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As for sure everyone knows, the small sea resort of Marsa Alam is famous for its wonderful coral formations. The situation changed after the construction of the international airport in this area, and the town has recently witnessed an increase in the number of visitors.

If you want to know everything about Egypt, you should not miss this tour in Egypt of 20 days. The program encompasses all the main attractions of the country organized during the period of time of 20 days, starting from the capital city of Egypt, Cairo, and its wonderful pyramids and temples, passing through the historical city of Luxor and its ancient temples, and finishing with the temples in Aswan. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the cultural aspects of Marsa Alam, which is a small town on the south coast of the Red Sea.

Inclusion
  • Modern and luxury air-conditioned vehicles for transportation to and from all mentioned locations.
  • An experienced English-speaking tour guide.
  • Admission fees for all the touristic places.
  • Free bottled water will be provided during the entire tour.
  • Local transport services in the Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan regions.
  • All tours and activities are offered with an air-conditioned vehicle. 
  • Domestic airfare: Cairo-Luxor, Aswan-Marsa Alam.
  • 7 days hotel accommodation in Cairo Pyramids Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.
  • Two nights in Luxor on a bed and breakfast-basis.
  • 5 nights onboard a cruise ship (Luxor & Aswan), sightseeing on a full board.
  • 5-day hotel accommodation in Marsa Allam on a bed and breakfast basis.
Exclusion
  • International flight tickets.
  • Entry visa to Egypt.
  • Beverage during meals.
  • Tips are not included in the trip prices.
  • Optional tours.
  • Drinks during meals.

Our tour leader will meet you at Cairo Airport and transfer you to your hotel, the Swiss in the Nile, in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.

You can then rest and enjoy an overnight stay.

Following breakfast, our tour guide will meet you at your hotel to commence the day trip. The first stop will be the Pyramids of Giza – Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Also, during the Pyramids of Chephren Temple Tour, the Valley Temple will be visited, and afterward, the Great Sphinx will be viewed.

After that, we will head to the Egyptian Museum, where there are numerous historical items from the ancient Egyptian period. This museum contains the most extensive and priceless assemblage of Egyptian arts and artifacts, including the treasures and gold and jeweled belongings of more than 3500-year-old resting boy King, who came into light in 1920 after being buried in acids.

We will visit the Step Pyramids of Zoser, the oldest and most notable stone structure built in the world. After having Breakfast. Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to start your day tour first. Egypt’s first pyramidal structure for King Djoser was built during the 3rd dynasty, around 2630 BC. From there, the population relocated to Memphis, founded by King Menes over three thousand years of history serving as the first capital of Egypt within the Old kingdom, Evil Empire. It is already known that the 2nd Ramses statue is present at the capital city of Memphis. On your way south, you will visit Dahshur to observe the Red and Bent Pyramids. The return journey Then returns you to the hotel. Egypt Classic tours

After Breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to start your day tour. First, you will have the opportunity to visit the Salah El Din Citadel, which was built by Salah El Din in 1183 AD to protect Cairo from the Crusader army on the Moqattam hills.

After that, go to the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, which was built for Egypt's long-reigning Mohamed Ali (1805–1849) by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq. Mohamed Ali reined Egypt for over 45 years.

Also, head to Old Cairo to see the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, and Church of Abu Serga before returning to your hotel.

Cairo overnight stay.

Following breakfast, we’ll take in the tranquil nature of the River Nile while sailing on a felucca; at this point, you can simply admire the beautiful city of Cairo either in the evening during the blue hour, or enjoying the scorching sun or sunset. Later on, you will do some shopping as well as a night tour of Cairo, which will take place on the 25th day of January.

You will also have an opportunity to take a picture of the Nile before exploring the El-Azhar and El-Hussein mosques. Then, we will venture to the lively Khan el-Khalili bazaar. After your Nile cruise tour, we will go back to your Cairo hotel for an overnight stay.

After having breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel by our tour guide in order to commence your day tour in Alexandria. First on our itinerary, we will explore The Library of Alexandria, an ideal place to start your journey.

From there, we shall proceed to the place where the Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, used to stand which is now the Qaitbey Fortress.

Then we will go to and admire the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, the biggest and most beautiful mosque in the city of Alexandria, along with Alexanders Bay, the monument of Alexander the Great, and the tomb of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria.

After our lunch break, we will take a cab and drive along the Coast Road (30 km) hanging out at the beach and looking at the views of Alexandria from the waterside, especially the port, where 7,000 ancient treasures lay under the water. We will also go to the Church of St. Mark which is the first church in the history of Africa.

To our right will be the Stanley Bridge, the bridge we cross after which we will go to the city center that contains such attractions as the ancient city of Alexandria. In conclusion, the last object of the tour and in a special way, we will bring you back to your hotel. Afterward, you will be taken to your Cairo hotel for an overnight stay.
 

After you have had breakfast, there is going to be an itinerary for the day our tour leader will collect you from your hotel. This will include a flight from Cairo International Airport to Luxor, an ancient but more significantly termed historical city that hosts the burial site of King Tutankhamun in an astonishing tomb. In Luxor, our tour leader will greet you and escort you to a hotel, Steigenberger Nile Palace. You will be staying in Luxor for your first night and will be unwinding and resting.
 

Post breakfast, if you really want to make your stay in Luxor worthwhile, then going for a hot air balloon ride is the best option. You will smoothly glide above the Mountain of Nobles, the Valley of Kings, and the Valley of Queens. The entire flight takes around 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the weather.

Your Luxor guide will meet you at your hotel and take you in a private air-conditioning car to your cruise (Obelisk Aswan or similar, Royal Adventure or similar). The tour commences with the Karnak Temple which was known to be one of the largest religious edifices in the world and also housed some of the most magnificent artwork and wall carvings in Egypt including that of Ramses II. After lunch on the boat, we continue to the temple of Luxor which boasts great treasures such as the tomb of the famous boy king Tutankhamun and the Colossi of Amenhotep III. After the tour, you will be driven back to your Nile Cruise for rest and dinner.

Following a mouth-watering breakfast, we will head towards the Valley of the Kings, known for its ancient tombs which are among the most precious in Egypt. Later on, we will proceed to the Temple of Deir El Bahari. While returning to the boat, we’ll have a visit to the Colossi of Memnon. Thereafter, we shall take you back to your Nile River cruise.

After breakfast, we will head to Edfu Temple of Horus where our Nile cruise ship will be berthing. After this interesting excursion, we will go back to the cruise for lunch, rest, and drinks. Later, we will proceed to the Kom Ombo Temple. At last, we will escort you and your fellow travelers in a group back to your cruise ship which allows you to unwind. Get entertained in the evening by an Egyptian folklore show.

After breakfast, we'll begin the day by visiting the High Dam, followed by the partially unfinished obelisk. We’ll then take a small speedboat to reach the Temple of Philae, which will be our final stop. Later, we’ll return to your cruise ship for dinner, a folkloric performance, and an overnight stay.

Post breakfast, guests will be met early by our guide who will be waiting for them at their Nile cruise scheduled in the morning in a modern, private and air-conditioned vehicle to travel the temples of Abu Simbel. The first destination will be the bigger and the more known of the two temples, that of Ramses II. Afterwards, you will proceed to the temple of Hathor. Thereafter, we will bring you back to your cruise, where you can unwind and spend the night on board.

In the morning, our tour leader will pick you up at Marsa Allam, either by plane or air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival at your hotel, Hilton Nubia, or a similar accommodation, the tour leader will assist you with check-in and allow you time to relax. You’ll then spend the night in Marsa Alam.

As part of the day's itinerary, our guide shall meet you and take you out for a city tour that shall begin at the hotel. We shall head to the market where you are allowed to buy souvenirs of interest and then go to the mosque. In addition, we will also go to the ancient ruins of the city where rich warm history will amaze you. After that, we will have lunch at a nearby place before bringing you back to your hotel.

 

After breakfast, we’ll set off on a boat trip where you can enjoy snorkeling and explore vibrant marine life. We’ll also visit a nearby island, home to more fascinating ruins. You’re sure to have a fantastic time on the boat trip before we return you to your hotel.

After an early breakfast at your hotel, the day will be spent relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the Red Sea, as well as the wonderful atmosphere of the stunning city of Marsa Alam.

The Egypt day tour begins with breakfast at the hotel first in Marsa Alam. Some other options available are enjoying leisure at the hotel for the whole day or even participating in one of the day trips or excursions of the city. At last, you will retire for the night in your hotel in Marsa Alam.

Our tour leader will meet you at your hotel in Marsa Alam and escort you to Cairo Airport, either by plane or in an air-conditioned vehicle. From there, you’ll be transferred to your hotel and can spend the rest of the day at leisure.

On the final day of your Egypt tour, enjoy your breakfast before being transferred to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.

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It's imperative to know Egypt well, because it's a giant at the foot of history. If you want to visit all the attractions, such as the most famous sites in Upper Egypt and the pyramids of Giza, we recommend a multi-day guided tour of Cairo, the Nile cruise, Fayoum and Baharyia Oasis. You'll be sure not to miss any of the most remarkable sites in this enchanting country.

 

As one of the most prominent names and significant participants in the tourism industry, Egypt Classic Tours offers a wide variety of benefits to its clients. We will make every effort to turn your journey with us into an unforgettable experience that will leave you yearning for more. Here are some reasons to make our Egypt Classic Tours your preferred travel companion as you see the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Horus in Edfu, and the Red Sea of the wonderful city of Marsa Allam.
 

You can sign up for the tour at any time, but unused services are not eligible for a refund or credit.

 

 

Yes, Delta Egypt Tours offers a discount for private travel arrangements made with big groups. For returning clients, members of loyalty programs, and students, several Egypt vacation packages also provide discounts.

Luxor is like a treasure trove of ancient Egyptian wonders. You've got the Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the stunning Luxor Temple. The Valley of the Kings alone has tombs of pharaohs like Tutankhamun.

Absolutely! Aswan is a gateway to Nubia, and you can visit Nubian villages to experience their unique culture, colorful houses, and traditional crafts.

The Classic Egypt Tour offers many opportunities to enjoy cultural activities and explore the rich history and Pharaonic heritage. Here are some of the cultural activities you can do:

Visit the pyramids and the Sun Ark:
Explore the Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Mikhrenius in Giza.
Visit the Ship of the Sun, which houses King Khufu's ship.

Explore the Police Museum in Cairo:
View Pharaonic exhibits and folk art.

Tour the Valley of the Kings and the tombs of the Pharaohs:
Visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun and see Pharaonic murals.

Visit Karnak Temple in Luxor:
Explore one of the largest pharaonic temples in Egypt.

Trip to Philae Temple in Aswan:
See the large statues and the magnificent temple dedicated to the god Hathor.
Explore the Egyptian Museum in Cairo:

See the artifacts of the pharaohs and important artifacts.
Visit the local market and old neighborhoods:
Explore Cairo markets such as Khan El Khalili and learn about daily life.
Elephant ride or boat ride on the Nile:

A unique experience to enjoy the beautiful scenery on the banks of the Nile.
Visit the city of Luxor and its temple:

Discover the city of Luxor and see the Great Temple.
Savor traditional Egyptian food:
 

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