12-дневное путешествие в Каир, Белую пустыню с круизом по Нилу

Before beginning your Cairo Day Trips to the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Saqqara, have breakfast at the hotel.

Our tour guide will go with you to the Giza pyramids, where you can find the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the pyramids of Chephren, and the pyramids of Mycerinus. When you arrive, you will see the Great Sphinx, the head of Pharaoh, and the body of a lion, which stands for the strength and knowledge of the king. It was there that the royal corpse of King Chephren was mummified and then interred. Your guide will go over each step of the mummification process with you.

Lunch will be served soon! Following a break for lunch at a first-rate restaurant (Djoser Pyramid), you will be driven to Sakkara to see The Step Pyramid of King Zoser, which is said to be the oldest man-made monument made entirely of stone in the entire world. Also included in your tour are the Kagemni tomb, one of the noble tombs at Sakkara that belonged to King Teti's son-in-law, and the Teti pyramid, which boasts the most breathtaking interior of all the accessible Egyptian pyramids (neither of which require an additional ticket). Views of daily life in ancient Egypt can be seen at these sites, with depictions of all daily activities written and painted on the walls and passageways of the tombs.
We'll then drive you to Memphis, which is just 20 minutes away from Saqqara. There, you'll see an outdoor museum containing relics from the pharaonic capital, such as the enormous statue of King Ramses II and the eighty-ton marble block that was used to make the alabaster sphinx.

When your tour is over, you'll be driven back to your hotel for the night.

You will be picked up from your hotel by a knowledgeable tour guide from Cairo Top Tours to begin your tour of Coptic Cairo and The Egyptian Museum, The Egyptian Antiquities Museum will be shown to you. While you explore the intriguing history of ancient Egypt, take in the largest collection of artifacts from the country currently on display. Your Egyptologist tour guide will explain all the highlights, including King Tutankhamun's treasures, the only surviving royal artifacts. More than three millennia had passed before the tomb's excavation in 1 BC revealed a sizable cache of gold and jewelry buried between the sand.
You will first stop for lunch at a respectable restaurant before starting your well-known and frequently visited Coptic Cairo tour. You will be amazed by The Hanging Church, one of the primary attractions in ancient Cairo. You should also visit the Church of St. Sergius, also called the Cavern Church, which was constructed above the spring where the Holy Family drank and the crypt where they resided for roughly three months. Your last destination will be the Ben Ezra Synagogue, here, at the pharaoh's palace, is supposed to be where Moses got the basket from the Nile.
Proceed with our Cairo Sightseeing Tours to investigate the numerous remnants of mediaeval Cairo, such as the old walls, mosques, and Islamic Cairo tour. The city's medieval madrasas, sails, and gates, as well as its ancient stone-paved lanes, are all from the tenth century. To cap off the walk, tea is served at Fishawy's Oldest Cafe in Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the historic market. then return you to our Cairo hotel.

Following breakfast, your tour guide will take you on a tour of Old Cairo. There are the Citadel Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, which was inspired by Istanbul's famous Blue Mosque and is a unique example of Ottoman architecture in Cairo. As the official seat of the Egyptian government, the Citadel was built there in the early 1900s, during the reigns of Salah El Din and King Farouk.
Our next stop to learn more about Egypt will be the Cairo Structure, a free-standing concrete tower located in Cairo, Egypt. It is currently Cairo's highest peak. At 187 meters, it has been the highest structure in Egypt and North Africa for nearly 50 years. From up there you can see Cairo, the Nile, and the Saladin Citadel. From 1910 until 1971, it was the tallest building in all of Africa. The experience and the surroundings are both incredible.
After that, head back to your hotel and spend the night there.

Your tour guide will come to your accommodation to begin our amazing and distinctive journey to Baron Palace. The French king gave Edward Empain the title of baron upon his arrival in Egypt as compensation for his contributions to the construction of the Paris subway system. He specified in his will that he should be buried in Egypt. He suggested founding a new town in the parched area called Heliopolis, which translates to "city of the sun" in Greek. Several fairy tales revolve around the frightening Baron Empain Palace that you might find there.
The next stop on the tour is Abdeen Palace, regarded as one of the most opulent palaces in the world due to its paintings, intricate interior design, and numerous clocks that are strewn throughout the wings and halls and often generously decorated with pure gold.
A wide range of civilizations, including Islamic and European cultures from various eras, can be seen in one location at Mohammed Ali's castle, also known as the Manial Castle Museum of Prince Mohamed Ali. There are wonderful locations to snap treasured photos as a keepsake. You'll be driven back to your hotel later.

This is the day you move to Luxor! After being collected from your Cairo accommodation, you will be taken to Cairo Airport, from where you will take a domestic flight to Luxor, the tourist hub of the country. After meeting you and providing you with assistance, our agent will take you in an air-conditioned car to your Egypt Nile cruise.
Before starting the East Bank of Luxor tour, your tour guide will take you to the magnificent Karnak Temple, which is devoted to the sun-God Amun-Ra, Goddess Mut, and their son, the moon god Khonso. The magnificent Luxor Temple, one of the most well-known temples constructed on the East Bank of the timeless river during the New Kingdom era, will be your next stop.

Savor your first dinner on board your Nile cruise ship while taking in the stunning surroundings and a fascinating folklore show.

Stay overnight at Luxor.

If you'd like to experience a rewarding adventure, you can sign up for our optional early morning hot air balloon ride in Luxor.
Benefit from the breakfast buffet available for everyone at the Egypt Nile River Cruise early in the morning. Once your private driver and Egyptologist tour guide have picked you up, continue with your Luxor day tours and head to the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. Once you reach the Valley of the Kings, you can explore the Hatshepsut Temple in Luxor, also called the Temple of El Dier El Bahari, and the enormous, colossal statues of King Amenhotep III, also called the Colossi of Memnon. A comprehensive explanation of how the royal tomb changed over time in ancient Egypt will also be given to you.
Following the excursion, your Egyptologist guide will take you back to the Nile Cruise, where you'll enjoy a delectable lunch before the boat departs for Edfu.

After dinner, you'll spend the night in Edfu.

Breakfast is served first on the Nile River Cruise Ship and is made with fresh ingredients. After that, you will go on a tour with a representative from Cairo Top Tours today to the Edfu Temple of God Horus, who was the protector of monarchy and was usually depicted as a man with two enormous wings and the head of a falcon. After that, the boat will head toward Aswan.
Before you arrive in Aswan, a delicious lunch will be served on board the cruise ship. We'll stop at Kom Ombo, a small town with a fascinating history. Before sailing down the Nile to Aswan, your accredited Egyptologist guide will pick you up and take you to the Ptolemaic Kom Ombo Temple, which was built to honor the crocodile gods Sobek and Haroeris.

You might see the Nubian performance in the evening after supper is served on board.

After a hearty breakfast buffet on board, you will be transferred to enjoy Aswan day tours, which start with a visit to the stunning High Dam. This dam was built to control the Nile's water level during the growing season, which made it easy to generate electricity and conserve water. Here you will see the Philae Temple, one of the most fascinating temples built in the Greco-Roman architectural style and devoted to the worship of the goddess Isis. Proceed to the Granite Quarries to see The Unfinished Obelisk, which was presumably constructed for Queen Hatshepsut but was never completed.
Enjoying your delicious meal, your Nile Cruise will continue into the evening. You will also have dinner while spending the night in the amazing city of Aswan on your Nile Cruise.

You can register for our additional morning visit to the Abu Simbel Temples, these magnificent temples were built by King Ramses II for himself and his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari.

Savor your last meal before getting ready to depart from your Nile cruise. When your Egypt classic tours come to an end, your tour guide will drive you to Aswan Airport.

The journey departs from your Cairo accommodation at six in the morning and travels through neighboring desert landscapes before exiting the city. On this first visit of the day, you will see the stunning Bahariya Oasis, which served as the Pharaonic Empire's main agricultural center.

Its abundance of dates and olives is well known. Take in the expansive scene of naturally occurring springs and shaded palm trees as you explore the oasis with the assistance of your guide.

After lunch, take a trip to The Black Desert to see the area's craggy, mountain-like domes that contrast dramatically with the surrounding sand. Next, enter the nearby and scenic Agabat Valley, which is characterized by imposing white cliff walls and yellow limestone rocks.

Proceed to the Crystal Mountain, a remarkably unique structure made entirely of calcite crystal that illuminates and glows in the Egyptian sun.

The next stop is The White Desert, so named because of the vast amount of white sand found there. Climbing a few sand dunes will reward you with endless views of breathtaking scenery.
Go back to Cairo, check into your hotel, and unwind while you spend the night there.

After breakfast, our representative will take you back to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

We are coming to the end of our 12-day private tour in Egypt.