Egypt Itinerary 5 Days

Are you looking for 5  Days Egypt itinerary ?with our 5 Day Egypt tour Package, You will visit the highlights of Egypt like the Pyramids of Giza, The Sphinx ,the valley of the kinngs,Abu simble temples and Alexandria.

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Are you looking for 5  Days Egypt itinerary ?with our 5 Day Egypt tour Package, You will visit the highlights of Egypt like the Pyramids of Giza, The the Great Sphinx is one of the world's largest monuments. It is also one of the most recognizable relics of the ancient Egyptians. Sphinx Visit  Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria the ancient city of Cleopatra, fly to Aswan to Visit Abu simble,Phiala temple and the high dam then take the train to Luxor to visit, the valley of the kings.


 Day 1- Arrival in Cairo

Upon your arrival Egypt Tour Packages representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport,Transfer to the hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle Free evening overnight in the  5* Hotel in Cairo.Depends on your arrival. If you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to make a tour suggestion .

Day 2 Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian museum 

Our tour guide will accompany you to visit the Pyramids of Giza First, you will visit the Great Pyramid of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops ) is the oldest and largest of the pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,and the only one to remain largely intact.


The great pyramid was built as a tomb for the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu and estimated that it was built in the 26th century BC during a period of around 27 years.
Initially standing at 146.5 meters (481 feet), the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3,800 years. Throughout history, the majority of the smooth white limestone casing was removed, which lowered the pyramid's height to the present 138.5 meters. What is seen today is the underlying core structure. The base was measured to be about 230.3 meters (755.6 ft) square, giving a volume of roughly 2.6 million cubic meters (92 million cubic feet), which includes an internal hillock


If you wish to visit the burial chamber of King Cheops. it will cost ( 25 $ per person)


Then we will visit the Pyramid of Chephren or Khafre. This r is the second-tallest and second-largest of the 3 Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza and the tomb of the Fourth-Dynasty pharaoh Khafre (Chefren), who ruled c. 2558−2532 BC. Then we will visit the Pyramid of Mykerinus.


Enjoy a Panoramic View of the 3 Pyramids of Giza:

We go head to visit the Valley Temple of king Chephren. While doing that you can have a closer look at the Great the Great Sphinx is one of the world's largest monuments. It is also one of the most recognizable relics of the ancient Egyptians. Sphinx - the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren. Enjoy a camel ride by the Pyramids of Giza in the desert ( optional ).  After that You will go to a local restaurant to have your lunch before you visit the  Museum then you will visit the Egyptian Museum in El Tahrir 

  The Egyptian Museum, is situated in Cairo, Egypt. It holds the world's biggest assortment of Egyptian antiquities, It houses over 120,000 items. The Egyptian Museum :
It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.

The Grand Egyptian museum :still not open

we offer limited tours to test site readiness and the visitor experience ahead of the official opening. Access is currently limited to the Grand Hall, commercial area, and exterior gardens. All other interior spaces, including access to the galleries and collections, are restricted until the official opening.This will cost extra 60 $ per person


 after visiting the Museum you will go to Cairo airport to fly to Aswan overnight in Pyramisa Isis Aswan

Day 3- Abu Simbel from Aswan

Early Visit to Abu Simbel from Aswan

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, in Nubia near Egypt’s southern border,is among the most amazing monuments of Egypt. Abu Simbel temple s:
The two temples of Ramses the second and the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to The Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor, the two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground,The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the Unesco.
Lunch in Aswan.


Today you will visit Aswan attractions, including the Temple of Philae and tour by Felucca around Elephantine,the High Dam,the The Unfinished Obelisk was discovered in the early twentieth century after it had been covered by sand for thousands of years. Unfinished Obelisk


 Phiala temple:
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.


 The high dam:
Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan.The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.


The The Unfinished Obelisk was discovered in the early twentieth century after it had been covered by sand for thousands of years. Unfinished Obelisk :
Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned. 
at 16:00 sailing trip with Felucca around Elphinatine island and Visit Lord Kitchener island-

Then Optional trip to visit  the Nubian village
The Nubian village is one of Aswan's attractions. It's worth visiting and spending  2 hours. The place is very authentic and genuine, Colorful and artistic, the In Aswan Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Nubian Village will surprise you in every corner! While walking in the village, you will straight away feel the soul of this place!


Transfer to Luxor from Aswan by a private car- Overnight in Luxor

Day 4-Luxor attractions

Breakfast at your hotel then visit the west bank of Luxor and Karnak :


The Used as a burial chamber for nearly 500 years, the Valley of the Kings was used for royal burials for the Kings,their families, and their possessions. Valley of the Kings :
Once  called the great Place of the Truth, this valley is Called now the valley of the Kings, It is a Majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay in great stone Sarcophagi, awaiting immortality, The isolated valley behind Deir el Bahri is dominated by the Pyramid-Shaped Mountain Peak.

The Queen Hatshepsut temple is an ancient example of pure visual architecture and there is simply nothing that can match the beauty and elegance. Hatshepsut temple :
Rising out of the desert Plain, in a series of terraces, The temple of Hatshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone cliffs on the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument.

The colossi of Memnon:
Massive  pair statues Known as the   Colossi of Memnon are two massive monumental stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386-1353 BCE) from the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. Colossi of Memnon , Rising about 18 M from the plain, are the remains of what was once the largest  complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third.
Karnak Temple   :
Karnak   is more than A temple, is a spectacular Complex of Sanctuaries, Kiosks, Pylons, and Obelisks, All dedicated to the Theban gods and to the Greater Glory of Egypt`s Pharaohs, Karnak  was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban Triad(Amun, Mut, and Khonso) 
Lunch will be served during the trip
Overnight in Luxor 

Day 6- Alexanderia tour from Cairo

Early morning you will be transferred to Luxor airport to Fly to Cairo 

Pick-up time from Cairo Airport. Start your Private tour to Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria From Cairo, starts at 7:00 am with a Pickup by our Egyptologist, and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria , The distance is 220 k/m Northwest of Cairo. Arrive at   Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria around 10 am

  The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa
Start your day Tour in Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria by Visiting The Roman   The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is one of the most historically important archeological sites in Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria Learn about the catacombs here. Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa  
The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa
Archaeologists believe that the Catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D. and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years. This was a period in the history of the city of Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria when there was a great mixture of different cultures. Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years
  Pompey Pillar:
Has nothing to do with Pompey. The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The red granite column was probably built to honor Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria
The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay:
The Citadel was built in the 15th Century by the Mamlouk Sultan Qeitbay, To Guard the City against the threat of Crusaders, This wonderful Islamic Monument was built by the use of the ruins of the old Lighthouse that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in the 3rd Century B.c. The Lighthouse was damaged during an Earthquake that Occurred in Egypt in 1303 A.c during the reign of the Mamlouk King  Qeitbay
lunch in Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria
Lunch in Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria in Egyptian Restaurant, Fish Market
The new Library of Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria
The Library of Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding.
Then back to Cairo - Then back to Cairo for international departure

 

Inclusions:

  • Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport + transfer to hotel by air-conditioned vehicle  
  •  1-night  accommodation in Cairo including breakfast & all taxes 
  •  1-night accommodation in Basma hotel including breakfast & All taxes
  •  2-nightsaccommodation in Nile Palace Steigenberger Luxor
  •  Lunch during the tours
  •   All sightseeing tours include: 
  •   Entrance fees to all sites as mentioned in the program
  •  The prices are per person and in us dollars  
  • English-speaking guide
  •  All service charges and taxes 
  •  Assist & transfer to Cairo International airport on final departure
  •  International flights to Egypt
  •  Any other optional tours if required. 
  • Tipping

Exclusions:

  •  International flights to Egypt
  •  Entrance fees inside any of the pyramids 
  • Any other optional tours if required. 
  • Tipping

Please remember to bring:

  •  Passport
  •  Sunglasses
  • Sun cream

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