Egypt, a country linking northeast Africa with the Middle East, dates to the time of the pharaohs. Millennia-old monuments sit along the fertile Nile River Valley, including Giza’s colossal Pyramids and Great Sphinx as well as Luxor’s hieroglyph-lined Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings tombs. The capital, Cairo, is home to Ottoman landmarks like Muhammad Ali Mosque and the Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities
Cochin International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Welcome to Egypt! On arrival in Cairo, you will be met & welcomed by your Travel Tours representative and transferred to your hotel.
On arrival, check in to your hotel.
Overnight in CAIRO
Breakfast at the hotel then we start exploring ancient Egypt with a visit to the famous Pyramids. The Great Pyramid of Cheops which was built by manual labor, is the largest of the three main Pyramids and is the only survivor of the Seven Great Wonders of the Ancient World, the Pyramid of Chephren, which is the best preserved, and the Pyramid of Mycerinus. Nearby see the Sphinx, a marvelous sight carved out of a natural rocky outcrop, the lion’s body stretching 45m, with its paws 15m long. We will visit the Papyrus Institute and learn how paper was made in ancient times followed by shopping in the Papyrus Museum, Perfume factory and Jewelry shop.
Rest of the day is free at leisure for your independent activity.
Overnight in CAIRO
Breakfast in the hotel, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan
Meet & assist upon arrival at Aswan Airport & transfer to the Nile Cruise. Embark on a cruise by 1100 hrs. Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae.
Overnight on board the Nile Cruise
Breakfast & Lunch on board the Cruise. Sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu. Dinner on board
Overnight on board the Nile Cruise
Tea and Coffee Before the visit of Edfu temple. Visit of Horus Temple in Edfu. Breakfast on board. Sailing to Luxor via Esna. Lunch on board. Afternoon free at leisure. Dinner on board.
Overnight on board the Nile Cruise
Breakfast on board. Disembark after breakfast. Visit West Bank – Valley of the Kings, and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Later transfer to Luxor airport for for your flight back home.
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