Treasures of Egypt

From The Mediterranean to Abu Simbel

Luxury Style
11 Days / 10 Nights

A memorable tour package takes you in a luxury style, to visit Egypt from its northern
tip on the Mediterranean to the far southern end close to the borders with the Sudan,
you need nothing except for 3 hours' drive to Alexandria in A Very Luxurious Van,
then a couple of hours to fly to Abu Simbel, in between you'll be accommodated in
luxurious hotels and Nile Cruise Ship, treated as Royalty, feel Royal an visit the
wonders of the ancient world in Cairo and Alexandria, and explore the beauty of the
Nile Valley and its ancient Civilization while cruising The Nile River, wander in
Medieval Souks in Cairo, and Local ones in Luxor and Aswan.

Day 01:

Upon Arrival at Cairo airport, meet and assist by our representative, then transfer in a
luxurious Van to your top rated 5 star Ultra De luxe hotel in Cairo, check in hotel dinner and
overnight.

Day 02:

Breakfast, then meet your professional Egyptologist tour guide and start visiting:
The Great Giza Pyramids, which were the first of the ancient seven wonders of the ancient
world, in fact the only one still exist, know who built them? And how they were built? Stop
before the sphinx and visit the valley temple of king chephren (the builder of the 2 nd great
pyramid. Stop for lunch in a local restaurant, then drive through the streets the largest
metropolis in Africa to visit the Cairo Egyptian Museum of antiquities (home of the world's
largest collection of pharaonic antiquities " more 120 thousand unique pharaonic artifacts
"and the treasures of king Tut). Back to hotel, dinner and overnight in hotel in Cairo.

Day 03:

Breakfast, then meet your professional Egyptologist tour guide and start a 220 KM Cairo /
Alexandria Modern road (with a stop of 20 Min halfway in Master Rest House), for a

fantastic day tour in the so called Pearl of the Mediterranean , upon arrival start your visits
with:
The Catacombs of Kom EL Shokafa ( an extensive, underground 3 story rock cut Tombs, The
only Surviving of its kind in Egypt ), proceed to visit the highest standing column in the world,
the Pompey's pillar where you'll know why Emperor Diocletian ordered such column to be
erected, listen to the story of Serapis and how the Greeks and the Egyptians united in one
religion, one god but in two different aspects. We don’t miss to let you enjoy a superb Sea
Food lunch in a restaurant overlooking The Mediterranean, then it's time to know about
another wonder of the ancient wonders, The Light House of Alexandria, when you visit the
Islamic fortress of Qaiet Bey which was built on the same site of the light house crumbled due
to earthquakes through the ages, and before heading to the 365 Acres Montazah Parks and
Montazah palace,stop for a unique visit to Bibliotheca Alexandrina… check in your luxurious
hotel in Alexandria, dinner and overnight in hotel in Alexandria.

Day 04:

Breakfast, followed by check out, then drive to the famous Alamein City, which witnessed the
allied forces' decisive victory over the axis forces in W.W II, in Alamein you'll visit the
Museum and the two main Italian & German cemeteries, then lunch in a luxurious Resort in
Alamein before driving back to Cairo, check in hotel for 2 nd stay, dinner and overnight in
hotel in Cairo.

Day 05:

Breakfast, followed by check out, then transfer to Cairo Airport to fly to Abu Simbel by
Egypt Air Regular Flight, upon arrival join your professional tour guide to visit the
astonishing stamp Ramsess II put on the face of Egypt, the two rock cut temples of
Abu Simbel, the temple was dedicated to Amon Ra (the state' god), the falcon Sun
god Ra Hor Akhty, Ptah (patron of artisans and craftsmen, chief deity of Mempis, and
the last to be dedicated and not the least was the deified Ramsess II himself, while the
small temple was dedicated to goddess Hathor, of beauty, love and music together
with a dedication to the woman for whom the sun rises (as Ramsess said describing
that woman, Queen Nefertari). Transfer to your best hotel in Abu Simbel, check in,
lunch in the hotel, afternoon free al leisure, then in the evening transfer to attend the
astonishing laser sound and light show, back to hotel, dinner and overnight in hotel in
Abu Simbel.

Day 06:

Breakfast, then transfer to Airport to fly to Aswan, upon arrival meet and assist at airport,
then 10 minutes' drive to visit the Aswan High Dam built in the 60's of the last century
marking a new era in the history of Egypt. Afterwards transfer to your ultra de luxe Nile
Cruise, Embarkation before lunch, after lunch ready to visit the temple of Philae dedicated to
the most famous goddess in ancient Egypt, faithful consort of Osiris and mother of Horus,

lady of magic and charms (Isis), originally built on the Island of bigeh before being relocated
on Ijilika, to be saved and rescued from the rising water behind Aswan old Dam, then the last
stop for the day will be the unfinished obelisk and the granite quarries in Aswan, where you
stand a 5 feet away from what would be the world's largest obelisk if was completed,
moreover you'll know from your professional guide how obelisks were cut and erected in
ancient Egypt, then walk the famous market for the best herbs ever and local products,
afterwards back to Nile Cruise, dinner, entertainment and overnight on board.

Day 07:

Breakfast on board, then by a beautiful motor boat sailing around the islands and the Agha
Khan Mausoleum, while enjoying Egyptian tea or any preferred hot drink, you sail
southwards towards the Nubian Village to Enjoy a stunning Morning experiencing Nubian
Traditions, culture, drinks, music, songs till noon. Back to Nile cruise, and start unforgettable
sailing tords Kom Ombo, lunch and tea time on board and upon arrival at Kom Ombo, visit
the small but elegant temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroaries, and the museum of
the mummified crocodiles, back to Nile Cruise and sailing noerthwards towards Edfu. Dinner,
entertainment (Galabiyya Party) and overnight on board.

Day 08:

Breakfast on board, then by a traditional mean of transportation in Edfu (Hantour- Horse
Carriage) you visit the most preserved temple in ancient Egypt, dedicated the falcon god
Horus of Behdet, then back to Nile Cruise, to start sailing to Luxor Via Esna Lock. Lunch and
tea time on board, Upon arrival at Luxor by sunset, you head to visit the southern harem of
Amon Ra, Temple of Luxor, which is in fact a southern extension of Karnak complex , linked
by a Dromos of nerly 3 KM Long Sphinxes' avenue, afterwards you head for a walk in the
Luxor Market before returning back to Nile Cruise to enjoy dinner and oriental show,
including belly Dance, and overnight on board.

Day 09:

Breakfast on board, followed by disembarkation, then start a magnificent day tour to the west
Bank of the Nile to visit The valley of the kings, where the pharaohs of the 18 th to the 20 th
dynasties, rested in peace in elaborate rock cut tombs decorated in a non-such books of the
underworld, then proceed to visit the elegant temple of a woman dressed like a man down to
the artificial beard, reigning successfully for 21 years, Queen Hatschepsut. The last stop for
touring the west bank will be The visit to the 18 meteres high colossi of Memmnon originally
decorated the Entrance Pylon of the great Mortuary temple of king Amenhotep III. Stop for
lunch in a local high Quality restaurant before visiting the unrivalled monumental complex in
the world, the Karnak , dedicated mainly to Amon Ra, after touring a complex took 2000
years to complete, then transfer to Luxor airport to fly back to Cairo, upon arrival transfer to
hotel, check in – then free at leisure, and overnight in hotel in Cairo

Day 10:

Breakfast in hotel, then join your professional guide to visit the Coptic part of the city
including, the hanging church, built around the end of the 4 th century AD, then walk through
the narrow alleys of the area to visit The Abu Serga Church dedicated to two martyred roman
soldiers (Sergius and Bacchus) and exactly built on the cave crypt where the holy family
sheltered for days during their flight into Egypt, then the last stop in the Area will be a visit to
the oldest Synagogue built in Egypt, The Synagogue of Ben Ezra the scribe.
Stop for lunch in a local restaurant, then proceeds to visit the medieval fort of the Saladin
built around the end of the 12 th century AD, and the alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali built
in the 19 th century. The last stop for this day will be the 13 th century Khan IL Khalili Bazaar,
back to hotel and overnight in hotel in Cairo.

Day 11:

Breakfast, then transfer to Cairo airport to fly back home.

Tour Package includes:
- All Transfers, guiding, entrance fees & Accommodation as per program
- Meals as indicated
- Porters at Airports & Hotels
- All Taxes and Service Charge.
Tour Package excludes:
- Air Fare
- any extras
- Tipping
- Entry visa