at the edge of the fertile plain on the left bank of Luxor that almost all the pharaohs of the New Kingdom, such as Ramses2, Amenhotep3, Tutankhamun and many others, chose to have their tombs dug. There are officially sixty-three of them, reported in order of discovery. The tombs of the Valley of the Kings are characterized by their refined sculptures and their well-preserved colors.
Visit the temple of Queen Hatshepsut; the first feminist in history, the only one who defied the rules of the transmission of the throne and became pharaoh! Her temple also stands out from the architectural scheme of the time with three terraces superimposed against the mountain, thus creating a balanced harmony that delights the eyes.
Return to the hotel at the end of the morning
In the middle of the afternoon, departure for the visit of the religious complex of Karnak : An immense historical complex, built on approximately 60 hectares, covering a pharaonic period which extends from 20th to 4th century BC. Karnak is a splendid site with its gigantic facade, its colossal statues, its giant obelisks, its majestic hypostyle hall, its sacred lake … and many other architectural and artistic wonders.
In Aswan
Fifth day :
We can visit in Aswan the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple lunch .
The Temple of Philae ; it is a historical site of great importance, located on an island in the middle of the Nile. Arriving there by motorboat gives a deep feeling in front of the beauty of the setting of the place. Philae is dedicated to the goddess ISIS. It is characterized by its romantic setting, its remarkable architecture and its refined frescoes and the elegance of its walls, columns and chapels.
The unfinished obelisk; a granite quarry widely exploited in antiquity, at the time of the pharaohs, to sculpt colossal statues and obelisks. This quarry still contains a failed obelisk which would have been the largest obelisk in ancient Egypt with its 42m high and its 1200 tons of weight, but because of cracks that occurred during its carving, it was abandoned on site .
N.B :
– Half of the cost will be transferred and the rest will be paid upon arrival in order to make flight, hotel and transportation reservations.
– We will also go to see some ancient Egyptian industries between the sights and on the way of the trip to learn more about ancient Egyptian culture
– Stay in Cairo for two nights, Aswan for two nights, Luxor for one day, and return to Cairo on the same day.
Included:
-Travel by domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor and return by plane from Aswan to Cairo, or the opposite , The program can start from Luxor first or Aswan, depending on the available flight or hotel reservations. .
-The program includes transportation within Cairo, within Luxor, and from Luxor to Aswan by car, as well as within Aswan.
Accommodation in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. –
– Expert Guide
– entry fees
– lunch
– water
Excluded:
-Additional options
– personal items
– tipping
Drinks inside the restaurant such as juices or cola–
Options:
– Camel riding in the Giza Pyramids area
– Quad Bike Riding in Giza Pyramids Area
-Dinner parties on large Nile boats moving at night with a program of oriental dancing and singing in Cairo
-Visit Banana Island in Luxor and see some wild animals inside the cages there and enjoy the time on that island
-You can see all of Luxor city and all the monuments from above using a balloon. It is a beautiful and unique trip
-Visit the Dendera Temple to see the strange ceiling, which contains writings and engravings related to the zodiac.
-Visit Gharb Sohail Island in Aswan and learn about Nubian culture and see how they raise crocodiles in their homes.
-Visit Abu Simbel Temple in the south of Aswan, which is about 350 km from Aswan, but it is worth the visit.
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