DAY 2
DAY 3
Breakfast at hotel, free day in Cairo or an Optional Tour to enjoy an excursion to visit the Step Pyramids of Zoser in Sakkara, the world's oldest major stone struck After that transfer to Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom, and see the Statue of Ramses II. On your way to the south you will visit the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahshure. Then transfer to Giza train station for departure to Luxor by sleeping train & overnight on board (Dinner & Breakfast will be served on board)
DAY 4
Arrival Luxor train station, meet & assist by our representative, then you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise to check in, embarkation before lunch Visit the temple of karnak and the temple of Luxor. Overnight on board
DAY 5
Cross to the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepust, and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Edfu via Esna), overnight on board
DAY 6
Visit the temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom ombo. Pm visit the temple shared by two Gods Sobek & Harories, sail to Aswan & overnight
DAY 7
visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple, Pm visit the Botanical Garden by Felucca & overnight in Aswan
DAY 8
Disembarkation after breakfast, Drive via air conditioned modern van to Abu Simbel to enjoy The two Temples of Abu Simbel , with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom; The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. After finishing your tour you will be transferred back to Aswan train station for departure to Cairo by sleeping train & overnight on board (Dinner & Breakfast will be served on board)
DAY 9
03/04/2010: Arrival Giza train station, meet & assist, transfer to your hotel, free day in Cairo or Optional visit to Sound and Light spectacular Show of the Giza Pyramids of King Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus and enjoy the history of the ancient Egyptians. The show begins with the story of the Sphinx who has been the vigilant guardian of the city of the dead for five thousand years. The show also depicts the story of building the pyramids and relates the history of great and famous figures of ancient Egypt such as Thutmosis IV, Akhnaten, Nefertiti and Tut Ankh Amon, after that transfer back to your hotel & overnight in Cairo
DAY 10
04/04/2010: Breakfast at your hotel, free day in Cairo or an optional visit to Alexandria , Drive via air conditioned modern van about 3 hours far from Cairo , enjoy the Shining pearl of the Mediterranean Sea which known as The Pearl of the Mediterranean". Visit Pompay's Pillar,
Then proceed to Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (Lighthouse) of Alexandria, Then Visit Alexandria Library, Roman Amphitheater, and then visit Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery and finally enjoy Montazah Palace. Drive back to Cairo & overnight.
DAY 11
Breakfast at your hotel, free day in Cairo & overnight.
DAY 12
Breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Cairo international airport by our representative for final departure & he will assist you through passport & customs formalities