Egypt

Egypt is home to some of the world's most iconic ancient monuments, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Sphinx, and the temples of Luxor and Karnak. These architectural marvels stand as testaments to the ancient civilization's ingenuity and grandeur. Egypt's history spans thousands of years, with influences from various civilizations such as the Pharaohs, Greeks, Romans, and Arabs. Visitors can explore ancient tombs, temples, and museums to learn about the country's fascinating past and archaeological treasures. Egypt's Red Sea coast is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and diverse marine life, making it a paradise for snorkelers and scuba.

ITINERARY

Day 1 Arrival - Cairo

• Upon arrival to Cairo, You’ll be met by the representative in Cairo and assisted with visa and customs formalities. Proceed to check in to your hotel.

Day 2 – Cairo (Pyramids, Sakkara, and Memphis)

• After breakfast your private Egyptologist tour guide and driver will pick you up and start your tour. Drive to Giza and visit the Pyramids.
• See the Great Pyramid, a royal burial chamber and the Sphinx.
• Continue to Memphis, capital of the pharaohs during the Old Kingdom.
• Visit the recumbent statue of Ramses II and the 80-ton alabaster sphinx.
• Lunch en route; Continue to Sakkara to see the prototype of the Pyramids, the Step Pyramid, built for the 3rd Dynasty pharaoh Djoser by the exalted architect Imhotep.
• Back to the hotel, overnight.
• Breakfast / Lunch

Day 3 – Cairo (Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Old Cairo, Khan El Khalily)

• After breakfast visit the Egyptian Museum, this houses a magnificent collection of Pharaonic antiquities, especially the golden treasures of Tut Ankh Amun. Lunch en route.
• In the afternoon you will proceed to Old Cairo to visit the citadel of Salah El Din, and the Mohammed Ali Mosque situated high above the city, Continue to visit the Church of Abu Serga, Moallaqa Church (Hanging Church) and Ben Ezra Synagogue, the oldest Jewish synagogue in Egypt. Overnight at hotel.
• Breakfast / Lunch

Day 4–Cairo /Aswan – (Bob Marley Guest House) 

• Breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan, upon arrival you will be met by Triple P Travel representative and start a tour of Aswan High Dam, Egypt’s modern example of building on a monumental scale. Continue by a short motor-boat ride to the Temple of Philae on the island of Agilka.
• The temple was dedicated to Isis, sister/wife of Osiris and patroness of the Ptolemaic rule
• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 5 – Nile cruise (Kom Ombo temple)

• Breakfast, sail to Kom Ombo where you will visit the Sobek Temple, dedicated to the two gods, which offers beautiful murals and reliefs. Lunch on board. Sail to Edfu, Dinner and overnight in Edfu.
• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 6 – Nile Cruise (Edfu temple – Karnak and Luxor temples)

• After breakfast, Set out by horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus, the largest and most perfectly preserved of all the Nile temples. Horus, also known as Haroeris, was the falcon-headed solar war god. Back to cruise, lunch on board, sail to Esna. Cross the lock of Esna.
• Visit the great Luxor Temple and the magnificent Karnak Temple of Amun with its famous Hypostyle Hall and the 134 huge columns, the Statue of Ramses II, the Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut and the Sacred Lake... Dinner and overnight on board.
• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 7 – Luxor (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Memnon)/ Hurghada

• Breakfast, disembarkation, cross to the West Bank of the Nile and visit the wondrous Valley of the Kings, a vast city of the dead, where the magnificent tombs of 62 pharaohs have been discovered. The tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs.
• Next, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This beautiful monument to the reign of the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it. On the way back stop at the famed Colossi of Memnon. These colossal statues were known by the ancient Greeks to emit haunting voices at dawn. Though damaged by nature and ancient tourists, the statues are still impressive, back to your cruise for Lunch, transfer to Hurghada with air conditioned private bus. Check in to your hotel, dinner and overnight at hotel.
• Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 8 & 9 - Hurghada Snorkeling on safari trips

• Breakfast, relax and enjoy the red sea, dinner and overnight
• ATV & City Tour to farmers market

Day 10– Hurghada/ Cairo – Final departure

• Breakfast, disembarkation. Flight back to Cairo, connection for your final departure.
• Breakfast

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What’s Included

• Meet and Assist at the airport.
• (2) Nights’ Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir - Cairo 5-star
• (1) Night Bob Marley Guest House in - Aswan.
• (4) Nights’ Nile Cruise accommodation based on Full-board.
• (2) Nights’ Golden Beach Resort in - Hurghada
• Domestic airfare Cairo/Aswan – Hurghada/Cairo
• Include Camel Ride, Horse-Back Ride, Snorkeling, ATV
• All sightseeing on board of the cruise.
• All transfers in private Deluxe A/C Bus.
• Baggage handling and portage.
• Private English Guide/Egyptologist.
• Service and local taxes.

What’s Excluded

• Entry Visa
• All Drinks
• Tips (Driver, Representative & Guide)