On Arrival, our Representative will greet you; he will wait you holding sign of Abou el Houl Tours. He will assist you through your Egypt entry visa process if required, then you will moved to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
Firstly, you will be waiting by our expert to tour guide as you will be transferred by private air-conditioned car to begin your amazing day by visiting The Egyptian Museum, containing the world’s most extensive collection of pharonic antiquities where you can also feel the power of the beautiful artifacts and the magic of Ancient Egypt.
In total the museum exhibits some 150,000 artifacts which tell us 5 Thousands years of ancient civilization .The most famous masterpieces at the museum {Collection of King Tutankhamun –Queen Hatshepsut –King Akhenaten }
Then you will be amazed by visiting The Giza Pyramids as Giza plateau is the most important archeological site in the world because it houses The Great Pyramid one of ancient seven wonder as it was constructed around [2580 -2560 BC], The Great Sphinx the most recognizable construction in the history as it was sculptured from sand stone, shaping lion body with a face of king, built during king khafre reign.
The valley temple attributed to king Chephren as it was served for two functions Firstly the purification of the mummy before its burial, Secondly it was used for making the Mummification process of the king.
After the ending of this great tour you will be transferred to the train station to board on to Aswan.
Overnight: sleeper train to Aswan.
After your arrival at Aswan train station, you will be taken to your cruise accommodation, then to join our licensed Egyptologist Tour guide will join you during the visit of visit The High Dam of Aswan which is one of the most important achievements & symbol of the revolution era “1952”.Today it provides Egypt with water, electricity and secures the country from the risk of the destructive inundation of the Nile River.
THE NEXT STOP will be at Philae Temple that located on Philae island, in the middle of the Nile river. The ancient Egyptians built magnificent temple for the Goddess ISIS &it has a huge pylons decorated with beautiful scenes.
After the ending of this you will be transferred to your Cruise accommodation by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Overnight: in Cruise.
Our licensed Egyptologist Tour guide will Join you to visit one of the most beautiful and preserved temples in Upper Egypt {Edfu Temple or Temple of god Horus}.It dates back to Ptolemaic era and its size reflects the relative prosperity of that time.
This temple dedicated to Falcon God Horus and Hathor of Dandera as it was the centre of several festivals sacred to Horus. Each year “Godess Hathour travelled south from her temple at Dendera to visit God Horus at Edfu” as it was considered the sacred marriage.
Then back to the cruise to sails to Luxor, while you can enjoy the top decks amazing views of the Nile River.
Lastely, the cruise sails to Komombo Temple which dates to the Greco-Roman century and it is featured with its marvelous setting directly overlooking the Nile. This temple dedicated to 2 gods ”God sobek & God Horus”
In the evening the cruise has a Galabya party.
Overnight: in Cruise sails to Luxor.
Your tour guide will be waiting for you at the cruise, ready to transfer you by private A/C vehicle to visit The WEST Bank “Great capital of Egypt during New kingdom”. So you will visit Valley Of The Kings as it’s rock-cut tombs were excavated for the pharaoh’s and powerful nobles.
It is also site of Royal burials since around 2100 BC & has 63 magnificent royal tombs where we can access to see the tombs with its wonderful wall paints.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, is one of the most mortuary temples that appears in painted reliefs decorating the walls & columns. Its construction took 15 years of her reign.
Tombs Of Pharaoh’s as it’s considered the best preserved tombs to be found in the valley & had identical design description The Journey To Afterlife.
Necropolis Of Thebes which is the most popular archaeolgical site in Upper Egypt & you tour guide will take you on a brief trip around it.
The Next stop will be at the Temple Of Deir El Bahari, One of the most charachterisic temples in the whole of Egypt due to its design and decoration.
Lastly, The Colossi of Memnon Consisting of two massive monumental statues that represent King Amenhotep 3rd , are looking towards the Nile River.
After the ending of this you will be transferred to your Cruise accommodation by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Overnight in Cruise.
Your tour guide will be waiting for you at the cruise, ready to transfer you to the domestic airport to take your flight to Sharm El Sheikh.
At arrival you will be transferred to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.
Day 6 Option 1* Luxor East Bank Tour.
The East Bank Of The Nile where is the centre of the town and the most popular temples as Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple.
Karnak Temple consists of many temples that were built over a number of years. You can see through your visit their The Hypostyle Hall, filled with 134 gigantic stone columns, The Great Court, Rameses the 3rd chapel, Thutmosis the 2nd Hall ,The Sacred Lake & Two Obelisks belongs to Queen Hatshepsut and king Thutmosis 1st .
Luxor Temple, That dates from around 1392 BC. It is close to the Nile laid out parallel to the river bank .This temple has been in almost continuous use as a place of worship as The Hypostyle Hall of the temple was converted in to A Christian Church during the Christian Era.
After that we will visit the Birth Room, The Chapel of Alexander The Great, The Sanctuary, Pylon of Ramses the 2nd and Court of Ramses the 2nd.
Day 6 Option 2* Hot Air Balloon (approx. 30-45min) / Drift over the Valley of Kings.
Note* Flights from Luxor/Sharm El Sheikh (via Cairo airport).
Open day at Leisure to explore Sharm El Sheikh.
Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.
Day 7 Option* St. Catherine Monastery Tour.
St. Catherine Monastery, identified as the oldest Christian monastery in the world built in the site where Prophet Moses talked to God. The legend of St. Catherine of Alexandria has many tales, in the end she was put to death by order of the Emperor because of her new faith.
Once the tour is complete you will be transferred back to your hotel by private air-conditioned car in Sharm El Sheikh.
Open day at Leisure to explore Sharm El Sheikh.
Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.
Day 8 Option* Ras Mohamed Tour.
Ras Mohamed is the best kept national park and one of the famous diving sites in the world, as it is located between the rich coral reefs of the Red Sea & the desert of Sinai.
Beneath the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea you will find coral reefs and you might spot dolphins.
Diving is allowed in designated area only and we must leave the park by sunset.
Due to its geographical position, divers find almost permanent storing current during all the year which attracts larger fish.
After the ending of this great tour you will be transferred to your accommodation by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
Overnight in “Sharm El Sheikh” .
Open day at Leisure to explore Sharm El Sheikh.
Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.
Day 9 Option* Coloured Canyon Tour.
Your tour guide will be waiting for you at the hotel, ready to transfer you to the domestic airport to take your flight to Cairo.
At arrivalyou will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo.
Open day at Leisure to explore Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 10 Option* The Citadel & Old Cairo Tour.
Your expert tour guide will be waiting for you at your hotel to travel to Cairo by a private air-conditioned car.
Our first stop will be at visiting The Citadel Of Saladin as it is one of the greatest monuments “Islamic Fortress”. The Citadel was built by Salah Eldin around 1183 AD to defend his armies against the Crusaders armies and to become the center of his of his government in Egypt for about 700 years until Khedive Ismail moved the government center to Abdin Palace.
Then you will visit Mohammed Ali Alabaster Mosque which is one of the historical landmarks of Egypt as it stands proudly on the highest point inside The Citadel Of Saladin. It was founded by Mohammed Ali Pasha 1805 AD.
Finally, A visit to OLD CAIRO to see the most famous Coptic Church in Cairo “The Hanaging Church” as well as the first built in Basilican style. It dates from the 9th century while the site dates to the 3rd century. The church has 110 icons, The Oldest of which dates to the 18th century. Its name comes from the fact that it was built on the southern gate of the Roman fortress.
Our second visit at Old Cairo will be for “Abu Serga Church” as its significant historical importance as the Holy Family rested there during their Journey to Egypt. The church was burned during the fire of Fustat and it was restored during the 8th century.
The last monument will be visit at Old Cairo will be “Ben Ezra Synagogue” where the JEWS assemble to receive teachings & make their prayers to god. This current building dates back 1892.
Synagogue once had an old copy of The Old Testament. There is a believe that on this site, the box of Mouses was found. This synagogue received an extensive restoring until it reached its present state.
Overnight in Cairo
Overnight Option: Enjoy a trip through the heart of Egypt.2 hours Nile Cruise, Dinner is available with enjoyable folk-show.
Your tour guide will be waiting for you at your hotel to join him during your tour at stop will be at Memphis which was the capital of ancient Egypt for several centuries and an important center for political administration & religion.
The remains of ancient Memphis could be appear on the largest limestone statue of King Ramses the 2nd , our Egyptologist tour guide will reveal you the story of Memphis where Alexander the Great was crowned at the temple of god Ptah.
While our following stop will be at Saqqara, The most extensive archaeological site in Egypt where the Step Pyramid Of King Zoser is dominated. This site attracted a large number of royal & high burials. The Step Pyramid was the tomb of King Zoser and it is considered to be the earliest major stone structure erected in Egypt, surrounded by the tombs of his nobles and officials.
Tomb of Mereruka which features unique paintings for the daily activities in ancient Egypt like {fishing, inspicting workmen for the goldsmith & necklaces}
Tomb of Kagemni , That was discovered in 1893 and its walls have an attractive scenes featuring{Dancing girls , Hunting in the marches and cattle crossing ford}
Pyramid of Teti the 1st, The ruler of the 6th dynasty.
Mastaba of Ti is one of the best decorated examples of funerary architecture in Egypt.
Pyramid Of Unas the last king of the 5 th dynasty, it’s central chamber are covered with inscriptions called “The Pyramid Texts”the oldest known Egyptian religious texts.
Imhotep Museum that dedicated to the Egyptian architect Imhotep “the builder of the step pyramid of king zoser”.
The serapeum houses the rock-cut underground burial chambers of the Apis bulls,The sacred bull of God Ptah. Twenty of these chambers are still contain the sarcophagus of the Apis bull mummy
At the ending of this great tour you will be transferred to your accommodation by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Overnight in Cairo.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then you will be transferred to Cairo Airport in time for your departure.
