Introduction
The history of Egypt goes back 7000 years and it is one of the most favoured
destination for travellers from all over the world. The wealth of
towering monuments, tombs and colossal statues, scattered along the banks
of the Nile signifies the lost glories of an ancient civilisation.
A
Land of History
Day 1 Arrive at Cairo International Airport.
Transfer to hotel in Cairo for overnight stay on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2 Transfer to Cairo Airport for flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, transfer to the pier for embarkation on
Nile Cruise. Enjoy lunch on board before visiting the East bank,
the Temples of Karnak and Luxor. Dinner and overnight stay on the
cruise ship in Luxor.
Day 3 Visit the West Bank, the Valley of the Kings, Valley of
the Queens, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari. Enjoy
lunch on board. Sail to Esna (crossing lock). Dinner and overnight
stay on the cruise ship in Esna.
Day 4 Visit the Esna Temple. Sail to Edfu & visit the Edfu
temple. Sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch aboard. Dinner and Overnight
stay on the cruise ship in Kom Ombo.
Day 5 After breakfast, visit the Kom Ombo temple and sail to
Aswan. Visit the High Dam, The granite quarries, the Unfurnished Obelisk
and the Philae Temple and panoramic Felucca sailing around the island.
Dinner and Overnight Stay on the cruise ship in Aswan.
Day 6 After breakfast, disembark transfer to Aswan Airport for
flight to Abu Simbel. Visit the grandeur of Pharaoh Ramses the Great
and the temples of Ramses II. Fly back to Aswan Airport and connect
for onward flight to Cairo. Arrive at Cairo Airport. Transfer
to hotel in Cairo for overnight stay on bed and breakfast basis.
Day
7 Visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world- the Pyramids
of Giza – the great Cheops, 479ft. high, Khefren at 470ft. high and Mycerinus
at 217ft. high. All towering majestically over the silent and cryptic
denizen of the desert, the wondrous Sphinx. Later tour the Citadel,
the medieval fortress of Salah El Din and location of the beautiful Alabaster
Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Proceed to the Sultan Hassan Mosque of Rifai,
where members of the ex-royal family are entombed, as well as the Shah
of Iran. Roam through the ancient twisting passages of the Khan El Khalili,
Cairo’s famous bazaar, filled with small shops and factories for all manner
of crafts and goods. Afternoon also visit the Egyptian museum filled
with thousands of Pharaonic artifacts including the fabulous treasures
of Tut Ankh Amon Late evening transfer to Cairo International Airport
for return or onward flight.
Mythological Egypt
Day 1 Arrive at Cairo International Airport.
Transfer to hotel in Cairo for overnight stay on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2 Transfer to Cairo Airport for flight
to Aswan. Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, transfer to the pier for
embarkation on the Nile Cruise. Enjoy lunch on board before visiting
the High Dam, the granite quarries, the Unfurnished Obelisk and the Philae
Temple. Dinner and overnight stay on the cruise ship in Aswan.
Day 3 Cruise to Kom Ombo. Visit the Sobek-Haroris
temple at Kom Ombo. Continue to Edfu to see the Temple of Horus at
Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on the cruise ship in Esna.
Day 4 Sail to Luxor. Enjoy lunch on board.
In the afternoon, visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor. Dinner and
overnight stay on the cruise ship in Luxor.
Day 5 After breakfast disembark. Visit the
West Bank, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the temple of Queen Hatschpsut
at Deir el Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Transfer to Luxor Airport
for flight to Cairo. Arrive at Cairo Airport. Transfer to hotel
in Cairo for overnight stay on bed and breakfast basis.
Day
6 Visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world,
the Pyramids of Giza. Later tour the Citadel, the medieval fortress
of Salah El Din and location of the beautiful Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed
Ali. Proceed to the Sultan Hassan Mosque of Rifai, where members
of the ex-royal family are entombed, as well as the Shah of Iran.
Roam through the ancient twisting passages of the Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s
famous bazaar, filled with small shops and factories for various crafts
and goods. Transfer to hotel in Cairo for overnight stay on bed and
breakfast basis.
Day 7 Visit the Egyptian Museum, filled with thousands
of Pharaonic artifacts. Drive through Central Cairo around the busting
squares. Cross Abuel-Ela Bridge to Zamalek on Gezira Island; the
location of the Sporting Club, Cairo Tower and the new Opera House.
Traverse the Nile Corniche to Shepherd Hotel and the Garden City.
Late evening transfer to Cairo International Airport for onward flight
(Note: The cruise itinerary can also work in the reverse depending on
the schedule of the Boat.) |