Day 3:- Great Pyramids of Giza,
Sphinx Monuments, Egyptian Museum
Your guide for the day will pick you up and begin your guided tour in
Giza to visit the legendary majestic Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren
and Mykerionos - also known as the Great Pyramids of Giza. You will
see firsthand d why these spectacular man-made monuments are known
as one of the seven wonders of the world. While visiting the
Pyramids, this is a perfect time to ride a camel and capture your
experience in a photograph!
When we finish exploring the Great Pyramids our next stop is a visit
to the Sphinx monument; guarding the royal burial chambers and
temple of Cheops.
NOTE: Before going to the Egyptian museum this is the best time to
take a break for lunch (not included in price) or visit one of the
following (included in tour price): 1) Papyrus Gallery, 2) Gold
Factory or 3) Perfume Factory.
In the afternoon we will visit the Egyptian museum of antiquities,
which was established in 1902 near the city center in Cairo. On
display is a rare collection of 5000 years of art — the largest most
precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000
genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to
the Tut-Ankh-Amon collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry, as it
was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was
discovered in the 1920’s when his tomb was excavated.
Transfer to Rail station to take 1st class sleeper train to Aswan
Day 4: Aswan to Edfu
Upon arrival be picked from train station and be
be escorted to your Nile Cruise. You will visit the Temple of Philae
which is dedicated to the goddess Isis, and the High Dam. In the
afternoon, sail to Kom-Ombo and visit the Temple of Kom-Ombo
dedicated to the Crocodile god Sobek. Overnight sail to Edfu.
Overnight on board. Includes: (L), (D).
Day 5: Edfu to Luxor
Day 2: Edfu. After breakfast, you will visit the Temple of Edfu,
dedicated to the Falcon god Horus. Overnight sail to Luxor.
Overnight on board. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 6: Luxor
Day 3: Luxor. After breakfast, you will visit the Valley of the
Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon
In the afternoon. You will then visit the Temples of Karnak and the
temple of Luxor. Includes: (B).
Transfer to Airport for evening flight back to Cairo, then be
transferred to hotel
Grand
Pyramid Hotel - (breakfast)
Day 7: Flight to New York.
Morning transfer to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities
Since you are beating time, you will arrive home later today.
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