EGYPT TOUR [06.10,24- 20.10.24] FINAL
Day- I – 06.10.24 – CAIRO.
Arrival to Cairo airport, our representative will assist you through passport control formalities, luggage identification & portage will greet you. From the airport, you will be transferred by a private A/C car to your hotel
Overnight in Cairo.
Day -2- 07.10.24
Day Tour to El Fayoum Visiting starting with pickup from your Hotel at 07:00 AM, Drive from Cairo to El Fayoum around 1 hour, Then once you arrive change to4x4 vehicleand start the tour by visitng theTunis Village in Fayoum,The small village of Tunis (‘izbat Tunis) is located in the oasis of Fayoum, on the way to Wadi Rayan. Located on a hill facing a large salt water lake, the village overlooks a stunning view of the edge of the desert on the other side of the lake. It is one of the most beautiful places in Egypt.
Then Visit theQarun Lake,Qarun Lake is considered the oldest natural lakes in the world, the third-largest lake in Egypt and the rest of Lake Old Maurice.
Then head toWadi El Rayan&Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls,The waterfalls in Wadi el-Rayan are a natural phenomenon, and are considered to be the largest waterfalls in Egypt.
After waterfalls drive toWhales Valley,Wadi Al-Hitan, in the Western Desert of Egypt, contains invaluable fossil remains of the earliest, and now extinct, suborder of whales, Archaeoceti.enjoySand boarding,Enjoy the Sand Dunes and Magic Lake in one of the best destinations in Egypt
If you are lucky, catch glimpses of desert wildlife in the area such as the slender-horned gazelle. Then we will take you to Wadi El Rayan Lake, where you can admire a magnificent waterfall.
overnight hotel at BAHARIA OASIS
Day 3 : 08.10.24 –
pickup from the hotel your car to use the 4×4 then go through the desert 40 km to visittheblack desert.
Then travel 90 km tothecrystal desert & Agbatat desertand some mountains and sand dunes then move tothe white desertwhich is one of the prettiest desserts in whole wonderful of white amazing rocks take the shape of so many different things like; mushrooms, chicken & rabbit.
Drive back to Cairo
Day 4 : 9.10.24 -
Pickup from your hotel inCairo or Giza By Emo Tours guide to Start your full day tour visitingThe pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx,The pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx are among the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and indeed already were even in Roman times. Each of these spectacular structures served as the final resting place of a king of the 4th Dynasty (c.2613–2494 BC). The Great Pyramid of Giza was built for king Khufu (c.2589–2566 BC), and the other two for Khafre and Menkaure, his son and grandson. Khufu’s pyramid is both the oldest and largest of the three, and the first building to exceed it in height would not be built for another 3,800 years!
Then visit The Egyptian Grand Museum,Let's start with theHanging Obelisk, which is one of the most unique and interesting exhibits in the museum. This obelisk is suspended from the ceiling, giving visitors a unique perspective on its ancient hieroglyphics and intricate carvings.
transfer to cairo airport fly to hurghada
overnight hurghada
Day 5 : - 10.10.24 :
You will be picked up from your hotel and transfer to enjoy the tremendous underwater attractions for tourists from all over the world. The unique ancient reefs located in this part of the Red Sea, has made it a haven of divers and snorkelers. Our Seascope will take you to the most beautiful reefs of this region and show you the abundance and multitude of the local marine life. You will observe the coral reef and tropical fish of all different shapes and sizes through the large panoramic windows in your personal swiveling chair. You can snap happy with your camera or video throughout your journey and are guaranteed to see the unique marine life.
Day 6 : 11.10.24 –
HURGHADA Free Day
Day 7 : 12.10.24 –
Pickup from hurghada
day to see two of the most complete temples in Egypt.The Temple of Seti I,also known as the Great Temple of Abydos, is a major historical site located in Abydos.
The temple of Seti I is situated in Abydos, one of the most important archaeological sites of Ancient Egypt. Abydos is located in Upper Egypt, about 10 km from the Nile River. It was a necropolis for Egypt’s earliest kings and later became a pilgrimage center for the worship of the god Osiris. It is also where the cults of the deified kings of ancient Egypt were celebrated. The temple of Seti I has an unusualL-shaped ground planand was built primarily of limestone, with the occasional use of sandstone in different areas throughout the structure. The temple was completed after Seti I’s death, by his son, Ramesses II, whose cartouches are found in certain parts of the temple, along with his characteristic sunk relief style, that is different from the very fine raised relief of his father.
Then continue toTemple of Dendera,Hathor was among the most important and popular deities in ancient Egypt. She was associated with music, joy, dance and motherhood; she was also known as the lady of the sky. Her main cult center was at Dendera where one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt stands today. The entrance of the temple, with six massive columns surmounted with the head of Hathor, is considered among the most beautiful monuments in Egypt. Sistrums (a musical instrument) closely associated with the goddess, frame her head.
At the end of the tour transferback to the hotel inLuxor.
Overnight Luxor
Day 8- 13.10.24-
At 7:00 am Pickup from your Hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor by Emo Tours Licensed Tour guide then you will be transferred by Private A/C Vehicle to the West Bank where you will visit theValley Of The Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII. Followed by a visit to theTemple of Queen Hatshepsutthat known as El Dir El Bahari which was built by Queen Hatshepsut the daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt. Than visitMedinat Habu, it is an archaeological locality situated near the foot of the Theban Hills on the West Bank of the River Nile opposite the modern city of Luxor, Egypt. Then Continue your day Tour toDeir el Medina, known as The Valley of the worker, Deir el-Medina is an ancient Egyptian village which was home to the artisans who worked on the tombs in the Valley of the Kings during the 18th to 20th dynasties of the New Kingdom period (ca. 1550–1080 BC) The paintings appear so fresh. Than visit toValley of the Queensit's is a place where wives of Pharaohs were buried in ancient times. In ancient times, it was known as Ta-Set-Neferu, meaning –"the place of the Children of the Pharaoh", because along with the Queens of the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties (1550–1070 BCE) many princes and princesses were also buried with various members of the nobility. Then Continue your day Tour to TheColossi of Memnonwhich are remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III In The End transfer you back to your hotel in Luxor
Overnight Luxor
Day 9 – 14.10.24 –
Pickup from your Hotel inLuxorby Emo Tours Licensed Tour guide then you will be transferred by Private A/C Vehicle to the East Bank where you will visitKarnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in the history, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu Continue your day tour visiting theTemple OfLuxor, it was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty.
Than VisitingLuxor Museumand Mummification Museum Start byLuxor Museumwherelocated in theEgyptiancity ofLuxor(ancientThebes). It stands on thecorniche, overlooking the west bank of theRiver Nile, in the central part of the city.
Inaugurated in 1975, the museum is housed in a small, purpose-built building. The range of artifacts on display is far more restricted than the country's main collections in theMuseum of AntiquitiesinCairo; this was, however, deliberate, since the museum prides itself on the quality of the pieces it has, the uncluttered way in which they are displayed, and the clear multilingual labeling used.
Then Transfer toMummification museumIt is located in theEgyptiancity ofLuxor. It stands on thecorniche, in front of the Mina Palace Hotel, to the north ofLuxor Temple, overlooking theRiver Nile
Overnight Luxor
Day- 10- 15.10.24 –
At 7:00 am Emo Tour's guide will pick you up from your hotel inLuxorand transfer by Private A/C Vehicle toEdfuaround 50 minutes drive south ofLuxor. arrival inEdfuwhere you can visit the majesticTemple of Edfu,Edfu Temple is one of the most striking and complete of ancient Egyptian temples and is dedicated to the worship of the god Horus. Situated on the western bank of the Nile, its construction began during the reign of Ptolemy III (246–221 BC) in 237 BC, but was completed in the reign of Ptolemy XII (80–51 BC) in 57 BC, 180 years later.
Then Continue Your day tour toKom Omboaround 45 minutes drive from Eduf ArrivalKom Ombotransfer to seetheKom Ombo Temple,The site gets its name from Arabic kum ‘mound’, a term found in the names of many archaeological sites, and ‘Ombo’, which ultimately derives from ancient Egyptian Nubt, interpreted as meaning ‘the golden (city).’ The city’s temple is dedicated to two deities: the crocodile god Sobek, and the falcon god Har wer (Horus the Elder). Although an earlier temple once stood here already during the New Kingdom (c. 1550–1069 BC), the present structure was built during the Graeco-Roman Period (332 BC–395 AD), with the earliest attested royal name in it being Ptolemy VI Philometor’s (180–145 BC). Most of the decoration was completed by Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos (80–51 BC).
Thentransfer back to your hotel in Aswan
Overnight Aswan
Day 11 – 16.10.24 –
By Emo Tourswill pick you up from your hotel in Aswan and drive to the south of Aswan which is around 3hrs drive to enjoy Abu Simbel day tour from Aswan by air-conditioned vehicle.
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 co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramesses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramses II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramesses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. Spend around 3 hours there then take the way back to Aswan
Move on to visit themajestic Philae Templewhich was built in the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Overnight Aswan
Day 12 – 17.10.24 –
transfer from Aswan Hotel to aswan airport fly to cairo
by Emo tourguide to start your full day tour visitingThe Egyptian Museum.
The Egyptian Museum is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, and houses the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world. The museum displays an extensive collection spanning from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era.
The architect of the building was selected through an international competition in 1895, which was the first of its kind, and was won by the French architect, Marcel Dourgnon. The museum was inaugurated in 1902 by Khedive Abbas Helmy II, and has become a historic landmark in downtown Cairo, and home to some of the world’s most magnificent ancient masterpieces.
Then continue your day tour toCAIRO TOWER.TheCairo Tower(Borg El-Qāhira) is a free-standing concretetowerinCairo,Egypt. At 187m (614ft), it was the tallest structure in Egypt for 37 years until 1998, when it was surpassed by theSuez Canal overhead powerline crossing.
Thencontinue your day tour toFelucca boat on the nilerelax and enjoy the landscape view and warm sun of Cairo. This is one of the best things to do in Cairo.
after the ride is finished our guide will transfer you back to your Hotel
Day 13 – 18.07.24
startsAt 8:00 amPickup from your hotelin either Cairo or Giza By Emo Tours guide to Start your full day tour visitingSakkara Pyramid,located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visitthe Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.
Then VisitDahshur Pyramids (Bent & Red Pyramids).Dahshur area is a royal necropolis located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometers (25mi) south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for several Pyramids, two of which are Among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from2613–2589BCE.
Then VisitMemphis,the ancient capital of Egypt,wherethe colossal statue of Ramses IIandthe great Alabaster Sphinxare. this City Dates back to 3100 B.C.
At the end of the Tour transfer to Alexandria
Overnight Alexandria
Day 14- 19.07.24 Alexandria- Cairo.
start your day Tour there VisitingThe Roman Theater(A theater with marble seats up to 800 spectators, Galleries, Section of mosaic flooring & a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman Villas& baths). Then a visit toThe Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa(Tombs on three levels, also contains the Tri-cilium where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast the dead, a center with relieves of bearded serpents, Inside are 2nd Century AD statues of Sobek &Anubis wearing Roman Armor). Then visitAlexandria Library&Also you will VisitQaitbayCitadel & El Mursi Abu Elabas
Tour Finishes with drop off at your hotel in Cairo
Overnight Cairo
Day 15- 20.07.24 –
Pickup from your hotel inCairo By Emo Tours guide to Start your full day tourvisitingOld Cairothat known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus' approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) was built. This and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there. Also There you will be able to visit and Enterthe Church of Abu-SergahandSt. Barbara, the hanging church,and theold Jewish synagogue - Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Then continue your day tour toIslamic Cairothat was founded in 641 A.D By the First Muslam leaderAmr ibn al-‘As.The mosque of ‘Amr ibn al-‘Asis the oldest surviving mosque in Egypt and Africa. General ʿAmr ibn al-ʿAs was one of the first companions of the Prophet Muhammad. After conquering Egypt in 20 AH/640 AD, he founded its first Islamic capital, Fustat, which falls within the modern city of Cairo. A year later, by order of the Caliph ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab, he also founded the eponymous mosque of ‘Amr ibn al-‘As, which thus became the new capital’s very first building.
Then followed by a visit to the Most and Biggest mosques in Cairo which isEl Sultan Hassan Mosquethat also known as `Madrasa El Sultan Hassan`The Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan is one of the largest and architecturally exquisite mosques in all of Egypt. It was commissioned by the Mamluk sultan Hasan ibn al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qalawun sometime between 757 AH/1356 AD and 764 AH/1362 AD, and is located at the end of Muhammad Ali Street, opposite its nineteenth century neighbor al-Rifa’i mosque in Salah al-Din Square.
Then followed by another big famous Mosque Which isAl-Rifa’i MosqueThe building is located opposite the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which dates from around 1361, and was architecturally conceived as a complement to the older structure.
Then visitThe Citadel of Cairowhere you can visit the most famous mosque in Cairo which isMohamed Ali`s mosquethat known asthe Alabaster Mosque.The Citadel of Sultan Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi (Saladin) is one of the most iconic monuments in Islamic Cairo, and among the most impressive defensive fortresses dating to the Middle Ages. Its strategic location on the Muqattam Hills gave it a formidable defensive position, and offered, as it still does today, an unrestricted panoramic view of Cairo.
Then End your day tour with a visit toKhan Khalili Bazaar.Khan el-Khaliliis a famousbazaarandsouq(orsouk) in thehistoric centerofCairo,Egypt. Established as a center of trade in theMamluk eraand named for one of its several historiccaravanserais, the bazaar district has since become one of Cairo's main attractions fortouristsandEgyptiansalike. It is also home to many Egyptianartisansand workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs. The name Khan el-Khalili historically referred to a single building in the area; today it refers to the entire shopping district.
At the end of the Tour transfer To cairo Airport
