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Places covered : - Egypt, Cairo, Luxor, Komombo, Aswan, Edfu
Day 01 :
Arrival to Cairo International Airport, meet & assist through formalities by representative, then transfer to the hotel. Rest and over night in Cairo.
Day 02 :
Breakfast, then start over day to Alexandria "the pearl of the Mediterranean", and the second capital of Egypt, where you can visit Pompey's Pillar; that dates from the third century and it is made from Granite, the Pillar was made in honor of Emperor Diocletian. Then you visit Catacomb of Kom Al – Shuqafa; which is a blend of the Pharonic and the Roman art. After that you proceed with the visit of the forte of Qait bay from outside; the forte is built on the northern tip of the eastern port, and it houses the naval museum which revives the marine heritage of Alexandria. You end your trip by visiting the Montaza Garden where you can see the Montaza palace; the summer residence of the former Royal family then back to Cairo. Evening free at leisure and overnight.
Day 03 :
Breakfast at the hotel, then start Full day tour visiting the great Pyramids of Giza area,the three Pyramids Cheops, Chephren and Mycrenos, which are guarded by the mysterious Sphinx with the body of a lion and a human head. The three Pyramids and Sphinx are one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the most important tourist site in Egypt. Then you will continue to visit the Egyptian Museum, the Museum houses about 250.000 antique pieces covering the whole history of ancient Egypt, which extends over the past five thousand years. After that you will be guided to a shopping tour. Egypt is known for its world class handicrafts, jewelry, perfumes. Visiting the bazaars is a great opportunity where tourists can pick excellent gifts of Egyptian perfume when you are visiting the perfume factory, also you can buy Papyrus and enjoy an explanation of how ancient Egyptian manufactured it and how it lasted over than 100 years, cotton wear, gold, silver jewelry & souvenirs are also available.Then transfer to train station for train to Aswan.Dinner & Overnight on board of the train.
Day 04 :
Breakfast on board of the train. Arrival at Aswan, lunch on board, visit the High Dam & the UN finished Obelisk. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 05 :
Breakfast on board, free at leisure, sailing to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Visit the Temple shared by Two Gods Sobek & Haeroris in KomOmbo. Sail to Edfu. Afternoon tea. Dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu.
Day 06 :
Visit of Horus Temple in Edfu. Breakfast on board, sailing to Luxor via Esna. Lunch on board. Free at leisure. Afternoon tea. Dinner on board & overnight in Luxor.
Day 07 :
After Breakfast check-out, at 08:00 am. Visit the West bank the Valley of the Kings & Queens, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari & the Colossi of Memnon. Visit East Bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples). Free at leisure, then transfer to train station for train. Dinner & Overnight on board.
Day 08 :
Breakfast on board of the train. Arrival Cairo. Transfer to the hotel.Free at leisure. Late Evening transfer to airport for final departure.
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