11D8N Land of Pharaohs, Egypt (EG11L)
PRICE INCLUDES:
Meal Plan: 8 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 8 Dinners
HIGHTLIGHTS:
Cairo: Citadel of Saladin, Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali,
Egyptian Museum, Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Khan El Khalili
Bazaar, Ben Ezra Synagogues, Hanging Church
Memphis & Sakkara: Statue of Ramses II, Step Pyramid
Alexandria: The Catacombs of Kom El-Shukafa, Pompey’s Pillar,
El Montazah Palace Gardens, El Morsi Abu El Abas
Mosque, Qait Bay Fort, New Library of Alexandria
NILE CRUISE (4nights):
Luxor: Temple of Luxor, Karnak Temple, The Valley of the Kings,
Queens Hatshpsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon
Esna & Edfu: Temple of Horus
Kom Ombo: Kom Ombo Temple
Aswan: Aswan High Dam, Granite Quarries: Unfinished Obelisk,
Temple of Philae
DOMESTIC FLIGHT:
Aswan - Cairo
DAY 1: SINGAPORE
LUXOR
Your vacation begins with a pleasant flights from Singapore to Luxor, Land of
Pharoahs.
DAY 2: LUXOR
(MOB/ L/ D)
Upon arrival, proceed to tour the Temple of Luxor. The most significant
Contribution to the temple was done by Pharaoh Ramses II, among which six
looming statues of himself guarding the entrance. Next, visit the Karnak
Temple which comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons and
other buildings. Stop at Perfume Factory where scents made from lotus flower,
papyrus or jasmine oil. Thereafter, transfer to 5 star Deluxe Nile Cruise.
DAY 3: LUXOR
ESNA
EDFU
(B/ L/ D)
This morning, we cross the West Bank and visit the tombs of Valley of the
Kings where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC,
tombs where constructed for the Pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New
Kingdom (the Eighteenth to Twentieth Dynasties of Ancient Egypt). Next, visit
Queen Hatshepsut Temple. Stop by the site of the temple of Amon-Ofis III to
see the Colossi of Memnon.
DAY 4: EDFU
KOM OMBO
ASWAN
(B/ L/ D)
At Edfu, you will visit the astonishingly well-preserved mesmeric Temple of
Horus using the either coach or horse carriages. On guard at the entrance
are 2 very beautiful black granite statues depicting Horus in the form of falcon.
Return to cruise and continue to Kom Ombo, a prosperous agricultural and
industrial city. Next, visit Temple of Kom Ombo, an unusual double temple
built during the Ptolemaic dynasty in the Egyptian town of Kom Ombo.
Thereafter, continue sailing to Aswan.
DAY 5: ASWAN
(B/ L/ D)
After breakfast, proceed for a tour of the Aswan High Dam, completed in
1971 by the Russians to provide hydro-electric power and electrical supply to
the rest of the country. Next, we visit The Unfinished Obelisk. Set sail on a
felucca (or motor boat) to the island of Egelika where the Temple of Philae
stands today. During the construction of the old dam in 1904, the sample was
submerged into the flooded river for sometime. With the help of UNESCO, the
temples were reconstructed.
Note: If time permits, you may have the opportunity to visit Abu Simbel, the
famous temples of Ramses II (own expenses)
DAY 6: ASWAN
CAIRO
(B/ L/ D)
This morning, take a domestic flight back to Cairo and visit the world’s famous
museum – the Egyptian Museum. Learn the history and see 120,000
antiquities collection of the great Pharaohs. Enjoy the exclusive
arrangement at Mummy Room to view the mummies. Next, visit the
Citadel of Saladin whereby we can get a breath-taking view of the whole city
and Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Spend sometime at the Khan
El-Khalili, the largest Bazar in Middle East.
Note: If you are taking an early morning flight, packed breakfast will be provided.
DAY 7: CAIRO - MEMPHIS - SAKKARA - CAIRO
(B/ L/ D)
Today, visit Memphis where Statue of Ramses II awaits us. Travel to
Sakkara to view the Step Pyramid of Zoser I, dating from 2686BC, the
oldest in the world. Next, enjoy a camel ride before we proceed to the great
Pyramids of Giza. About 350m from the Cheops’ pyramid stand the great
Sphinx. This gigantic statue represents a lion with a human head, which was
said to be likeness of Chephren standing guard over his tomb. Stop by a
Papyrus Institute where can find how the ancient Egyptians used the
papyrus for writing and can buy some souvenirs for your friends.
DAY 8: CAIRO – ALEXANDRIA – CAIRO
(B/ L/ D)
After breakfast, drive through the Nile Delta to the second largest city in Egypt
– Alexandria. Upon arrival, see the Catacombs of Kom El-Shukafa and
Pompey’s Pillar, a red 25m granite column constructed in honor of Emperor
Diocletian. Taking in the fresh breeze of Mediterranean Sea, enjoy the El
Montazah Palace Gardens and El Morsi Abu El Abas Mosque, the city’s
largest mosque dedicated to patron saint of Alexandria’s fisherman and
sailors. Drive to Qait Bay Fort and New Library of Alexandria for a
photo-stop before returning back to Cairo.
DAY 9: CAIRO – OLD CAIRO - CAIRO
(B/ L/ D)
After breakfast, discover the ancient sites and culture of Coptic Christians on
a tour through Old Cairo. Visit Abu Serga where the Holy family sorts refuge,
and Ben Ezra, one of the oldest synagogues in Cairo. See the Hanging
Church, the oldest church in Egypt and learn about Christian life in Egypt, a
country where Christianity is a minority.
DAY 10: CAIRO
SINGAPORE
(B)
You are free at leisure till our departure transfer to the airport for flight home
with fond memories of your vacation with CTC Travel!
Note: If you are taking an early morning flight, packed breakfast will be provided.
DAY 11: ARRIVED SINGAPORE
Note:
Actual sequence of itinerary is subject to change with / without prior notice.
Due to local or religious festivals, unforeseen circumstances or weather conditions;
alternative sites, transportation & accommodation may be substituted at short notice.
In the event of discrepancy between English and Chinese itineraries, refer to the
former. Please ensure that your passport has at least 4 empty consecutive (side by
side) pages for immigration purposes.