21 Days All Egypt Sightseeing Travel package (9 destinations)
21 Days All Egypt Sightseeing Travel package (9 destinations)
$2650
21 Days All Egypt Sightseeing Travel package (9 destinations)
21 Days Starting and ending in Cairo
Visiting: Cairo, Giza Necropolis, The Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili, Aswan, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan High Dam, Kom Umbu, Edfu, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Karnak, Hurghada, Luxor, Sharm El-Sheikh, Montaza Palace, Pompey's Pillar, Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Citadel of Qaitbay, El-Alamein
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2410-059
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 20
Age range:
1-99
Special diets catered:
Jain, Halal, Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Art Galleries & Museums, Hot Air Ballooning, Sightseeing, Snorkeling
Tour Overview
Enjoy an amazing tour exploring the magnificent attractions in Egypt in 21 Days visiting the best attractions in Cairo, the great pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Nile Cruise in Luxor and Aswan to explore the Nile Valley with historic sightseeing of temples and monuments and relax on Hurghada beautiful beaches snorkelling with dazzling corals You can relax and experience a different lifestyle in Egypt while you visit different attractions; cultural, Islamic, Coptic and Pharaonic sightseeing
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival To Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel Giza
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock) Ancient Today Tours representative will pick you up from Cairo International Airport by the exit door, holding a sign “Ancient Egypt Tours with your name written on it”.will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.
Optional Tour: Dinner cruise for two hours on the Nile
Overnight in Cairo
-Welcome Drink
Day 2 : Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Location: Giza Necropolis, The Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili
Accommodation: Hotel, Sleeper train
Accommodation Name: Sleeper train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world The great Pyramid of Khufu’s (Cheops),3 small pyramids You will continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre’s (kaphren) pyramid - Khufu's son, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site,, the remains of the funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra( Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of chefren This temple served definitely two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. After visiting the pyramids, you'll then continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands, with the Cairo skyline in the background. Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant
Then Move to visit The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, and dates back some 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms, The Egyptian Museum which is filled with thousands of Pharaonic artifacts, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamen. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases and toys from ancient Egypt are all on display, and many priceless statues and other artifacts can also be seen which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1922s when his tomb was excavated, The Egyptian Museum is one of the first stops on most people’s itineraries when travelling to Egypt. This distinctive museum that houses a vast store of priceless objects, from earlier time to the Greco Roman period is worth seeing.
Transfer to the train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner on the train, overnight Sleeper train to Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 : Aswan Free Day
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: MS Semiramis Nile Cruises or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast on train, our representative will meet & assist you then transfer to your hotel in Aswan. Free day in Aswan.
Overnight in Aswan.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 4 : Aswan Sightseeing
Location: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan High Dam
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: MS Semiramis Nile Cruises or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast at hotel, our representative will transfer you to board your 5-star Egypt Nile cruise before lunch, after lunch start your Aswan tour by visiting the world-famous High Dam, An engineering miracle was constructed between 1960 and 1970. It aimed to increase economic production by further regulating the annual river flooding and providing storage of water for agriculture, and later, to generate hydroelectricity. The dam has had a significant impact on the economy and culture of Egypt, and then move to the Unfinished Obelisk, This obelisk is believed to belong to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. The unfinished obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of Ancient Egypt in Aswan, Egypt. It is unknown which pharaoh created this structure. It is nearly one third larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected. If finished it would have measured around 42 m and would have weighed nearly 1,200 tons. Then move to the beautiful located Philae temple Sail by Felucca (Egyptian sailboat) to the island of Agilkia, Visit the temple that was removed from their original island of Philae which lies submerged most of the year by the waters of Lake Nasser. The main Temple of Isis and its monuments were built between the 26th-dynasty and the Roman period. Dinner on board
Overnight in Aswan
Day 5 : kom ombo - Edfu
Location: Kom Umbu, Edfu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: MS Semiramis Nile Cruises or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sail to Kom Ombo, Afternoon Tea, The Temple of Kom Ombo standing on high grounds overlooking the Nile, the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo (also known simply as Kom Ombo Temple) dates from about 180 BC during the Ptolemaic era, with additions made into Roman times.
The temple at Kom Ombo was also built at this time, under Ptolemy VI. Since this bend in the Nile was a favoured spot for crocodiles to bask in the sun and threaten locals, it is natural that the temple would be dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god. But it is unusual in having a double dedication: it also honors Haroeris, a form of the falcon-headed god Horus. The hypostyle halls were added under Ptolemy XIII (51-47 BC); the Roman emperor Trajan (53-117 AD) added the forecourt and outer enclosure walls, Sail to Edfu, Dinner on boar, Visit the majestic temple dedicated to Horus. The Edfu’s Temple is the second largest temple after Karnak. Which was known in Greco-Roman times as Apollonopolis Magna, The temple was dedicated to the falcon God Horus and was built during the Ptolemaic period.
Sail to Luxor, Afternoon Tea, Dinner on board & Galabya party
Overnight in Luxor
Day 6 : Luxor (west Bank) tour
Location: Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: MS Semiramis Nile Cruises or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast on board. Cross to the West Bank to visit to Valley of the Kings, was created and used from approximately 1539 BC to 1075 BC. It contains some 60 tombs, starting with Thutmose I and ending with Ramses X or XI. The official name of the site was The Great and Majestic Necropolis of the Millions of Years of the Pharaoh, Life, Strength, Health in The West of Thebes, or more usually, the Great Field. The most famous tomb is KV62, the Tomb of King Tutankhamun. The discovery of King Tut’s tomb was made by Howard Carter in 1922; Tutankhamun’s tomb was the first royal tomb to be discovered that was still largely intact. You will visit 3 tombs, You will continue to explore then transfer to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahary, Queen Hatshepsut was the first great woman in recorded history: the forerunner of such figures as Cleopatra, Catherine the Great and Elizabeth I.The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is the focal point of the Deir El-Bahri complex of mortuary temples and tombs located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite the city of Luxor. Hatshepsut was a female pharaoh. Her temple, this temple was built on three surfaces take the form of balconies, devoted primarily to the worship of the god Amun, and to perform funeral rites for the queen known as El Deir El Bahary
And Proceed to the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III, Colossi of Memnon are the two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For 3,400 years they have sat in the Theban necropolis, across the River Nile from the city of Luxor. The original function of the Colossi was to stand guard at the entrance to Amenhotep’s memorial temple or mortuary temple.Excursion to the Temples of Thebes, on the Eastern bank. Crossing the Nile, You will continue to explore then transfer The Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built. In Ancient Egypt, the power of the god Amun of Thebes gradually increased during the early New Kingdom, and after the short persecution led by Akhenaten, it rose to its apex. In the reign of Ramesses III, more than two thirds of the property owned by the temples belonged to Amun, evidenced by the stupendous buildings at Karnak. Although badly ruined, no site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man, and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples located about three kilometers north of Luxor, Egypt situated on 100 ha (247 acres) of land. Karnak is actually the sites modern name. Its ancient name was Ipet-isut, meaning “The Most Select (or Sacred) of Places” Lunch on board. Afternoon free at leisure,
Overnight Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 : Luxor (East Bank) tour
Location: Luxor Temple, Karnak
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Luxor Karnak or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast on board. Disembarkation.
Breakfast on board. Begin your Luxor tour by a visit to The Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built. In Ancient Egypt, the power of the god Amun of Thebes gradually increased during the early New Kingdom, and after the short persecution led by Akhenaten, it rose to its apex. In the reign of Ramesses III, more than two thirds of the property owned by the temples belonged to Amun, evidenced by the stupendous buildings at Karnak. Although badly ruined, no site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man, and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples located about three kilometers north of Luxor, Egypt situated on 100 ha (247 acres) of land. Karnak is actually the sites modern name. Its ancient name was Ipet-isut, meaning “The Most Select (or Sacred) of Places”.
Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amenhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. Enjoy visiting Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. It was called “Ipet resyt”, which means the Southern Opet or the Place of the Seclusion of Amun-Ra. It was directly connected to the temple of Karnak, the main cult centre of Amun-Ra or Amun -Min, the sky god or the ithyphallic fertility god. The temple of Luxor has, since its inception, always been a sacred site. After Egypt's pagan period, a Christian church and monastery was located here, and after that, a mosque (13th century Mosque of Abu el-Haggag) was built that continues to be used today, Transfer to Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 8 : Luxor - Hurghada
Location: Hurghada, Luxor
Accommodation Name: Desert Rose Resort or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast on board. Disembarkation.
(Optional) Hot Balloon
Departure by an A/C car to Hurghada. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 : Hurghada
Location: Hurghada
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Desert Rose Resort or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast. Free day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in Hurghada.
Day 10 : Hurghada
Location: Hurghada
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Desert Rose Resort or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast at your hotel, free day in Hurghada.
Optional Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 : Hurghada / Cairo
Location: Hurghada, Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel Giza or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast. Departure by an A/C bus to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 12 : Hurghada
Location: Hurghada
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Desert Rose Resort or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast. Free day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in Hurghada.
Day 13 : Hurghada - Sharm El Shiekh
Location: Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Amwaj Oyoun Resort & Casino or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After having your breakfast at your hotel, departure to Sharm El Sheikh by Ferry boat. Arrival to Sharm El Sheikh, Meet & assist by our representative, you will be transferred to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Optional Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.
Day 14 : Sharm El Shiekh
Location: Sharm El-Sheikh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Amwaj Oyoun Resort & Casino or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Having your breakfast at your hotel.
Free day in Sharm El-sheikh.
Optional Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in Sharm El-sheikh.
Day 15 : Sharm El Shiekh
Location: Sharm El-Sheikh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Amwaj Oyoun Resort & Casino or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Having your breakfast at your hotel.
Free day in Sharm El-sheikh.
Optional Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in Sharm El-sheikh.
Day 16 : Sharm El Shiekh
Location: Sharm El-Sheikh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Amwaj Oyoun Resort & Casino or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Having your breakfast at your hotel.
Free day in Sharm El-sheikh.
Optional Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in Sharm El-sheikh.
Day 17 : Sharm El Shiekh / Cairo
Location: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, Cairo International Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel Giza or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After having your breakfast at your hotel, our representative will transfer you to Sharm El Sheikh airport for your flight to Cairo, arrival to Cairo, meet & assist by our representative, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo.
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 18 : Alexandria Tour
Location: Montaza Palace, Pompey's Pillar, Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Citadel of Qaitbay
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Paradise Inn Windsor Palace Hotel Opens in new window or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast. Travel to Alexandria. Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to start your tour to Alexandria. You will Visit to the Montazah palace and Gardens (We will drive by the Bibliotheca of Alexandria with the possibility to stop for a photo). See the Montazah palace and Gardens (Salamlek palace, Haramlek palace, a garden of 317 acres of huge trees and flowers, two 5* hotels Helnan and Salamlek). And then you drive to visit Pompay's Pillar. It was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the Temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean. Then you drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.
Lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria
Then you drive along the Cornish to see the whole city passing over bridge of Stanley landmark of modern Alexandria
And then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina. ). And Then you drive to visit best sites in Alexandria Start with NEW library of Alexandria (The Bibliotheca Alexandrina) the biggest library in the world now with 8 million books, Site of lighthouse one of the seven wonders of ancient world Finally you will drive back to your hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast,
Overnight in Alexandria.
Day 19 : Alamain tour
Location: El-Alamein
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Paradise Inn Windsor Palace Hotel Opens in new window or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel, start full day visit to Alamein. You will get to visit the War Museum of Alamein, where you will see the story of the war, different weapons and outfits for soldiers of all participants forces. Then you get to visit the cemetery of commonwealth & German Cemetery.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight in Alexandria.
Day 20 : Alexandria - Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel Giza or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After having breakfast at your hotel, departure to Cairo by private A/C car. You will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo. Free day in Cairo.
Optional Tour
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 21 : Departure From Cairo
Location: Cairo International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Final Departure After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure. Final Departure Optional Tour: Sound and Light show at the Giza Pyramids area.
Meal: Breakfast.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Meals – Half Board
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Local Taxes
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
What's Not Included
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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International Travel
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Additional Services
Domestic airfare: Aswan / Sharm El Sheikh& Sharm El Sheikh/ Cairo. ( The cost of the ticket of the Domestic flight is USD$ 250 per person and is not inclu-ded in the price of the tour and is to be paid local payment cash in US Dollars ) Entrance fees to the sightseeing
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