Meals

Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

Hygieneprotocol

All our guides and staff and drivers are fully vaccinated Transportation vehicles are regularly sanitized All our used hotels and cruises use hygienic precautions for rooms and all areas in the property and kitchen •Guides required to regularly wash hands •Regular temperature checks for staff •Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival •Face masks are required for travelers in public areas •face masks required for guides in public areas •Face masks provided for travellers •Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

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Entry Fees for the Sightseeing All Pickup & Drop off Transportation in private vehicle Meals as mentioned in the itinerary All Taxes Applicable.

Flights

Domestic flights From Aswan to Cairo

Accommodation

Where to Stay or Similar Hotels and Nile cruise: 4-Nights at 5 stars hotel B&B Ramses Hilton Cairo or Steigenberger Tahrir or Similar 4- Nights Luxury Nile Cruise Full Board MS/ Blue Shadow 3-Nights El Minya Hotel HB MG Nefertiti Hotel 1 -Night at Abydos House of Life Hotel Full Board House of Life

Guide

Qualified Egyptologist with at least 20 years experience English, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Spanish

Transport

Transportation in a private modern vehicle A/C

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International Flights Tipping Any Extras not mentioned.

Optional

Sound and light show Hot air Balloon in Luxor

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Day 1 Egypt Arrival - Welcome To Egypt Meet & Assist
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Egypt Arrival - Welcome To Egypt Meet & Assist

Upon arrival our assistance will meet and assist you to finish all formalities then you will be transferred to your hotel, overnight at hotel in Cairo
Day 2 Explore The Pyramids Of Giza & Sakkara & Memphis Dahshur
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore The Pyramids Of Giza & Sakkara & Memphis Dahshur

After your breakfast, it’ll be time to begin your tour to the Pyramids and Sphinx.The first visit of the day will be to the Pyramids of Giza,one of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by the pharaohs from the period starting from 2590 BC to 2480 BC.You will have the chance to explore the wonders of the Great Pyramid, get inside the queen Pyramid.You will also discover the beauty of the Sphinx, one of the largest monolith statues in the history of mankind. After enjoying the view and taking your lovely photos you will move to Sakkara, which includes the step pyramid of king Zoser the oldest pyramid in Egypt.then visit Dahshure Pyramids the Red &Bent pyramids of king Senfru.

After that you will move to Memphis, the first capital of Egypt. Here you’ll see the best and the biggest statue of King Ramses the great, one of the greatest king who ruled Egypt in the new kingdoom.

Finally, you’ll head back to Cairo for another night at your hotel.
Day 3 Visit The Egyptian Museum And Old Cairo And Bazaar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Visit The Egyptian Museum And Old Cairo And Bazaar

Breakfast at the hotel is followed by another full day tour, to the Egyptian museum, Gaze at the wonders & the Treasures of King Tutankhamen, including his golden Mask, lose yourself in the many rooms and galleries, where thousands of artifacts are awaiting your visit, after that have lunch at local restaurant, then will be taken on a tour of Cairo famous Churches visit the Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr, 2 churches built into the walls of the Fort of Babylon and its remains could be Cairo’s oldest structures; and the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius), where, it is said, the Holy Family took shelter in a cave, with the church being erected her to commemorate this, this whole area is a world famous destination for Pilgrims.After that back to your Hotel
Day 4 Off The Beaten Path In The Pyramid Of Meidum ( The Lair Pyramid ) -El-Manya City- Lunch Box
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Off The Beaten Path In The Pyramid Of Meidum ( The Lair Pyramid ) -El-Manya City- Lunch Box

After your breakfast, you will check out of your hotel in Cairo and start your archeological adventure on the beaten path to the Pyramid of Meidum one of the rare and unique Pyramids you can see and visit in Egypt and one of the hardest to get there. reach the pyramid with your guide and your private Vehicle enjoy and learn about the Pyramid.

The Pyramid of Meidum has an extremely high archaeological significance started as a Step Pyramid but was then converted into a true pyramid, the pyramid at Meidum marks the transition from the Early Dynastic Period to the Old Kingdom.

It has often been assumed that the original builder of this Step Pyramid was King Huni, the last king of the 3rd Dynasty. This is, however, merely based on the desire to credit at least one major building to this otherwise elusive king. Huni’s name has not been found in or near the Meidum Pyramid, making it quite unlikely that this pyramid was built for him.

The fact that the pyramid was named ’Sefru Endures’ has led others to suggest that it was Senfru who built this monument. The fact that none of the mastabas surrounding the pyramid are older than the early 4th Dynasty and that several sons of Senfru Ra-Hotep were buried there also confirms that the pyramid must be dated to the beginning of the 4th rather than the end of the 3rd Dynasty.

Recent archaeological research has led to the assumption that Senfru built this pyramid before his 15th year and then abandoned the site to start a new royal cemetery at Dahshur, some 40 KM to the North. What is certain is that Snefru at one point during his reign -and some suggest a high date such as the 28th or 29th year of his reign- ordered the transformation of the original Step Pyramid into a true pyramid. It is unlikely that Snefru usurped this pyramid since he already had built two other pyramids at Dahshur. The reason why this king would have wanted 3 pyramids, making him the most productive pyramid builder in the history of Egypt, is not known. It is also not known whether the conversion of the original Step Pyramid into a true Pyramid was completed.

After your visit head to El-Manya, the city of Ikhanaton lunch will be on the way, overnight at El Minya hotel. Dinner will be served at your hotel.
Day 5 Explore The City Of Ikhnaton -Explore Tell El-Amarna Hidden Treasures - Lunch Box
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore The City Of Ikhnaton -Explore Tell El-Amarna Hidden Treasures - Lunch Box

After breakfast, you will have a day tour of the city of Ikhnaton (Akhat-Aton) The ancient Egyptian city of Tell el-Amarna was the short-lived capital built by the ‘heretic’ Pharaoh Akhenaten and abandoned shortly after his death (c. 1332 BCE). It was here that he pursued his vision of a society dedicated to the cult of one god, the power of the sun (the Aten). As well as this historic interest Amarna remains the largest readily accessible living-site from ancient Egypt. It is thus simultaneously the key to a chapter in the history of religious experience and to a fuller understanding of what it was like to be an ancient Egyptian. There is no other site like it.

It is an invaluable source for the study of both Akhenaten’s reign and of ancient Egyptian urbanism. The site has an extensive excavation history, and work continues there today.

Tell El Amarna today contains the ruins of the city constructed by Akhenaton and ‎his wife Queen Nefertiti, who built the city to be the center of a cult to the sun god ‎Aten. ‎ Situated around 12 kilometers southwest of Al Minya, little ‎remains today of this once great city that used to extend over a surface area of around 17 ‎KM from south to north and contained many magnificent temples and ‎palaces. ‎The ruins and the remains of the city of Akhenaton are scattered over a large area of ‎land with the River Nile situated to its west and the desert cliffs of Upper Egypt ‎located to its south.

This piece of land hosted the Great Temple of Aten which is now covered by a ‎cemetery. The Great Temple of the god Aten had a distinctive style and architecture

For example, the temples of ancient Egypt generally had roofed chambers and ‎sanctuaries, while the Temple of Aten had a roofless sanctuary to allow the sun rays to ‎enter inside the complex to showcase the power and glory of the sun god Aten the God of the new religion.

Situated to the South of the Great Temple of Aten, lies the smaller Temple of the ‎god Aten which is now being restored and will hopefully open to the public in the future. A better-preserved complex is the Northern Palace of Nefertiti where the layout of ‎the structure can still be observed beside some of the wonderful mosaic floors of the ‎Palace.

The Tombs of Tell El Amarna :

The most interesting sections of the historical site of Tell El Amarna today are the ‎two sets of cliff tombs situated at each end of the ancient city of Akhet Aton ( the horizon of Aten)

These tombs display some wall paintings and carvings that are extremely interesting ‎and matchless all over Egypt as it gives the guests the chance to view the distinctive ‎art of this period of the New Kingdom in ancient Egypt where many features of the ‎classical art that was practiced in the Old and the Middle Kingdom were modified ‎and transformed. after your exploration of the lost city of ikhanaton then back to your hotel in the city dinner will be served at the hotel.
Day 6 Discover The Unique Tombs Of Bani Hassan In El Minya -Lunch Box
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Discover The Unique Tombs Of Bani Hassan In El Minya -Lunch Box

Breakfast at the hotel then let’s start a new day on your adventure by exploring the tombs of Beni Hassan the site lies on the Eastern Bank of the Nile, 20 kilometers south of the city of Al-Minya. It houses 39 rock-cut tombs decorated with scenes depicting local and regional life during the Middle Kingdom. Many of these have scenes of violent warfare and military training.

You will visit some of the tombs in the area such as:

(Tomb No 2) Tomb of Amenemhet he is described as the ’prince of the Oryx Nome’ and was a governor of the Oryx Nome. Here one finds one of two inscriptions within the necropolis that help define Egyptian life in this period. It consists of thirty-two lines on the door. There are also unusual scenes depicting hunting in the desert on the north wall. His tomb is unusual for having a false door on the west, where the dead are supposed to enter.

(Tomb No 3) Tomb of Khnum Hotep A governor under Amenemhet III (about 1820 BC), Khnum Hotep’s is described as ’the hereditary lord’ and his tomb is beautifully done with scenes of daily life. His biographical inscription within the tomb is 222 columns of text and help define Egyptian life during this period. There are also acrobats over the door.

(tomb 15) Tomb of Baqet III If ever there was an imaginative person, the father of Kheti (see below) was one. A strange tomb with scenes depicting a hunt for unicorns, a serpent-headed quadruped, a ’Sethian’ animal, and a griffin. Apparently, the Egyptians felt that there were evil forces in the desert, and hunting their helped to preserve order. Others show wrestlers and gazelles involved in strange behavior.

(tomb 17) Tomb of Kheti During the 11th Dynasty, Kheti was a governor of the Oryx Nome. The tomb has depictions of daily life during the period.

After your tour in Beni Hassan tombs, you will be back to your hotel in El -Minya dinner will be served at the hotel.
Day 7 Off The Beaten Path In Abydos, Holy City Of Ancient Egypt & The Temple Of Seti First
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Off The Beaten Path In Abydos, Holy City Of Ancient Egypt & The Temple Of Seti First

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in El Minya then head to Abydos the holy city of the ancient Egyptians, in the worship of the Osiris cult Abydos was one of the major pilgrimage sites of Egypt. A pilgrimage every Egyptian hoped to accomplish once in his/her life. It was the wish of many ancient Egyptians to be buried in Abydos in order to be near their God Osiris the land mark of this ancient city is the temple of Sety I and Ramses II exude a rich history. From a historical perspective this makes a visit to Abydos a valuable experience.

The temple of Seti I (c. 1290 - 1279 BC) is a spectacular example of the royal interest in Abydos generated by Osiris presence there, but it also has unusual human interest. Although like other pharaoh’s Seti has numerous temples built throughout Egypt, according to surviving texts his greatest affection was for his Abydos temple. It was set ’ in the province which he loved, his heart’s desire ever since he had been on Earth, the sacred soil of Wennefir ( Osiris)

The Seti I Temple is not just an ordinary temple. It is the temple of healing in Egypt, it can be seen as the most important Temple of the whole of ancient Egypt. Pharaoh Sety built it for a special reason. He knew that the energies of Abydos could heal the suffering of the souls. Therefore the Seti Temple can be seen as a healing temple. It’s built to bring back the balance inside the hearts of the visitors. Many visitors already have experienced this while visiting the Sety I Temple. the temple built of limestone and laid out on three levels, Abydos’ Temple of Seti I is unusual in many respects from other Egyptian temples. There are no fewer than seven sanctuaries in the inner temple here honoring Osiris, Isis, Horus, Ptah, Re-Harakhte, Amun, and the deified Pharaoh Seti I, enjoy taking a lovely photo then check in very authentic hotel in Abydos the house of Life hotel it is a unique hotel in the city of Abydos enjoy your stay dinner and lunch will be at the hotel. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 8 Off Beaten Path In Temple Of Hathor -Embark On Your Nile Cruise From Luxor
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Off Beaten Path In Temple Of Hathor -Embark On Your Nile Cruise From Luxor

After your breakfast at Abydos check out, then head to The Temple of Goddess Hathor at Dendera.

IF YOU’VE HEARD ABOUT THE Dendera Light Bulb and want to see the famed relief up close and personal, you will have to visit the underground crypt of Hathor Temple at the Dendera Temple Complex in Qena, Egypt. If you’re looking for a jaw-dropping experience, the beautifully intricate, 2,000-year-old temple is not to be missed.

The Temple of Hathor is one of the most well-preserved temples in all of Egypt. There are three temples to view in the complex: the birthing temple at the front, the temple of Isis behind the main temple, and the main temple dedicated to Hathor.

Hathor is the Egyptian sky goddess of sexual love, fertility, music, and dancing. It is also said she is the goddess of birth and motherhood. She is often depicted as the counterpart of Horus. In fact, Hathor translates to “House of Horus.” Enjoy a unique scenes and inscriptions and the famous Zodiac and star signs on the ceiling of the temple and the most famous Cleopatra and her son Caesarion relief it is the only relief for the famous Queen Cleopatra VII after your visit head to Luxor embark on your Nile cruise have lunch on board then afternoon visit the great temple of Karnak the biggest temple on earth the symbol of the glory of ancient Egypt with its high walls, obelisks and sacred lake enjoy your visit then move to the temple of Luxor then move to Luxor temple, the temple was built by Amenhotep III (1390-52 BC) but completed by Tutankhamun (1336-27 BC) and Horemheb (1323-1295 BC) and then added to by Rameses II (1279-13 BC). Toward the rear is a granite shrine dedicated to Alexander the Great (332-305 BC) and the temple was dedicated for God Amun the main God of the Empire at this time. Back to your Nile cruise for dinner and rest. Overnight on board.
Day 9 The West Bank Of Luxor Exploring The Valley Of The Kings & Hatshpseut Temple & More
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

The West Bank Of Luxor Exploring The Valley Of The Kings & Hatshpseut Temple & More

After breakfast on board, you will start your tour to the west bank of Luxor start with the Valley of the Kings (KV) ever since Howard Carter opened up King Tutankhamun’s tomb to reveal the treasures of the boy king, the Valley of the Kings has captured the imaginations of travelers. The vividly painted tombs of Thebes’ pharaohs allow visitors a glimpse at the burial rites and death rituals of Ancient Egypt, and today remain Luxor’s West Bank’s greatest and most popular attraction. There you will have the opportunity to visit 3 tombs there are more than 64 tombs are found in the Valley of the Kings and still waiting for more discoveries, after that the second tour in the West Bank will be to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut that located beneath massive cliffs near the west bank of the Nile, the Mortuary Temple Hatshepsut, also known as Deir el Bahri, is dedicated to Amon-Ra, the sun god. Designed by an architect named Senemut, the temple is unique because it was designed like classical architecture. Note the lengthy, colonnaded terrace some of which are 97 ft high, pylons, courts, and hypostyle hall. Inside you’ll see the sun court, chapel and sanctuary. Temple reliefs depict the tale of the divine birth of Queen Hatshepsut and trade expeditions to the Land of Punt (a reference to modern Somalia ) one of the rare reliefs in the Egyptian temples, after that have some rest at the Alabaster factory to see the work of the grandsons of the ancient workers and you can get some as souvenirs after that move to the famous gigantic statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. Carved out of hard yellowish-brown sandstone quarried in the hills above Edfu, they represent Amenophis III seated on a cube-shaped throne, and once stood guard at the entrance to the king’s temple, of which only scanty traces are left. In Roman Imperial times they were taken for statues of Memnon, son of Eos and Tithonus, who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War, stop for a photo then back to your Nile cruise for lunch and start sailing towards Edfu. Enjoy a lovely time on the sundeck your dinner will be on board.
Day 10 Cruising The Nile - Exploring The Temples Of Edfu & Kom Ombo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cruising The Nile - Exploring The Temples Of Edfu & Kom Ombo

Your cruise will reach the city of Edfu once cruise anchor at the bank of the Nile your horse carriage will be waiting to visit the magnificent Temple of Horus or the temple of Edfu. Edfu’s temple is one of the Ptolemy Dynasty’s most impressive feats of construction and due to its youth - built in the 2nd Century BC - it’s also one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Here, the looming sandstone walls are covered in giant hieroglyphics and dazzling friezes that ape the patriotic decorations of earlier pharaohs. Within its vast chambers, strolling under colossal gateways and wandering ant-like through its hallways that seem to have been created for giants, you really get a feel for the all-encompassing power of Egypt’s rulers, enjoy your visit then back to your Nile cruise continue sailing towards the city of Kom Ombo. Enjoy your stay on your cruise have lunch and enjoy teatime on the sundeck until you reach Kom Ombo, If you approach from the river, the soaring columns of the Great Temple of Kom Ombo rising dramatically above the Nile’s bank are one of Egypt’s iconic views. Today Kom Ombo, may be a sleepy agricultural backwater surrounded by sugar cane fields, but this unique temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris is a reminder of this area’s importance in Ancient Egypt due to its prime position along the Nile. Stroll through the temple’s colonnades, gazing up at scenes of pharaonic propaganda, and you’ll capture the ambiance of this glorious history for yourself. visit the museum of the crocodiles’ mummies back to your cruise dinner will be on board.
Day 11 Exploring The Temple Of Abu Simbel & Philae Island In Aswan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Exploring The Temple Of Abu Simbel & Philae Island In Aswan

After your breakfast at your Nile cruise, Prepare to be blown away by the magnificence of these two temples with your guide and your private vehicle ( 3 hours driving) to Abu Simbel temples These two temples are undisputedly one of the world’s most breathtaking monuments, and Egypt’s second most visited touristic site, the Pyramids of Giza being on the top of the list. The relocation of the temples was a historic event in the 1960s. At that time, the temples were threatened by submersion in Lake Nasser when the High Dam was constructed. The Egyptian government with the support of UNESCO launched a worldwide appeal to save these colossal landmarks. They were successfully dismantled and relocated to a spot 60 meters above the cliff where they had been initially built. The more famous of the two temples is dedicated to Ramses II and the smaller one to his favorite wife Queen Nefertari. They were both built by Ramses II in the 13th century BC. The gigantic facade of Ramses II temple represents four colossal, seated figures of Ramses. The facade is 119 feet wide, 100 feet high, and the statues are each 67 feet high. The facade door leads to the interior of the temple is a 185 feet long man-made rock cave that leads to a series of halls and rooms. The most remarkable feature of the temple of Abu-Simbel is that the construction is oriented in a way that twice a year, the morning sun rays shine through the length of the inner temple cave and illuminate the statues of the four gods seated at the end of the cave. After this visit back to Aswan have your lunch at your cruise then visit another landmark the temple of Philae that dedicated to the goddess Isis, known as the Mother Goddess, the temple of Philae is located in a beautiful setting, landscaped to match the original site of the temple when it was relocated by UNESCO after the building of the Aswan Dam threatened the site. The temple has several shrines and sanctuaries after that back to your cruise enjoy dinner on board, overnight on board.
Day 12 From Aswan To Cairo By Flight
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

From Aswan To Cairo By Flight

After your breakfast you will be escorted by your Egyptologist to visit fly back to Cairo, upon arrive to Cairo move to your hotel overnight
Day 13 Final Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Final Departure

After this ultimate Egypt experience you will be escorted to the airport to fly back home.

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Itinerary of your trip Ultimate Egypt Archaeological Tour -Off The Beaten Track In

Egypt Arrival - Welcome To Egypt Meet & Assist

Explore The Pyramids Of Giza & Sakkara & Memphis Dahshur

Visit The Egyptian Museum And Old Cairo And Bazaar

Off The Beaten Path In The Pyramid Of Meidum ( The Lair Pyramid ) -El-Manya City- Lunch Box

Explore The City Of Ikhnaton -Explore Tell El-Amarna Hidden Treasures - Lunch Box

Discover The Unique Tombs Of Bani Hassan In El Minya -Lunch Box

Off The Beaten Path In Abydos, Holy City Of Ancient Egypt & The Temple Of Seti First

Off Beaten Path In Temple Of Hathor -Embark On Your Nile Cruise From Luxor

The West Bank Of Luxor Exploring The Valley Of The Kings & Hatshpseut Temple & More

Cruising The Nile - Exploring The Temples Of Edfu & Kom Ombo

Exploring The Temple Of Abu Simbel & Philae Island In Aswan

From Aswan To Cairo By Flight

Final Departure

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