Egypt 9-day journey

A1journeyeg representative will meet & assist you at  Cairo  International Airport, Private climate-controlled transport to accommodation Explore Al-Azhar Mosque, then welcoming dinner Hotel night-time stay rest.

You will be picked up from your accommodation in  Cairo by our journey guide to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza ( Khufu , Khafre, and Menkaure . Then proceed to explore the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time, and explore the Valley Temple . Enjoy lunch at a local Giza restaurant Then explore the Egyptian Museum Located at Tahrir, the Antiquities Museum Housing over 250,000 authentic ancient pieces spanning five millennia, including a special Tutankhamun display - Treasures of gold and precious items entombed 3,500 years ago, rediscovered in 1920 during excavation. For royal mummy access, request guide assistance to arrange Egyptian Civilization Museum explore (200 EGP extra) The forthcoming Grand Egyptian Museum, expected to open soon Evening sound & light show option at pyramids ($40/person) . Fly to Aswan for night-time stay stay

Start your private journey to Alexandria from  Cairo, starts at 7:00 am with Pickup from your accommodation by our Egyptologist, and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to Alexandria , The distance is 220 k/m Northwest of  Cairo. Arrive at Alexandria around 10 am Start your day Tour in Alexandria by Visiting The Roman  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 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 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 in Egyptian Restaurant The new Library of Alexandria : The Library of 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. Meals: Breakfast in the accommodation and Lunch during the trip
Drive to Cairo -Overnight in Cairo

A1journeyeg Tours representative will pick you up from your accommodation in Cairo at Cairo airport. Visit Luxor on one day journey from Cairo. Take the early flight to Luxor . It takes 1 hour to fly to Luxor . Upon arrival at Luxor , you will be met by our representative, then Enjoy a day journey in Luxor , Start with a explore to the Karnak Temple; Karnak temples: The Temple of Karnak is the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world, No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak . It is the largest temple complex ever built by man. It represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples situated on 247 acres of land. Lunch in Egyptian restaurant Luxor -authentic delicious Egyptian food. You will cross the Nile to explore some of the most spectacular highlights of Luxor 's fabled West Bank during which you will explore with your own private journey guide Visit the valley of the Kings. You will explore 3 Tombs. Valley of the Kings: The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and boy Pharaoh Tutankhamen. The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs is still well preserved. If you wish to explore the Tomb of The young Pharaoh Tutankhamun . It costs 300 Egyptians Pounds Extra The Colossi of Memnon: Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III that are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo and then moved 700 KM to Luxor , The two statues Known as the 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. At around noon you will have lunch in a local restaurant in Luxor , Then Visit The Temple of Karnak -the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world : Temple of Queen Sun hatshepsut The Queen Sun hatshepsut temple is an Important Theban religious and funerary site on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Luxor , comprising temples and tombs dating from the early Middle Kingdom to the Ptolemaic period. The site consists of a deep bay in the Nebhepetra (Mentuhotep II). Luxor Temple: Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third and Completed by King Tutankhamon and the Great King Ramses the second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the second and Decorated  with His Military Battle of Kadesh Overnight in Luxor

Enjoy hot-air balloon ride Pick up from your accommodation in Luxor and drive to Aswan Today you will explore Aswan attractions, including the Temple of Philae, and journey by Felucca around Elephantine, the High Dam, the 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 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. 12:00 lunch on board the Cruise at 16:00 sailing trip with Felucca around Elphinatine island and Visit Lord Kitchener island- Optional trip to the Nubian village The Nubian village is one of Aswan's attractions. It's worth exploreing and spending  2 hours. The place is very authentic and genuine, Colorful and artistic, the Nubian Village will surprise you in every corner! While walking in the village, you will straight away feel the soul of this place! Dinner &night-time stay onboard the Cruise
Meals: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner Overnight in Aswan

Breakfast & Lunch onboard the cruise. Early Visit to Abu Simbel from Aswan Abu Simbel temples: 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 Sun 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 Fly to Cairo- Overnight in Cairo

At 06:00 am Pick up time from your accommodation in Giza or in Cairo , drive to Bahariya Oasis , which is located about 350 km east of Cairo This journey takes about 4 hours, arrive at 10:00 there will be stops during the trip for WC and Coffee At 10:00  you will take your 4x4 Jeep and drive to the black desert 12:00 The Lunch will be served here in El Haize oasis 13:00 Then drive to the valley of Ashgabat 15:00  Arrive at the Valley of Agabat is deep within the white desert . You have to be there to feel the out-worldly beauty of the place. Millions of years ago, the place used to be under the sea. Over the years, unique rock formations of limestone, and chalk (and maybe sand) developed. 16: 30  explore the white desert National Park, the most well-known desert destination in Egypt. 17:30 Make tents and Enjoy the sunset
18:30 As the sky turns pink then the deepest fiery orange, the rock-shapes fade, and silence is all around. Sitting around a small fire and enjoying the simplest meal of chicken, rice, and vegetables, you will feel like nothing has ever tasted so good. Bedouin staff will arrange dinner and desert camping.

At 06:00 am Enjoy sunrise At 07:00 Am you'll enjoy morning meal in the desert, before driving to Bahariya Oasis At 09:00 On the way back, you will explore Crystal Mountain , Crystal Mountain , locally known as Gebel al-Izzaz. It's more of a crystal hill, seen on the right, which is often called the Jewel of the desert is formed by the quartzite crystals and looks amazing in the sun's rays. A few decades ago, that natural feature has been found by accident. The crystal mountain 11:00 Drive to Bahariya Oasis , Soak in the heat at Bir Sigam , a hot spring that can help to relax.  Located 7 km east of Bahariya on the  Cairo  road, the spring is the best hot spring in temperature, In The summertime will stop at Bir Madi( which is a cold  spring)
12:00 Then drive back to  Cairo. Arrival in Cairo at 16:30- Overnight in Cairo

Breakfast at the accommodation then a representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you through final your departure formalities. . If you wish to extend your stay in Cairo , please contact us.