9 Days
Specific Tour
4 - 10 people
English, French, German
Get lost in the legends of ancient civilisations, the stories of great battles and tributes to powerful men and women who once revealed their might through astounding man-made feats which followed them into the afterlife.
Arrive in Cairo and transfer to hotel Upon your arrival at Cairo airport, we meet & greet you and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to settle into your hotel and relax after your journey or perhaps head out into the city.
Cairo, Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum tour, camel ride, train to Aswan Our day starts with a visit to the monumental Pyramids & Sphinx at Gisa, one of the seven wonders of the anciant world. Whilst at the Pyramids we a short camel ride, which is not only fun for all the family, but a perfect photo opportunity as well. We next drive into downtown Cairo to explore the Egyptian Museum with its collection of ancient artefacts, mummies, and of course the world-famous Tutankhamun exhibit, complete with the iconic golden funerary mask. Later in the evening we climb on board the | OVERNIGHT: sleeper train to Aswan (approx. 12 hours, private twin cabins). | OVERNIGHT: On board train | EXTRAS: Cairo to Aswan flight upgrade for an extra cost.
Arrival in the late morning at the station of the city of aswan which has preserved a part of the culture and traditions of nubia. Transfer to the nubian house where we will be staying to drop off our belongings. In the afternoon, visit of the pearl of egypt: the temple of the goddess isis on the island of philae. This splendid temple is one of the most picturesque in egypt. It was saved from the waters in the 60s after the construction of the aswan high dam. Then we go back to enjoy our time with the nubian community on sohail island. Where you will learn about the history and culture of the nubian people over a glass of welcome tea in a traditional nubian house. After you can explore the island on your own, walking through the colorful village and chatting with the locals.
This morning we leave Aswan to take the road to luxor. Visit of the temple of Edfu dedicated to Horus, perfectly preserved, it is one of the only buildings of the Nile valley which allows us to realize how an Egyptian temple is organized. After our visit, we go to Luxor, we settle down in our guesthouse to rest, then we will have dinner together.
On this day, explore the jewels of Luxor's east bank. Karnak is the most impressive temple complex in Egypt. Walk its avenue of ram-headed sphinxes and visit some of the many temples and chapels. The great hypo-style hall with its 134 vast columns is impressive.
Visit some of the tombs in the world-famous valley of the kings. Continue to the terraced temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-bahari, which is a splendid sight to behold, the temple of Hatshepsut is not only a memorial temple that honours queen Hatshepsut, it It's also one of the greatest Egyptian architectural achievements. Designed by Senenmut (Hatshepsut’s steward and architect), this mortuary temple closely resembles the classical Greek architecture of 1,000 years.
You will get a bird's eye view of one of the most fascinating cities in the world on this hot air balloon flight over Luxor. Ballooning over Luxor. See ancient monuments such as the Statue of Thebes from above as you drift over the city. The city, illuminated by the morning sun. then later at this day become part of Luxor’s sailing tradition aboard a traditional Nile felucca. Enjoy the easy rhythm of life on the river, occasionally stopping to walk through fields, villages and Nile islands and to enjoy an Egyptian-style lunch, freshly prepared the banana island restaurant. The best thing to do in Luxor in the afternoon is to watch amazing sunsets from the boat.
Another amazing day is waiting for you at the west bank, You will visit The huge and excellent preserved mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. Afterwards, you will visit the ancient village of Deir El-Medina, an ancient Egyptian village settlement where the craftsmen who worked on the tombs in the Valley of the Kings lived. It’s very interesting to see this place and our guide will give you all the information so you can image the life these people lived. Finally, a brief visit to the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III built 3,400 years ago! For a once-in-a-lifetime memory.
Transfer to the airport Today your tour ends, and you can enjoy some free time or stroll through the souq to buy some gifts for your loved ones back home before we transfer you to the airport for your flight home.
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