Egypt holidays travel packages, enjoy 14 Nights to Egypt Highlights where you will visit Cairo, Giza, Alexandria then cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor and finally enjoy the beauty of the red sea in Hurghada.
Arrival to Cairo airport, YourTourGuide will assist you through passport control formalities, luggage identification & portage. From the airport you will be transferred by a private A/C vehicle to your hotel for checking in.
After breakfast, join your private Egypt tour guide to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World and discover:
Giza Pyramid Complex:
Tour the Giza Plateau, site of the ancient pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus . six little pyramids, the great sphinx the ancient world’s largest monumental sculpture, carved from a single ridge of limestone and the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren The complex dates back to the 4th dynasty 2400 years B.C.
Lunch: will be served in one of the best local restaurants in town .
Then we will move to visit :
Sakkara Step Pyramid:
The step pyramid of king Djoser was the first monumental building in stone in the history of mankind , Originally the tomb was intended to be a huge mastaba in stone , but it then underwent several extensions , Only later was the building changed into structure in four steps , these were extended again until the pyramidal form was finally reached in sixth stage, at a height of nearly 200 feet ( 60 M ) .Then move to visit
Memphis City:
The village of Mitrahina, some 12.5 miles (20 Km) south of cairo . Founded as a royal citadel in the Early Dynastic period , Memphis rose to become the undisputed center of the country under the Old Kingdom, it lay on the dividing line between Upper and Lower Egypt , was the formal capital of the first nome of Lower Egypt , and was also known as "the balance of the two lands"
Finally, we drive you back to your hotel.
After Breakfast at your hotel check/out and join your Egypt tour guide to discover Cairo highlights and visit:
The Egyptian Museum:
The national Egyptian museum the home to the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art ,including treasures from Tutankhamun and artifacts dating back to 4000 BC. Over 150,000 genuine artifacts are presented. lies in busy Midan al-Tahrir.
Lunch: will be served in one of the best local restaurants in town .
Salah din Citadel:
the citadel of Cairo was built under the Ayyubid dynasty between 1176 and 1207 , and later extended to become the residence of the Mamluk and the ottoman pashas , The construction work has started in 1176 and was completed in 1182.
The Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali:
The great mosque in the citadel was commissioned by Mohamed Ali , the khedive who reigned in 1805/1848 , his tremendous mosque was located on the site of the old sultans palace ,the building consist of two slender minarets ( 269 FT / 80 M ).
Khan El Khalili:
Driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to exploreKhan El Khalili,one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East.
At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to Cairo airport to catch your flight to Aswan.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to 5* Hotel for overnight.
After you take your breakfast in the hotel.
YourTourGuide will pick you up to visit :
The High Dam:
The High Dam of Aswan is one of the most important achievements of the last century in Egypt, even for many years it was a symbol of the New Era of the Revolution of 1952. It provided Egypt with water and electricity and secured the country of the risk of the destructive inundation.
The Unfinished Obelisk:
The unfinished obelisk of Aswan is known to be one of the largest among them. It was constructed by Hatshepsut, the queen of Thutmose II, who also ruled Egypt as a Pharaoh from 1478 to 1458 B.C., jointly with Thutmose III,
Philae Temple:
Philae Island was a rocky island in the middle of the Nile, south of Aswan . It was called "Apo" which means Ivory. It was also known by the Greek "Elephantine", probably because it was an important center of trade, especially for ivory. After building the High Dam the temple of the Goddess Isis was moved to a new island was called Egilica , and it was completely reshaped to imitate Philae Island as closely as possible.
Embarkation before lunch.
Possibility of optional afternoon Felucca tour around Aswan Islands (additional cost)
Overnight in Aswan with opportunity to disembark.
Possibility of optional day trip to Abu Simbel temples (additional cost)
Sail to Kom Ombo and visit Kom Ombo Temple:
Kom Ombo Temple:
The Temple of Kom Ombo was built during the Greco Roman time during the period from 205 till 180 BC in the reign of Ptolemy V. was constructed on the ruins of a much older temple which was called "Ber Sobek" or the house of the god Sobek. This temple is divided into 2 temples with 2 entrances, 2 hypostyle Halls and 2 sanctuaries.
Continue sailing to Edfu.
Overnight in Edfu.
Edfu temple:
Edfu temple is the Temple of Horus, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful and best preserved Temples in Egypt , The work of construction began during the reign of Ptolemy III (about 237 BC) and was finished during the reign of Ptolemy IV.
Sail to Luxor.
Luxor Temple:
The Temple of Luxor is among the most beautiful Temples in Egypt. It was known in the New Kingdom period as Ipt-Rsyt, which means the southern shrine. This was to differentiate between this Temple and Karnak Temple, which was the northern house of Amon , Built largely by Amenhotep III and Ramses II.
Possibility of optional Sound and Light Show at Karnak temples (additional cost)
Overnight in Luxor.
Breakfast at your cruise & Check out then you will be accompanied by YourTourGuide and a private air-conditioned vehicle to visit Luxor Highlights:
Possibility of optional Hot Air Ballooning over the West Bank (additional cost) Check-out after breakfast.
The Valley of the Kings:
the burial ground of the pharaohs rulers from the 18th to 20th dynasty , For a period of 500 years beginning in the 16th century BC, tombs were built along this valley for pharaohs , including that of the great Pharaoh Ramses II and boy Pharaoh Tutankhamen. Found in 1922 by British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter.
The Temple of Hatshepsut:
Temple of Hatshepsut, ancient Egypt’s first female pharaoh , She came to power during the New Kingdom after the death of her father, Tuthmose I, and her half-brother and husband, Tuthmose II, who succeeded her father on the thrown.
The Colossi of Memnon:
enjoy a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon , Two massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite stone which exist in Cairo then moved 700 KM to Luxor.
Lunch:
Lunch will be served in one of the best local restaurants in the city.
Visit the east bank of Luxor:
The Karnak Temples:
No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak Temples , where generations of pharaohs wished to record their names. Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall , to reach the sacred lake of the temple ,The Karnak complex is actually three main temples situated on 247 acres of land considered as the largest religious center ever built.
Finally, by the end of the tour, you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Hurghada.
Free day in Hurghada.
YourTourGuide gives you the chance to enjoy a very dusty tour with absolute fun guaranteed! 3-hour quad bike safari is a great opportunity to see all the beauty and splendor of the desert. Safari by quad bike trip are for those who want to traverse the desert on a four-wheeled ATV.
We will pick you up from your hotel around 08.00 and take you to the quad training station. It contains instructions on how to drive the quad correctly and safely. You will also do test laps under the supervision of your instructor. All quads are equipped with an automatic steering system, so all you have to do is press the accelerator and brake to steer. Learning to ride a quad is not difficult at all. I'm sure you can do it!
About 1 hour by car (about 1 hour). 25 km by quad bike to reach the Bedouin village).
A friendly Bedouin will meet you at the Bedouin village. They are happy to show you how they live, talk about their traditions and life and treat you to Bedouin tea.
At the same location, you will have the opportunity to ride a camel and explore the area. Afterwards, put the quads back on and head back 25 km to the quad training station where you left off. Then you will be transferred back to your hotel.
The memories and emotions of a safari with a Quad Bike & Camel Ride Excursion will stay with you forever.
Overnight at your hotel.
Free day in Hurghada.
YourTourGuide representative will pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada for a fantastic snorkelling trip with Orange Bay island relaxation on the beautiful Red Sea, which full of different kinds of corals and magnificent colorful fishes with a chance to swim with the dolphins.
Enjoy the water sports activities on Orange Bay Island and the national park with open buffet lunch aboard the cruise At the end of the tour we drive you back to the hotel in A/C vehicle.
Overnight at your hotel.
Free day in Hurghada.
Checkout afternoon then catch the flight to Cairo for overnight at 5* hotel.
Enjoy a private tour to Alexandria joining your own private Egyptologist tour guide to visit:
Kom esh-Shugafa:
One of the slopes of a hill not far from the ruins of the Sarapeion lies the entrance to the catacombs of Kom esh-Shugafa , which is the largest and the most important burialsite of the Roman times in Egypt .it is decorated in the mixed Egyptian-Roman style and was discovered in 1900 .
Pompey's Column:
The desolate state of this hill of ruins with the huge column of Pompey gives little indication that the famous Sarapeion once stood here . Under the Ptolemies it was the main temple of Alexandria, but it was destroyed so utterly by the Emperor Theodosius in 391 A.D . the column bears a Corinthian capital , it was worked in red granite and rises to a height of just under 87 feet (27 M) .
Fort Qait Bey:
On the northern tip of the former island of Pharos , on the spot where the famous lighthouse once stood , stands the mighty fortress of Sultan Qait Bey After two powerful earthquakes in 1303 and 1326 had finally brought down the lighthouse that dated from antiquity, the remains were used to build this fortress (around 1480) . In so strategic a position it could control entry East Harbor, protecting it from any attack.
Lunch will be served at a sea food restaurant,
then you will finish your tour by a visit to the famous
Alexandria Library:
A copy of every book published in the world is kept in the library, making it one of the great literary sites in the world. The library also houses several exhibitions relating to the history of Egypt and a display of rare antique books.
Finally, return back to Cairo for overnight.
Breakfast at the hotel, At the end of your Egypt holidays travel package we will transfer you to Cairo airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.
Our Tour Guides are group of Egyptologist professional licensed tour guides, members of The Egyptian General Tourist Guides Syndicate. based in the major touristic cities in Egypt. since they graduated they started working as free lancer tour guides for many international travel agencies in Egypt. In the meanwhile they joined our team work. with all the knowledge they have, the experience they gained and the passion to our beloved country Egypt we decided to take a step forward to reach you and offer our services.