This package includes:
• Three nights accommodations in Cairo (Based on Bed and Breakfast).
• One night accommodation in Luxor (Based on Bed and breakfast).
• Cairo tour: visiting the pyramids and Sphinx at Giza , the step pyramid of Zosser at Sakkara and the Egyptian Museum .
• Luxor tour: visiting the East and West banks.
• An English-speaking guide in Cairo and Luxor .
• First class sitting train tickets from Cairo to Luxor , and from Luxor to Cairo .
• All transfers including "meet-and-Assist" and departure transfer.

 

Tour Cost Excludes:

  • Entrance fees to all sites, temples & Museums.
  • Any meals not stated on the itinerary.
  • Visas, tips, laundry and other items of a personal nature.
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    Basic Itinerary:
    Day 1:
    Upon arrival at Cairo international airport you will be met by our Airport representative (holding Sunny Egypt sign with your Name), who will assist you with the passport control formalities, luggage identification and customs procedures. Then you will be transferred to your hotel to spend the night. Our Cairo head Rep will welcome you, help you check-in to the Hotel and let you know the plan for the next few days.

    Day 2:
    Morning- Breakfast at the hotel then our friendly expert Egyptologist guide will accompany you to the area - inspiring Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza was built 4600 years ago. Khufu, the successor of Sneferu, was known as a tyrant and in his arrogance he decided to have a tomb built that was bigger and better than all others.
    The three Pyramids : Cheops (Khufu), Chephren (Khafra) & Mycrenios (Menkaura). The Great pyramid was built by King Cheops (IV Dynasty). King Chefren, the son of Cheops, built the second Pyramid and the third pyramid was built in the reign of “Menkaura”, the son of Chefren. The mysterious Sphinx, with its mask of Chephren and body of a Lion, stands Close by guard of the land of Pharaohs.
    The Sphinx and the three pyramids were considered one to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
    Then on to Sakkara lies 25 Km south of Cairo. Djeser’s (Zosser’s) step Pyramid, (built 4700 years ago), dominates the skyline and is believed to be the ancient Egyptians first attempt at pyramid building, to see the first pyramids ever built the step pyramid of Zosser.
    Day 3:
    Morning- Breakfast at the hotel then our friendly expert Egyptologist guide will accompany you to visit the famous     Egyptian museum where you will see many precious antiquities. Then on to Islamic areas of Cairo, including the Citadel of Saladdin which boasts the famous Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. After that you will visit the Coptic area of Cairo where the Romans constructed the fortress of Babylon. Built on the ruins of two towers of the fortress towers is the church of St. Mary, more commonly known as the Hanging Church. Next you will visit St. Sergius where it is said to be the resting place for the holy family. Later that night, you will catch the overnight train to Luxor.
    Day 4:
    Arrive and check in to Luxor hotel. Luxor is our base for two days of exiting exploration. First the East Bank- ( Karnak temple: the main center of worship in ancient Egypt and Luxor temple : has huge papyrus columns and was dedicated to the god Amun. One of its striking aspects is the remains of an ancient Christian Church and Abu Haggag Mosque. Here three religions represented in one place ). Overnight at your hotel in Luxor.
    Day 5:
    An early morning, continuation our touring in Luxor, by visit the West Bank - Valley of the Kings: the remote, barren Valley of the Kings was the necropolis of the New Kingdom pharaohs. By digging their tombs deep into the Theban Hills, pharaohs from Tuthmosis I on hoped to stop robbers stealing the priceless possessions buried with them. Valley of the Queens: Named by Champollion, the Valley of the Queens lies to the south-west of the Valley of the Kings and holds the tombs of many royal wives and children. Hatshepsut Temple: Against its stark mountainous backdrop, the partly rock-hewn Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri is a breath-taking sight. Colossi of Memnon: the two enthroned statues of Amenhotep III are the first monuments most visitors see on arriving in the West Bank. Overnight train to Cairo.

    Day 6:
    Arrive and check in Cairo hotel. For your leisure, day free to explore Cairo - Africa 's largest city. Overnight at your hotel in Cairo .

    Day 7:
    After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for final departure.

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