9 Days Luxury Package with Cruise

We will begin our tour by visiting the Giza Plateau.  Here we will walk between the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Khefre, the middle pyramid.  Then we will visit the panorama where you will be able to see and take pictures of all three pyramids. Once you have spent enough time with the pyramids, we will head down to visit the Guardian of the Giza Plateau,  the Sphinx.  Walk through the Valley Temple with its megalithic blocks.  With its head of a man and body of a lion, many Egyptologists believe the face. of the Sphinx is that of King Khefre, but is it?  We can talk about who else the Sphinx represents when we are standing in front of it. Your guide can also assist you in getting the iconic photos you would like here. Saqqara was the ancient royal burial grounds for when the Egyptian capital was in Memphis.  To this day, it is still revealing what lies buried in the sand. While it is best known for it's Step Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara also offers a wonderful peak into one of the best known festivals for the king, the Heb Sed Festival.  You will also visit the tomb of Ty.

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is undergoing it's own makeover as its younger sister, the Grand Egyptian Museum is getting ready to open. While the King Tutankhamun items are in the process of being moved to the newer museum, there is still plenty of things to see here. The Egyptian Museum is home to the wealth of objects including those belonging to Tuya and Yuya, King Tut's grandparents. It is also the new home of more than 2,500 artifacts that were discovered in the royal tombs at Tanis, including the golden mask and collar of King Psusennes I. The Amarna collection featuring items related to Akhenaton and his wife, Nefertiti, are also located here. Tut's golden funerary mask is still here, so visit it before it moves! Stop number two is the citadel of saladin and Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which is located inside the Citadel of Salah El Din. You probably saw the mosque as you came into Cairo as it can be seen from almost any direction coming into the city. This mosque was built during the Ottoman Empire. Coptic Cairo is a part of what is known as Old Cairo. This area of the city is known for it's Coptic Christian churches and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. During your time exploring this area you will have the opportunity to visit: The Hanging Church: The Hanging Church is one of the oldest churches in Egypt and dates back to the 3rd century. It is also the most famous of the Coptic churches in Cairo. It has received its name for it’s location, hanging above a gatehouse of the Babylon Fortress. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, this church has had several reported visitations by her. Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church: Dedicated to Sergius and Bacchus, who were martyred soldier saints, this church is said to be built on the spot where the baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph rested at the end of their flight into Egypt. They may even have lived at this site while Joseph worked at the fortress. The Ben Ezra Synagogue: The Ben Ezra Synagogue is the oldest Jewish synagogue in Egypt. This synagogue is named after "Ezra the Scribe", who was a priest and a prominent leader in the 5th century. He was believed to have given the Egyptian Jews a magical Torah scroll. In the late 19th century, a hiding place was found in this synagogue which contained sacred books and worn out scrolls that gave incredible insights into the history of Cairo’s Jewish community over the past 850 years. There’s a myth that states the synagogue was built on the site where baby Moses was found hidden in the reeds on the Nile River. Fly to Aswan Overnight at Aswan Hotel

The first stop is Philae Temple, an ancient complex central to the ancient religious world and a favorite topic and location for ancient writers. For the second stop, we will step away from temples and visit an ancient obelisk. The one we will visit is the unfinished Obelisk, which is also the largest ancient obelisk that was constructed. Nile Cruise Check in Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Our stop on the cruise today is the Kom Ombo Temple. The Kom Ombo Temple is a unique and somewhat uncommon double temple. One half of the temple is dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek, who represents fertility. The other half is dedicated to the falcon god, Horus. There will be plenty of time to explore this temple and appreciate everything about it. Sail to Edfu, This temple was built to honor Horus, the falcon god, the same god one half of the Kom Ombo Temple is dedicated to. One of the unique parts of this temple is how important the inscriptions are. Not only are they beautiful, but they provide a very crisp view into religion, temples, and life in ancient Egypt. Sail to Esna Cruise Overnight Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner on Board

A full day of sightseeing today! You will be visiting some the most amazing places in Egypt. We will begin by visiting the Valley of the Kings, home to the tombs of 63 pharaohs and nobles. Some of the tombs are open to the public so you can walk among temples to living Gods. Your Egyptoria guide will lead you to locations on the West Bank of the Nile River where, for over 500 years, pharaohs and nobles were laid to rest. When we arrive at the Hatshepsut Temple you first go through the cliffs at Deir el Bahari, which seem to dwarf this stunning temple. Its size will amaze you. Located near the Valley of the Kings, this temple was used as a mortuary temple built to honor Pharaoh Hatshepsut. Our last stop of the day is the Colossi of Memnon. These massive statues set on a stunning backdrop of Egyptian terrain. The columnal statues were stone portraits of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. While time has taken its toll on the Colossi of Memnon, they remain an iconic tourist location and give a peek into the ancient world. Cruise Overnight Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Breakfast on board and disembark the cruise. Our first stop will be Luxor Temple is unique as it was not built to worship a specific deity but is representative of all kings. This is our first stop of the day after the airport. Next, you will head over to the Karnak Temple, the second most visited historic place in Egypt (after the pyramids). Enjoy a large, ancient complex that includes an open air museum and parts of the temple that are open to the public. Overnight at Luxor Hotel

Fly to Cairo The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is the first museum in the Arab world that is focusing on ancient Egyptian Civilization. It is the only museum in Egypt that offers you a general overview of all the different historical periods that encompass Egypt - including Predynastic and Ancient Egyptian periods, Graeco-Roman, Coptic and Islamic periods as well as contemporary modern times. Along with having a great overview of Egyptian culture, NMEC’s “crown jewel” is the Mummies Hall where you will find 20 Royal mummies beautifully presented from the 17th to the 20th dynasties. These mummies include Seti I and Ramses the Great, along with Hatshepsut, Ahmose Nefertari and many more. On our next stop you will be able to explore the Khan El Khalili, a bazaar that attracts both tourists and locals. Overnight at Cairo Hotel Breakfast

You will be picked up at your hotel, in an air conditioned van and transferred to Cairo International Airport.