Wonders of Egypt
11 Days | 10 Nights
REGIONAL TOURS
- DAY 1
Arrive in Cairo
Welcome to Egypt, one of the world’s greatest ancient civilizations. Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight in Cairo
- DAY 2
The Pyramids & Sphinx of Giza
After breakfast, visit the Pyramids of Giza, built during the 3rd and 4th dynasties of the Old Kingdom. These monumental undertakings stand as a marvelous testimony to the almost unbelievable skill and determination of their builders. Get a close-up view of the Great Pyramid, built for the Pharaoh Khufu, as well as the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Not too far from the Pyramids, see the great Sphinx of Giza, the legendary statue with the head of a human and the body of a lion, amazingly carved out of a huge piece of limestone. tour to Memphis & Saqqara with lunch. In Sakkara, site of hundreds of tombs, view the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser. Visit Memphis, the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, founded by King Menes. Today, Memphis is an open-air museum highlighted by a giant statue of Ramses II. Next, visit a carpet school before heading back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo
- DAY 3
Flight to Luxor, Temples of Karnak & Luxor
This morning, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. After landing in Luxor, take a sightseeing tour of the East Bank. Visit the magnificent Temples of Karnak, dating back over 3,000 years. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes and marvel at the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive sandstone columns. Then, check into your hotel. This afternoon, visit Luxor Temple to admire the colossal statues of the great pharaoh Ramses II. After exploring this ancient structure, evening at leisure in Luxor
- DAY 4
Dendera Temple, Nile Cruise Embarkation
After breakfast, drive north of Luxor to Quena (appx. 40 miles) for a half day visit to Dendera Temple, one of the best-preserved temple complexes in Egypt, located on the west bank of the Nile. Explore the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to the wife of god Horus. Marvel at the spectacular ceiling painting in the main hall, displaying stars, planets, and symbols of the Roman zodiac. The colors seen throughout the temple complex are original, and amazingly vibrant. Visit the temple crypt, and climb the staircase up to the roof, learning about Egypt’s Ptolemaic period along the way. Return to Luxor and embark on the Nile Cruise Overnight Nile Cruise
- DAY 5
Luxor West Bank
View the magnificence of the Luxor West Bank , Begin with a visit to the UNESCO listed Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of Thebes and admire the tombs of ancient Egypt’s rulers. Next, head to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a colonnaded structure surrounded by cliffs and learn about the life of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s famous female ruler. Visit an alabaster factory, where you can view a demonstration of grinding alabaster the old-fashioned way. Conclude the tour at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep II. Return to the ship for lunch, sailing onward this afternoon to Edfu. Overnight Nile Cruise
- DAY 6
Edfu Temples & Kom Ombo
This morning, visit the stunning Temples of Horus in Edfu by horse carriage or bus , considered one of the best preserved of all the Egyptian Temples. It was built during the Ptolemaic times and was completed over a 180-year period. The temple is dedicated to the falcon god Horus, son of Isis and Osiris. Its extravagant design and sheer size is an indication of the country’s prosperity at the time. Next, tour the imposing Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Horus, the sky god and Sobek, the crocodile god. Admire the fascinating detailed reliefs on the walls. Return to the sail to Aswan overnight. Overnight: Nile Cruise
- DAY 7
Cruise to Aswan
Spend the morning at leisure, Felucca Ride. Enjoy a relaxing cruise aboard a felucca, the traditional sailboat of Egypt used along the Nile Overnight: Nile Cruise
- DAY 8
Disembarkation, Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple
This morning, after disembarking from your cruise ship , then take a tour to Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Arrive by motorboat and marvel at the Temple’s beautiful island location. Continue to the spectacular Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle when originally constructed in the 1960s. The dam brought an end to the Nile’s devastating floods. Visit a perfume shop and learn how these scents are made. check in to your hotel for overnight in Aswan. This afternoon, Nubian Village On this tour, board a motorboat and cruise along the Nile River to a Nubian village. Along the way, admire sweeping views over the river. Upon arrival, visit a traditional Nubian village in Aswan. Get an insight into the culture, history, and lifestyle of one of Africa’s oldest civilizations Enjoy a drink at one of the colorful rural houses, nestled amongst the natural scenery. Walk through the local market to get a taste of the unique culture and traditions Overnight in Aswan
- DAY 9
Flight to Cairo
After breakfast, check out and drive to the airport for your flight to Cairo. upon arrival transfer to the hotel.
- DAY 10
Full Day in Cairo Museum – Old Cairo – Citadel
After breakfast visit The Citadel is a medieval fortress in the center of Cairo. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its expansive views of the city, now contains museums and mosques. then visit the famed Hanging Church, a place of Orthodox worship and one of the oldest churches in Egypt. The church’s roof is built of timber to resemble the interior of Noah’s Ark. Next, see Abu Serga, known formally as Saints Sergius Church. This place has great significance as it is believed to be the spot where the Holy Family spent time during their journey in Egypt. Continue towards Ben Ezra synagogue, which is the reputed location of Moses’ discovery as a baby and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the Egyptian Museum, a neoclassical style building located in Tahrir Square. The museum houses the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. return back to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo
- DAY 11
Depart Egypt
After breakfast, Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
CLOTHING
We strongly advise that you pack clothes according to the season you are visiting Jordan. For winter tours, wearing layers is advisable, as it means you can react flexibly to changing temperatures (day/night, inside/outside), pack a coat and raincoat with boots that fully cover your feet or sturdy shoes, warm socks, an umbrella, gloves, a scar. For summer, pack lightweight, preferably long-sleeved clothing with pants or long skirt and sandals and a jacket for the cold nights in the mountains and desert even in the summer. Beach shoes and swimwear are a plus if your trip includes a visit to Aqaba or the Dead Sea. In Jordan You do NOT need to cover your hair, nor should you do it, unless you want to, the only place where you should cover your hair, arms and legs is when you are entering an Islamic religious site such as a mosque.
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Pack your personal appliances as you would for any international trip. Note that the power grid in Jordan offers single-phase 220 Volts at 50 Hertz. Most sockets in the walls there have three pin holes, but bringing an adaptor plug will solve that problem. IF you or somebody in your group intends to use shavers, traveling irons or any other small appliances it would be wise to pack a transformer as well
PASSPORTS & VISAS
All visitors to Jordan must carry a passport that does not expire for at least six months after they intend to depart from the country. Visitors to Jordan must check if they need a prearranged tourist visa depending on their nationality.
CURRENCY
The currency of Jordan is the Jordanian Dinar – JOD or JD. It is also called “leerah” in the spoken language; you can hear it every day at the market. 1 dinar is divided into 100 Qirsh (also called Piaster’s) or 1000 fils. Although the fils no longer exists as physical coin but you still see it on the price tags in shops. The exchange rate of the Jordanian Dinar to the US dollar is fixed at USD 1 = JD 0.708 upon arrival to Jordan, use your bank-card to with draw some Jordanian dinar from the ATM or change a small amount of dollars. There are ATM machines all over Jordan and credit cards are widely accepted.
INCLUDED WITH EVERY GROUP JOURNEY
- Your preferred choice of accommodation: Deluxe, First Class, Superior Class Hotels
- Breakfast & dinner buffets daily at hotel
- Porterage service at hotels
- Meet and assist at border and crossing points
- Carefree travel with arrangement that include border taxes and visas
- Professional and Licensed guides that speak your language
- Entrance fees
- Transportation in a modern, comfortable WI-FI equipped coaches
- Maps
- Daily bottles of water
- Nile Cruise
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Give us a call or drop us a line
SEND A MESSAGE
You can contact us also by:
Overseas Travel Beureu (O.T.B)
Your partner in the Holy land
Phone: +972 (0) 2 6287090 | [email protected]
44 Raghed Nashashibi St.-P.O.Box 51013 Jerusalem, Israel