EGYPT FROM THE NILE TO THE SEA

First part of the morning, breakfast and our visits begin with a visit to the PYRAMIDS OF THE GUIZA PLATEAU: KHUFU, KHAFRE and MENKAURE, the only wonders of Antiquity that are still standing. The pyramids of Giza occupy a prominent place in the list of the greatest tourist attractions on the planet. 

Also, visit the CELEBRE SPHINX AND ITS SOLAR TEMPLE . The enigmatic sphinx has a height of about 20 meters and a little over 70 meters in length, it is endowed with a human head and a lion’s body, something that for the ancient Egyptians brought together intelligence and strength in the same figure.

Then, transfer to visit SAQQARA, one of the most fascinating historical and archaeological areas in all of Egypt. The site is dominated by the famous Step Pyramid of King Djoser, considered the world’s first pyramid and the oldest large stone structure.

In Saqqara we visit other small pyramids such as the funerary complex of UNAS AND THE PYRAMID OF TETI, along with the tombs of some prestigious nobles and rulers that almost reach the level of the Kagemny .

Lunch in a typical Egyptian restaurant.

Our last stop of the day will be to MEMPHIS, the ancient and first capital of Upper and Lower Egypt. The city was founded by Narmer, the first pharaoh of Egypt.

Back to the hotel and overnight.

In the morning, breakfast and transfer to visit the GREAT EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM), the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization. The structure will be just 2 kilometers from the three pyramids of Giza.

Then, transfer to the CITADEL OF SALADIN AND THE MOSQUE OF MOHAMMED ALI It is known as the Alabaster Mosque. The Citadel is a peak of history, this magnificent structure has witnessed numerous historical events throughout history.

Also, we will visit the COPTIC CAIRO, one of the most unique in the city. There, we will visit the CHURCH OF SAINT SERGIUS, known as the Church of the Cave, where the Holy Family was hidden during their flight to Egypt.

Lunch in a typical Egyptian restaurant.

Our last stop of the day will be to enjoy KHAN EL-KHALILI, the most famous market in Cairo. Walking through its labyrinthine streets is like visiting a real open-air museum. It is the perfect place to buy souvenirs and reproductions of Ancient Egyptian objects.

Also, we will visit AL MOEZ STREET, one of the most unique in the city with jewels of world Islamic architecture.

Back to the hotel and overnight. 

Breakfast and transfer to Cairo airport to take the flight to Aswan.

Arrival in Aswan and meet by the representative of TRAVOR.

Transfer to visit the PHILAE TEMPLE or as it is known The Pearl of the Nile, dedicated to the goddess Isis , goddess of love. The temple located on a separate island in the Nile River, where, according to the myth, the goddess Isis took refuge and rebuilds her beloved Osiris from her  when  he was  killed by her brother and dismembered distributing her parts by the whole country. After the construction of the  Aswan dam, the temple was submerged in the water of the Nile and thanks to a UNESCO proposal  , recovering thousands of artifacts that were underwater and moved stone by stone to its current location, the  island of Agilkia .

On the island you can see several buildings, among which the imposing  TEMPLE DEDICATED TO ISIS stands out , although you can also see other buildings of great value such as the  Temple of Hathor , Trajan’s Gate , or the pylons that are at the entrance of the complex.

Then, visit the ASWAN HIGH DAM, one of the most important engineering mega-constructions of the 20th century. This gigantic building is 111 m high, 3.5 km long and approximately 1 km wide. After its construction was completed, the area behind the dam was flooded with water and became Lake Nasser and is considered the largest man-made lake in the world.

Transfer to the cruise and check in.

Lunch on the cruise.

After lunch, take a private ride on a Felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing ship on the Nile River. While navigating the Nile you will be able to visit Elephantine Island, a commercial center for ivory (one of the oldest), Kitchener’s Island, with a magnificent botanical garden.

Back to the cruise, dinner and overnight on boar

In the early morning, picnic breakfast and transfer by road to visit the TEMPLE OF ABU SIMBEL .

The Abu Simbel temple, a complex made up of two rock-cut temples, one of which is dedicated to Ramses II and the other to Nefertari, his first and favorite wife. The complex is made up of two temples. The Great Temple to the deified gods Ra-Horakty, Ptah and Ramses II, and the Lesser Temple to the goddess Hathor and Queen Nefertari. The temple has four seated colossi flanking the entrance, two on each side, representing Ramses II on his throne. Beneath these gigantic figures are smaller statues representing Ramses’ conquered enemies. There are more statues representing various family members and some protective gods and symbols of power. Passing between the two colossi, one accesses the interior of the temple, which is decorated with engravings showing Ramses and Nefertari paying homage to the gods.

After this fascinating visit, backto the ship.

Lunch on the boat and sailing to Kom Ombo.

Arrival and transfer on foot to visit the TEMPLE OF KOM OMBO and the Corcodilo Museum, built under the orders of Ramses II, the only one dedicated to two divinities: the gods Sobek and Horus the Elder , and consists of two entrances, two hypostyle rooms and two exactly alike sanctuaries. In the Kom Ombo temple you can visit the Hathor chapel and see crocodile mummies, clay coffins and spectacular wall reliefs.

Back to the ship and sail to Edfu.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Breakfast and transfer to the West Bank to explore the following essential visits:

First, we visit the mysterious VALLEY OF THE KINGS, this great necropolis contains more than 60 tombs of pharaohs and nobles of the New Kingdom, one of the most prosperous periods in the history of ancient Egypt, (the visit includes 3 tombs, the tomb of Tutankhamen is excluded).

Then, we visit the TEMPLE OF HATSHEPSUT known as the Temple of Deir el Bahari, it is an extraordinary monument capable of dazzling its visitors. It was designed by the architect Sennenmut . It is dedicated to Hatshepsut, the only woman to reign in Egypt for a long period. The temple has a part excavated in the rock and another area on the outside formed by three terraces.

To finish our visits in the West Bank, visit the ruins of the giant COLOSSI OF MEMNON, they are two statues that represent the pharaoh Amenhotep III and that were built to preside over his mortuary temple on the west bank of the Nile. They were built 3,400 years ago and show the pharaoh in a relaxation pose, with her hands resting on her knees and her gaze towards the rising sun.

Before leaving the city of Luxor, transfer to our last stop of the day in the East Bank. KARNAK TEMPLE, dedicated to the worship of the god Amon of Thebes, the largest temple complex in the world. For centuries, this place was the most influential Egyptian religious center. There was also a sacred lake, numerous smaller temples and chapels, and multiple rooms and warehouses located within the walls that surrounded the main enclosure.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, transfer by road in a private car to the city of Hurghada, it is a coastal destination with crystal clear waters and colorful seabed’s ideal for diving, something that makes it one of the most important tourist cities in Egypt.

Arrive and transfer to the hotel.

Check in and overnight.

Breakfast and free day in one of the most spectacular seabed’s in the world, to enjoy the beach and practice water sports such as diving, kitesurfing, etc.

Breakfast and free day in one of the most spectacular seabed’s in the world, to enjoy the beach and practice water sports such as diving, kitesurfing, etc.

Breakfast and transfer to the Hurghada airport with TRAVOR representative to take the connecting flight to the origin.      

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