The Egyptian Museum and Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, the Library of Alexandria and Catacombs in Alexandria, Pompey’s Pillar, the High Dam and Philae Temple in Aswan, the Unfinished Obelisk, Abu Simbel, and Nubian village in southern Egypt, a felucca trip on the Nile River, and the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut Temple in Luxor are all popular tourist destinations. With well-preserved artifacts, tombs, temples, and architecture, these destinations showcase ancient Egyptian history and culture.
Overview
Day 1: Arrive in Cairo and spend the day at leisure. Welcome meeting on the evening.
Day 2: Half-day tour of the Great Three Pyramids and Egyptian Museum.
Day 3: Drive to Alexandria, and overnight there.
Day 4-5: Check out of the hotel and take the evening sleeper train to Aswan.
Day 6: Visit the temple of Abu Simbel and Nubian village.
Day 7-9: Nile cruise in Aswan, Edfu and Luxor.
Day 10: Visit ancient sites on West Bank in Luxor, overnight there.
Day 11: Check out of the hotel and transfer to Cairo.
Day 12: Depart Cairo.
Trip Highlights
- The Egyptian Museum and the Giza Pyramids. Explore the Egyptian Museum's treasures, including the famous Tutankhamun exhibit. Catacombs of the Library of Alexandria High Dam of Pompey's Pillar, Philae Temple, and Unfinished Obelisk. Explore the mysteries of the unfinished obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk, and the ancient Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Visit the incredible Abu Simbel temple. Dinner and a walk through a Nubian village Felucca cruise: Sail down the Nile in a traditional wooden sailboat. Temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu: Visit the magnificent temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu. Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple: Visit Hatshepsut Temple, which is dedicated to the female pharaoh who ruled during the New Kingdom period.
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