10-Day Tour through the Wonders of Egypt
Highlights
Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor
Locations Covered
Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor
historical, museums, sightseeing
Group Tour
10 Days
Easy
English
Description
Explore the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, followed by Islamic and Coptic Cairo tours and a Nile dinner cruise. Visit Alexandria's Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, Montaza Palace, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina. See the High Dam and Philae Temple in Aswan and enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile, with an optional trip to Abu Simbel. Discover the Karnak and Luxor Temples, Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut Temple in Luxor.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive at Cairo
- Morning: Meet and greet at Cairo Airport, then transfer to your hotel. Evening: Welcome dinner and tour briefing.
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Day 2: Explore Pyramids of Giza
- Morning: Guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Afternoon: Visit the Egyptian Museum. Evening: Free time in Cairo.
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Day 3: Explore Cairo
- Morning: Tour of Islamic Cairo, including the Citadel and Alabaster Mosque. Afternoon: Explore Coptic Cairo. Evening: Dinner cruise on the Nile River.
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Day 4: Drive to Alexandria
- Morning: Drive to Alexandria. Afternoon: Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and the Roman Amphitheatre. Evening: Check into your Alexandria hotel.
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Day 5: Explore Alexandria
- Morning: Tour of Montaza Palace and Gardens. Afternoon: Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Qaitbay Citadel. Evening: Return to Cairo.
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Day 6: Fly to Aswan
- Morning: Fly to Aswan. Afternoon: Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple, and Unfinished Obelisk. Evening: Check into your Aswan hotel and relax.
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Day 7: Visit Abu Simbel
- Morning: Optional excursion to Abu Simbel. Afternoon: Felucca ride on the Nile to visit the Botanical Garden and Elephantine Island. Evening: Free time in Aswan.
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Day 8: Reach Luxor
- Early Morning: Transfer to Luxor by air-conditioned vehicle. En route, enjoy a visit to Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple. Upon arrival, check-in and overnight in Luxor.
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Day 9: Explore the highlights of Luxor
- After early breakfast, transfer to the west bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings (where the tomb of Tut – Ankh- Amun (the visit to this tomb is not included). The guide will give explanations of the tombs.
- Move to the beautiful Temple of Der El Bahari, dedicated to the funerary cult of Queen Hatshepsut, the Statues of Memnon.
- Continue to visit Karnak Temple, dedicated to worshipping the almighty God of the New Empire, "God Amun". Then visit Luxor Temple.
- Finish your tour, then return to the hotel and stay overnight in Luxor.
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Day 10: Return to your desired destinations
- After breakfast, check out. Transfer to Luxor Airport to take your flight for final departure.
What's Included
What's Excluded
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Cancellation Policy
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No refund in case of any cancellation.