Egypt cheap vacations, Abu Simbel Travel, Aswan Luxor

Welcome to Egypt- the gift of the Nile as described by Herodotus. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted by a Memphis Tours representative who will help you through passport control, baggage claim, and all customs formalities. You will then be transferred to your hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle for check-in. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to the Pyramids of Giza, home of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, dating to the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. After that visit the Egyptian Museum where you can see great pharaonic treasures including those of Tutankhamun. Transfer to Giza train station in the evening for the Luxor bound train. Relax and enjoy the overnight ride in first class.

Upon arrival in the morning, you will be met at Luxor train station then taken on an excursion to Valley of the Kings. Here you will see the grandeur of architecture that was used for burial. From Valley of Kings, move to El Deir El Bahari Temple,built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt for approximately 20 years during the 18th Dynasty. Continue onto the Colossi of Memnon followed by both Karnak and Luxor Temples. Overnight in Luxor.

After breakfast, transfer to Luxor train station and travel to Aswan. After a short journey,begin your tour of Aswan with the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. This oblisk is considered the largest piece of stone ever made and most likely belongs to Queen Hatshepsut. Continue your tour at the beautiful Temple of Philae, devoted to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. Sail to Elephantine Island via local felucca boat. The island is named Elephantine either becuase it was a major ivory trading center or because Egyptians first saw the Elephant in this area. Overnight in Aswan.

Depart Aswan in the early morning via coach and head south to the impressive temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel. During his reign, Ramses II built seven temples; today, the Abu Simbel Temples are considered to be the most impressive of them all. Return to Aswan train Station for return departure to Cairo in first class . Overnight on train.

Back in Cairo,you will be met and assisted at Giza train Station then transferred to your hotel. Choose between free time in Cairo or an optional tour of Memphis and Sakkara. Overnight in Cairo.

Ae between afree day in or an optional trip to Alexandria. Sites in Alexandria incude Qaitbay Fort, built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the spot of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse; Montazah Palace, which combines Turkish and Florentine architectural styles; the new and much acclaimed Alexandria Library; the Roman cemetery cut out of rock; and the Catacombs. Return to Cairo for overnight stay.

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure