13 Days Alexandria, Cairo and Nile Cruise Holidays

Kom Ombo Temple

The extraordinary double temple Kom Ombo Temple was created between 180 BC and 47 BC to Haroeris “Horus the Elder” and Sobek the crocodile god of the Nile to immortalize many important the medical and astronomical facts of the ancient Egyptian Civilization during that period.

Edfu temple

The worship palace of the sky falcon god Horus was built between 237 BC and 57 BC to tell stories of victory and triumph. The Edfu temple is one of the most preserved in Egypt and is believed to be built on the same ground where Set and Horus have their battle.

Karnak Temple

The spiritual Karnak temple is the biggest and most ancient religious center in the world, built between 2000 BC and 30 BC on 247 acres of sacred land to pay respects to the Theban triad that consisted of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The temple complex is a cultural and archaeological living miracle showcasing the magical Avenue of Sphinxes that connects it to the beautiful Luxor Temple, the Precinct of Amun-Re, and the great hypostyle hall plus many more.

Lunch Time

Have your lunch at a restaurant in Luxor, then transfer to check-in at 5* hotel in Luxor, then evening time proceed to visit:

Luxor Temple by Night

The royal's Southern Sanctuary is the birthplace of kings which was built in 1400 BC to honor the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, and holds the Opet festival which honors the rejuvenation of kingship.

Overnight

At the end of the day, transfer back to your hotel for the overnight.

Valley of the Kings

Deep in the earth’s belly of the Theban hills are 63 royal tombs to glorious  Pharaohs of the new kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC) of the 18th, 19th, and the 20th dynasties that shaped the history of the new kingdom including Ramses the great, Hatshepsut, Seti I, Tutankhamen, and various more. A great deal of information was discovered about this art and the history of Egypt that's why the Valley of the Kings became a World Heritage Site, along with the rest of the Theban Necropolis.

Hatshepsut Temple

is one of the most beautiful & best preserved of all the temples of Ancient Egypt. The temple was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together.

The eternal symbol of grace and elegance temple of Hatshepsut (1507–1458 BC) is the holy of the holies mortuary temple which was constructed in 1479 BC to display the greatest examples of classical architecture, honor the creator sun god Amun, Hathor, and Anubis and immortalize her achievements.

Colossi of Memnon

The survival wonder Colossi of Memnon of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386 - 1349 BC) has endured a great deal of intelligence when building this incredible piece of art in 1350 BC. It displays decorations on its sides reflecting his family, legacy, and image of the Nile god Hapi.

Lunch Time

At the end of the day have your lunch at an outstanding restaurant in Luxor.

Overnight

Transfer to Hurghada by a private air-conditioned vehicle and check in at a 5* hotel to spend the rest of the day.

The Egyptian Museum

The magical Egyptian Museum is found in the middle of Cairo in 1901 AD to exhibit the most majestic collection of ancient artifacts and monuments ever made in the incredible history of ancient Egypt.

Lunch Time

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo then proceed to visit:

Salah El Din Citadel

The powerful Salah El Din Citadel was built from 1176 to 1182 AD on the highest grounds in Cairo to become the mind and heart of Cairo plus it is able to showcase the divine magic and architecture of the golden Islamic age. Within the Citadel is a number of majestic museums, castles, and mosques.

Mohamed Ali Mosque

The marvelous Mohamed Ali mosque Ali is a symbol of freedom and grandeur built between 1830 and 1848 AD to become a golden example of Ottoman architecture. It is known as "Alabaster Mosque" the white walls were made out of pure alabaster taken from the great pyramids of Giza and the interior of the temple is filled with the greatest elements of Islamic decorations.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a highly advanced institution that displays the historical and cultural wonders of Egypt in the finest fashion. It is the first museum in the Arab world and North Africa that focuses on the ancient Egyptian Civilization across its diverse and rich time periods that dates back to more than 4000 years.

Al Muizz Street

The enchanting Al-Muizz Street was built in 969 AD by the Fatimid dynasty which became an Islamic open-air museum filled with the most amazing example of golden Islamic architecture. It is a commercial center filled with countless ancient mosques and homes that showcased great works of art and architecture.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

The illuminating Street Khan El-Khalili bazaar was constructed between 1382 and 1389 AD in the Mamluk period to become a commercial center that acted as a shopping center filled with many market places and amazing cafes showcasing the historical and cultural marvels of the golden Islamic age.

Overnight

After ending your tour transfer back to your hotel in Cairo and spend the overnight.