<EG9D1> 9 Days Egypt Treasures
View: Cairo, Luxor, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Nile Cruise, High Dam, Giza Pyramid, Sphnix, Egyptian Museum,and Khan El Khalili Bazzar
Departure: 12/22, 12/29
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Day 1 - Home City Cairo
Depart from home city to Cairo – Capital of Egypt.
Day 2 - Arrival Cairo
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel for rest.
Day 3 - Cairo - Giza Pyramids - Camel Ride - Sphinx - Egyptian Museum - Khan El Khalili Bazaar Aswan
Today we enjoy a full day of sightseeing including one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx which casts its enigmatic gaze across the sands of the desert. A camel ride and the admission to the Pyramid will be provided. Later, we will visit the Egyptian Museum, home of King Tutankhanum's priceless treasures and magnificient collection of antiquities including mummies and sarcophagi. Finally, a stroll at El Khalili Bazaar for local specialties is a must. Then transfer to station for an overnight train to Aswan.
Day 4 - Aswan - High Dam - Unfinished Obelisk Nile Cruise
Upon arrival at Aswan in the morning, we explore the High Dam - a testimony to modern engineering, holding back the massive water of Lake Nasser and visit the Unfinished Obelisk. An once in a lifetime optional excursion to Abu Simbel is highly recommended before boarding the cruise ship to set sail for Luxor. The mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel was flanked by four giant stone statues of Rames I, reclaimed from the dam and reconstructed in its present and unforgettable site.
Day 5 - Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor
Along the sailing, we will stop at Komo Ombo for the Temple of Sobek and Horus built for the falcon and crocodile gods and at Edfu for the Temple of Edfu - Egypt's best preserved cult temple dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
Day 6 - Valley of Kings - Hatshepsut
Today's highlight will be the visit to the Valley of the Kings. Secluded in the hills, the new kingdoms of Fharaohs were buried in dramatically shafted tombs. Next we will visit the Temple of Colossi of Memnon and the breathtaking Queen Hatshepsut's impressive temple. Evening optional “Sound and Light” show at Luxor Temple is available.
Day 7 - Temple of Luxor - Karnak Cairo
Visiting the magnificent Temples of Luxor and Karnak. After breakfast. Departure transfer to airport for flight return to Cairo. Upon arrival, transferred to dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 8 - Cairo - Pharaoh Village - Nile Dinner Cruise
Morning free for optional excursion to Memphis and Sakkara. Afternoon, you will visit the Pharaoh Village, a living museum with real people, actors dressed in traditional costume of three or four thousand years ago and resembled the daily life of ancient Egyptians from all walks of life. A Nile dinner cruise with belly dance show is reserved for you tonight.
Day 9 - Cairo Hometown
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport and have a pleasant flight back home. Hotels available for extend stay upon request.
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