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as per your request as it is for 15 days for entire Pharaonic
Egypt covering Cairo , Lake Nasser , Nile Cruise , Fayoum Oasis
and day trip to Alexandria.
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Day
1:
Arrive in Cairo, capital of Egypt, You are met
and escorted to : Mena House Oberoi hotel 5 * with its spectacular
view of the pyramids! ( Main Palace built at 1869 ).
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Day
2:
GIZA PYRAMIDS &
SPHINX. Go next door today and visit the 4,500-year-old Great
Pyramids of Giza - one of the Seven Wonders of the World - including
the Pyramid of Cheops and the Sphinx with its unsolved mysteries
and face. These astounding works are monuments to the incredibly
precise building skills of the ancient Egyptians, creating a sense
of wonder and mystery that stays with you throughout this ancient
land.
Then the Egyptian Museum famous for its antiquities from Egypt's
Pharaonic Period, which dates back some 50 centuries and includes
the fabulous treasures of King Tut-Ankh-Amon. Afternoon excursion
to Old Cairo, visiting the very old Coptic Churches and the oldest
Jewish Synagogue of Beni Ezra. Continue your tour visiting the
Citadel of Salah-el-Din and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammad Ali
and the Medieval Bazaars of Khan-el-Khalili. Where you can bargain
for your jewelry and hand-tolled leather items. Return to your
hotel for an overnight. (B) |
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Day 3:
Breakfast, then you
will be met and transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to
Abu-Simbel. Upon arrival at Abu-Simbel Airport, transfer to embark
your deluxe cruise the M/S Eugenie. Lunch on board, then visit
the Simbel Temples, symbol of the international campaign for the
salvage of the Nubian monuments, the Temple of Ramses II and his
beloved wife Nefertari. A welcome cocktail will be served in front
of the two temples, followed by a candlelight dinner on board
the cruise ship overlooking the impressive temples. Overnight.
(B, L, D) |
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Day 4:
Enjoy the spectacular
temples of Abu-Simbel again. Breakfast while sailing to Kasr Ibrim.
Arriving at Kasr Ibrim, sole vestige of the distant past of Nubia
found in its original location. During the Pharaonic Period, this
hill was dominated by a Citadel and throughout the Medieval Era,
the summit of the hill was dominated by a Cathedral of which can
still admire some Roman arches. Lunch will be served while sailing
to Amada. Visit the Temple of Amada of the XVIIIth Dynasty, built
during the reign of Thotmosis III, Amenophis III and Thotmosis
IV. The Hemi-Speos of Derr dedicated by Ramses II to the rising
sun and the Tomb of Penout, Viceroy of Nubia. A relaxing afternoon
sail to Wadi el Seboua. Dinner and overnight on board cruise.
(B, L, D) |
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Day 5:
Breakfast and a morning
visit to Wadi el Seboua. The Temple of Wadi el Seboua dedicated
by Ramses II to the two gods Amon Ra and Ra Harmakis. The Temple
of Dakka, dedicated to the god Thot of divine wisdom, lord of
time and science, master of literature. Visit the Greco-Roman
Temple of Meharakka. Sail to Aswan while dining and overnight
on board cruise ship. (B, L, D) |
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Day 6:
Breakfast, then visit
the Kalabsha Temple with its pharaonic aspect, remodeled into
Greco-Roman style and dedicated to the god Mandoulis. Also visiting
the Hemispeos of Beit el Wali, erected by Ramses II in the beginning
of his reign and Kiosh of Kertassi, erected to honor the goddess
Isis. Disembark your cruise ship in Aswan where you will be met
and transferred to your deluxe hotel, the Oberoi Hotel in Aswan.
Balance of day at leisure. Overnight. (B, D) |
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Day 7:
Breakfast, then you
will be met and transferred to embark your top deluxe cruise ship
( OBEROI PHILEA , SONESTA MOON GODDESS OR SUN BOAT IV , ALL THREE
CRUISE BOATS ARE THE ONLY ONES WITH PRIVATE BALCONIES FOR EACH
CABIN , OUT OF 300 CRUISE BOATS ON THE NILE ).
Cruise for a 4 night classical Nile cruise. Later you will visit
by "Felucca" the Elephantine Island, the Mausoleum of
Agha Khan and the Botanical Gardens. Lunch, dinner and overnight
on board ship. |
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Day 8:
Breakfast, then visit
the Unfinished Obelisk and the ancient Granite Quarries, and the
High Dam. Lunch, then cruise to Kom-Ombo. Visit the Ptolemaic
Temple of Kom-Ombo, which was dedicated to two gods: the crocodile
god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Haroeris. Sail to Edfu. Dinner
and overnight on board. (B, L, D) |
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Day 9:
Breakfast, then visit
the Temples of Horus (237 BC), the best preserved Egyptian temple
in existence. Lunch. Sail to Esna and visit the Temple of Khnum.
Continue to Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board ship.
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Day 10:
Breakfast, then cross
the Nile to visit the necropolis of Ancient Thebes. Explore the
Valleys of the Kings and Queens where tombs of 64 Pharaohs and
57 Queens have been discovered, and enter some of the most important
burials. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi
of Memnon. Lunch. Afternoon visit the Temple of Karnak, which
took over 1500 years to build and is considered the world's largest
religious complex. Then visit the Temple of Luxor, which was started
by Amenhotep III, and completed by Ramses II. Dinner on board
ship. (B, L, D) |
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Day 11:
Breakfast, then disembark
your cruise ship, where you will be met and transferred to your
hotel. Le Meridien Luxor hotel. Later you will be met by
your tour guide and transferred to visit the Tomb of the Nobles,
the Seti First Tomb and the King Tut Tomb. Transfer back to your
hotel. P.M. You will be met and transferred to attend the magnificent
Sound and Light Show at the Karnak Temple. Later transfer back
to your hotel for an overnight |
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Day 12:
Early breakfast and
a visit to the newly opened Tomb of Nefertari. A fabulous tomb
that consists of 25 chambers and it houses the sons of King Ramses.
Later transfer back to your hotel for check-out and later you
will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met and transferred
to your hotel. The luxurious Mena House Oberoi Hotel for an overnight.
(B) |
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Day 13:
Breakfast, then visit
Fayoum, Egypt's largest Oasis, overlooking Lake Qaron which is
a popular spot for hunting and fishing. You can visit the remains
of the Temple and Pyramid of Amenhat III and Qasr Qarun, a well
preserved temple from the Greco-Roman period. Transfer back to
Cairo & over night . |
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Day 14:
Day trip to Alexandria
& Tours of Roman Museum , Roman Theater , Citadel &
Montazah Palace. |
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Day 15:
Departure for International
flight back home. |
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| Wishing you all the best &
looking forward to the pleasure of arranging your trip.
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