GRAND HISTORY TOUR OF EGYPT
A top of the line Intensive Historic program and an ideal Study Program - this can be customized on request
21 DAYS FROM $2,525 US
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Day 1 - Cairo::
Arrival - Airport meet and greet, assist with visa and customs. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 - Cairo: (B,L,D)
The great Pyramids of Giza - the Sphinx and Valley Temple, Solar boat museum. (option for entry into the small pyramid and a camel ride $25 US ) Evening Nile Dinner Cruise.
Day 3 - Cairo:(B,L)
A full day to explore the Egyptian Museum - 2 hours with a guide to tell you about the main artifacts and the rest of the day to explore this enormous museum on your own.
Day 4 - Cairo - Aswan (B,L,D)
Today a visit to Islamic Cairo - the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Palace, visit the city gates and drive past the city of the dead. This afternoon visit Coptic Cairo where some of the oldest churches in the world can be found, walk the road Mary and Joseph walked and see the crypt where they are supposed to have hidden from Herod. - Visit a Synagogue originally the church where Moses was supposed to have stopped - Tonight visit the Khan El Khalili Bazaar before taking the overnight sleeper train to Aswan. (Option for Hotel and Flight upgrades, prices available on request)
Day 5 - Aswan (B,L)
Check into the Hotel - Today sightsee in Aswan - The High Dam - The Philae temple of Isis goddess of Love and Motherhood. Before sunset Sail on a Felucca or Launch to visit Kitchener Botanical gardens,
Day 6 - Aswan: - Nile cruise, 3/4 nights cruise :(B,L,D)
Early morning travel to Abu Simbul by road (3 hours each way) to see the great temples of Ramses the 2nd. Later check into the Cruise Ship.
Day 7 - Aswan: (B,L,D)
This morning visit the Nubian Museum and explore the Aswan market for their famous spices. Later sail for Luxor..
Day 8 - Luxor: (B,L,D)
A day of sailing through the Esna lock with 2 stops to visit Kom Ombo & Edfu temples.
Day 9 - Luxor: (B,L,D)
Arrive in Luxor - Visit the Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)/ Temple of Queen Hatshipsuit./The Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon visit the Luxor Museum, Opportunity to stroll around the city with its quaint market places.
Day 10 - Luxor: (B,L)
Today visit the wonders of ancient Architecture the Luxor and Karnak Temples. Later visit the Mummification Museum - tonight attend the Sound and Light show at the Karnak temple - Check into your hotel in Luxor.
Day 11 - Luxor - Dandara/Abydos: (B,L)
Today take a 4 hour drive to Dandara temple of Hathor then onto the temple of Abydos before returning to Luxor.
Day 12 - Luxor: (B,L)
Today visit the West Bank and the Tombs of the Nobles and the Ramseum. Rest of the day at leisure in Luxor before taking the overnight sleeper train for Cairo.(Option for Hotel and Flight upgrades, prices available on request)
Day
13 - Cairo - Alexandria: (B,L)
An
early
start after Breakfast for Alexandria where we visit the National
Museum/Roman Amphitheater/Catacombs the Bibliotheca (new
Library) and Citadel.- If time a visit to Montazah Park and
Palace. Return
to Cairo.(3 Hours drive each way).
Day
14 - Cairo - Fayyoum Oasis:
(B,L,)
Travel
to the Fayyoum Oasis, natural lakes, springs, water
wheels, greenery - an oasis in the middle of the desert. .
Travel to St. Catherine (6 hours drive) with stops at some Moses springs and a military museum historical places along the road. Check in our hotel for an early dinner and rest in preparation for an early morning hike up Mount Sinai to see the sunrise on the mount Moses received the 10 commandments.
Day 16 - St Catherine's - Cairo: (B).
This morning visit the famous Monastery of St. Catherine., see Ruth's well and the burning bush before breakfast and the drive back to Cairo.
Day 17 - Cairo - Sakkara/Memphis: (B,L)
Today we visit the step Pyramid Complex at Sakkara, then onto Memphis to see the Alabaster Sphinx and a huge Statue of Ramses the II. On return to Cairo we stop to see local children weaving carpets at a carpet school - opportunity for souvenirs of carpets and wall hangings of all kinds. Lunch at a local countryside restaurant. Light and sound show at Giza.
Day 18 - Cairo - Ismailia/Suez Canal: (B)
Today take a visit to Ismailia and to Suez to see the famous Suez canal and hear the history of how it was built.
Day 19 - Cairo: (B,L)
Today visit the modern Opera House, the Cairo Tower and the Pharoanic Village..
Day 20- Cairo: (B,L)
Today we visit the Anderson House Museum and nearby Mosque before taking a luxury luncheon Cruise on the Nile. Time for last minute shopping.
Day 21- Cairo - Home: (B)
Airport transfer
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Included:
Meet and Assist at the airport
All transfers
Baggage Transfers
Deluxe A/C transport throughout
Hotels with Breakfast, Hotel taxes and service
Nile Dinner Cruise
Felucca/Launch Ride
Nile Cruise with full Board
Sightseeing with entry fees as mentioned
Services of an English Guide/Egyptologist
Light and Sound Shows at Karnak & Giza
Lunches & dinners as indicated (L,D)
Cairo/Aswan Sleeper Train with B & D
Daytrip to Abu Simbul with flights and sightseeing
Not Included:
Items of a personal
Incidental Tips
Gratutities for Driver
Meals not mentioned
Camera Fees
Drinks of any kind
Any additional requests
Photos
Entry Visa
| Hotel Category | Per Person Twin/Double | Single Supplement |
| ECONOMY | $2,525 US | $899 US |
| DELUXE | $2,999 US | $1,050 US |
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