Breakfast, then an introduction to the Egyptian museum, this unique collection holds some 140 thousand pieces. As you travel through these treasures, learn of the history and geography of Egypt. Traverse the Egyptian civilizations from old to middle to the new kingdoms. Learn of the Rosetta Stone, visit the Akhenaton room and see the precious artifacts of King Tut in the room of treasures. Wander around the world of Gold. (2 hours guided the rest of the time on your own to explore the museum)
The highlight is the included hall of mummies, 11 royal mummies including the mummy of Ramses the Great. We take a break between visits for lunch in the busy Liberation square. Return to the Hotel to freshen up before heading for a Nile Dinner Cruise with an Egyptian folkloric show. (B,L,D).

Breakfast, Today we explore the great Pyramids. We stop in the Plateau in front
of the great pyramid, built by Cheops and tell you of the legends and historical facts.
Enter one of the smaller pyramids, the one of the queen mother and imagine how hard it was to enter the great one. Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza. ramp around the wooden boat of Cheops. From here we proceed to see the panoramic
view of the 3 pyramids all together, time for picture taking.
Then onto the national crumbling image, the Sphinx, and the valley temple or the
granite temple of Cheops .. here we discuss Chephren, his wonderful statue, and the
well of fortunes in his temple. (optional camel ride $15 US)

Breakfast, then we head for the Step Pyramid at Sakkara, the first ever built in
Egypt. Learn about the genius of its architecture Imhoteb. Then to Memphis to see the ruins of the oldest capital of Egypt, or the city of white walls, there you will see a great Statue of Ramses one of the most beautiful pieces of sculpture in Egypt.
Onto Dahshur to visit the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid. The builder is thought to have been Sneferu the father of pyramid builders and builder of the Pyramid of Maidum.
Overnight sleeper train to Aswan. Finish the day with a late lunch in the Countryside and a stop at the Carpet School to see the kids weaving the delicate rugs. (B,L,D) (Flight and Hotel upgrade $175 US per person).

Breakfast, Arrive in Aswan.
Later we visit the Nubian Museum, the most modern in Egypt with its local Nubian
design and special landscape. Here you will learn of Nubians and its relationship within Egyptian history, the life and monuments around the Nile are the main subjects, plus information on the Nile from its very origins in heart of Africa and models of Nubian house and traditions, plus information on the great temple of Abu Simbul and the Philae Temple before we visit them later in the program.
This evening take a walk around this quaint city with its market street where odors of peanuts and spices greet you. Your guide will assist with information on places of
interest.

An early departure by road with a boxed breakfast for the Abu Simbul, the Statue
of Liberty of Egypt within its African borders. Visit the temples of Ramses and Nefertari before returning to Aswan around 1 p.m.
Check in to your cruise ship for late lunch. Later sail by “felucca” (local sailing boat) to Elephantine Island see the Mausoleum of Agha-Khan from the Nile and visit the
Botanical Gardens. Visit a Nubian village time permitting. Dinner and overnight onboard ship.  (B,L,D)

Breakfast, then we visits the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries,
and the High Dam, and the romantic temple of Philae before Lunch. Then the cruise
departs for Luxor. Stop to visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Kom-Ombo, which was
dedicated to two gods: the crocodile God Sobek and the falcon-headed God Horus.
Dinner and overnight on board.  (B,L,D).

Breakfast, then visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu via a carriage ride from the
cruise ship. Visit the best preserved Egyptian Temple in existence. Lunch onboard.
Continue your cruise to Luxor. Dinner and overnight onboard ship.   (B,L,D).

: Breakfast, then we cross the Nile to the West Bank to visit the necropolis of
Ancient Thebes. Explore the Valleys of the Kings where tombs of 64 Pharaohs were
discovered. Visit to three tombs – the Tombs are rotated so you will be able to choose from those open.
Onto the Temple of Queen Hatshepsuit and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch. Then visit the very large Temple of Ramses III known as Medinet Habu which depicts the battle relief’s on the exterior of the temple. Dinner on board ship.  (B,L,D).

After breakfast we check out of the Cruise ship and transfer to your Hotel.
Today we visit the East bank, including the Temple of Luxor, which was started by
Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II and the Temple of Karnak, which took over 1500 years to build and is considered the world’s largest religious complex. Tonight see the magnificent Sound and Light Show in Karnak.  (B).

Travel to Hurgada (B)

After breakfast we will travel to Hurghada by air-conditioned bus. (3 hours by road) The rest of day is free

Today visit the Ramseum and the tombs of the Nobles many of which are vividly
painted with naturalistic scenes of agriculture, fishing, fowling, feasting and junketing.
Visit the Alabaster craftspeople and take lunch in a local village restaurant before
returning to the east bank, Rest of day at leisure.(B,L)Egyptian Vilage.

Luxor to Hurghada – Luxor Museum and Mummification Museum – travel to
Hurghada a resort city on the Red Sea. Rest of day at leisure. (B) (3 hours drive).

A visit to Giftun Island by boat – snorkeling, diving, swimming or
just view from the boat – see the Dolphins, the birds and nature of the Red Sea. A stop on the Island and see the white sand with its famous healing qualities, light lunch aboard the boat. Later visit an Arabian Folkloric show with costumes and music through the ages. Alf Leila Wa Leila (one thousand and one nights)   (B,L).

A daytrip by 4×4 to a Safari Camp to meet with the Bedouins in the
desert and see the sunset and enjoy local food and entertainment.   (B,L,D).

Day at leisure.   (B).

Breakfast, then transfer to Cairo for overnight.
(B) (6-7 hours drive – flight upgrade $155 US per person)

After Breakfast – Today we visit Islamic Cairo – the Citadel, Mohammed Ali
mosque, the green Mosque, visit the palace, see the Old Gates, old Cairo and visit to
Coptic Cairo to see some of the oldest churches in the world, and retrace the steps of
Mary and Joseph when they fled with baby Jesus from the wrath of Herod. Visit the
world famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where you will find a large variety of local
souvenirs,    (B,L).

After Breakfast we drive to St. Catherine’s (approx 7 hours) and take an early
dinner and rest in preparation for a night hike up Mount Sinai for those who wish to
climb to the top of the mountain to see the famous sunrise).    (B,D).

A visit to the Monastery and then breakfast before returning to Cairo with stops
at Moses Springs and a Military museum in the desert. Saint Catherine’s
While visiting the 6th century old monastery compound, you will see the enclosure of
churches, gardens and the living quarters of the monks who operate it. Some of your
highlights will be the actual bush, a shrub that grows nowhere else in the world; the
Chapel of the Burning Bush; and the well where Moses is said to have seen the
daughters of Jethro tending sheep.
The monastery owns more than 2,000 Byzantine icons, the world’s largest and finest
collection of these paintings, many of which are displayed in the main Church of the
Transfiguration. The monastery also has a priceless collection of more than 4,500
manuscripts, including the world’s second oldest Bible.     (B).

After Breakfast depart for Fayoum one of Egypt’s biggest and most beautiful
oases. See green in middle of the desert, water mills, the natural lakes and Water falls
and the white crystal desert.    (B,L).

Breakfast – Today we leave for Alexandria – drive from Cairo to St. Bishoi
Monastery. (Approx 3-4 hours) This monastery has existed from the end of the 6th
century built to be a fortress from the attack of the Bedouins and converted by monks
into a monastery. This area is important in the History of Christianity in Egypt and the
origin of Monasticism. We continue on to EI Alamein. The site of the famous battle
between the axis and allies during Second World War, visit the military museum and
several war monuments. Overnight in Alexandria.      (B).

After Breakfast we start our tour of Alexandria – visit the Roman Amphitheater.

then visit the Citadel where what is believed be the remains of the lighthouse and
Cleopatra’s Palace have been found beneath the Sea. Finally visit the Bibliotheca (new
library) built to replace the famous library from Cleopatra’s time said to hold every
manuscript in the world.  (B,L) . (return to Cairo 3 hours drive).

Today we continue our visit of Cairo. We visit the Cairo tower with option to ride
to the top to see a panoramic view of the City, and a visit
to modern Opera House, this afternoon visit the Geyer Anderson House Museum.      (B).

Visit the Pharoanic Village which will help you pull all your tour together – let
them show you how the pyramids were built and how mummies are prepared, and see
the replica of King Tut’s Tomb.      (B,L).

Breakfast – today is a day of leisure to revisit sites or do some last minute shopping Evening Light and sound show at Giza.      (B).

Airport Transfer back home.