10 Days Egypt – Discover Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, the Red Sea & the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

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Discover the wonders of Egypt on this 10-day adventure from *Cairo to the Red Sea*. Explore the majestic *Pyramids of Giza*, sail the *Nile River from Aswan to Luxor*, uncover ancient temples, and unwind on the sunny beaches of **Hurghada**. A perfect blend of history, culture, and relaxation awaits! (Partially Guided)

1. 01 Day 1

   Arrival Cairo

   Cairo

   Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport CAI, The representative welcomes and assists you through the immigration process. Transfer to your hotel for check in and have rest. ­ Evening, transfer to have dinner in a local restaurant and then back to hotel. ­ Overnight at the hotel in Cairo ­

   Cairo

2. 02 Day 2

   Giza Pyramids – Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

   Giza

   After Breakfast at the hotel then start a guided tour to visit one of the Seven Wonders the great Pyramids of Giza; (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus). ­ The Cheops Pyramid is more interesting, because its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion's body. ­ A quick visit to papyrus institute or a perfume shop can be arranged after the visit. Have lunch in a local restaurant and continue to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM); which is an archaeological museum in Giza, Egypt, about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the Giza pyramid complex. ­ The permanent collection is divided into two separate regions, one chronological and the other thematic, also, the gallery of royal mummies. ­ Evening, have dinner in a local restaurant and then back to hotel. ­ Overnight at the hotel in Cairo

   Giza

3. 03 Day 3

   Cairo – Fly to Aswan (Friday or Wednesday)

   Aswān

   Breakfast in the hotel, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan. ­ Arrive Aswan airport, meet representative and transfer to the Nile Cruise for Check in on board and have lunch on board ­ Visit the High Dam and Philae temple with a local English-speaking guide. ­

   Aswān

4. 04 Day 4

   Sailing to Kom ombo

   Kom Ombo

   After Breakfast on board, Sailing to Kom Ombo and lunch on board ­ Visit Kom Ombo temple. Kom Ombo Temple: it is the third major stop that most of the Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan, dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank. ­ Sailing to Edfu and dinner on board Overnight on board ­

   Kom Ombo

5. 05 Day 5

   Sailing to Edfu

   Edfu

   After Breakfast on board, Visit Edfu Temple: it is the largest and most completely preserved Pharaonic temple in Egypt, the extraordinary Temple of Horus at Edfu. It is located in the center of the town of Edfu. ­ Sailing to Luxor via Esna & lunch on board Visit East bank of Luxor (Luxor temple and Karnak temples) Karnak Temple: Built over a period of two millennia by generations of Pharaohs. Temple of Karnak was dedicated to the God Amun. It could take days to explore all of the numerous pylons, obelisks and smaller temples within. ­ Luxor Temple: it was once connected to Karnak via the Avenue of Human-headed Sphinxes, almost 3 kilometers in length. It is considered as a mark of Ancient Egyptian civilization, strikingly graceful monument in the heart of modern Luxor. ­ Overnight on board ­

   Edfu

6. 06 Day 6

   Arrival Luxor

   Luxor

   After Breakfast on board and check out. Then start a guided tour to visit West bank of Luxor (Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut temple and Colossi of Memnon). ­ Valley of the Kings: a vast City of the Dead where magnificent tombs were carved into the desert rocks, as it was used for royal burials for the Kings. It is the most famous site for having unique collections of tombs and breathtaking ancient ruins. ­ Entrance of 03 tombs from inside is included (Ramses I, Ramses IX and Merenptah). Hatshepsut Temple: Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Ancient Egypt’s only female Pharaoh) merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it, as if nature herself had built this extraordinary monument. ­ Colossi of Memnon: On the way back to the river Nile, your road passes by the famed Colossi of Memnon, known in Ancient Greek times for their haunting voices at dawn. They were constructed as guardians for Amenhotep III's mortuary complex. ­ Finish the tour and have lunch in a local restaurant and then transfer to hotel in Luxor for check in and have rest. ­ Evening, transfer to have dinner in a local restaurant and then back to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Luxor. ­

   Luxor

7. 07 Day 7

   Luxor – Transfer to Hurghada

   Hurghada

   After Breakfast at hotel and check out. Travel from Luxor to Hurghada by a vehicle (around 3 hours) Arrive Hurghada and transfer to hotel for check in ­ Free day at leisure to enjoy sun & sea of Hurghada. ­ Overnight at hotel in Hurghada.

   Hurghada

8. 08 Day 8

   Free At Leisure in Hurghada

   Hurghada

   After Breakfast Free day at leisure to enjoy sun & sea of Hurghada. ­ Overnight at hotel in Hurghada. ­

   Hurghada

9. 09 Day 9

   Hurghada – Transfer to Cairo

   Cairo

   Breakfast at hotel and check out. ­ Travel from Hurghada back to Cairo (around 6 hours) ­ Arrive Cairo and transfer to have lunch in a local restaurant and then transfer to hotel for check in Overnight at the hotel in Cairo

   Cairo

10. 10 Day 10

    Final Departure

    Cairo

    After Breakfast at hotel and check out. ­ Transfer to Cairo International Airport CAI, for final departure.

    Cairo

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