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Tour Name Philae Program
Tour Type Budget Vacation
Duration 10 Days
Tour Price Per person € 506
Destination(s) Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Hurghada
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Day 1: Arrive Cairo
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.
Day 2: Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, & Train to Aswan
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. In the evening, transfer to the train station for an overnight, first class ride to Aswan.
Day 3: Aswan Sightseeing
Upon arrival in the morning, you will be met & assisted by a Memphis Tours representative at the Aswan train station and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy the Nile River via felucca boat on your way to Elephantine Island; the island is named Elephantine either because it was a major ivory trading center or because Egyptians first saw the Elephant in this area. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 4: Aswan Sights / Transfer To Luxor
After breakfast, finish your tour of Aswan beginning with the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk, considered the largest piece of stone ever made; this obelisk most likely belongs to Queen Hatshepsut. Continue your tour with the beautiful Temple of Philae, which is devoted to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. Afterwards, transfer to Aswan Railway Station and ride to Luxor. In Luxor, you will be met at the train station and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Luxor
Day 5: Luxor Excursions
Enjoy an early morning excursion to Valley of the Kings and see the grandeur of architecture that was used for burial. From Valley of the Kings, move to El Deir Bahari Temple, built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt for approximately 20 years during the 18th Dynasty. Finally, visit the Colossi of Memnon before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 6: Transfer To Hurghada
After breakfast, enjoy free time in Luxor. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Hurghada by a modern air-conditioned vehicle and check-in at your hotel. Overnight in Hurghada.
Days 7& 8: Optional Hurghada Excursions
Choose between different optional activities like scuba diving or snorkeling among the Red Sea coral reefs and its amazing sea life. Or choose from one of the many other water activities such as windsurfing, sailing, or deep-sea fishing. Optional tours for diving and/or snorkeling off Giftun Island are also available. For a more relaxed view of sealife, take the Sindbad submarine and discover the amazing underwater world of the Red Sea. Overnight in Hurghada.
Day 9: Transfer To Cairo
Transfer to Cairo by a modern air-conditioned coach. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 10: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
End of the Program
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