Giza - Sakkara – Memphis
Morning visit to the Great Pyramids of
Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. A short stop for lunch, then we drive to Sakara,
the vast Necropolis of ancient Memphis. Sakara has the first Pyramid and the
world's oldest stone structure. In the afternoon, we drive to Memphis the
capital of the ancient kingdom and one of the most important cities throughout
the history of ancient Egypt.
Islamic & Christian
First
to the Egyptian Museum where the treasures of King Tut Ankh-Amun and most of
the pharaohs, are kept. Then to Islamic Cairo where the 12th Century Citadel of
Salah El-Din stands, within the walls of the medieval fortress is the Alabaster
Mosque and El-Gawhara Palace built by Mohamed Ali. Next we visit Christian Old
Cairo where the Romans constructed the fortress of Babylon. Built over the
ruins of the two towers of this fortress, the Church of Saint Mary which is
called The Hanging Church.
Dahshur Pyramids
There
are two Pyramid groups in Dahshur. The two biggest Pyramids are the Bent
Pyramid and the Red Pyramid. The Bent Pyramid gets its name from the fact the
the angle of the slope changes 3/4 of the way up. The Red Pyramids name comes
from the limestone from which it was built.
Sound & Light Show
Visit the
Sound and Light show at the Pyramids of Giza, Karnak Temple in Luxor or Philae
Temple in Aswan. All shows are truly spectacular, running lasers and spotlights
across the faces of these ancient sites, accompanied by music and commentary in
various languages.
Dinner Cruise
Embark on a
Nile River Steamer for an open buffet dinner accompanied by a folkloric and
belly-dancing show.
Nile Felucca in Cairo
Does anything really compare to
sailing the Nile on a felucca at sunset? You be the judge. Experience the
beauty of the Nile, the tranquility of sailing, and the myriad of colors in the
sky changing as the sun sets. It is at the same time a relaxing and an
exhilarating way to spend an evening and to see Cairo in a completely different
light.
Alexandria
Morning drive
to Alexandria, the city on the Mediterranean founded by Alexander the Great.
Visit the catacombs of KOM El Shokafa, Pompeii's Pillar, Roman Amphitheater and
Fort Qait Bey. Then return to Cairo .
Luxor
A truly brilliant tour to the
historical city of Luxor, the world's greatest open air museum. Transfer to
Cairo Airport for a short flight to Luxor. Meeting our tour guide at Luxor
Airport to begin your tour on the West Bank to see the Valley of the Kings,
Queens and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch you will visit the Luxor and
Karnak Temples on the East bank. Transfer back to Luxor Airport for a flight
back to Cairo.
Luxor Hot Air Balloon Rides
WANT TO GET
HIGH??? Well, Egypt tours 4 all will get you high, but in our special way. We
offer you the chance to fly high in the skies of Luxor, in our Hot Air
Balloons, to enjoy the fascinating view of the greatest Open Air Museum, at sun
rise.
Add-Ons INCLUDES
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- All transportation with an
air-conditioned bus.
- Professional tour guides and leaders fluently speaking the language of your choice. |
Add-Ons EXCLUDES
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- Entry fees of the
mentioned sites.
- Drinks, tips and other items of a personal nature |
