thanksgiving trip Anthony & Linda Viola 12 days
Location
Nov, 20th
Day 1: Arrive in Egypt
Arrive at Cairo airport, your tour manager will meet assist you at Cairo International Airport and provide an entry visa for Egypt and then he will escort you to your hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. After you have checked in your tour representative will discuss you’re itinerary and confirm your pick-up times for upcoming day trips. You’re free to spend the rest of the day as you wish and Overnight in Cairo.
Nov,21st
Day2: Full-day tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara Tour
Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel after you have your breakfast to start a full-day tour to visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chechen, and Mykerinus. While listening to your Egyptologist guide next, you will be able to enjoy the panoramic view, where you can see all pyramids and take special pictures of all the pyramids together in one shot. Then proceed to the sphinx where is the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, dates from the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. This temple served definitely two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king then proceed to Move to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser. After that transfer to your Last stop Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis, before heading back to your hotel to rest.
Meals include: Breakfast and lunch
Nov, 22nd
Day 8; Day 3: Cairo City (Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Bazaar
Breakfast at the hotel and then you will be escorted by your private guide to visit the Egyptian Museum, where you will admire the splendid collection of Tutankhamun alongside many other fascinating artifacts. Transfer to visit Salah El Din Citadel which was constructed by Salah El Din in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the armies of Crusaders. After that visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Over 45 years. Lunch will be taken in a local restaurant. Then proceed to visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Back to hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Nov, 23rd
Day4: Fly Cairo to Luxor –Nile Cruise Tour Visit the East Bank
Check out from your Hotel in Cairo in the morning then transfer to Cairo Airport for a flight to Luxor where you will be met, then taken by an air-conditioned vehicle to board your 5-star Nile cruise for check-in. After lunch on board, enjoy a visit to the impressive Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in history, and was dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Graeco Roman Kingdom.
Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amunhotep III in the 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. Enjoy visiting the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon.
Dinner and overnight on board the Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visiting; Luxor and Karnak Temple
Nov, 24th
Day 5: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions / East Bank
After breakfast on your Nile cruise, take an excursion to the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, Valley of the Kings, then to the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut approximately in the 15th century BC and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board. After lunch, you will sail to Edfu enjoying a leisurely dinner on board. Overnight onboard your Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visiting: valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut temple
Nov, 25th
Day 6: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
After breakfast on Nile Cruise, visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to Horus at Edfu. One of the best-preserved temples of the Greco Roman era, that of Horus at Edfu. Enjoy a magnificent experience as you take a horse-drawn carriage ride back and forth to the temple and marvel at Upper Egypt’s local life. Pass through the slow-paced, rural life of the local farmers and fishermen. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking lush, fertile landscapes dotted with banana and date palm trees.
Sail to Kom Ombo, enjoying the Nile’s breeze while eating. Touch down on the shores of Kom Ombo and walk through the town of Kom Ombo among the locals of the town until you arrive at the unusual Kom Ombo temple with its two identical entrances, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries. After your visit, head back to your cruise where you will enjoy an appetizing lunch while sailing to your second stop of the day, Edfu.
. Dinner and overnight onboard your Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visiting: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple
Nov, 26th
Day 7: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours / Aswan Sightseeing
After breakfast on the Nile cruise, enjoy a day’s sightseeing in Aswan. Start with the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt, the Unfinished Obelisk, then on to the beautiful Temple of Philae, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor and Nubian Village Narrow lanes are lined with gardens and brightly painted houses in the Elephantine Island villages of Siou and Koti. Trails link the two communities, where Arabic blends with the sounds of the Nubian language. In between the colorful homes, find locals offering souvenirs, henna tattoos, mint tea, and photo ops with captive crocodiles. . Dinner and overnight onboard your Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visiting: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Nubian Village
Nov, 27th
Day 8: Flight to Abu Simbel tour / Fly Aswan to Cairo
Breakfast and then disembark from your cruise ship. Then transfer to Aswan Airport to take your flight to Visit Abu Simbel to visit the Temple the two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to cooperate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramesses II. The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called the Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II, and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor, and the Sun God together as one. Then fly back to Aswan to take your connecting flight to Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Nov, 28th
Day 9: Optional Alexandria Tour
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo. After that, you will be met with our Egyptologist tour guide who will accompany you on such a stunning tour to Alexandria by Private van
You will start your Alexandria city tour by exploring one of the main sources of knowledge in the ancient world, "The Alexandria Library". The site of which is the original site of the old Pharaoh.
Later on, you will be transferred to have your lunch meal at local restaurant.
After lunch, you will proceed to visit The Roman Amphitheatre, which is considered to be one of the most famous monuments belonging the Greco-Roman period.
Continue your Alexandria city tour by visiting Pompey’s pillar, which was erected in 292 AD. At the end you’ll be transferred to visit Sultan Qaitbay Citadel (from outside) which is considered to be one of most famous sightseeing in Alexandria.
After finishing your day tour, we will drive back to Cairo. Arrive to Cairo and proceed to your hotel there overnight.
Meals Included: Breakfast/ Lunch
Nov, 29th
Day10 Free day; Optional Tour to Visit Coptic Cairo, and the Egyptian Civilization Museum
Relax day to discover Cairo yourself or have an Optional Hanging Church: Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, also known as the Hanging Church, is one of the oldest churches in Egypt and the history of a church on this site dates to the third century. It belongs to the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria.
Church of St. Barbara
The Coptic Orthodox Church of St. Barbara is one of the many famous Coptic Orthodox parishes that can be found in the district of Coptic Cairo. The building is located on the eastern part of the Babylon Fortress and is one of the oldest buildings in Cairo, dating back to the 5th or 6th century AD
Synagogue Ben Ezra,
The Ben Ezra Synagogue sometimes referred to as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Levantines, is situated in the Fustat part of Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local folklore, it is located on the site where baby Moses was found
You will also head to the National Museum of Civilization. With a view of Ain El-Seera Lake the NEMC was built on the archaeological site of El-Fustat, the first capital of Egypt. The museum showcases Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present day, using a multidisciplinary approach that highlights the country's history. With a mix of permanent and temporary exhibits your visit will help add to your knowledge and understanding of Egypt's ancient and modern civilizations. Today you will also explore the Royal Mummy Hall, where some of the world’s most powerful people are now resting, excavated from their tombs in the Valleys of the Kings and Queens. The Tour Price will be $75 Per Person.
Meals: Breakfast
Nov, 30th
Day 11: Free day Before departure Optional Tour visit St. Simon and El Muizz Street
Enjoy your day Relax before heading to the airport around 22:00 Pm or enjoy an Optional Tour to visit St. Simon Monastery visit the Cavern church where the holly family lived for almost three months, adventure the area of the seven churches plus the oldest synagogue allover Egypt. Then visit the garbage city, at the heart of city located the largest church at the middle east, it is inside the beautiful monastery of saint Simon, wonder the Christian who are coming from allover Egypt for the mass at this amazing monastery, explore each sculpture of it by the artist Mario, then visit the recycling center after having an authentic Egyptian food
Then move to visit one of the biggest Open Islamic Museum in Cairo “El Moez Street” that has been recognized one of the greatest concentrations of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world by United Nations study then enjoy one of the best views in Cairo Tour Cost will be $70 Per Person
Dec,1st
Day12 Cairo - Fly Back Home
After breakfast at your hotel and then head out and roam the streets of the beautiful capital, Cairo. Spend some free time at your leisure; buy some souvenirs for your friend back home. As your flight nears, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure back to your homeland.
Meals: Breakfast
