EGYPT WITH THE DESERT ADVENTURE

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 only 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.

Afternoon, we will tour the COPTO CAIRO, one of the most unique in the city. Here, we will visit the CHURCH OF SAN SERGIO, known as the Cave Church, where the Holy Family was hidden during his flight to Egypt.

Lunch in a typical Egyptian restaurant.

Back to the hotel and overnight.

Breakfast and departure from the hotel by road to the OASIS DE BAHARIYA, located 380 km from Cairo, is surrounded by mountains and important water sources that give life to the oasis. It has ruins and tombs that testify to the passage of Alexander the Great through this place.

Arrival in Bawiti, the capital of Bahariya.

Rest and lunch while the 4×4 cars are prepared for us to start our adventure in the desert.

On the way, we will visit the BLACK DESERT, an extensive area of the western desert covered by rocks of a deep black color, a product of the intense volcanic activity in distant times, which has given the name to the area. In some places you can see majestic hills covered with black stones. Other parts are large plains with orange to brown terrain.

Arrival at a small oasis in EL HEIZ, next to a simple thermal water pool where you can have a refreshing bath.

Then, we visit the CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN AND THE AGABAT AREA, one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, a small rock arch that shines brightly in the sun, which makes it look like a crown decorated with thousands of colored gems in the desert.

Arrival in the WHITE DESERT which is a protected natural area, since 2002, where there are rock formations formed by wind erosion for thousands of years on gypsum, which is the material that causes its particular white color and that contrasts with the predominant yellow color in other areas of the desert.

The White Desert is part of the great western desert of Egypt and that formerly constituted an inland sea, so it is possible to find fossils of marine animals among the rocks. It is an experience never forgotten.

At night, you can see a number of stars in the sky that you can’t see anywhere else.

Dinner in the white desert, the night will go camping under that number of stars and sleep in tents.

In the morning, breakfast and transfer to the oasis of FARAFRA, it is smaller than its neighbors in the Western Desert that dates back to the Pharaonic era. It was called Taha, that is, the land of the cows as mentioned in the texts of the Tribus raids from time to time. There you can enjoy a swim in a hot natural water well.

Also, we will visit a local museum of one of the BEDUINO ARTISTS, it is the most original and suggestive place you can visit in the oasis of Farafra.

Next, complete our road to the DAKHLA OASIS is the southernmost oasis in Egypt. It is historically located in the center of an important caravan trade route that united the Dakhla not only with the oases of Kharga and Farafra, but also with the Nile Valley in the west and so to the east.

In Dakhla we can get to know the ancient ISLAMIC CITY OF AL KASR, built in the twelfth century on the remains of a Roman fortress in the northwest of the oasis, where you can see the style of the houses of the Middle Ages in the Oasis, with narrow alleys that form an infinite labyrinth of corridors. On the outskirts of Al Kasr there is also a necropolis from the Greco-Roman era.

Lunch attended by Bedouins.

Afternoon, free time to know MUT, it is an ancient village and is considered the capital of the Oasis. The name of the town is due to the name of the ancient Egyptian goddess “Mut”, a sacred deity of the Theban Trinity.

Transfer to the hotel and entry procedures.

Dinner and overnight.

In the morning, breakfast and we will continue the trip to the OASIS OF KHARGA, it is the largest city in the Oasis and the capital of the entire province of  the New Valley.

On the road, we will visit the city and the BASHANDI MAUSOLEUM, where the secret is kept between two. It is a sanctuary of the Muslim hermit, Sheikh Pasha Hindi.

Arrival at Kharga and visit the tombs of the nobles “AL BAGAWAT“, is one of the oldest Christian cemeteries in Egypt, decorated with Christian paintings of saints and biblical accounts.

Also, we visited the TEMPLE OF HIBIS, it is the largest and finest of the temples of the 200 years of Egypt under the Persian rulers. He was dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut and his son Khonsu. Nectanebo II and the Ptolemaic Kings added some annexes to the temple. On the walls of the temple, traditional scenes of making offerings to the Triad of Ammon and other gods were found and the outer walls are decorated with painted vultures and huge reliefs of Darius that greet the Egyptian gods.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Transfer to the hotel, check in and overnight. 

Dinner at the hotel. 

Morning, breakfast and transfer to Luxor, it is one of the famous cities in southern Egypt.

Arrival and transfer to the cruise. Check in and Lunch. 

Afternoon, transfer to the East Bank to visit the LUXOR TEMPLE, when it is illuminated, it is one of the most spectacular temples in Egypt and the most important monument in Luxor and is dedicated to Amon (god of the wind). It was built by the pharaohs Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the first built the inner part and the second the outer enclosure, adding the facade, the colossi and the obelisks.

Back to the boat, dinner and overnight on board.

Breakfast and transfer to discover the real world of the monarchy of ancient Egypt, its tombs and funerary temples.

Arrival in 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 Tutankhamun is excluded).

Then, visit the TEMPLE OF HATSHEPSUT known as the Temple of Deir el Baharí, 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 who reigned 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.

Our last stop in the West Bank will be to the ruins of the giant COLOSSI OF MEMNON, they are two statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III and that were built to preside over his funerary temple on the western bank of the Nile. They were built 3,400 years ago and show the pharaoh in a pose of relaxation, with his hands resting on his knees and with his eyes set on the rising sun.

Before returning to the cruise and leaving Luxor, transfer to the East Bank to visit the TEMPLE OF KARNAK, dedicated to the cult 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 temples and smaller chapels, and multiple rooms and warehouses located within the walls that surrounded the main enclosure.

Return to the boat and lunch while navigate to Edfu.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Breakfast on board and transfer in horse carriages to the TEMPLE OF EDFU, dedicated to the god Horus, is the largest after the Temple of Karnak and one of the best preserved in the country. The walls of the temple have rich inscriptions that provide important information about the time of its construction, providing details not only about the temple, but also about mythology, religion and the way of life in Ancient Egypt.

Back to the boat and lunch.

Enjoy the boat and relax while sailing to Kom Ombo.

Afternoon, arrival at Kom Ombo and transfer on foot to visit the TEMPLE OF KOM OMBO and the Crocodile 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 the same shrines. In the temple of Kom Ombo you can visit the chapel of Hator and see mummies of crocodiles, clay coffins and spectacular reliefs on the walls.

Back to the boat and sailing to Aswan, one of the most popular cities in Egypt.

Dinner and overnight on board.

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.

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 boat, dinner and overnight. 

Breakfast and transfer to visit the TEMPLE OF PHILAE or as it is known as The Pearl of the Nile, dedicated to the goddess Isis, goddess of love. The temple located on a separate island on the Nile River, where, according to the myth, the goddess Isis took refuge and rebuilds her beloved Osiris when he was killed by his brother and dismembered, distributing his parts throughout the country. After the construction of the Aswan dam, the temple was submerged in the water of the Nile and thanks to a proposal from UNESCO, 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 constructions among which the imposing Temple dedicated to Isis especially stands out, although you can also see other buildings of great value such as the Temple of Hathor, the Door of Trajan, or the pylons that are at the entrance of the complex.

After the visit, transfer to Aswan airport to take the flight back to Cairo.

Arrival in Cairo and meet by the representative of TRAVOR.

Transfer to enjoy KHAN EL-KHALILI, the most famous market in Cairo. Walking through its labyrinthine streets is like visiting an authentic open-air museum. It is the perfect place to buy souvenirs and reproductions of objects from Ancient Egypt.

Also, we will tour the CALLE DE AL MOEZ, one of the most unique in the city with jewels of world Islamic architecture.

Dinner at a typical Egyptian restaurant.

Transfer to the hotel, check in and overnight.

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

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