Egypt itinerary 12 days

A staff member from A1 Tour shall welcome and help you at Cairo International Airport. You will then be conveyed to the accommodation facility by a exclusive climate-controlled transportation. nocturnal rest at the accommodation facility.

You will be collected from the accommodation facility in Cairo by the experienced guide, to experience a magnificent adventure to The Pyramids of Giza ( Cheops , Chephren, and Mykerinus . Then proceed to explore the Great Sphinx, which dates return to the time of  and explore the Valley sanctuary Then explore the Egyptian museum of antiquities : the Egyptian museum of antiquities : 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. leisure hours for personal exploration Cairo by night

Pick up from the accommodation facility in Cairo to fly to Aswan- followed by transfer from Aswan airport to the Nile River voyage for Embarkation& midday meal aboard the Nile River voyage, proceed to explore Aswan, including the sanctuary of Philae, and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk Phiala sanctuary: Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last sanctuary 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 sacred structures, 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 midday meal aboard the Cruise Enjoy the sailing trip with Felucca  Around Elephantine island Optional Trip to explore the Nubian Village observe a Nubian Village, The Nubian Village is colorful, fun, friendly evening repast &overnight aboard the Cruise

Early explore Abu Simbel from Aswan by exclusive Car Abu Simbel sacred structures: The two sacred structures 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 sanctuary was dedicated to Ramses the second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second sanctuary was dedicated to The Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor, the two sacred structures were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two sacred structures of Abu Simbel must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the Unesco return to Aswan by the afternoon, midday meal will be served in Aswan 13:00 navigate to Kom Ombo explore The sanctuary of Kom Ombo The sanctuary and the associated settlement site are located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the sanctuary was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus  and date mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods (332 B.b -395 A.c) navigate to Edfu-Overnight in Edfu
evening repast &overnight aboard the Cruise

Breakfast on the board on the Nile River voyage, Breakfast on the Nile River voyage, explore the Edfu Edfu sanctuary : Upper Egyptian site dominated by a large well -Preserved sanctuary, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of the Ptolemaic sanctuary of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier sanctuary, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama. navigate to Luxor through Esna lock explore Luxor sanctuary. Luxor sanctuary: 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
evening repast &overnight aboard the Cruise

Breakfast on the board on the Nile River voyage, Breakfast on the Nile River voyage, explore the west bank of Luxor and Karnak The Valley of the Kings: Once  called the great Place of the Truth, this valley 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 colossi of Memnon: Massive  pair statues Know as the  Colossi of Memnon, Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what once the largest  complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third The Queen Hatshepsut sanctuary : Rising out of the sandy terrain Plain, in a series of terraces, The sanctuary of Hatshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument. Overnight o board the Cruise in Luxor Karnak sanctuary :
Karnak is more than A sanctuary, 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) Fly to Cairo from Luxor - Then transfer to the accommodation facility in Cairo- Overnight  in Cairo

At 06:00 am Pick up time from the accommodation facility 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 the 4x4 Jeep and drive to the black sandy terrain 12:00 The midday meal will be served here in El Haize oasis 13:00 Then drive to the valley of Agabat 15:00  Arrive at the Valley of Agabat is deep within the white sand expanse 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 sand expanse National Park, the most well-known sandy terrain destination in Egypt. 17:30 Make tents and Enjoy the sunset 18:30 As the sky turns pink and 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 evening repast and sandy terrain camping.

At 06:00 am Enjoy sunrise At 07:00 Am you'll enjoy breakfast in the sandy terrain, 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 evening, which is often called the Jewel of the sandy terrain 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. 11:00 Drive to Bahariya Oasis , Soak in the heat at Bir Sigam , a hot spring that can help to relax.  Located at 7 km east of Bahariya on the  Cairo  road, the spring is the best hot spring in temperature, 12:00 Then drive return to  Cairo. Arrival at Cairo at 16:30

Pick up from the accommodation facility in Cairo and conveyed by climate-controlled Car to El Fayoum Oasis in the Western sandy terrain Pick up from Cairo airport conveyed by climate-controlled Car to  Tunis village in El Fayoum Oasis in the Western sandy terrain Driving distance: 126 km. Duration: 1 hour 52 mins. Start the adventure by Toyota land cruiser 4x4  to Wadi Al Hitan ’ From: Tunis village in Fayoum, Egypt. To: Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley), Egypt. Driving distance: 69.2 km. Duration: 1 hour 37 mins Wadi Al Hitan ’ is a Protected area and a Natural Heritage Site added in 2005 by UNESCO as a world heritage site, WADI EL-HITAN is also known for scientists in the Zeuglodon Valley, have been discovered in 1936, it is located 35 KM west of the Wadi El-Ryan, evening deep into the sandy terrain western sandy terrain, is It is an area of fossils; considered as an open museum of antiquities, dates return to 45 million years and contains petrified primitive whales skeletons, shark teeth, shells and roots of Mangroves preserved in soft rocks. Everywhere you go here you find petrified sea shell and corals, explore the  Fossil & Climate Change museum of antiquities The museum of antiquities hosts a variety of whale fossils, and skeletons that are displayed outdoors, as for the museum of antiquities it has a variety of fossils, skeletons, fossilized mangroves, and ancient seashells exhibited indoors in glass boxes, Enjoy the midday meal Drive to The Magic lake and Gebel Al-Mudawara The Magic lake: One of the most beautiful lakes in Egypt, overlooking sand dunes, is the Magic lake. Around the lake gives you the chance to witness one of the most eye-catching sunsets you will ever observe. The Magic Lake is a beautiful lake located in Wadi El Rayan in Fayoum. It was named the Magic lake as it changes its colors several times a day depending on the time of year and the amount of sunlight it receives. It is an amazingly beautiful place surrounded by sandy terrain. People spend their time hiking & sand-boarding beside Magic Lake or even swimming in the lake itself. The lake contains minerals that are said to help treat patients with rheumatism. It’s simply a magical place for a magical trip. Gebel Al Mudawara Seven Kilometres south of the waterfall, Along the left eastern side of the road, Is a picturesque Area known as  Al Mudawara, The Lookout, There are three  Mountain along the lakeshore, it is  a favorite Picnic Area Wadi El Rayan Wadi El Rayan is a depression 42 Meters below sea level and covers 673 K.m.In 1966 this depression became a water reservoir when it was connected with Qarun Lake by underground Pipe
Tea time by sunset Then drive return to Cairo-Overnight in Cairo

Start the exclusive tour to Alexandria from  Cairo, starting at 7:00 am with a Pickup from the accommodation facility by the Egyptologist, and transfer by exclusive A/C transportation to Alexandria , The distance is 220 k/m Northwest of  Cairo. Arrive at Alexandria around 10 am Start the 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 metropolis 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 metropolis 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 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
midday meal 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. Al Montazh Palace : The Montaza Palace gardens are located at the eastern edge of Alexandria on the north coast of Egypt. The complex, which is around 360 acres in size, is a beautiful property that overlooks Al Montaza Gulf. The complex also contains five beaches for swimming: Aida, Cleopatra, Vanessa, Semiramis, and the exclusive beach of Helnan Palestine accommodation facility. There are all sorts of fun to be had in Montaza. Then drive to Cairo airport for international departure

Pick Up time from the accommodation facility in Giza at 08:00 am with the Egyptologist tour guide, Enjoy a fantastic orientation tour of Cairo on an 8-hour excursion that takes in the major monuments of Old Cairo and the maze of streets and stalls of the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Following a accommodation facility pick-up from Cairo or Giza, you will drive up to the Saladin Citadel, constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defense against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of Cairo, it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to Cairo especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosque's alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone metropolis. midday meal will be served in a Local restaurant in Old Cairo Then, explore Old Cairo to observe major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover a maze of alleys that have been at the center of Cairo’s trading activities since the 14th century. After an amazing trip,

The tour ends after breakfast at the accommodation facility in  Cairo, with transfers included to take you to the airport for the flight home. If you wish to extend the stay in  Cairo, please contact us.