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Pick-up from your hotel in Cairo is at 8:30 am by your guide to begin your half-day tour. Start this tour with a visit to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Khafren, and Menkaure after which you will visit the Valley Temple where the priests mummified the corpse of King Khafre.
Here you will get a chance to have a close look at the Sphinx - Legendary Guardian that stands out for the huge funeral complex with lion body and the head of King Chephren. Your Egyptologist will tell you all you need to know about the history of the great pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Menkaure and you have a ride camel o horse 30 minutes, your extra lunch in a good local restaurant recommended by TripAdvisor in pyramids.
After the tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel in Gaza.
It was an amazing experience: although I had some issue during my reservation process, Thomas (Bookmundi) & Ahmed (representative in Cairo) were extremely helpful, understanding and efficient. Ready to help me out with any requests and pampering me a lot to make a negative impression turning into a positive one.
Nile Cruise was my bucket list travel since I was a kid, dreaming about such a big civilization: being in the middle of such a huge temple, like Karnak, makes you feel you are back in the ancient, golden time and you can smell the magical atmosphere and the energy of that place. You cannot really describe that feeling fully!!!
Sailing at night along the Nile, snooping around the glimpse of calm, relaxing daily life along its shores, listening to the prayer call and smell the unforgettable flavors of Africa is something you cannot miss at all.
Life on the cruise is really relaxing: rooms are quite big with all the comforts you need. Food is pretty much impressive: I was not expecting at all such cuisine details and tasty flavors, from the Arabic world to the International palate.
The pool deck with its bar is the best option ever to relax after a long excursion or simply enjoy a book reading whilst you are sailing for your next destination.
Tour guides were really on the top of the things: very polite, easy going, cheerful and smiley and always ready to be at your service, very knowledgeable and extremely professional.
A very big round of applause for our tour guide in Cairo: Mohamed Jawad - a pure Egyptologist, a great archaeologist who was able to frame the history of Faraons and the whole ancient Egypt into a cultural, social background to provide you with a 360 degrees vision. It was an absolute pleasure to go around in Cairo with him and discover every single corner of such a vibrant city: tips on every day life, secrets of new discoveries and future happenings in Egypt was our favorite topic among the streets of the city. A highly recommended guide, a friend, a very knowledgeable and curios, pure Egyptian who will make you love their gigantic history. There should be, not only in Egypt, more tour guides like him, on earth who can make history like if it was storytelling. An amazing person, a friend, a tour guide and a person to trust with for your future holiday in Egypt.
I cannot wait for my second adventure in Egypt: more to discover among the Pyramids - Cheops took my heart and worked on my energy level like no tomorrow.
Inshallah, one day I will be back - I do not wanna miss the opening of the new Museum of Egyptian Antiquity for anything in the world!!!
You will be picked up Starting at 8.30 am till 10 am from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to start a full day tour visiting the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus.
Your tour takes you to The Valley of the Temples where the priests have mummified the dead body of King Chephren, the owner of the second pyramid of Giza. You get a chance to visit the Sphinx where you get to have an eye to eye contact with the Sphinx - the legendary guardian that stands out from the huge funeral complex with lion body and the head of King Chephren and you have a 20 minutes to reading camel or horse.
Your lunch See food (fish or Chicken or Shish Kebab or mixed grilled) your lunch in a local restaurant recommended by TripAdvisor, between your visits to a local restaurant (excluding drinks). In the afternoon visit the Sakkara which is located about 16.8 miles (27km) south west of Cairo. Here you visit the pyramid (built by King Zoser) which is considered an important part of the evolution of pyramids.
We continuing the tour to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt (the city dates back to 3100 BC), where you can see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx.
Your tour ends with a transfer to the hotel.
This One Day Tour to Luxor from Cairo will take you to Luxor by a quick flight and then take you to the ancient heritage sites of the magnificent city.
At 4:00 am, we pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and transfer you to the domestic airport for your flight to Luxor.
Upon your arrival in Luxor, our representative will meet you at the airport then start your full day tour to West Bank visiting Valley of Kings-Deir El Bahari Temple -Colossi of Memnon and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
We will go for an excursion to the Necropolis of Thebes, on the Eastern bank. After crossing the Nile, we will drive to the Valley of Kings, visit the tombs of various Dynasties and The Temple of Deir El Bahari.
On the return journey, we stop at the Colossi of Memnon which are two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenophis III facing the Nile. Then we will visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Lunch is included in between visits at a local restaurant but beverages are not included.
Then we will visit the East Bank to the Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great.
We will proceed by carriage or bus to Karnak, which is a series of temples, built in different reigns. Starting by the Avenue of Sphinxes visit the Unfinished Propylon, the Hypo style Hall with it's 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis III, the temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake.
Around 18:00 pm, you will be transferred to the domestic airport for your flight Back to Cairo. Upon arrival, our local representative will meet you, then transfer you to your hotel in Cairo.
Our representative shall pick you up at around 18:00 pm from your hotel and transfer you via a private a/c vehicle to the Cairo river bank where you board your cruise ship (your very own floating restaurant). It is a fabulous way to enjoy a night on the Nile while you are in Cairo. For a two-hour sailing trip, you will enjoy your dinner on board a floating restaurant on the Nile River with a belly dancer, folklore show and music band.
Your taste buds shall be tantalized right through your journey with our chef's buffet menu which includes a selection of Egyptian favourites made with the freshest ingredients and prepared with a lot of care to make it a memorable dining experience.
After the boat returns back, you will disembark and be transferred to your location in Cairo.
We had a wonderful trip to Egypt planned by the local travel specialists. We saw everything we had hoped to see and enjoyed the expertise that our guides Yousra Ali and Mahmoud Badr provided. Our driver Zaher did a great job navigating the traffic in Cairo. Mahmoud our contact helped us get the COVID tests we needed to return home for which we are grateful.
The tour was very well thought out and organised. We had a full programme of seeing temples, tombs and the way Egyptian people lived. There was never a spare moment.
Be prepared for an unforgettable evening of entertainment in Cairo. You'll tour the world famous Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin, the Alabaster Mosque, and Khan el-Khalili with lunch provided to you. Before the tour, your driver/guide will meet you at your hotel picking you in a vehicle. From there, your adventure starts.
It is the dream of everyone to visit the Three Pyramids Cheops, Chephren & Mycerinus on the Giza Plateau which is considered the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
Just to the east of the second Pyramid lies the mysterious Sphinx with a body of a lion & a human head, also known as The Guardian of the Pharaoh's enormous funerary monument.
Another highlight of this tour is The Egyptian Museum which houses around 250 000 antique pieces in its 107 halls. It comprises the world's greatest collection of Ancient Egyptian Artifacts. Marvel at the many rooms filled with golden treasures especially from the world famous treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun (extra ticket).
We will then continue to visit The Citadel of Saladin, a spectacular medieval fortress dating from the 12th century & perched on a hill above the city. Another visit will be made to the Alabaster Mosque & Tomb of the Ottoman ruler Mohamed Ali which are located in the Citadel.
We will end the day with a visit to Khan El-Khalili Bazaar for woodwork, glassware, leather goods, perfumes, fabrics, Pharaonic curiosities etc.
If you have one day available while in Egypt - this is the tour for you. A qualified Egyptologist will take you around and make sure that you get the most out of the visit.
Ancient history, golden sands and crowded souqs – Egypt is the ultimate destination for any adventurous traveller. This nine-day trip is the perfect mix of blockbuster wonders and intimate moments, with loads of planned activities and plenty of time to wander at your own pace. Your local leader will take you to bucket list icons like the Pyramids of Giza (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) in Cairo and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, then guide you off the beaten path to eat koshari in a local downtown joint, or into a bazaar to meet a perfume merchant. Kayak along the Nile, spend a night on a traditional felucca under starry skies and drink your body weight in mint tea. The best part? You’ll do it all with like-minded travellers your own age.
We’re both in our 60s and loved the concept of seeing iconic cities in one tour. Highlights for us were Cape Town and Agra, very well organized with knowledgeable guides. The early morning flights and long transfers were tiring, and there wasn’t much time to unpack before moving again. That said, we met lovely people and learned so much. We just wish we had more time in Singapore. They handled logistics impressively for such a big tour. Would recommend for flexible, energetic travelers.
Our representative (your guide) picks you up at 9 am from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Discover the ancient sites and culture of Coptic Christians on a private tour through Old Cairo.
Visit Abu Serga where the Holy family sort refuge, and Ben Ezra, one of the oldest synagogues in Cairo.
Learn about Christian life in Egypt, a country where Christianity is a minority.
The Hanging Church is built into the walls of the water gate of the Roman fortress and is possibly the oldest Christian church in Egypt. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it is one of Cairo's most beautiful churches. Continue to the Monastery and Church of St George.
This is not an old church, dating from 1909, but there has been a church in Coptic Cairo dedicated to the Martyr since the 10th-century. It is one of the few remaining circular churches in the Middle East.
Your next stop is the Abu Serga, one of the places where the Holy Family rested after fleeing Israel from King Herod. At the turn of the century this little church, which dates from the 10th-century, was the most important pilgrimage spot in Old Cairo for visiting Christian tourists. There are 24 marble columns lining the central court and a series of 12th-century icons depicting the 12 apostles.
Ben Ezra Synagogue is one of the oldest in Egypt. Set in a beautiful garden, it was built on the site of a 4th-century Christian church. The synagogue was severely damaged by Arabs after the 1967 war with Israel, but it has been almost completely renovated.
Then visit the Coptic Museum at the end of the tour. The Museum is located in an area of great historical importance within the precinct of the Babylon Fort. Occupying over 8,000 sq meters the museum features almost 16,000 objects of importance to the Copts of Egypt.
This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each of the sites. Moreover, you also have the chance to visit the Papyrus Institute to see how this famous artwork is made and have the chance to purchase genuine items if you wish to.
Excellent trip overall. Itinerary was full on, varied and interesting. Some days were perhaps too full and one visit could have been better the day after ( say). Mohamed or guide was excellent. His explanations were VERY detailed and perhaps more of an overview would suffice for those of us who were not keen Egyptologists! He looked after us very well though. The Old Cataract Hotel is a must but we organised that ourselves.
It is truly a wonderful experience, but at the same time a truly "educational one"! Our tour director, was exceptional not wasting a moment of any day, pointing out the very significant points of interests, at the same time, taking every part of this significant history in a chronological order.
The accomodations and service, both on the boat and in the hotel were five start plus, since we live in the Palm Beaches and use to up-scale adventure, made the "Breakers", look like an outhouse.....need I say more!
The value vs the price were evenly matched.
As for shopping, once again, significant shops were selected to include, spice, perfumes, and of course jewelry. At the same time educationing you on their wares and how they are used.
Like INSIGHT always does, is taking you inside the home of a residemt and demonstrates their current life style and habits, only in this example, demonstrated how bread was made not only for their family, but the entire neighborhood.
This trip will certainly standout from most, due to education we received from the extraordinary adventure. Thanks again,
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