cairo

• Day 1 Arrival: Your adventure in the land of pharaohs begins when you meet Travelish Tours representative with sign your name on it, who will assist you through the immigration and customs formalities. Then he will escort you by air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel for check in at your room and enjoy a good night’s rest at one of the top quality hotels and prepare for your adventure to begin.
  Day 2 Cairo museum: After you get breakfast at your hotel your private local guide will be waiting for you in the lobby of your hotel in the morning to pick you up and start the tour to the Giza plateau where the only remaining wonder of the Ancient World, the legendary Pyramids of Giza still stands. Although it is 2,000 years older than any other wonder on the list. Get excited by a panoramic view of the Pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Chephren, and Mykerinus. Continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the beauty of iconic Sphinx, the largest statue on earth with 72 meters in length and 23 meters high. A stop at the Western Plateau affords great photo opportunities of the three Pyramids and the sprawling city of Cairo at the background. Uncover the Pharaohs’ glory with your Local Guide in the Egyptian Museum’s amazing collection that includes the king Tutankhamen’s treasure. Over 220,000 of masterpieces from ancient Egypt are presented; it is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Also there will be opportunity to see the royal mummies (optional).
  Day 3 (Old Cairo, Coptic and Islamic): After breakfast, Drive to Ahmed Ibn Tulun mosque (the third oldest mosque in Egypt. Then see The Gayer-Anderson Museum in Cairo houses the immense collection of artifacts from Asia and North Africa by Orientals, Gayer- Anderson. It was the venue of some scenes from the James Bond film, The Spy who loved me. visit "The Coptic Cairo" where you will visit the "Hanging Church" which is dating back to the 3rd Century AD and was dedicated to Virgin Mary , Then visiting "Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church" that it dates back to the 7th or 8th century. which is believed to have been built on the spot where the holy family rested at the end of their journey into Egypt. This whole area is a world famous destination for Pilgrims. Then The Church of St. George the Martyr, built into the walls of the Fort of Babylon and its remains could be Cairo’s oldest structures. And ending this tour with a visit to the "Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra" . And possibly the mosque of Amr Ibn El-Aas. The oldest mosque in Egypt . Join your guide to a local restaurant to get your Egyptian lunch in down town with opportunity to walk in the down town streets and enjoy the beauty of City. Then processed to Citadel of Mohamed Ali to be introduced to the Turkish designed mosque of Mohamed Ali (AKA Alabaster mosque) which was designed by the architect Yousef Bushnaq, a Turkish man who came especially from Istanbul to build this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, it was begun in 1830 (finished in 1857) in the Ottoman style. You can see also the Gawhara palace of Mohamed Ali built by Mamluks and Ottmanian. And then at the end of the tour you will head to the exotic and colorful Khan El Khalili Cairo’s old Bazaar, Egyptian souvenirs from ornate free-standing tobacco pipes and pharaohs tat, to belly dancing costumes and spices and carpets. A shopper's paradise and a photographer's dream come true here. (where you can see Al-Azhar mosque, and the very unique Islamic ancient streets and complex). Finish your tour with a well-worth cup of Egyptian mint tea, tea or coffee in El-Fishawy famous coffee house the oldest in Cairo. You will find coffeehouses "Café" serving Arabic coffee and offering Hookah "Shisha". Finally and at the end of the day you will move to overnight in Cairo.
  Day 4 Pyramids Tour: After breakfast at your hotel, Visit the Complex of Saqqara which belongs to King Djoser and his step pyramid which is considered the first pyramid in Egypt and the first rock-cut building by mankind in the history. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC). In the near distance you will also see the pyramid of king Titi, the pyramid of king Unas, then drive to Dahshur lies about 10 km south of Saqqara. Where you will see the two pyramids built by the Pharaoh Snefru. The sight is home to some of the largest and most impressive of Egypt's Pyramids. The Red Pyramid, the world’s first true pyramid ever built, it's called the red because of the reddish color of the stones used in its construction. Next you will be able to stare at the wonder of the “Bent Pyramid”, so called due to the change in angle caused by the architect wanting to relieve the weight which was causing it to subside. In the near distance you will also see the Black Pyramid of Amenemhat III, inaccessible due to it being on army land. Moving on towards Memphis" Old kingdom's first capital of Egypt .It was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years, The Open Air Museum at Memphis is one of the "must see" sites in Egypt! Here you’ll see the best and the biggest statue of king Ramses the second-16 meters high, the alabaster sphinx of Queen Hatshepsut. Finally and at the end of the day you will move to overnight in Cairo.
  Day 5 Aswan (Sightseeing): Transfer to Cairo airport for your private flight to Upper Egypt. Arrive Luxor, Meet, welcome, Pull into Egypt’s ancient frontier town of the south, Aswan. Relax into its laid-back African atmosphere, explore the colorful markets or walk along the Nile. You’ll also have the chance to Visit the Unfinished obelisk (a huge obelisk dating back to the 18th dynasty that was left unfinished). You’ll also have the chance to visit the impressive High Dam, the world's largest rock filled dam, the country’s powerhouse for both irrigation and electricity.(Was built in 1960). before checking in the old cataract hotel for your Royal suite. Lunch in the old cataract hotel from the best of the hotel's food selections of your choices, this afternoon's highlight is a leisurely boat trip to picturesque Agilika Island where we enjoy a guided tour of Philae Temple - dedicated to the goddess Isis. you’ll hop on board A “Felucca” (sailing boat powered by wind) to takes you to the Elephantine Island and offers you a view of the majestic mausoleum of His Highness the Aga Khan, and kitcheners. opportunity to do a Nile trip to the Nubian village , See the locals swimming, fishing & It’s a truly memorable local experience way to see this unique part of the world.(the guide will lead you with the details). As the sun sets, there is free time to shop in the colorful souk (market) full of fragrant spices, amulets, textiles and souvenirs. (Aswan Market is famous for dry dates, Herbs, and handmade souvenirs) or simply relax and watch an amazing sunset in Egypt's southern most towns. Overnight at your Royal suite at the Old Cataract hotel.
  Day 6 Aswan (Abusimbel/Cruise): Breakfast at the Old Cataract hotel. Transfer to Aswan international airport for your flight to majestic Abu Simbel (which were originally carved out of a rocky mountainside by Ramses II.)with your Egyptologist.
  Noon time: Return flight to Aswan and check in your Nile cruise. Start sailing towards Luxor. Lunch on board of our cruise. Afternoon sailing to Visit the unusual Greco Roman double temple of Kom Ombo . (dedicated to two gods, the falcon god Horus, and the crocodile god Sobek). Dinner on board of your cruise ship. Overnight at your Nile cruise in Edfu.
  Day 7 (Edfu | Luxor): Breakfast on board of our cruise ship. Start our tour; Visit by a horse carriage to the temple of Edfu , an awe-inspiring temple dedicated to falcon god Hours built during the Ptolomaic era, which is considered to be the best-preserved cult& second largest temple in Egypt. Relaxing morning after the visit of Edfu with opportunities to swim, make massage and sun bathing. Lunch and Dinner are on board of our cruise ship. Overnight at your Nile cruise in Luxor.
  Day 8 Luxor (sightseeing): Breakfast on board of our cruise. Early start to see the magnificent monuments of the West bank of the Nile of Luxor; You come from sun, sand and rugged mountainside you enter: the phenomenal Valley of the Kings (home of 65 tombs of the kings of 18th to 22nd dynasties) then Explore the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and surrounding tombs. (She ruled over Egypt for 19 years as a king). Marvel at Colossi of Memnon, The massive pair of statues remains of the temple of Amenophis III. you have a chance to visit Mummification Museum today try to discover some secrets and meet some mummies, Our Local Guide takes the group through the monumental timeline, which almost every Pharaoh added to during his reign. Lunch& Dinner on board of your Cruise ship.
  Day 9 (Disembarkation | Old Winter Palace): Breakfast on board of our cruise. Disembark of our cruise ship and check in The Old Winter Palace hotel. Relax and Enjoy swimming, Massage, Spa, or sun bathing before and after your Royal Lunch at the Old Winter Palace hotel.
  Afternoon: You’ll head up the stunning Avenue of Sphinxes for a guided look at this spectacular monument. As one of the most important archaeological & religious paths in Luxor, it’s a must-see whilst you’re here. The avenue once connected the Temple of Luxor temple (was built by the kings of the middle and the new kingdom) & the Temple of Karnak (the largest complex of temples in Egypt originally attached to Luxor temple by an avenue of sphinxes). This temple contains some remarkably preserved painted walls and many awe-inspiring pillars and obelisks, where you can lose yourself wandering around the stone papyrus columns. - in ancient times, it was believed that this avenue, over 1.5km long, featured around 2000 spectacular Egyptian sphinxes. You will visit beautiful Luxor Museum, which is filled with priceless treasures from the area.
  Evening: enjoying your royal Dinner at the Old Winter palace hotel. Overnight at your hotel.
  Day 10 (Sightseeing): Breakfast at your Old Winter Palace hotel. Free morning at your leisure with opportunities to use all hotel facilities; Spa, sun bathing, swimming pools, etc. Royal Lunch at the old Winter balace hotel. After Lunch: Start your tour with Egyptologist to The Madinat Habu temple.
  Afternoon: Luxor by night horse carriage tour with your Egyptologist .
  Royal dinner at your hotel.
  Overnight.
  Day 11 (Fly to Cairo): Breakfast at your Old Winter Palace hotel. Transfer to Luxor international airport for your flight to Cairo. Arrive Cairo, check in your hotel.
  Free day at leisure.
  Overnight
  Day 12 (departure): You’ll wake up and have breakfast at the hotel. Then Transfer you to Cairo airport for your final departure carrying great memories from Egypt to cherish and unforgettable nice feeling of being in this old country and a promise to return!