Great Egypt with the red sea
Day
01 – Cairo, Egypt:
Welcome
to Egypt, where you'll see the great wonders of the ancient world! A true
crossroad of many ancient civilizations, Egypt is known today around the world
as the land of the pyramids, and the cultural center of the Islamic world. On
this journey you will explore Egypt's ancient temples, from the mysterious
Sphinx to the inspiring Temple of Abu Simbel.
Upon
arrival in Cairo, you will be met by your Tour Host who will assist you in
obtaining your Visa. Transfer your hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure in
Cairo.
Named
the "Mother of the World", Cairo is a great city by its 25 million
inhabitants and contrasts: ancient and modern and is located in Lower Egypt at
the southern tip of the Nile Delta. Dinner is on your own.
Day
02 - Cairo:
After
Breakfast, Step back in time to the days of ancient Egypt on a private tour of the
Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx. where your qualified Egyptologist guide
will provide a fascinating introduction to each of the three pyramids: Cheops,
Kefren and Menkaure.
After
visiting the pyramids, you'll continue across the plateau for a photo
opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands, with the Cairo skyline
in the background. After that you will be standing at the feet of the Sphinx,
for thousands of years the enigmatic symbol of Egypt.
Day
03 - Cairo/Luxor:
After
breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. You will start
your tour by visiting one of the highlights of any Egyptian
tour, the Valley of the Kings, here we visit the Tomb of Seti, that of
Ramses VI. We continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut to see the
bas-reliefs, which illustrate her expedition to the land of Punt.
we will stop to see the enormous colossi of Memnon .
Afternoon, we cross to the other side of the
Nile visiting Karnak Temple the most celebrated temple in Egypt, by
means of a small avenue of sphinxes. Here we shall view the Great Court, the
magnificent Hypostyle Hall, Queen Hatshepsut’s granite obelisks and the Sacred
Lake guarded by a giant granite scarab. Three kilometers south, we visit the
Temple of Luxor built by Amenophis III and his magnificent colonnade with
its 14 papyrus headed columns, some fifty feet in height. Dinner
and overnight on board
Day
04: Luxor/Esna:
Early
morning. Sailing to Esna. Lunch on board, then sailing to Edfu. PM. Captain's Cocotal. Dinner and
overnight
on board.
Day
5: Edfu/Kom Ombo:
After
breakfast, an interesting journey along the Nile to visit the Temple of Edfu,
an outstanding example of the true layout of on Egyptian temple, Continuing to
Kom Ombo and visit one of Egypt’s most pleasing temples, dedicated to two God,
Haroeris and Sobek.
Day
06 - Aswan:
Breakfast. and Early morning, take a short boat ride to the Temple of
Isis in Aswan, one of the finest Ptolemaic temples recently dismantled from
the submerged Island of Philae and reconstructed on a nearby island Visiting
the high dam and the unfinished obelisk. Then transfer to the airport
for your flight to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel in Cairo for overnight.
Time at leisure to wonder around and explore this city rich in history.
Day
07 - Disembark Ship - Aswan/Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada:
Breakfast.
Disembarkation and transfer to the airport. Flight Aswan – (Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada) Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel with a free day to enjoy the beach. full board.
Day 08 - Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada:
Free day to enjoy the beach or do optional activities. Full board
Day 09 - Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada:
Free day to enjoy the beach or do optional activities. Full board
Day 10 - Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada:
Breakfast and transfer to the airport.


