Essential in Egypt
Duration: 8 N / 9 D
Cairo
Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world and Africa. Its
metropolitan area is the 16th largest in the world. Located near the Nile Delta, it was
founded in AD 969. Nicknamed "the city of a thousand minarets" for its
preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a centre of the region's
political and cultural life. Cairo was founded by the Fatimid dynasty in the 10th
century AD, but the land composing the present-day city was the site of national
capitals whose remnants remain visible in parts of Old Cairo. Cairo is also associated
with Ancient Egypt as it is close to the ancient cities of Memphis, Giza and Fustat
which are near the Great Sphinx and the pyramids of Giza.
Aswan
Aswan is a busy market and tourist centre located just north of the Aswan Dams on
the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract. The modern city has expanded and
includes the formerly separate community on the island of Elephantine.Aswan is the
ancient city of Swenett, which in antiquity was the frontier town of Ancient Egypt
facing the south. Swenett is supposed to have derived its name from an Egyptian
goddess with the same name. This goddess later was identified as Eileithyia by the
Greeks and Lucina by the Romans during their occupation of Ancient Egypt because
of the similar association of their goddesses with childbirth, and of which the import
is "the opener". The ancient name of the city also is said to be derived from the
Egyptian symbol for trade.
Nile
The Nile is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa, generally regarded as
the longest river in the world. It is 6,650 km (4,130 miles) long. The Nile is an
"international" river as its water resources are shared by eleven countries, namely,
Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya,
Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan and Egypt. In particular, the Nile is the primary
water resource and life artery for Egypt and Sudan.
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Egyptian pyramids
The Egyptian pyramids are ancient pyramid-shaped masonry structures located in
Egypt. There are 138 pyramids discovered in Egypt as of 2008. Most were built as
tombs for the country's Pharaohs and their consorts during the Old and Middle
Kingdom periods. The earliest known Egyptian pyramids are found at Saqqara,
northwest of Memphis. The earliest among these is the Pyramid of Djoser
(constructed 2630 BCE–2611 BCE) which was built during the third dynasty. This
pyramid and its surrounding complex were designed by the architect Imhotep, and are
generally considered to be the world's oldest monumental structures constructed of
dressed masonry. The most famous Egyptian pyramids are those found at Giza, on the
outskirts of Cairo. Several of the Giza pyramids are counted among the largest
structures ever built. The Pyramid of Khufu at Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid. It
is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still in existence.
Day 1: Cairo
On arrival at the Cairo International Airport, you will be assisted by our representative
and will be taken directly to your Hotel by Air Conditioned Vehicle. After Check-in,
spend the day at leisure
Day 2: Cairo / Alexandria / Cairo
After Breakfast at the hotel, leave for a full day guided tour of Alexandria by the
vehicle.
Tour includes:
Pompey’s Pillar
Roman Amphitheater
Montazah Garden
Quait Bay Fortress(from outside)
Day 3: Cairo / Train
After breakfast at the Hotel, directly proceed by vehicle with Egyptologist for a full
day tour of Cairo, visiting the following:
Great Pyramids- One of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Lord of the Sphinx- Creature carved from natural bedrock with the head of a
man and body of a lion.
The Egyptian Museum- Oldest and largest collection of ancient Egyptian
Artifacts.
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Day 4: Train /Aswan / Nile Cruise
On arrival at Aswan Station-meet & assist & direct transfer by Vehicle to Nile Cruise.
After dropping the luggage, proceed for sightseeing tour of the following:
Felucca Ride around the Island
Philae Temple
High Dam
Transfer back to Nile Cruise.
Day 5: Nile Cruise
Morning Free. (Optional Visit to Abu Simble by coach)
In the afternoon sail to Kom Ombo, visiting
Kom Ombo Temple, Sail to Edfu.
Day 6: Nile Cruise
On arrival at Edfu, visiting
Edfu Temple with Egyptologist
Day 7: Nile Cruise / Train
Direct transfer by air conditioned vehicle for Visiting the West Bank of Luxor
including:
Valley of the Kings
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon
Day 8: Train / Cairo
On arrival at Cairo Station, meet, assist & transfer for a half day tour with
Egyptologist, visiting the following:
Khan El- Khalili Bazaar- Has a reputation of being the largest Bazaar in the
Middle East.
Coptic Cairo.
Afternoon Transfer to the Hotel & check-in.
Day 9: Cairo / Departure
Afternoon check-out from the Hotel & Transfer to the airport in time for your onward
flight.
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Accommodation
Daily Breakfast & Dinner
Sight seeing
Transfer
Limited entry tickets
Air fare international + internal
All applicable taxes on room and breakfast.
DOES NOT INCLUDES
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Visa & Entry Tickets
Fares are subject to change any time).
Any increase in the airfare charged by the airlines on your air ticket.
The airline ticket fare quoted is applicable as of date and will change for your date of
travel.
Cost of extension of the validity of your air ticket.
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