10 Days Cairo, Luxor and Aswan Holiday (3 destinations)
10 Days Cairo, Luxor and Aswan Holiday (3 destinations)
10 Days Cairo, Luxor and Aswan Holiday (3 destinations)
10 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Giza Necropolis, The Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili, Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Luxor, Saqqara Necropolis, Memphis, Dahshur
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2410-036
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 25
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
1-99
Special diets catered:
Halal, Jain, Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Cultural, History, Religion and Spiritual, Ruins-Archaeology
Activities:
Art Galleries & Museums, Horse Riding Excursion, Shopping, Sightseeing
From:
$1300
$1140 (USD)
Operator discount: -$100
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$60
-12%
Tour Overview
Enjoy an amazing tour exploring the magnificent attractions in Egypt. You will visit Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor, the Colossi of Memnon, and more attractions will be explored in 10 Days Cairo, Luxor and Aswan Holiday (3 destinations).
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival To Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel Giza
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock) Ancient Today Tours representative will pick you up from Cairo International Airport by the exit door, holding a sign “Ancient Egypt Tours with your name written on it”.will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.
Optional Tour: Dinner cruise for two hours on the Nile
Overnight in Cairo
-Welcome Drink
Day 2 : Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum And Old Cairo
Location: Giza Necropolis, The Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sleeper train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World The great Pyramid of Khufu’s (Cheops),3 small pyramids You will continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre’s (kaphren) pyramid — Khufu's son, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site, the remains of the funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra(Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of chefren This temple served definitely two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. After visiting the pyramids, you'll then continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands, with the Cairo skyline in the background. Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant
Then Move to visit The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, and dates back some 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artefacts are presented, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms, The Egyptian Museum which is filled with thousands of Pharaonic artefacts, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamen. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases and toys from Ancient Egypt are all on display, and many priceless statues and other artefacts can also be seen which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1922s when his tomb was excavated, The Egyptian Museum is one of the first stops on most people’s itineraries when travelling to Egypt. This distinctive museum that houses a vast store of priceless objects, from earlier time to the Greco-Roman period is worth seeing.
Transfer to the train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner on the train, overnight Sleeper train to Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 : Aswan Sightseeing
Location: Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Citymax Hotel Aswan or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast on the train, Arrival, meet & assist by our representatives and transfer to the Cruise. Boarding before lunch, visit the world-famous High Dam, An engineering miracle was constructed between 1960 and 1970. It aimed to increase economic production by further regulating the annual river flooding and providing storage of water for agriculture, and later, to generate hydroelectricity. The dam has had a significant impact on the economy and culture of Egypt, and then move to the Unfinished Obelisk, This obelisk is believed to belong to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. The unfinished obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of Ancient Egypt in Aswan, Egypt. It is unknown which pharaoh created this structure. It is nearly one third larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected. If finished it would have measured around 42 m and would have weighed nearly 1,200 tons. Then move to the beautiful located Philae temple Sail by Felucca (Egyptian sailboat) to the island of Agilkia, Visit the temple that was removed from their original island of Philae which lies submerged most of the year by the waters of Lake Nasser. The main Temple of Isis and its monuments were built between the 26th-dynasty and the Roman period. You will be transferred back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Aswan
Day 4 : Aswan Free Day
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Citymax Hotel Aswan or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Having your breakfast at hotel, free day in Aswan. Optional Tours:
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight in Aswan.
Day 5 : Luxor Sightseeing Tour
Location: Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Luxor
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Luxor Karnak or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After having your breakfast at your hotel, our representative will transfer you to Aswan train station for your train to Luxor, arrival to Luxor. Meet & assist by our guide, begin your sightseeing tour in Luxor by a Visit East Bank of The Nile River you will be visiting The Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built. In Ancient Egypt, the power of the god Amun of Thebes gradually increased during the early New Kingdom, and after the short persecution led by Akhenaten, it rose to its apex. In the reign of Ramesses III, more than two thirds of the property owned by the temples belonged to Amun, evidenced by the stupendous buildings at Karnak. Although badly ruined, no site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man, and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples located about three kilometers north of Luxor, Egypt situated on 100 ha (247 acres) of land. Karnak is actually the sites modern name. Its ancient name was Ipet-isut, meaning “The Most Select (or Sacred) of Places”.
You will continue to explore then transfer to the West bank in Luxor, visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahary Queen Hatshepsut was the first great woman in recorded history: the forerunner of such figures as Cleopatra, Catherine the Great and Elizabeth I.The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is the focal point of the Deir El-Bahri complex of mortuary temples and tombs located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite the city of Luxor. Hatshepsut was a female pharaoh. Her temple, this temple was built on three surfaces take the form of balconies, devoted primarily to the worship of the god Amun, and to perform funeral rites for the queen known as El Deir El Bahary
Then pay a visit to Valley of the Kings, was created and used from approximately 1539 BC to 1075 BC. It contains some 60 tombs, starting with Thutmose I and ending with Ramses X or XI. The official name of the site was The Great and Majestic Necropolis of the Millions of Years of the Pharaoh, Life, Strength, Health in The West of Thebes, or more usually, the Great Field. The most famous tomb is KV62, the Tomb of King Tutankhamun. The discovery of King Tut’s tomb was made by Howard Carter in 1922, Tutankhamun’s tomb was the first royal tomb to be discovered that was still largely intact. You will visit 3 tombs. Moreover, lunch is going to be served during your trip.
Proceed to the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III, Colossi of Memnon are the two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For 3,400 years they have sat in the Theban necropolis, across the River Nile from the city of Luxor. The original function of the Colossi was to stand guard at the entrance to Amenhotep’s memorial temple or mortuary temple. Later on you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 6 : Luxor / Sleeping Train
Location: Luxor, Cairo
Accommodation: Sleeper train
Accommodation Name: Sleeper train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast, Free day
Optional Tour
Transfer to the train station for your overnight sleeper train to Cairo. Dinner on the train.
Overnight in Sleeper Train
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 : Cairo - Free Day
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel Giza or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Have your breakfast on train, meet & assist by our representative and you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo. Free day in Cairo.
Optional Tour:
Day 8 : Cairo - Free Day
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel Giza or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Having your breakfast at the hotel. Free day in Hurghada. Free Day
Optional Tour:
Meal: Breakfast
Overnight in Cairo.Optional Tour.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 : Sakkara , Memphis, & Dahshur
Location: Saqqara Necropolis, Memphis, Dahshur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel Giza or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel, our tour guide will pickup you from your hotel to start your day tour with the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser, the museum of I mhotep, the tomb of a high official, the pyramid of king Titi, the pyramid of king unas
After that transfer to Memphis, which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a centre of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, The city reached a peak of prestige under the 6th dynasty as a centre for the worship of Ptah, the god of creation and artworks. The alabaster sphinx that guards the Temple of Ptah serves as a memorial of the city’s former power and prestige. The Memphis triad, consisting of the creator god Ptah, his consort Sekhmet, and their son Nefertem, formed the main focus of worship in the city. Memphis declined briefly after the 18th dynasty with the rise of Thebes and the New Kingdom, and was revived under the Persians before falling firmly into second place following the foundation of Alexandria and see the Statue of RamsesII-16 meters high, the alabaster sphinx
You will continue to explore Then transfer to the south and visit the Red Pyramid and Bent pyramid at Dahshur, Dahshuris a famous royal necropolis in Egypt holds many famous Pyramids includes the red and bent Pyramids of king snefru. The site is about 40 km from Cairo, the city. Then proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant. You will be transferred back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 10 : Departure From Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Final Departure After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure. Final Departure Optional Tour: Sound and Light show at the Giza Pyramids area.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 11 :
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Entrance Fees
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Country Entry Visas
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Game Drives on Safari
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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International Travel
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Drinks with Meals
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