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10 Days Highlights of Egypt Tour Package
Modern Cairo is an architectural fusion of old and new, where skyscrapers and ancient monuments stand side by side. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Day 3 Memphis, Sakkara, Pyramid and Sphinx full day tour Begin with Memphis, ancient capital of Egypt in Pharaonic times, and the chosen city of the God Ptah. Proceed to Sakkara to see the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, the first tall building known to mankind. After Lunch continue to Giza to see the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Then, visit the Sphinx, the largest single block sculpture of all time – carved from one solid piece of limestone. Day 4 Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Mosques full day tour The Egyptian museum is the most important depository of Egyptian antiquities anywhere in the world. It features artifacts including the mummies of ancient Egypt’s king and Tutankhamun treasures. Situated on a spur of the Muqattam Hills, the citadel dominates Cairo’s skyline and was the nerve center of the city and Egypt for almost 700 years. Within the citadel is the Alabaster Mosque built by Mohammed Ali of Sultan Hassan and the Mosque of Al-Refai, which are among the most majestic monuments of Arab architecture in Egypt. Visit Khan El Khalili, a famous Cairo bazaar dating back to the late 14th century. Day 5 At Leisure, Cairo Neatly split down the middle by the Nile, Cairo contains dozens of neighborhoods each with its own distinct attractions and character. Cairo's biggest treats are the Pyramids and Sphinx on the south-western edge of the city. Marvel at the massive collection of antiquities at the Egyptian Museum and explore the winding alleys dotted with old-fashioned coffee shops. Day 6 Fly Cairo to Luxor After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, transfer to your cruise ship. Enjoy lunch on board. Visit East Bank to see the Karnak and Luxor Temples. Day 7 Luxor / Edfu / Esna Breakfast on board then visit the West Bank – The Valley of the Kings & Queens, The Day 8 Edfu / Kom Ombo Enjoy breakfast on board. Visit the temple of falcon-headed God, Horus – one of the finest examples of Ptolemaic art in Egypt. Sail to Esna and cross the lock. Sail to Luxor and enjoy lunch, afternoon tea and dinner on board. Day 9 Kom Ombo / Aswan Breakfast on board and then visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo. Sail to Aswan with lunch lunch on board. Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae & unfinished Obelisk. Sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener’s island Day 10 Fly Aswan to Cairo Disembark after breakfast on board and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Day 11 Fly Cairo to USA (Via Dubai) Hotels
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Day 2 Arrive Cairo
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