Treasures of Egypt and the Fayoum Oasis 9D/8N
Cairo - Aswan Road, Tod, Luxor, El Cairo, Egipto
A unique 9-day tour of Egypt, this fantastic experience begins in Cairo, where you will visit the Pyramids of Guizeh and the Sphinx. You can also choose to visit Memphis, Sakkara or the Egyptian Museum. This is followed by an excursion to the Fayoum Oasis to see the Pyramid of Medium, Lake Qarun and the archaeological site of Kasr Qarun. Afterwards, you take a flight to Luxor to visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor, then board a riverboat. You visit the Necropolis of Thebes, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, and sail to Edfu and Komombo. You visit the Temple of Edfu dedicated to the god Horus and the temple of Kom-Ombo dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroreris. The trip ends in Aswan, where you will visit the High Dam of Aswan and the unfinished Oblelisk before returning to Cairo. Truly a magnificent!
DAY 1.- CAIRO
Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Visa, immigration and customs formalities and with the assistance of our representative, Transfer to the hotel of the chosen category, rooms and accommodation.
DAY 2.- CAIRO
Half day visit to the Pyramids of Guizeh (Cheops, Kefren and Mykerinos). The Sphinx of Guizeh, the Temple of Kefren Valley (Does not include entrance to the interior of the Pyramids). In the afternoon possibility of optional visit of Memphis and Sakkara entro of worship of the God Ptah. Its architectural and cultural sample is headed by the colossus of Ramses II Or optional visit of the Egyptian Museum which houses one of the most important and impressive archaeological exhibits in the world. The jewel of this exhibition is the treasure of Tutankhamun that occupies the entire upper floor, return to the hotel and overnight.
DAY 3.- CAIRO / AL FAYOUM / CAIRO
Breakfast, Departure for an excursion to the Fayoum oasis.South of Cairo is located one of the most incredible natural areas of Egypt, the oasis comprises a vast expanse of land irrigated by the canals of the Nile. In Ancient Egypt, the importance of this place was already noticed. Visit the pyramid of Medium, one of the oldest pyramids of the Pharaonic era.Then we will cross the city of Fayoum to reach Lake Qarun, one of the most important areas of the oasis.Its saline waters are located below sea level, in a huge area of several hundred square kilometers.On its shores we will visit the archaeological site of Kasr Qarun.This ancient settlement still preserves temples and fortresses from different historical periods. After the visit lunch on the shores of Lake Qarun. Here we will be able to appreciate the rich local fauna, characterized especially by a great diversity of birds. In the afternoon return to the hotel in Cairo and overnight.
DAY 4.- CAIRO/ LUXOR (FLIGHT INCLUDED)
Breakfast. At scheduled time transfer to Cairo airport to take the flight to Luxor. Arrival and then transfer to the riverboat. Visit the Temples of Karnak, boarding and lunch. In the afternoon visit the Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 5.- LUXOR - ESNA - EDFU
Full board on board. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, including the famous Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Deir Al Bahari, unique for its large stepped terraces, and the Colossi of Memnon, sailing to Edfu through the Esna lock. Overnight on board.
DAY 6.- EDFU - KOMOMBO - ASWAN
Full board on board.Visit by horse-drawn carriage to the temple of Edfu dedicated to the god Horus.Sailing to KomOmbo.Visit the temple of Kom-Ombo dedicated to the gods Sobek with crocodile head, and Haroreris with falcon head. Sailing to Aswan.Overnight on board.
DAY 7.- ASWAN
Full board on board.Morning free possibility to make an optional visit to the temples of Abu Simbel by bus located two hundred and eighty kilometers from Aswan and visit the temples carved into the western cliff of the desert by Ramses II.In the afternoon optional visit to a Nubian Village, return to the motorboat. Dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 8.- ASWAN/EL CAIRO (FLIGHT INCLUDED)
Breakfast and disembarkation. Visit the Aswan High Dam, a huge engineering work that holds back the waters of the Nile River and the unfinished Oblelisk. At the agreed time, transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cairo. Arrival in Cairo and transfer to the hotel of the chosen category. In the evening there is the possibility of an optional visit of a buffet dinner with show on a boat on the Nile River. Return to the hotel and overnight.
DAY 9: CAIRO / CITY OF ORIGIN
Breakfast. At scheduled time, transfer to the airport to board your scheduled flight. End of the trip and end of our services.
END OF OUR SERVICES.
From Twenty-nine (29) to Fifteen (15) days prior to departure.-75% of the invoice value.
From Fifteen (15) or more days prior to departure.-100% of the invoice value.
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