Egyptian Legacy From Cairo to Abu Simbel, Ultimate Historical & Cultural Tour of Egypt 10 Days
Egyptian Legacy From Cairo to Abu Simbel, Ultimate Historical & Cultural Tour of Egypt 10 Days
Egyptian Legacy From Cairo to Abu Simbel, Ultimate Historical & Cultural Tour of Egypt 10 Days
10 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Aswan
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Tour code:
tour 6
Specialist Group:
Fifty+
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 12
Age range:
1-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Experience the Egyptian Legacy From Cairo to Abu Simbel, Discover Cairo, Nile Cruise, and Abu Simbel on 10- Days tour with a private Egyptologist. This one of the best cultural tours in Egypt blends the major highlights of Egypt & one of the best tours for the first-time visitor to Egypt. This trip starts in Cairo, you will visit the great pyramids of Giza & Sphinx before moving on to the less frequented but equally fascinating Sakkara & Memphis to visit the hidden treasures of Sakkara, after exploring the Egyptian Museum treasures and Old Cairo mosques & Churches, you fly to Luxor to embark on your deluxe luxury Nile cruise. All meals are included on board. You will visit ancient sites along the Nile, from the Valley of the Kings to the Temple of Philae, and the great temple of Abu Simbel, and more. This Cultural adventure includes all the essentials for a perfect trip to Egypt Flights, Hotels, Sightseeing, and more.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Egypt- Meet & Assist
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Hilton Pyramids Golf or Movenpick Media City or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Upon arrival our assistance will meet and assist you to finish all formalities then you will be transferred to your hotel, overnight at hotel in Cairo.
Day 2 : Discover The Pyramids Of Giza & Sphinx & The Egyptian Musuem
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hilton Pyramids Golf or Movenpick Media City or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After your breakfast, you will start your tour in Cairo by visiting the great pyramids of Giza The Great Pyramids consist of the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Cheops or Khufu known as the Great Pyramid, the somewhat smaller Pyramid of Khafre or Chephren a few hundred meters to the south-west and the relatively modest-sized Pyramid of Menkaure or Mykerinos a few hundred meters further south-west The Great Sphinx lies on the east side of the complex. The current consensus among Egyptologists is that the head of the Great Sphinx is the head of Khafre. Along with these major monuments are a number of smaller satellite edifices, known as queens pyramids, causeways and valley pyramids. As we will pay a visit to these colossal structures, we will then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the body of a lion and head of a Pharaoh which dates from the time of Chephren. We will also visit the Valley Temple which belongs to the pyramid of Chephren. The temple served two purposes. First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for the mummification process of the king.
After having lunch you will be driven to the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world with more than 250,000 genuine artifacts, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen. This treasure includes a collection of gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb over 3500 years before it was discovered in 1922 when his tomb was excavated. After the tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.
Day 3 : Visit Sakkara Pyramids And Memphis And Dahshur Pyramids
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hilton Pyramids Golf or Movenpick Media City or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by another full day tour, to the biggest archaeological place in Egypt Sakkara Necropolis visit the oldest Pyramid in Egypt with Imhotep Museum and tombs of the Nobels then visit Dahshur to see two unique Pyramids the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid that built by King Senfru after that move to Memphis the old Capital of Egypt enjoy the biggest man-made statue of King Ramses II, lunch will be in the mid of the day after this historical day in the Pyramids back to your hotel.
Day 4 : Explore Old Cairo & The Citadel Of Salah El Din & The Bazaar
Location: Luxor
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hilton Pyramids Golf or Movenpick Media City or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After your breakfast your guide will take you to explore the hidden treasures of Cairo start your day by visiting the citadel of Salah El Din and the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammed Ali Pasha the citadel is considered one of the Must-See Places in Cairo after that move to the Coptic Cairo visit some amazing Churches dates back to the 3rd century after that have lunch and end your day tour in Cairo by the Bazaar after that back to your hotel.
Day 5 : Cruising The Nile From Luxor To Aswan 4 Nights Cruise
Location: Luxor Governorate
Accommodation Name: M/S Blue Shadow or M/S Nile Style or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After your breakfast you will check out of your hotel in Cairo and be transferred to the Cairo airport to take your Flight to Luxor. upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to embark on your luxury Nile Cruise ship,Which you will stay full board for the coming four nights.You will start your visits by exploring the Karnak Temple, the largest religious Pharaonic temple ever built in the world, then visit the Luxor temple as well with your private guide.Enjoy the evening on board.
Day 6 : Explore Valley Of The Kings & The Temples Of The Queen On The West Bank
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: M/S Blue Shadow or M/S Nile Style or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your first visit of the day will be to the Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of the Pharaonic New Kingdom, including the famous tombs of the kings of ancient Egypt. Your next stop will be the amazing temple of Hatshepsut. the first woman who ruled Egypt. This temple was used as a monastery in the Christian era. This is why it is famous for the name “El Deir Al Bahry”,
or the Western Monastery.
Your last stop of the day will be at the gigantic Colossi of Memnon. These two 18 meters high statues are the only remaining items of the temple of Amenhotep III. During the roman era, music was heard coming out of one of the statues that were attributed, by the Greeks.
Day 7 : Exploring Edfu's Magnificent Temple Of Horus & Kom Ombo Temples Horse Carriage
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: M/S Blue Shadow or M/S Nile Style or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, your Nile cruise will stop by the Nile bank and then take your horse Carriage to explore the magnificent temple of Hours.
Edfu's temple is one of the Ptolemy Dynasty's most impressive feats of construction and due to its youth - built in the 2nd Century BC it's also one of Egypt's best-preserved temples. Here, the looming sandstone walls are covered in giant hieroglyphics and dazzling friezes that ape the patriotic decorations of earlier pharaohs. Within its vast chambers, strolling under colossal gateways and wandering ant-like through its hallways that seem to be have been created for giants, you really get a feel for the all-encompassing power of Egypt's rulers, after this visit back to your Nile cruise continue sailing towards another unique temple on the Nile Kom Ombo temple of God Sobek and Hours you will reach by sunset, enjoy your lunch on board and enjoy the spectacular landscape on the Nile.
arrive Kom Ombo temple it is just some steps from the anchor of your cruise explore the temple of Kom Ombo this temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris is a reminder of this area's importance in Ancient Egypt due to its prime position along the Nile. Stroll through the temple's colonnades, gazing up at scenes of pharaonic propaganda, and you'll capture the ambiance of this glorious history for yourself. Back to your cruise for dinner. overnight on board.
Day 8 : Tour Aswan - Exploring Philae Island And Abu Simbel Temples
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: M/S Blue Shadow or M/S Nile Style or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, it’s time to explore the temple of Philae, The ancient cult center of goddess Isis, the Temples of Philae were venerated from the Pharaonic era through the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods with each ruler making their own additions to the stones here. This sacred site has dazzled travelers since the first Nile cruises set off from Cairo and is one of Nubia's most important monument sites.
Saved from a watery grave by UNESCO's rescue project during the building of the Aswan High Dam, the temples were transferred block by block from their original place on Philae Island to Agilika Island, 12 kilometers south of Aswan. Thanks to this, today travelers can still walk amid the columns of this ancient venerated site
Even in a country festooned with temples, Abu Simbel is something special. This is Ramses II's great temple, adorned with colossal statuary standing guard outside, and with an interior sumptuously decorated with wall paintings. Justly famous for its megalithic proportions, Abu Simbel is also known for the incredible feat, which saw the entire temple moved from its original setting — set to disappear under the water because of the Aswan dam — during the 1960s in a massive UNESCO operation that took four years.
Day 9 : Aswan - Cairo By Flight
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hilton Pyramids Golf or Movenpick Media City or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast on your cruise on the cruise check out and fly back to Cairo, upon arrival to Cairo you will be transferred to your hotel for relaxing in Cairo.
Day 10 : Final Departure
Location: Cairo International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Egypt adventure is ended and according to your flight time we will escort you to the airport any time our representative will help you to finish all your formalities
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Fully Guided
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Meals
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Transport
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
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Insurance
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International Travel
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Optional
Accommodation
Hilton Pyramids Golf or Movenpick Media City or Similar
M/S Blue Shadow or M/S Nile Style or Similar
Mode of Transport
HIACE Air conditioning
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Domestic Flights Only.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
very professional guide fluent in English and any other language
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, All upon request
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Company Instant Book
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
yes some people get visa upon arrival in Cairo
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
in the room
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD, Euro, GBP, LE
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
we guarantee 100% departure whatever the number
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
easy
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What is the maximum group size?
12
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
5 Stars
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What is the tipping policy?
In a restaurant, it is good to give between 5 and 10% tip directly to the waiter. For a small favor, like carrying luggage or parking a car, a few Egyptian pounds would be appropriate. Not more than five. Often times in Egypt you will find someone tending to the bathroom to keep it clean. Giving them one Egyptian pound is an appropriate amount. Tipping your tour guide and vehicle driver is completely optional but should be considered if you're provided with great service. If you decide to tip feel free to give what you think your experience was worth.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
No
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If this still with the Terms and condition will not be any charge to change & we have so much flexibility
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Final confirmation and domestic flights, hotles and cruise
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
All our tour is fully guided & escorted with professional guide and staff
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Look at Egypt tours Established 2006
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes We do , require a single supplement
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Look at Egypt tours follows the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism
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