Outbound Tours: Ancient Egypt 7 Nights / 8 Days
The land of the Forgotten greats. Walk the sands of this famed country and witness first hand the work of the pharoahs of the ancient Egypt. The Great Pyramids still continue to attract, astound and amaze toursits my the thousands every year. The Sphinx at Giza, or the Valley of the Kings are no exceptions. Whatever the monument, you're sure to be awed by the monstrosity and inherent beauty of it for sure.
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Day 1: Arrival Cairo
Meet at Cairo Airport upon arrival by Travel representative who will assist you through airport customs & formalities. You will be escorted immediately to your hotel by Excel A/C modern fleet.
Day 2: Half Day Pyramids /Sleeping Train-Aswan
Today after breakfast we start exploring ancient Egypt with a visit to the famous Pyramids. The Great Pyramid of Cheops which was built by manual labor, is the largest of the three main Pyramids and is the only survivor of the Seven Great Wonders of the Ancient World, the Pyramid of Chephren, which is the best preserved, and the Pyramid of Mycerinus. Nearby see the Sphinx, a marvelous sight carved out of a natural rocky outcrop, the lion's body stretching 45m, with its paws 15m long. We will visit the Papyrus Institute and learn how paper was made in ancient times followed by shopping in the Papyrus Museum, Perfume factory and Jewelry shop. Lunch Early evening transfer to train station to take the first class sleeping train to Aswan. Dinner and Overnight in the sleeping train.
Day 3: Train - Aswan- Cruise (Wednesday and Fridays)
Breakfast onboard the train and meet & assist upon arriving at Aswan Station and transfer to the Nile cruise
Day 4
On board the Nile Cruise for 3 nights on full board basis from Aswan to Luxor; Whereby guided tours will be conducted to visit the major sites like:- In Aswan; Philae Temple & High Dam While sailing: Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples In Luxor: The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut (or Hatchepsut) Temple, the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank.
Day 5: Luxor-Cairo/ sleeping train
Breakfast onboard the Nile cruise, check out. Free leisure time, early evening transfer to the station to catch your sleeping train to Cairo Overnight sleeping train
Day 6: Cairo / Alexandria
Breakfast onboard train, arrival Cairo and transfer to Alexandria Check in the hotel upon arrival & day at leisure. Overnight in Alexandria
Day 7: Alexandria -Cairo
Breakfast in the hotel & guided tour to visit The Catacombs, Alexandrina Bebliotika, Montazah Gardens & View the Qaitbay from outside Transfer to Cairo Check in the hotel & evening at leisure Overnight in Cairo
Day 8: Departure-Cairo
Breakfast in the hotel, and check out. Transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure