Family vacation to Cairo, White desert and Nile cruise

Before beginning your day to the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Saqqara, have breakfast at the hotel.

Our tour guide will go with you to the Giza pyramids, where you can find the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the pyramids of Chephren, and the pyramids of Mycerinus. When you arrive, you will see the Great Sphinx, the head of Pharaoh, and the body of a lion, which stands for the might and knowledge of the pharaoh. It was there that the royal body of King Chephren was mummified and then interred. Your guide will go over each step of the mummification process with you.

Lunchtime is coming! After stopping for lunch at a first-rate restaurant (Djoser Pyramid), you will be taken to Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, which is said to be the oldest man-built structure made completely of stone in the whole world. You will also see the Kagemni tomb, one of the noble tombs at Sakkara that belonged to King Teti's son-in-law, and the Teti pyramid, which boasts the most spectacular interior of all the accessible Egyptian pyramids (neither of which require an additional ticket).

We'll next drive you to Memphis, which is just 20 minutes away from Saqqara. There, you'll see an outdoor museum with relics from the pharaonic capital, such as the enormous statue of Ramses II and the eighty-ton marble block that was used to make the alabaster sphinx.

When your trip is over, you'll be transported back to your hotel for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

After your breakfast, you will start your day with Coptic Cairo and the Grand Egyptian museum offer a unique tour experience, starting with an expert Egyptologist guide. Visit the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, where you'll explore ancient Egypt's rich history and the largest collection of artifacts on display. Highlights include King Tutankhamun's treasures, a massive gold and jewelry collection buried for over three millennia.

You will first stop for lunch at a respectable restaurant before starting your well-known and often visited Coptic Cairo tour. You will be amazed by the Hanging Church, one of the primary sights in Old Cairo. You should also visit the Church of St. Sergius, also called the Cavern Church, which was constructed above the spring where the Holy Family drank and the crypt where they resided for almost three months. Your last destination will be the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Here, in the pharaoh's palace, is where Moses is supposed to have gotten the basket from the Nile.

Proceed with our Cairo Sightseeing Tours to investigate the numerous remnants of medieval Cairo, such as the old walls, mosques, and the Islamic Cairo tour. The city's medieval madrasas, sails, and gates, as well as its ancient stone-paved roads, are all from the tenth century. To round off the walk, tea is provided in Fishawy's Oldest Cafe in Khan El Khalili, the old market. Then return you to our Cairo hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

You and your tour guide will have a tour of Old Cairo after breakfast. There are two noteworthy examples of Ottoman architecture in Cairo, the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, which was influenced by Istanbul's well-known Blue Mosque, and the Citadel of Salah El Din. It is well known as the headquarters of the Egyptian government since the Citadel was built there in the early 20th century, under the reigns of Salah El Din and King Farouk.

Our next trip to learn more about Egypt will be the Cairo tower after your Egyptian Lunch, a free-standing concrete skyscraper located in Cairo, Egypt. It is now Cairo's highest mountain. At 187 meters, it has been the tallest structure in Egypt and North Africa for about 50 years. From up there you can view Cairo, the Nile, and the Saladin Citadel. From 1910 to 1971, it was the highest building in all of Africa. The experience and the surroundings are both incredible.
After that, head back to your hotel and spend the night there.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Start your 3rd day with a delicious breakfast then head to the Baron Empain palace, a haunting location in Egypt, is a haunting place where Edward Empain, a French king, was buried after contributing to the construction of the Paris underground system. The French king's will specified his burial in Egypt, and he suggested a new town in the parched area called Heliopolis, which translates to "city of the sun" in Greek.

The next stop on the tour is Abdeen Palace, regarded as one of the most opulent palaces in the world because to its paintings, intricate interior design, and several clocks that are strewn around the wings and halls and often lavishly embellished with pure gold.

A variety of civilizations, including Islamic and European cultures from various centuries, may be seen in one location at Mohammed Ali's castle, also known as the Manial Castle Museum of Mohamed Ali pasha. There are wonderful locations to snap treasured photos as a keepsake. You'll be driven back to your hotel later.

Meals: breakfast & Lunch.

This is the day you transfer to Luxor after take your breakfast in your hotel! After being collected from your Cairo accommodation, you will be taken to Cairo Airport, from where you will board a domestic flight to Luxor, the tourist hub of the country. After meeting you and providing you with assistance, our representative will take you in an air-conditioned car to your Egypt Nile cruise.

Before starting the East Bank of Luxor trip, your tour guide will take you to the majestic Karnak Temple, which is devoted to the sun-deity Amun-Ra, Goddess Mut, and their son, the moon deity Khonso. The beautiful Luxor Temple, one of the most well-known temples constructed on the East Bank of the eternal river during the New Kingdom era, will be your next stop.
Savor your first dinner on board your Nile cruise ship while taking in the stunning surroundings and an enthralling folklore show.

Stay overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.

If you'd want to experience an exhilarating adventure, you may sign up for our optional early morning hot air balloon flight in Luxor.

Benefit from the free breakfast buffet in the morning when you travel on the Egypt Nile River Cruise. Proceed with your Luxor day trips after being picked up by your personal driver and Egyptologist tour guide to start your journey to the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. Once you reach the Valley of the Kings, you can see the gigantic colossal statues of King Amenhotep III, also known as the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Hatshepsut, also known as the Temple of El Dier El Bahari. A comprehensive account of the development of the royal tomb in ancient Egypt will also be provided.

Following the excursion, your Egyptologist guide will take you back to the Nile Cruise, where you'll have a delectable lunch before the boat departs for Edfu.

After dinner, you'll spend the night in Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Breakfast is served first on the Nile River Cruise Ship and is made with fresh ingredients. After that, you will travel on a trip with a representative from Cairo Top Tours today to the Edfu Temple of God Horus, who was the protector of royalty and was usually shown as a man with two gigantic wings and the head of a falcon. After that, the boat will head for Aswan.

Before you arrive at Aswan, a delicious lunch will be served on board the cruise ship. We'll stop in Kom Ombo temple, a little town with a fascinating history. You will be picked up by your accredited Egyptologist guide and taken to the Ptolemaic Temple of Kom Ombo, which honors the crocodile god Sobek and Haroeris, prior to setting sail for Aswan along the Nile.

You could witness the Nubian show in the evening after supper is served on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

After a hearty breakfast buffet on board, you will be taken to enjoy Aswan day excursions, which start with a visit to the stunning High Dam. This dam was built to control the Nile's water level throughout the growing season, which made it easy to generate energy and preserve water. Here you will find the Philae Temple, one of the most fascinating temples built in the Greco-Roman architectural style and devoted to the worship of the goddess Isis. Proceed to the Granite Quarries to see The Unfinished Obelisk, which was presumably constructed for Queen Hatshepsut but was never completed.
Savoring your delectable lunch, your Nile Cruise will continue into the evening. You will also have dinner while spending the night in the amazing city of Aswan on your Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

You can register for our additional morning excursion to the Abu Simbel temples. These beautiful temples were built by King Ramses II for himself and his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari.

Savor your last dinner before getting ready to depart from your Nile cruise. When your Egypt classic tours come to an end, your tour guide will bring you to Aswan Airport.

The journey begins at six A.M. with pickup from your Cairo accommodation and travels through neighboring desert areas outside of the city. The first stop of the day is the stunning Bahariya Oasis, which served as the Pharaonic Empire's main agricultural center in the past.

It is renowned for having a large amount of olives and dates. Explore the oasis with your guide's assistance and enjoy the vast landscape of naturally occurring springs and shaded palm trees.

After lunch, take a trip to the Black Desert to see the area's rocky, mountain-like domes that contrast dramatically with the surrounding sand. Next, enter the nearby and scenic Agabat Valley, which is characterized by imposing white cliff walls and yellow limestone rocks.

Proceed to the Crystal Mountain, a really unique edifice made entirely of calcite crystal that shimmers and shines in the Egyptian sun.

The next stop is the White Desert, so named because of the vast amount of white sand found there. Climbing a few sand dunes will reward you with endless views of spectacular scenery.

Return to Cairo, make yourself at home at your hotel, and spend the evening relaxing.

After breakfast, our representative will take you back to Cairo International Airport for your last departure.

We are coming to the conclusion of our 12-day private tour in Egypt.