Egypt and Lake Nasser

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.

Your next stop is Sakkara, home of Egypt's oldest pyramid, built in 2650 B.C.Your final stop is Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. Here you will see artifacts from many of the great rulers of Egypt, including the fallen statue of Ramses II. You will also have the chance to visit a Papyrus Institute to see how the famous artwork is made.

Day 03 - Cairo:

This morning visits the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, the second most frequently visited and certainly one of the most important attractions in Cairo. You will find the fabulous collection of King Tutankhamen and monuments from all periods of Egyptian history, from the pre historic era to the Greco-Roman period.

The Citadel of Saladin, located on Mokattam Hill and fortified to protect it from the Crusaders. Inside the walls of the citadel is the alabaster mosque known as the Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Your next stop will be the colorful Souk Khan El Khalili. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant before heading to Coptic Cairo. Your guide will accompany you to El Muallaqa, the Hanging Church, built within the walls of the Roman fortress of Babylon. You will then travel to the 19th-century Ben Ezra Synagogue, St. Barbara Church and Abu Serga Church. After the excursion, you will be returned to your hotel.

Day 04 – Alex:                                                                                                                              

After breakfast, get ready to take a tour around the city founded by the Great Macedonian Emperor. Early in the morning your guide will pick you up from hotel in Cairo to drive you to Alexandria by a private air-conditioned vehicle. First, you will be taken to see Pompey’s Pillar, Roman triumphal column, which is among world’s largest monolithic columns. You will than head to the rock-carved Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. After lunch you will visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, built in the 15th century on the exact place of ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. The next stop will be at the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, which houses millions of books in its six specialized libraries. In the evening you will stay at Alexandria 1 night. Lunch to be served at a fine local restaurant.

Day 05 - 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 06: Luxor/Esna:

Early morning. Sailing to Esna. Lunch on board, then sailing to Edfu. PM. Captain's Cocotal. Dinner and

overnight on board.

Day 07: 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.

Sail to Aswan. At the evening, Oriental Galabia party. Dinner & overnight on board.

Day 08  - Aswan:

Breakfast and  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. 

Day 09  - Aswan / Abu Simbel:

Breakfast and disembarkation... Transfer by road to Abu Simbel to embark on the Lake Nasser cruise. Arrival and boarding. Lunch. Visit of the Temples of Abu Simbel and attendance at the Light & Sound show. Dinner and overnight on board. Full board.

Day 10  - Aswan / Kas Ibrim/Amada/Wadi el Seboua:

Navigation to Kasr Ibrim and panoramic visit. Navigation to Amada and visit of the temple that has reliefs in good condition and some relevant texts from the history of Ancient Egypt. Navigation to Wadi el Sebosa and night on board.

Day 11  -  Wadi el Seboua/Aswan:

Breakfast and visit to the temple of Wadi ElSebou consecrated to the gods Amon-Re and Re-Harakthy and continuation to the temple of Dakka and Beit el Wali. Sailing to Aswan. Full board.

Day 12  - Aswan/Cairo:

Breakfast. Visit of the Kalabsha Temples. Disembarkation and transfer to the airport. Regular flight to Cairo. Arrival, transfer to the hotel and accommodation.

Day 13  -Cairo:

Breakfast. Airport transfer. Billing and boarding procedures. Flight with final destination.