DAY 1 – CAIRO
Arrival at Cairo airport, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Free time in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, located on the banks of the Nile River and witness the first great civilization of humanity, known by the inhabitants of the country as the “Mother of the World” for its millenary history. Finally, Accommodation.
DAY 2 – CAIRO
Breakfast. Full day visit which includes the pyramids of Cheops (this pyramid is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world), Kefren and Menkaure (entrance to see the pyramids from inside is not included), as well as the sculpted Sphinx followed by a visit to the Papyrus Institute.
After that we visit to Egyptian Museum with where the treasures of the tomb of king Tutankhamun is kept, with more than 2000 objects of great value, also included is a visit to Saladin Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. After the visit you will have a free time, you can stroll through the grand bazaar of Khan el-khalilli, the most famous in the city. Finally, Accommodation.
DAY 3 – CAIRO – LUXOR – CAIRO
Breakfast Very early, then we will give assistance to take you to the airport for a flight to Luxor. After landing and meeting with your tour guide, we start the day by visiting the Valley of the Kings (where the tombs of the main pharaohs of the new kingdom are located). Entering inside the tombs is not allowed, however our guide will give you the information on the outside (the Tomb of Tutankhamun is not included since all the treasures are in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo). After that we will visit the Colossi of Memnon, as well as the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, on the way to the Valley of the Queens followed by Lunch.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor, an impressive set of temples and sacred lakes. Finally we go back to the airport to take the flight to Cairo, after landing we take you to hotel for accommodation.
DAY 4 – CAIRO (Memphis and Sakkara)
Breakfast then departure to Memphis. The city is an architectural and cultural marvel with its headed Colossus of Ramses II and the Sphinx made of alabaster. To the west of Memphis is the Great Necropolis of Sakkara, the vestiges of the main periods of Ancient Egyptian history are preserved there, highlighted by the unique stepped pyramids of Djoser. After that we Return to Cairo for Lunch.
Free afternoon. At night, we will attend a dinner on a boat on the Nile River, to enjoy the folklore of this country and the famous belly dance show. Finally, Accommodation.
DAY 5 – CAIRO
Breakfast. Free time until the time of transfer to the Cairo airport to board your flight and end of our services.
DAY 5 – CAIRO Alexandria
Breakfast then an early departure in the morning towards the Mediterranean coast to visit Alexandria. The city was founded by Alexander the Great as he passed through Egypt in his attempt to conquer the world. It was known for its great library, the largest in the ancient world, the city was also famous for its lighthouse which is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, located on the island of Pharos.
During our visit to the city, we can enjoy touring the new Library of Alexandria, in addition to visiting the Pompey pillar and the Catacombs of kom El-Shokafa. We will also visit the Roman amphitheater, with its 13 semicircular white marble tiers. The visit will include a lunch in a seafood restaurant. In the afternoon departure to Cairo, arrival and accommodation.
DAY 6 CAIRO
Breakfast. Free time until the time of transfer to the Cairo airport, to board your flight and End of our services.
DEPARTURES
– Daily
– Guaranteed departures without a minimum number of passengers.
– Airplane tickets Cairo – Luxor – Cairo in economy class.
– English-speaking assistance in airport transfers.
– Transportations according to the itinerary.
– 4 or 5 nights of accommodation in the indicated hotels or similar, according to the chosen itinerary.
– Meals according to itinerary.
– Visits indicated in the itinerary with English-speaking guides.
