Egypt Overland
Day 1:
Arrive at Cairo Airport where our representative will meet and assist you through customs and then you claim your baggage. You will be transferred to your selected hotel for a free evening. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 2:
Today you will be transported back to the time of the ancient Egyptians. Our friendly guide will accompany you to the awe-inspiring Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza and then onwards to Sakkara to see the first pyramid ever built - the Step Pyramid of Zosser. Later that evening you will be transferred to board the overnight sleeper train to Aswan and enjoy dinner and breakfast in your own compartment. Overnight in the Sleeper Train.
Day 3:
Arrive to Aswan where you will be met and transferred to your selected Hotel. Your afternoon tour starts at the High Dam and its huge lake then take a short ferry ride to the Romantic and Majestic Philae Temple, followed by a visit to the unfinished obelisk. Tonight you can explore the many bazaars and small streets of Aswan or enjoy dinner on one of the many floating restaurants along the Nile, Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 4:
Optional tour to Abu Simbel .
Afternoon excursion on a traditional felucca to visit Elephantine and Kitchner Island's. The rest of the day is free. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 5:
Early departure with private A/C minivan from Aswan stopping of at the Temple of Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple. Arrive to Luxor transfer to your hotel. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 6:
Free morning then you have the afternoon tour to the East Bank of Luxor. Entry is down the avenue of Ram Headed Sphinx to reach the Monumental Temple of Karnak and then continue onto Luxor Temple. A free evening to enjoy this vibrant and fascinating city. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 7:
An early morning start you crossing over to the West Bank of Luxor where the Valley of the Kings & Queens, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. The afternoon is free to relax or for the energetic perhaps take a visit to the Luxor Museum. Later that evening you will board the overnight Sleeper Train. to return to Cairo. Overnight Sleeper Train.
Day 8:
Arrive to Cairo where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After freshening up you will enjoy the legendary treasures of the national museum of Egyptian civilization. Take a look at some of the most exquisite and ancient artifacts and statues in history. Then see the Islamic areas of Cairo including the Citadel of Saladdin - boasting the famous Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Then onto the Coptic area of Cairo where the Romans constructed the fortress of Babylon which is built over the ruins of two towers of the fortress the church of St Mary or more commonly known as the Hanging Church, followed by St Sergius which is said to be the resting place for the holy family. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 9:
Transfer to the Cairo Airport for your departure flight
