This 10 night Grand Tour of Egypt will allow you to discover
the beauty of this fascinating country, while discovering some of the treasures
of ancient Egypt.
The Pyramids of Giza, stand as a testament to the magnificent
abilities of the ancient Egyptians, and other stunning artefacts are housed within the Egyptian museum, numbering over 120,000 in total, including the famous death mask of Tutankhamun.
After a trip to Egypt’s second city Alexandria, the hustle
and bustle of urban life is replaced by the tranquillity of the Nile. Before
starting your 4 night cruise to Aswan, you will marvel at the monuments of Luxor, including Luxor and Karnak temples and the majestic Valley of the Kings.
On arrival in Aswan, with its palm fringed islands, dotted
with Felucca sail boats, it’s time to explore Philae temple where you can
wander through 5,000 years of history.
A voyage on the waters of Lake Nasser (the largest man-made
lake in the world) will reveal the beauty of Abu Simbel. Before the High Dam at Aswan was completed these magnificent monuments where removed stone by
stone, and placed in their current location, a feat that maybe mirrors the building
complexities of the Great Pyramids where your adventure began.
| Day1 - FRI | ||||
| Depart London Heathrow airport to Cairo. Upon arrival you will be greeted by our local representative and transferred to the Kempinski Nile Hotel for overnight. | ||||
| Day2 - SAT | ||||
| After breakfast, you will be met by your English speaking guide for your full day tour of Egyptian Museum, the home of extensive Egyptian antiquities. Commence to the province of Giza exploring Egypt's most fascinating landmark ''The Great Pyramids of Giza'' followed by the Sphinx. You will have to time to explore the area by yourself and chance to take some photos for your memory book. Return to hotel. | ||||
| Day3 - SUN | ||||
| After early breakfast, you will be met by your English speaking guide for your over day visit to Egypt's pearl of the Mediterranean ''Alexandria''. Driver across the desert road to North coast, upon arrival in Alexandria you will visit the National Museum followed by Citadel of Qaitbay, 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean Sea coast, which built upon/from the ruins of the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Commence onto the Catacomb & Pompey pillar before enjoy lunch in one of Alexandria's first class restaurants. Before making your way back to Cairo, you will enjoy a relaxing drive through the Montaza gardens with a chance to take some beautiful pictures for memory. Return to Cairo for overnight. | ||||
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| Day5 - TUE | ||||
| Early sail to Qena. After breakfast, you will visit the Temple of Hathor in Dendara. Enjoy lunch on board while sailing back to Luxor. In the late afternoon, you will visit Luxor temple dedicated to the god Amun. Return on board for dinner & belly dancer show. Overnight in Luxor | ||||
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| Day7 - THUR | ||||
| Enjoy breakfast while sailing to Aswan, upon arrival you will visit the Philae Temple followed by the Unfinished Obelisk. Return on board for lunch. In the afternoon proceed (weather permitting) by taking a ride on a felucca, a typical Egyptian sail boat, around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener's Botanical Gardens, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Return on board in preparation for the farewell gala dinner. | ||||
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| Day9 - SAT | ||||
| Enjoy breakfast while sailing to Wadi El Seboua. Cocktail will be served while passing the Tropic of Cancer. Lunch served on board followed by a visit to Wadi El Seboua temple, the temple of Dakka and temple of Meharakka. Commence sailing to Amada. Dinner and overnight aboard. | ||||
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| Day11 - MON | ||||
| After breakfast, you will disembark the boat and transferred to Abu Simbel Airport for your flight to Cairo international Airport to connect with Egypt Air flight to London Heathrow airport. | ||||
Egypt is well
known for its amazing sites, rich culture and religious history. In particular,
most people from all over the world travel to Egypt to see the great pyramids
that have been existed for thousands of years, and which are the only remaining
original Seven Wonders of the World that can still be seen today.
Located at North Africa, The capital Cairo is Africa’s most populated city, the countries Northern Mediterranean coastline is home to Egypt’s
second largest city Alexandria. Along the
Gulf of Suez and the Sinai Peninsula is where you will find the popular beach
resorts including Hurghada, El Gouna, and Sharm El Sheikh.
The majestic River Nile is home to some of the famous monuments in the world and cruising the river between Luxor and Aswan allows you to explore some of the most amazing archeological sites including the Valley of the Kings.
For anyone who wants to find out about archaeology, they should consider visiting the ancient ruins such as those in Memphis, and Thebes. This kind of visit will lead them into a world where the rich history of the Egyptians is still preserved. Kings and Emperors from all over the world have been known to visit some of these archaeological sites.
The majority of people in Egypt live along the Nile River, which is the lifeblood of the country, the rest of the country is sparsely populated due to the harsh desert climate. The people are hospitable, and wiling to explain the rich history and culture of their land. Egyptians practice the world’s major religions: Islam and Christianity. However, they are people who still practice the old pharaonic religion.
Egypt is outside of the Eurozone offering excellent value for money and flight
times from the UK are just five hours making it the ideal destination for
families. Its excellent climate and safe resorts make Egypt a perfect beach holiday
destination.
There is so many activities one can engage in while on Egypt visit, whether you
are looking to explore its rich history, laze by a pool or a combination of the
two Egypt has it all. You could go scuba diving, exploring the rich marine life,
spend a night in the desert, or haggle for a bargain in its many colorful
bazaars, and so much more. Finding time to discover this amazing country, as an
experience that no one would want to miss.
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