Explore the Treasures of Egypt
Unforgettable 8 - 10 Day Tours around Magnificent Egypt: feel the warmth of the hospitality of the Egyptian people, who, for centuries, enjoyed a multiracial, multicultural and multiethnic co-existence.
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Day 1
Arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI); meet and assist. Transfer to hotel and check-in.
Day 2
After breakfast, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and the House of Mummification. After Lunch, continue to Sakkara to visit the Complex with the Step Pyramid of King Zoser. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
After breakfast, drive to Cairo Domestic Airport and fly to Luxor or Aswan. Arrive at Luxor International Airport, and transfer to the Nile Cruise. Embarkation on board. After Lunch, visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Then, go on free Felucca rides. Finally, return to the ship: dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 4
Visit the West Bank of Luxor: The Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossus of Memnon. Return to the boat. Lunch and sail past Esna Lock, then arrive at Edfu. Dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 5
After breakfast, visit Edfu temple. Sail to Kom Ombo. After Lunch, visit Kom Ombo temple, then return to the boat. Dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 6
Arrive in Aswan or Luxor, visit Philae temple and Felucca Ride on the Nile, then return to the ship. After Lunch, visit the Nubia Village (optional). Dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 7
Check-out and visit the highlight of history in the area: the Temples of Abu Simbel (optional). Then, continue with the flight to Cairo. Arrive at Cairo Domestic Airport and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight in the hotel in Cairo.
Day 8
After breakfast, visit the Museum of Ancient History in Giza. Lunch and depart to America.
15 Days/14 Nights’ Package to Egypt and Jerusalem
Day 1 - Arrival Cairo
Meet at Cairo airport upon arrival, we will assist you through airport customs & formalities. Then you will be escorted immediately to your hotel by AC modern fleet. Pick up for city tour Arrive at the hotel, check-in, and overnight stay.
Day 2 - Full day Pyramids & Sphinx and Old Egyptian Museum – Guided Tour
After breakfast, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and the House of Mummification. After Lunch, continue to Sakkara to visit the Complex with the Step Pyramid of King Zoser. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 - Aswan- Cruise
After breakfast, drive to Cairo Domestic Airport and fly to Luxor or Aswan. Arrive at Luxor International Airport, and transfer to the Nile Cruise. Embarkation on board. After Lunch, visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Then, go on free Felucca rides. Finally, return to the ship: dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 4 - Visit Edfou temple & Luxor temple
Visit the West Bank of Luxor: The Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossus of Memnon. Return to the boat. Lunch and sail past Esna Lock, then arrive at Edfu. Dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 5 - Visit Kom Ombo temple
After breakfast, visit Edfu temple. Sail to Kom Ombo. After Lunch, visit Kom Ombo temple, then return to the boat. Dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 6 - Aswan or Luxor
Arrive in Aswan or Luxor, visit Philae temple and Felucca Ride on the Nile, then return to the ship. After Lunch, visit the Nubia Village (optional). Dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 7 - Return to Cairo
Check-out and visit the highlight of history in the area: the Temples of Abu Simbel (optional). Then, continue with the flight to Cairo. Arrive at Cairo Domestic Airport and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight in the hotel in Cairo.
Day 8 - Alexandria
Breakfest in Hotel. Transfer to Alexandria by private AC Coach (220 kms, duration 2.5 hrs to 3 hrs.
Arrive Alexandria and start your tour by visiting the Wonderful spot to enjoy the beauty of Alexandria also visit Qaitbay forte which is built on the northern tip of the eastern port on the site where the ancient pharaohs of Alexandria was set up.
Visit Alexandria library from outside.
Transfer to Cairo.
Overnight.
Day 9 - St. Catherine
Early breakfast then drive to St. Catherine.
Pass the tunnel.
Stop at Oyoun Mousa.
Arrival St. Catherine
Dinner and overnight.
Day 10
Day of leisure.
Day 11 - Taba - Dead Sea, Jericho
At midnight pick up to ascent Moses Mount where Moses received the ten Commandments.
In the morning visit the Monastery od St. Catherine.
Transfer to Taba.
Arrival Taba and overnight.
Day 12 - Nazareth/Cana/Tabga/Sea of Galley (Tiberias’s)/ Jerusalum
Taba border in the morning View Qumran. Jericho (view temptation and sychamore tree) and Dead Sea. Then to the hotel in Bethlehem.
Day 13 - JERUSALEM/Old City of Jerusalem/Bethlehem
After breakfast drive we will make a visit to the basilic of the Annunciation. Next to the basilica is the church of St. Joseph. Where it is still possible to visit the remains of the old carpenter’s shop. To Cana Tabga where the miracle of the loaves and fishes took place. In Capernaum, we will have a nice ride in the boat on the sea of galilee then proceed to the hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.
Day 14 - Jerusalem/Jericho/Dead Sea/Qumran/Masada
After breakfast, we will have a nice walking tour in the old city of Jerusalem. Wailing Wall, Church of Holy Sepulcher, via Dolorosa, Mt. Zion Last Supper Room. Then we will proceed to the Mount of Olive to enjoy the spectacular panoramic view over the old city of Jerusalem Garden of Gethsemane. Then we will proceed to visit the west side of the city of Jerusalem to view the Israeli Parlement (Kenasit). Visit Israel Museum. Then proceed to the city of Bethlehem. Crossing from the border to the Palestinian visit the Church of Nativity and the Manger Square area then we will visit Ein Karen place of birth of John the Baptist and Church of the Visitation. After that return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 15 - Jerusalem
After breakfast transfer to Ben-Gurion Airport for final departure.
8 Days / 7 Nights Package to Cairo to Jerusalem
Day 1 - Arrival Cairo
Meet at Cairo airport upon arrival, we will assist you through airport customs & formalities. Then you will be escorted immediately to your hotel by AC modern fleet. Pick up for city tour Arrive at the hotel, check-in, and overnight stay.
Day 2 - St. Catherine
Early breakfast then drive to St. Catherine.
Pass the tunnel.
Stop at Oyoun Mousa.
Arrival St. Catherine
Dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - St. Catherine
At midnight pick up to ascent Moses Mount where Moses received the Ten Commandments.
In the morning visit the Monastery of St. Catherine.
Transfer to Taba.
Arrival Taba and overnight.
Day 4 - Nazareth/Cana/Tabga/Sea of Galley (Tiberias’s)/ Jerusalum
Taba border in the morning View Qumran. Jericho (view temptation and sychamore tree) and Dead Sea. Then to the hotel in Bethlehem.
Day 5 - Nazareth/Cana/Tabga/Sea of Galley (Tiberias’s)/ Jerusalum
After breakfast drive we will make a visit to the basilic of the Annunciation. Next to the basilica is the church of St. Joseph. Where it is still possible to visit the remains of the old carpenter’s shop. To Cana Tabga where the miracle of the loaves and fishes took place. In Capernaum, we will have a nice ride in the boat on the sea of Galilee then proceed to the hotel in Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.
Day 6 - JERUSALEM/Old City of Jerusalem/Bethlehem
After breakfast, we will have a nice walking tour in the old city of Jerusalem. Wailing Wall, Church of Holy Sepulcher, via Dolorosa, Mt. Zion Last Supper Room. Then we will proceed to the Mount of Olive to enjoy the spectacular panoramic view over the old city of Jerusalem Garden of Gethsemane. Then we will proceed to visit the west side of the city of Jerusalem to view the Israeli Parlement (Kenasit). Visit Israel Museum. Then proceed to the city of Bethlehem. Crossing from the border to the Palestinian visit the Church of Nativity and the Manger Square area then we will visit Ein Karen place of birth of John the Baptist and Church of the Visitation. After that return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 7 - Jerusalem/Jericho/Dead Sea/Qumran/Masada
After breakfast and departure to Jericho. The oldest city in the world. We will visit the Mount of Temptation and the Zaahaeus Sycamore tree. Proceed to Qumran, Where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls where found. The proceed to the Dead Sea the lowest point on Earth, swim and relax at the Dead Sea beach. Then we will proceed to have a nice ride on the cable car over Masada, the last fortress of the Jews in their struggle against the Romans. At the end of the day. Return to Jerusalem for accommodation at the hotel.
Day 8 - Jerusalem
After breakfast transfer to Ben-Gurion Airport for final departure.
Day 8
After breakfast visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Lunch at local restaurant and transfer to the international airport of Cairo, for the final departure per destination.
Brief Descriptions of the Free Tour Sites
Great Pyramids of Giza
The tallest and largest pyramids in the Giza Complex, built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu more than 3,800 years ago, is the tallest manufactured structure today with 2.3 million large blocks weighing 6 billion tons.
The Great Sphinx of Giza
A limestone statue with layers of limestone blocks is the oldest monumental sculpture in ancient Egypt and the most recognizable statue in the world. It was built in 258-2532 BC.
Sakkara
Known as the ancient burial ground of Egyptian kings and royals. Also, the oldest stone building Complex is known in history. Remained an important complex for non-royal burials and cult ceremonies for 3,000 years well over into Ptolemaic and Roman times. Located in Memphis, which was once the capital of Egypt.
Saqqara Step Pyramid
Prototype pyramid that was built 4,600 years ago under the role of King Djoser. The construction gave way to the understanding of future pyramid building.
Pyramid of Djoser
An archeological site within the Sakkara necropolis in the city of Memphis is built in the 27th century BC for the burial of Pharoah Djoser. The pyramid is the feature of the mortuary Complex within a courtyard of ceremonial structures and decoration. Pharoah Djoser is known for his innovation in tomb building. He reigned for 19 years.
Egyptian Museum
Also known as the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Houses 120,000 collections of ancient artifacts, most preserved mummies, coffins, stones, and old belongings. Also, it has the contents of Tutankhamun's tomb.
Philae Temple
Also known as the Temple of Isis. Center of pilgrimage throughout the centuries for the Cult of Isis, an ancient religion venerated from the Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods.
Kom Ombo Temple
A temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris was erected in an area of great importance in ancient Egypt and a prime location along the Nile. Stroll through the temple colonnades, gazing at scenes of pharaonic propaganda and capture the ambiance of ancient history.
Edfu Temple
One of the best preserve shrines of all of Egypt was built during the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 237 and 57 BC. Construction consisted of a pillared hall, two traverse halls, and a bark sanctuary surrounded by chapels. The temple is dedicated to Horus and Hathor of Demala and hosts great festivals and pilgrimages.
Colossi of Memnon
Two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in the 18th dynasty. It serves as a guard to the entrance to Amenhotep's Memorial Temple. Memnon is a hero of the Trojan War and the King of Ethiopia. Unfortunately, the statue was destroyed by an earthquake at the time.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Pharaoh Hatshepsut built a mortuary temple in Upper Egypt during the 18th dynasty. Queen Hatshepsut is a female King of Egypt who had a peaceful reign using trade rather than war as a foreign policy.
Valley of the Kings
Home of the 63 tombs of major royal figures and privileged nobles. Tombs are highly decorated from scenes of Egyptian mythology. Exploration, excavations, and preservation continue in the valley, and a new tourist center was recently built.
Cairo Tour (Add-on)
Aswan Tour (Add-on)
