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Day 1: Arrive Egypt
Real Egypt Tours representative will meet you at Cairo International Airport and handle all your arrival procedures. Transfer to 5* Hotel in Cairo where you will have dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Pyramids Tour
After breakfast we will commence our tour by visiting, first of all, Memphis - the ancient capital of Old Egypt founded by King Menes. We will then proceed to the step pyramid at Sakkara - designed by the architect Imhotep for his master King Zoser. After lunch we will visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus at Giza; the great Sphinx. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren, back to the hotel and over night in cairo.
Day 3. Luxor / Nile Cruise
After breakfast we will transfer to Cairo Airport for our flight to Luxor where you will be met and transferred to your luxury Nile Cruise ship. After lunch you will be taken for a guided tour to the East Bank of the River Nile where you will visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple reflecting the bewitching Pharaonic history. Return to the ship for afternoon tea and dinner. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4: Luxor Sightseeing
After breakfast we will visit the West Bank of the Nile namely The Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. We will return to the ship for lunch and afternoon tea whilst sailing to Edfu via the Esna Lock - a fascinating experience. Dinner on board and overnight in Edfu.
Day 5: Edfu / Kom Ombo
After breakfast we will visit the temple at Edfu. We return to the ship for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. At Kom Ombo you will see the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning sun. We return to the ship and sail to Aswan. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.
Day 6: Aswan Sightseeing
After breakfast we will visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut but, due to there being a fault in the stone, was never finished. From here we will visit the majestic Philae Temple. After lunch we will sail aboard a felucca and visit the charming Botanical Gardens. Dinner on board ship and overnight in Aswan.
Day 7: Fly to Cairo
After breakfast you will check out from the ship. Your luggage will be taken care of. There is the opportunity to spend some free time in Aswan. Transfer to Aswan Airport for flight to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 8: Egyptian Museum / Coptic Cairo
After breakfast we will visit the world famous Egyptian Museum which houses over 120,000 artifacts including the treasures of Tutankhamen. After lunch we will visit the famous Hanging Church and Abu Sirga Church in Coptic Cairo. Dinner in hotel and overnight in Cairo
Day 9: Free day in Cairo / Optional Alexandria
Free day in Cairo or take an optional tour to Alexandria the second capital of Egypt. Here you will be able to visit Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th Century by Sultan Qaitbay on the spot of Alexandria's famous lighthouse. You will visit the Grand Montazah Palace, which combines Turkish and Florentine architectural styles, and finally the new and, much acclaimed, Alexandria Library. There is also the visit to the Roman Cemetery, cut out of the rock and the Catacombs. Lunch will be provided. Return to Cairo and overnight.
Day 10: Final Departure
Breakfast. Transfer to Cairo Airport for departure.
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