Maat

Overview

Itinerary

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  1

  Arrival – Cairo

  Arrival to Cairo, pick up in the airport and transfer to the Hotel, night in the Hotel

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  2

  Cairo / Alexandria / Cairo

  Pickup at the hotel, and route to Alexandria with an A/C vehicle (2 hrs approx.), the guide will focus on you and your interests, provide you an insight into Egyptian history and point out the popular landmarks in Alexandria. At the first stop, you can admire the famous library of Alexandria, one of the largest and most impressive examples of ancient times. A Halte for Lunch in Local Restaurant (1 hrs approx.), Then, you will visit Catacomb and Pompey's Pillar. At the next stop, you visit the site of Pharos lighthouse of Alexandria, once an Ancient Wonder of the world. Now in its place, the grand citadel of Qaitbay. Lastly, a visit to the oldest church in Africa; the church of St Mark. Then following on to a trip to Alexandria’s old harbor with views of the entire city and multiple stops at unique photo opportunities. Once the tour is complete, Route back to Cairo , Drop-off at your hotel, Dinner and night in the hotel

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  3

  Egyptian Museum/ Citadel / Bazar

  Full day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum of antiquities..(3 hrs approx..) Then Continue your day tour to The Citadel where you visit The Alabaster Mosque Of Mohamed Ali Pasha .(1:30 hrs approx..) Lunch at Local Restaurant (Full Meal but Beverages are not included , 1 Hr approx..) Then continue your day tour to Khan El Khalili Bazaar. The numerous shops in this district are known for trading fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques and much more .(1 Hr approx..) At the end of the Tour, transfer back, Dinner and night at the Hotel

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  4

  Sakkara/Memphis / Giza - Cairo/Aswan

  Start the Full Day Tour Visiting Giza Pyramids where you visit the Great Pyramids Of Giza - Kheops, Khephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple The Place where the Priests Mummified the dead body of king Chephren owner of the second pyramid at Giza Platue Also it`s the same place where you Can have a close-up look at the Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren (2.30 Hrs time Spent ) Lunch at Local Restaurant (Beverages are not included , 1 Hr approx..) Continue your day tour to Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.(2 hrs) Then continue your day tour to Memphis City that was the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. this City Dates back to 3100 B.C .(1hr) At the end of the Tour, transfer to the train station and catch the night sleeper train to Aswan (12-14 hrs) , Dinner and Night in the train

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  5

  Aswan

  Breakfast in the Train, Arrival to Aswan, Pick up in the train station and transfer to the Nile Cruise, Embarkation and Lunch on Board, in the afternoon Visit of Elephantine island by Felucca, evening free (Possibility to enjoy the Sound and Light Show in Philae – Optional), Dinner and Night on Board

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  6

  Aswan / Philae / Kom Ombo / Edfu

  Breakfast on board, morning visit of the High Dam and the temple of Philae, Philae is an island, was originally located near the expansive first Cataract of the Nile Upper Egypt and was the site of an Egyptian Temple complex. These rapids and the surrounding area have been variously flooded since the initial construction of the Aswan Low Dam in 1902. The temple complex was dismantled and moved to nearby Agilkia Island as part of the Unsco Nubia Campaign project, protecting this and other complexes before the 1970 completion of the Aswan High Dam Navigation to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board, afternoon navigation to Kom Ombo and visit to the temple of Kom Ombo it is a double temple each side dedicated to one god of Sobek and Horus ,the two sanctuaries buildings are perfectly symmetrical ,almost a twin temple ,linking between them similar passageways lead to the outer parts of the temple. Some renovations were made later, such as the hypostyle hall which was added by Ptolemy the seventh 51-47B.C, Moreover, under the role of emperor Trajan 53-117AD, the forecourt and outer walls were added, the entrance gate of the temple complex assumed to be built by Cleopatra's father Ptolemy XII. The walls of the temple painted with repeated offerings scenes to the gods by the pharaohs of the Ptolemaic period, and include Cleopatra VI. Sail to Edfu, Dinner and night on Board

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  7

  Edfu / Esna / Luxor

  Breakfast on board, morning Visit the temple of Horus in Edfu, dedicated to the Falcon, It is the most preserved temple in upper Egypt as it was barried by the sand in the past until 1860 when Auguste Mariette started to clear the sand away. Lunch on board, and afternoon navigation to Esna. Cross the lock of Esna. And continuation to Luxor, Dinner and night on board

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  8

  Luxor West and East Bank

  Breakfast on Board, Cross to the West Bank, Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Valley of the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepsoot, and view on the Colossi of Memnon on the way. Back to the Nile Cruise for Lunch and Afternoon visit for Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. Dinner and night on Board

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  9

  Luxor - End of the trip

  Breakfast, check out of the Cruise Ship and transfer to the airport of Luxor for the return flight, End of the Trip