11 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red Sea Tour

 Cairo Top Tours agent will meet you at Cairo International Airport holding a sign with your name. They will then transport you to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, they will help you check in quickly and smoothly.

On your first evening, you can have time to relax or instead of it upon request go to the Sound and Light Show at Giz. At the begging of the first day, start with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a meeting with your private Egyptologist from Cairo Top Tours. They will guide you through the tours in Giza, making it easy for you to learn about the Great Pyramid of King Cheopsand his successors, Chephren and  Mycerinus. They will also help you capture the most memorable photos of the sites, should you choose to take a camel ride at the Giza Pyramids area (optional activity). Then, you will be taken to see the famous Sphinx, which has been guarding the necropolis for over 4500 years with its iconic man-headed lion figure.

Once you have learned about the construction of the pyramids, you can proceed to the Valley Temple of King Chephren to gain further knowledge about the mummification process's great secrets in ancient Egypt. In the past, every pyramid complex consisted of a valley temple, a mortuary temple, and a burial tomb (which was the pyramid itself). Out of all the monuments on the site, the pyramid complex of King Khafre is the only one that is mostly intact. The valley temple was utilized for pre-burial rituals for the pharaoh.

The Giza Pyramids tour comprises a panoramic excursion that offers a view of all the pyramids in Giza, allowing tourists to capture unforgettable photographs for memories.

You can visit the open-air museum at the site where Memphis, the ancient capital of the pharaohs during the age of the pyramids or the new kingdom, used to be to see the alabaster sphinx statue of Ramses II.

After a delicious lunch, you will go to Saqqara, which is one of the most valuable sites of antiquities and discoveries in Egypt. At Saqqara, you will see the Step Pyramid Complex and the pyramid of king Djoser, which is the first building in the world completely made out of 6 stone bases above each other. You will also have the opportunity to go inside the Pyramid of Teti and one of the tombs of the Nobles, such as the Kagemni tomb.

Your day will be at the end by reaching your hotel.

Stay overnight at a hotel in Cairo.

Included meals: Breakfast and lunch

 After enjoying the open buffet breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, you can continue your Egypt Tours Packages with the assistance of your private tour guide. Your first stop will be The Egyptian Museum, where you can witness the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world, spread across two floors of the museum. Additionally, you will get to see the magnificent royal treasures of King Tutankhamen, which were discovered intact. The Egyptian Museum is enriched with Royal mummies, massive statues, royal golden possessions, and beautifully designed accessories of the Egyptian queens.

Once you finish your tour of the Egyptian Museum, you can look forward to exploring Coptic Cairo. This includes a visit to the Hanging Church, which is constructed above the towers of the ancient Roman fortress known as Babylon, as well as the church of Abu Serga, where you can view the crypt that housed the holy family for approximately three months during a period of persecution. Your Coptic Cairo tour will also take you to the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which, according to Jewish tradition, is where the Pharaoh's daughter discovered the basket containing baby Moses in the Nile.

After enjoying your lunch at a nearby restaurant, you will be accompanied by a personal driver and guide to visit the Citadel of Saladin. Inside the Alabaster Mosque, you can witness a breathtaking view of the historic mosques, domes, and minarets that make up Islamic Cairo, making this attraction a standout among all of our Cairo excursions. The mosque, designed with Turkish architecture in mind, was constructed by Mohamed Ali back in 1805.

You will be transferred to your Islamic Cairo trips where you can explore the walls, gates, and old streets of Fatimid Cairo. Additionally, you will have a one-of-a-kind shopping experience in the Khan El Khalili Bazaar in Cairo.

You have the option to take a tour in the evening and have dinner on a Nile cruise in Cairo.

Included meals: Breakfast and lunch

 After enjoying your buffet breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport by the tour leader from Cairo Top Tours in order to catch your flight to Aswan or Luxor depending on the organization for your program.

When you arrive at Aswan airport, our representative will greet you and take you to begin your  Egypt Nile Cruise Tours before lunch. Later in the day, a tour guide will meet you in the lobby and accompany you on a delightful Felucca boat ride around Kitchener's Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum. Afternoon Tea will be served on board the Nile Cruise, followed by a delicious dinner and a delightful Nubian Folkloric show. You will spend the night in Aswan, above the Nile river.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

 The first stop will be  the High Dam, which was built during the reign of former president Nasser. This leader had led the revolution against Ottoman King Farouk. Next, visitors will see the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries. This obelisk was made during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut to honor the sun god Amun Ra. The Temple of Philae will also be visited to learn about the myth of Isis and Osiris. During the Roman era in Egypt, this temple was reused as a Coptic Church. Afterward, visitors will be taken back to the Nile Cruise, where they will sail towards Kom Ombo. During the sailing, visitors can enjoy their buffet lunch. Upon arrival at Kom Ombo, visitors will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo before sailing to Edfu. Visitors will enjoy afternoon tea and the beautiful scenery on the way. There will be a Captain's welcome cocktail in semi-casual attire and an amazing dinner prepared onboard. After dinner, there will be Discotheque music for entertainment.

Spending the night aboard in Edfu.

 You will be served a good quality breakfast on the MS Mayfair Nile cruise before taking a horse carriage to visit the Temple of Edfu. This temple was built during the Ptolemaic Era and is dedicated to Horus, the son of Osiris and Isis. It features a mix of traditional Egyptian elements and some Greek characters. During your sail to Luxor, you can enjoy lunch on board and afternoon tea on the upper deck. Dinner will also be served on the boat, and the tour guides will arrange an Egyptian Galabya party for all groups. You will be kindly asked to participate.

Spending the night on board in Luxor.

After enjoying your final open buffet breakfast aboard the MS Mayfair Nile cruise, disembark and begin your incredible west bank of Luxor tour. You will have the opportunity to explore the Valley of the Kings, a royal necropolis where pharaohs such as Tutankhamen and Ramses II, as well as queens and other elites from the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties were laid to rest. Additionally, you will marvel at the Colossi of Memnon, which were once part of a mortuary temple located in Thebes (now Luxor). Although the temple itself has been destroyed, the statue of Amenhotep III still stands as an impressive masterpiece. Finally, visit the El Deir El Bahari temple, also known as the temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

Proceed with your East Bank tour in Luxor and visit the  Karnak temples complex, known as the largest ancient religious site globally, along with the temple of Luxor. Once the tour is complete, a modern air-conditioned vehicle will transport you to Hurghada, which takes approximately three hours. Upon arrival, you'll be taken to the Marriott Hurghada resort for an overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast

You can start your Egypt Day Tours by having breakfast at the Marriot Hurghada hotel, or a similar hotel. You have the option to spend your day however you like, or you can choose to participate in one of the Hurghada day tours or excursions. You will spend the night at the Hurghada hotel.

Included meals: Breakfast

 During the ninth day of your Egypt Classic Tours, you can savor your breakfast at the hotel in Hurghada and take it easy for the day or opt for one of the day tours and excursions available in Hurghada.

Overnight in your hotel in Hurghada.

Included meals: Breakfast

 Once you have enjoyed your gourmet breakfast at the hotel early in the morning, you can spend the rest of the day taking in the stunning beauty of the Red Sea and the wonderful atmosphere of the remarkable city of Hurghada.

Stay overnight at your hotel in Hurghada.

 Day 11 : Hurghada to Cairo \ Departure

On the final day of your tour in Egypt, after enjoying breakfast, you will be transported to Hurghada Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo International Airport for your departure from Cairo.

Included meals: Breakfast

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