Wonders of the Pharaohs – Best of Egypt

Upon arrival our assistance will meet and assist you to finish all formalities then you will be transferred to your hotel, overnight at the hotel in Cairo.

Today start your epic day by visiting the Giza Plateau, site of the great Pyramids of Giza Cheops Mycerinus and Chephren Built in the Fourth Dynasty (approximately 2690 BC), it is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Revel in the opportunity to enter the interior of one of these legendary structures, and marvel at the massive stones used to construct them (Extra ticket) then view the Great Sphinx backdropped by the pyramids, a setting that has captured the imaginations of adventurers for centuries. After that have your lunch at local restaurant then Visit Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid at Sakkara (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part in the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form the Pyramidal shape, this pyramid is considered the first stone construction ever built by the genius Vizir Imhotep. After that Visit Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. This city dates back to 3100 B.C. see the great statue of King Ramses II the biggest man-made statue made for a king and also visit the Alabaster Statue of Queen Hatshepsut, then back to your hotel. Overnight.

A new day for your tour in Egypt visiting the most interesting Egyptian Museum, which features artefacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 120,000 overwhelming artefacts are presented, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. After your tour at the Museum, you have your lunch then move to the Coptic Cairo or as Egyptian call it (Old Cairo) contained within the boundaries of the Roman fortress of Babylon is where the Copts built their churches for protection. For three hundred years, from the conversion of the Emperor Constantine until the arrival of Islam, Egypt was a Christian nation, and the Coptic church is one of the oldest communions as well as the church that really pioneered austere monasticism in the remote desert. There are still tens of thousands of Copts in Egypt, many of whom live in Old Cairo. Their most famous church is that of El Muallaqa, the Hanging Church, built over one of the gateways into the old fortress, its nave suspended above the passageway. Also in Old Cairo the saints Sergius church has The Crypt where the Holy Family took shelter during their flee to Egypt, also there is the synagogue of Ben Ezra. (Under restoration) Once home to many Jewish families, few now remain scattered throughout Cairo. There has been a religious building on this site (initially a church, then a synagogue) since at least the 4th century, and the present synagogue houses a Torah on gazelle skin that dates to the 5th century BC. This whole area is a world-famous destination for Pilgrims, End your day by visiting the old Bazaar of Cairo, Khan el-Khalili is a major souk in the historic center of Islamic Cairo. The bazaar district is one of Cairo’s main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike, after that back to your hotel.

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 onboard .

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. After that back to your Nile cruise for Lunch and be ready for sailing towards Edfu. lunch and dinner on board.

After breakfast, you will have the chance to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is the best-preserved Ptolemaic temple in Egypt. The building of the temple lasted about 800 years. The temple includes wonderfully decorated walls and stone capitals. Your next stop will be to visit the amazing Temple Of Kom Ombo dedicated to two gods; Horus, the falcon god, and Sobek, the crocodile god. Also, you will enjoy the crocodile museum then back to your cruise for some entertainment and dinner on board. Enjoy the evening as you continue cruising down the Nile to Aswan, enjoy some entertainment on board.

In the morning you have the chance to join an optional trip to Abu Simbel temples all upon request.in your tour in Aswan visit the Philae island a complex of temples dedicated to Goddess Isis of Love in Aswan. Philae island must-see attraction in Aswan during your visit, after this active day back to your cruise By night, enjoy a Belly dance show and some entertainments, this is the last night on your Nile cruise. Dinner will be on board.

After breakfast on your cruise on the cruise check out and fly back to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo you will be transferred to your hotel for relaxing in Cairo.

After breakfast our representative will escort you to the airport for final departure according to your flight time.