10 Days of Egyptian Majesty: Cairo, Nile Cruise and Marsa Alam

The Second Day of 10 Days of Egyptian Majesty: Cairo, Nile Cruise and Marsa Alam

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Then, your Egyptologist takes you to the wonders of the Giza Pyramids, where your feet meet the pharaonic feet carrying bricks up to enormous heights to build these miracles.

Your Egyptologist will tell you each event happened at every spot, making you live history as if you ride a time machine.

Uncover the mysteries in front of the Great Sphinx that have secured the royal tombs, the Giza Pyramids, since the 4th Dynasty.

Then, you will wander amid the majesty of this pharaonic city, Memphis.

Thereafter, relish your lunch meal.

Next, you will complete your tour, traveling through the eras to the first pyramid built in history, the Saqqara Step Pyramid.

Return back to the hotel for overnight.

Meals:

breakfast, lunch, dinner

Aswan Day Tour

First of all, enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Then, you will meet our representative at Golavita in the hotel lobby for departure to Cairo Airport for a domestic flight to Aswan.

Upon arrival, you will start at Aswan attractions with the accompaniment of your Egyptologist. Start from the marvel of the XX century, Aswan High Dam.

Then, take a Nile Taxi to meet the magic of the Nubian culture. Sail until a magnificent history appears in front of you charmingly. Come close and live the greatness of the Philae Temple.

Drive to your luxury cruise to check in and relish your lunch.

Free afternoon at the Aswan Market and sail to Nubian village against charge

Overnight Aswan

Meals:

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Nile Cruise Sailing to Kom Ombo Temple

Early departure with breakfast boxes to Abu Simbel.

Enjoy your tour with the accompaniment of your Egyptologist to the Abu Simbel Temples.

There you meet those giant pharaohs of Ramses II who greet you and invite you to the charm of those two temples carved charmingly by the ancient Egyptian hands in the heart of a hill.

Wander amid the gigantic statues and the amazement of unique, vibrant inscriptions.

Headed back to Aswan for lunch on board.

Then, your amazing sail tour begins, going towards Kom Ombo city.

Visit the Kom Ombo temple by the Nile side and go amid the holy spots of ancient Egypt dedicated to Sobek, who is an Egyptian god. You will also go amid a historical hospital of the pharaohs to live the details of the daily life of ancient Egypt.

Back for dinner on board and sail to Edfu City and overnight.

Meals:

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Edfu & Luxor Day Tour

A unique morning, riding a horse carriage with your Egyptologist to visit the Edfu temple, which is the most flourished temple in ancient Egypt.

There, you feel as if the pharaohs are alive, and any time at least one of them will appear to you.

Back for breakfast on board.

Sail to Luxor for the rest of the day via Esna Lock.

Visit Luxor Temple by night upon arrival, where you feel as if you are in the heart of the pharaohs' world at night amid unique historical lights to uncover great secrets.

Meals:

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Luxor Day Tour

Following breakfast onboard your luxurious Nile cruise, you will check out then board a private, air-conditioned vehicle to start Luxor attractions.

Your Luxor day tours start with the "wonders of the afterlife world" of the pharaohs. Begin with the Valley of the Kings, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the legendary burial ground of New Kingdom pharaohs. Your Egyptologist will illuminate the fascinating narratives about the "royal tombs" within this sacred necropolis, providing unparalleled insights into ancient Egyptian burial rituals and beliefs.

Your ticket includes access to three royal tombs, carefully selected from 7 opened tombs. Admire the "religious books covering the walls," such as the Book of the Dead, the Book of Amduat ("That Which is in the Underworld"), the Book of Gates, and the Book of Caverns. Actually, these carvings main mission is guiding the deceased pharaohs through the perils and trials of the underworld to achieve eternal life alongside the gods.

Next, proceed to the Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the marvels of ancient Egyptian architecture carved into the Deir el-Bahari cliffs. Explore the captivating history of one of Egypt's most powerful female pharaohs, Queen Hatshepsut, and uncover the "secrets of Hatshepsut" and the historical "conflicts between her and King Thutmose III".

Marvel at the temple's "unique, incredible architecture" featuring towering colonnades, carvings and chapels.

Conclude your west bank exploration with the magnificent Colossi of Memnon. These "gigantic statues" representing Amenhotep III, decorating the entrance of his Mortuary temple.

Following lunch at a local restaurant, you will visit to the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site in the world on Luxor east bank. Explore with your guide the hypostyle halls with its 134 columns, Hatshepsut Obelisk, Red Chapel, White chapel, and the Sacred Lake. Moreover, the Baque shrines of Ramesses III, and the Festival Hall of Thutmose III (Akh-menu).

At the end of your Luxor tour, enjoy a comfortable transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam, followed by check-in at your hotel and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Marsa Alam: Coastal Bliss & Leisure

After a delightful breakfast at the hotel, the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Whether you prefer to sunbathe by the pool or perhaps explore the vibrant marine life with a snorkeling adventure right from the shore.

Meals: all inclusive

Full-Day Snorkeling Adventure: Marsa Mubarak & Marsa Shouna

Today, following a delightful breakfast at your Marsa Alam hotel, Get ready for an unforgettable marine adventure! You'll enjoy a full-day snorkeling trip to the pristine waters of Marsa Mubarak aboard a luxurious yacht. This excursion promises two exceptional snorkeling stops, offering unparalleled opportunities to explore the vibrant underwater world of the Red Sea.

Your first stop will be Marsa Mubarak, a natural bay famous for its crystal-clear waters including snorkel stop with dugongs (sea cows) and majestic sea turtles in their natural habitat.

Next, your luxury yacht will sail to Marsa Shouna, another breathtaking snorkeling destination. After a day filled with discovery and relaxation, you'll head back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Egyptian National Museum (NMEC) & Old Cairo Day Tour

Following breakfast at your hotel in Marsa Alam, our representative will provide a private transfer to Marsa Alam Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo.

Upon your arrival in Cairo, your expert Egyptologist guide will greet you and start directly the exploration of the city's most iconic cultural landmarks.

Your first stop is the National Museum of Civilization, which houses the Royal Mummies Hall. In fact, you can come face-to-face with the "mummies of the most important kings in ancient Egypt (18 kings and 4 queens). Then, the main gallery offers a chronological journey through Egyptian civilization, showcasing artifacts from various periods.

Following your museum visit, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before your captivating walking tour through the historic heart of Old Cairo. Explore the vibrant ambiance of the Fatimid and Mamluk streets and markets, specifically the celebrated El Moez Street and the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

As the day concludes, you will be transferred to your Cairo hotel for overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner

The Last Day of 10 Days of Egyptian Majesty: Cairo, Nile Cruise and Marsa Alam

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel.

Our representative will accompany you to Cairo Airport for your final departure.

Meals:

Breakfast