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22/06/2016

22/06/2016

ITINERARY BASED ON ARRIVAL MONDAY TO CAIRO
WHITE DESERT + CLASSICAL EGYPT

Day 01: ......... / Cairo
Flight arrival to Cairo. Visa and customs procedures with assistance from our representative. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation. (-, -, -)

Day 02: Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Giza Plateau and tour the whole forming the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure, pharaohs of Dynasty IV. Symbol of Egyptian culture, is located in the city limits, on the edge of the desert. Along with the Sphinx and the Valley Temple, which also will visit, they are considered as the last vestige of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional excursion to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt and the archaeological site of Sakkara, which include the funerary complex of the pharaoh Zoser with its Step Pyramid, the court Heb Seb and mastabas of the old Empire. Overnight at hotel (B, -, -)

Day 03: Cairo
Breakfast. Day dedicated to the visit of Cairo including: the Archaeological Museum with the worldwide collection of Tutankhamen, the Citadel of Saladin with the Alabaster Mosque, the Coptic Quarter with its churches and synagogues, ending the tour at the Bazar Khan El Khalili.
Accommodation. (B, -, -)

Day 04: Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day in Cairo. Full day visit to Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great is recommended. Accommodation. (B, -, -)

Day 05: Cairo - Aswan
Breakfast. Transfer to airport for flight to Aswan. Arrival.
Transfer to the boat. Lunch. In the afternoon you enjoy a felucca ride (or motor) on the Nile with a panoramic view to the Elephantine Islands and the botanical garden. This day will also take an optional excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel, chosen by Ramses II to build two beautiful cave temples, whose structures are causing the admiration of the world. Overnight on board. (B, L, D)

Day 06: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu
Breakfast on board. Visit the Aswan High Dam, located south of the city, it was completed in 1972 and meant a whole industrial revolution in Egypt. It is considered one of the masterpieces of modern engineering. Then transfer to the Pink Granite Quarry where the Unfinished Obelisk, daunting. It shows in situ as the ancient Egyptians worked the carving of these huge monoliths. Transfer to Philae Temple, domain of the goddess Isis and visit the site. Return to the boat and lunch. Sail to Kom Ombo. Stop at Kom Ombo and walking tour of the temple situated on a hill.

It is dedicated to two divinities: Sobek, the crocodile god, god of fertility, and Haroeris, the great winged sun disk. It is a truly unique monument for its location and its architecture. Seduces travelers for its aspect of "romantic ruins", enhanced by its location on a small promontory, where the curve made by the Nile River in this area of the country dominates. Sail to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board. (B, L, D)

Day 07: Edfu - Luxor
Breakfast on board. Transfer buggies (-caballo car) to the Temple of Edfu. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, it is considered the most preserved of Egypt and second in size after the Temple of Karnak. Its good condition can better understand the organization of other Egyptian temples. Return to the boat. Lunch on board. Sail to Luxor.
In the case of arriving early at Luxor, visiting the monuments of Karnak be held, with its impressive pillared hall consists of 134 columns. Another great artistic beauty lies in the interior and exterior decoration of the walls, based offerings and consecrations, and descriptions of battles and conquests. Then visit the magnificent temple of Luxor, a building that was made primarily during the reign of Amenhotep III but later pharaohs such as Ramses II, Tutankhamun, Alexander the Great and Roman emperors added several new elements. Built in honor of the Theban god Amun, Mut and Khonsu, he was called "sacred southern harem". Their access is through an avenue of sphinxes that once came to join Karnak and Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board.(B, L, D)

Day 08: Luxor - Thebes Necropolis - Cairo / ....
Breakfast on board and disembarkation. Transfer to the Nile to visit the Necropolis of Thebes: Valley of the Kings, which shelters the fabulous tombs of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom; Valley of the Queens, which houses the tombs of royal wives, princes and princesses of the New Kingdom; the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahary, perfectly integrated into its surroundings and great originality, comprising a series of horizontal plans or terraces harmoniously opposed to the verticality of the rocky wall.
(Alternatively, you could visit the complex of Medinet Habu, Medinet Habu whose architectural design and its more than 7000 square meters of icnográficas representations have greatly helped to understand the concept of such temples). We will also make a stop in front of the Colossi of Memnon. (To be completed following the visits of Karnak and Luxor where the previous day had not been made). At the agreed time, transfer to airport for flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. (B, -, -)

Day 09: Cairo - Bahariya Oasis
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer by road to the Bahariya oasis, located 360 km. Southwest of Cairo. This is a depression surrounded by black quartzite hills and gigantic sand dunes. Arrival and transfer to the hotel or camping place according chosen option. Lunch. In the afternoon you enjoy an excursion in a 4x4 vehicle crossing the villages del Sol from the Castillo del Ingles, the highest place to contemplate the oasis. Bedouin dinner outdoors. (B, L, D)

Day 10: Bahariya Oasis - Oasis Haiz - White Desert
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the Tombs of Benantiu, Zed-Amun-Eph Ankh, the Temple of Alexander and the famous mummy of gold in the Bahariya Museum.
Departure to the oasis of Haiz where we stop for lunch (picnic lunch). Next to the White Desert, stopping along the way at Crystal Mountain. Arrival to the White Desert, stunning scenery of whimsical animals like giant mushrooms and the wind has sculpted over time forms. Enjoy the beauty of the sunset in this amazing landscape. In this unique setting, a hot dinner by the campfire becomes a real pleasure.
Camping in the wilderness. (B, L, D)

Day 11: White Desert - Bahariya Oasis - Cairo
Breakfast in the White Desert. Return by road to Cairo, stopping at Bahariya Oasis for lunch. Arrive Cairo, transfer to hotel and accommodation. (B, L , -)
Day 12: Cairo / ...
Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to the airport to take flight back to their point of origin. (B, -, -)

22/06/2016

Valley of the Golden Mummies (with special permission)
ITINERARY BASED ON FRIDAY ARRIVAL TO CAIRO
The White Desert + classical 11 nights / 12 days

Day 01: ......... / Cairo
Flight arrival to Cairo. Visa and customs procedures with assistance from our representative. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation. (-, -, -)

Day 02: Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Giza Plateau and tour the whole forming the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure, pharaohs of Dynasty IV. Symbol of Egyptian culture, are located in the city limits, on the edge of the desert. Along with the Sphinx and the Valley Temple, which also will visit, they are considered as the last vestige of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional excursion to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt and the archaeological site of Sakkara, which include the funerary complex of the pharaoh Zoser with its Step Pyramid, the court Heb Seb and mastabas of the Old Kingdom. Overnight at hotel (B, -, -)

Day 03: Cairo
Breakfast. Day dedicated to the visit of Cairo including the archaeological remains with the world-famous collection of Tutankhamen Museum, the Citadel of Saladin with the Alabaster Mosque, the Coptic Quarter with its churches and synagogues, ending the tour at the Bazar Khan El Khalili . Accommodation. (B, -, -)

Day 04: Cairo - Luxor
Breakfast. Transfer to Luxor airport and flight destination. Arrival.
Transfer to the boat. Lunch. Afternoon dedicated to visit the monuments of Karnak, with its impressive pillared hall consists of 134 columns. Another great artistic beauty lies in the interior and exterior decoration of the walls, based offerings and consecrations, and descriptions of battles and conquests. Then visit the magnificent temple of Luxor, a building that was made primarily during the reign of Amenhotep III but later pharaohs such as Ramses II, Tutankhamun, Alexander the Great and Roman emperors added several new elements. Built in honor of the Theban god Amun, Mut and Khonsu, he was called "sacred southern harem". Their access is through an avenue of sphinxes that once came to join Karnak and Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board. (B, L, D)

Day 05: Luxor - Thebes Necropolis - Esna - Edfu
Breakfast on board. Transfer to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Necropolis of Thebes: Valley of the Kings, which houses the fabulous tombs of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom; Valley of the Queens, which houses the tombs of royal wives, princes and princesses of the New Kingdom; the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahary, perfectly integrated into its surroundings and great originality, comprising a series of horizontal plans or terraces harmoniously opposed to the verticality of the rocky wall.
(Alternatively, you could visit the complex of Medinet Habu, Medinet Habu whose architectural design and its more than 7000 square meters of icnográficas representations have greatly helped to understand the concept of such temples). We will also make a stop in front of the Colossi of Memnon. Then I return to the boat. Lunch on board. Sailing to Edfu crossing the Esna lock. Overnight on board. (B, L, D)

Day 06: Edfu - Kom Ombo
Breakfast on board. Transfer buggies (-caballo car) to the Temple of Edfu. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, is considered the best preserved of Egypt and second in size after the Temple of Karnak. Its good condition can better understand the organization of other Egyptian temples. Return to the boat. Lunch on board. Up the Nile to Kom Ombo arrived. Stop at Kom Ombo and walking tour of the temple situated on a hill. It is dedicated to two divinities: Sobek, the crocodile god, god of fertility, and Haroeris, the great winged sun disk. It is a truly unique monument for its location and its architecture. Seduces travelers for its aspect of "romantic ruins", enhanced by its location on a small promontory, where the curve made by the Nile River in this area of the country dominates. Sail to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.
(B, L, D)

Day 07: Kom Ombo - Aswan
Breakfast on board. Visit the Aswan High Dam, located south of the city, it was completed in 1972 and meant a whole industrial revolution in Egypt. It is considered one of the masterpieces of modern engineering. Then transfer to the Pink Granite Quarry where the Unfinished Obelisk, daunting. It shows in situ as the ancient Egyptians worked the carving of these huge monoliths. Transfer to Temple, domain of the goddess Isis and visit the site. Return to the boat and lunch. In the afternoon also you enjoy a felucca ride (or motor) on the Nile with a panoramic view to the Elephantine Islands and the botanical garden. This day will also take an optional excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel, chosen by Ramses II to build two beautiful cave temples, whose structures are causing the admiration of the world. Overnight on board. (B,L, D)

Day 08: Aswan - Cairo
Breakfast and disembarkation. At the indicated time, transfer to airport for flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. (B, -, -)

Day 09: Cairo - Bahariya Oasis
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer by road to the Bahariya oasis, located 360 km. Southwest of Cairo. This is a depression surrounded by black quartzite hills and gigantic sand dunes. Arrival and transfer to the hotel or camping place according chosen option. Lunch. In the afternoon you enjoy an excursion in a 4x4 vehicle crossing the villages del Sol from the Castillo del Ingles, the highest place to contemplate the oasis. Bedouin dinner outdoors. (B, L, D)

Day 10: Bahariya Oasis - Oasis Haiz - White Desert
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the Tombs of Banantiu, Zed-Amun-Eph Ankh, the Temple of Alexander and the famous mummy of gold in the Bahariya Museum.
Departure to the oasis of Haiz where we stop for lunch (picnic lunch). Next to the White Desert, stopping along the way at Crystal Mountain. Arrival to the White Desert, stunning scenery of whimsical animals like giant mushrooms and the wind has sculpted over time forms. Enjoy the beauty of the sunset in this amazing landscape. In this unique setting, a hot dinner by the campfire becomes a real pleasure.
Camping in the wilderness. (B, L, D)

Day 11: White Desert - Bahariya Oasis - Cairo
Breakfast in the White Desert. Return by road to Cairo, stopping at Bahariya Oasis for lunch. Arrive Cairo, transfer to hotel and accommodation. (B, L, - )

Day 12: Cairo / ...
Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to the airport to take flight back to their point of origin. (B, -, -)

22/06/2016

ITINERARY BASED ON FRIDAY ARRIVAL TO CAIRO
EGYPT WITH DESERT ADVENTURE 12 DAYS/ 11 NIGHTS

Day 01: ......... / Cairo
Flight arrival to Cairo. Visa and customs procedures with assistance from our representative. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation. (-, -, -)

Day 02: Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Giza Plateau and tour the whole forming the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure, pharaohs of Dynasty IV. Symbol of Egyptian culture, are located in the city limits, on the edge of the desert. Along with the Sphinx and the Valley Temple, which also will visit, they are considered as the last vestige of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional excursion to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt and the archaeological site of Sakkara, which include the funerary complex of the pharaoh Zoser with its Step Pyramid, the court Heb Seb and mastabas of the Old Kingdom. Overnight at hotel (B, -, -)

Day 03: Cairo
Breakfast. Day dedicated to the visit of Cairo including the archaeological remains with the world-famous collection of Tutankhamen Museum, the Citadel of Saladin with the Alabaster Mosque, the Coptic Quarter with its churches and synagogues, ending the tour at the Bazar Khan El Khalili . Accommodation. (B, -, -)

Day 04: Cairo - Luxor
Breakfast. Transfer to Luxor airport and flight destination. Arrival.
Transfer to the boat. Lunch. Afternoon dedicated to visit the monuments of Karnak, with its impressive pillared hall consists of 134 columns. Another great artistic beauty lies in the interior and exterior decoration of the walls, based offerings and consecrations, and descriptions of battles and conquests. Then visit the magnificent temple of Luxor, a building that was made primarily during the reign of Amenhotep III but later pharaohs such as Ramses II, Tutankhamun, Alexander the Great and Roman emperors added several new elements. Built in honor of the Theban god Amun, Mut and Khonsu, he was called "sacred southern harem". Their access is through an avenue of sphinxes that once came to join Karnak and Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board. (B, L, D)

Day 05: Luxor - Thebes Necropolis - Esna - Edfu
Breakfast on board. Transfer to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Necropolis of Thebes: Valley of the Kings, which houses the fabulous tombs of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom; Valley of the Queens, which houses the tombs of royal wives, princes and princesses of the New Kingdom; the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahary, perfectly integrated into its surroundings and great originality, comprising a series of horizontal plans or terraces harmoniously opposed to the verticality of the rocky wall.
(Alternatively, you could visit the complex of Medinet Habu, Medinet Habu whose architectural design and its more than 7000 square meters of icnográficas representations have greatly helped to understand the concept of such temples). We will also make a stop in front of the Colossi of Memnon. Then I return to the boat. Lunch on board. Sailing to Edfu crossing the Esna lock. Overnight on board. (B, L, D)

Day 06: Edfu - Kom Ombo
Breakfast on board. Transfer buggies (-caballo car) to the Temple of Edfu. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, is considered the best preserved of Egypt and second in size after the Temple of Karnak. Its good condition can better understand the organization of other Egyptian temples. Return to the boat. Lunch on board. Up the Nile to Kom Ombo arrived. Stop at Kom Ombo and walking tour of the temple situated on a hill. It is dedicated to two divinities: Sobek, the crocodile god, god of fertility, and Haroeris, the great winged sun disk. It is a truly unique monument for its location and its architecture. Seduces travelers for its aspect of "romantic ruins", enhanced by its location on a small promontory, where the curve made by the Nile River in this area of the country dominates. Sail to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.
(B, L, D)

Day 07: Kom Ombo - Aswan
Breakfast on board. Visit the Aswan High Dam, located south of the city, it was completed in 1972 and meant a whole industrial revolution in Egypt. It is considered one of the masterpieces of modern engineering. Then transfer to the Pink Granite Quarry where the Unfinished Obelisk, daunting. It shows in situ as the ancient Egyptians worked the carving of these huge monoliths. Transfer to Temple, domain of the goddess Isis and visit the site. Return to the boat and lunch. In the afternoon also you enjoy a felucca ride (or motor) on the Nile with a panoramic view to the Elephantine Islands and the botanical garden. This day will also take an optional excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel, chosen by Ramses II to build two beautiful cave temples, whose structures are causing the admiration of the world. Overnight on board. (B, L, D)

Day 08: Aswan - Cairo
Breakfast and disembarkation. At the indicated time, transfer to airport for flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. (B, -, -)

Day 09: Cairo - Bahariya Oasis
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer by road to the Bahariya oasis, located 360 km. Southwest of Cairo. This is a depression surrounded by black quartzite hills and gigantic sand dunes. Arrival and transfer to the hotel or camping place according chosen option. Lunch. In the afternoon you enjoy an excursion in a 4x4 vehicle crossing the villages del Sol from the Castillo del Ingles, the highest place to contemplate the oasis. Bedouin dinner outdoors. (B, L, D)

Day 10: Bahariya Oasis - Oasis Haiz - White Desert
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the Tombs of Banantiu, Zed-Amun-Eph Ankh, the Temple of Alexander and the famous mummy of gold in the Bahariya Museum.
Departure to the oasis of Haiz where we stop for lunch (picnic lunch). Next to the White Desert, stopping along the way at Crystal Mountain. Arrival to the White Desert, stunning scenery of whimsical animals like giant mushrooms and the wind has sculpted over time forms. Enjoy the beauty of the sunset in this amazing landscape. In this unique setting, a hot dinner by the campfire becomes a real pleasure.
Camping in the wilderness. (B, L, D)

Day 11: White Desert - Bahariya Oasis - Cairo
Breakfast in the White Desert. Return by road to Cairo, stopping at Bahariya Oasis for lunch. Arrive Cairo, transfer to hotel and accommodation. ( B, L , -)

Day 12: Cairo / ...
Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to the airport to take flight back to their point of origin. (B, -, -)

22/06/2016

NUBIA SEA AND EGYPT
ITINERARY BASED ON FRIDAY ARRIVAL TO CAIRO
12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS
Day 01: ...... / Cairo
Flight arrival to Cairo. Visa and customs procedures with assistance from our representative. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation. (-, -, -)
Day 02: Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Giza Plateau and tour the whole forming the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure, pharaohs of Dynasty IV. Symbol of Egyptian culture, are located in the city limits, on the edge of the desert. Along with the Sphinx and the Valley Temple, which also will visit, they are considered as the last vestige of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional excursion to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt and the archaeological site of Sakkara, which include the funerary complex of the pharaoh Zoser with its Step Pyramid, the court Heb Seb and mastabas of the old Empire. Overnight at hotel (B, -, -)
Day 03: Cairo
Breakfast. Day dedicated to the visit of Cairo including: the Archaeological Museum with the worldwide collection of Tutankhamen, The Citadel of Saladin with the Alabaster Mosque, the Coptic Quarter with its churches and synagogues, ending the tour at the Bazar Khan El Khalili. Accommodation. (B, -, -)
Day 04: Cairo - Aswan
Breakfast. Transfer to airport for flight to Aswan. Arrival.
Transfer to the pier, south of the Aswan High Dam and boarding on the motor vessel aboard which the cruise will take place on Lake Nasser. Free afternoon with possibility to visit the Nubian Museum. Lunch and dinner on board. (B, L, D)
Day 05: Aswan - Kalabsha - Wadi El Seboua
Breakfast on board. Visit Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali and Kertassi: The temple of Kalabsha is the largest of Nubia after Abu Simbel Temples. It is dedicated to the god Mandolis. Kiosk Kertassi is considered the "Gem of Nubia". The Temple of Beit El Wali is a memorial chapel by Ramses II. After these back to the boat and start sailing to Wadi El Seboua visits. Lunch and dinner on board. (B, L, D)
Day 06: Wadi El Seboua - Amada - Kasr Ibrim
Breakfast on board. Visit the Temples of Wadi el Seboua, El Dakka and Maharakka grouped west of the lake. Wadi el Seboua means "Valley of the lions" due to dromo with sphinxes preceding the temple. The Dakka, built by Ptolemy II Philadelphus commissioned by the Ethiopian king Arkamani is dedicated to Tot and has a classic architectural structure. Maharakka temple, which is only the pillared hall was dedicated to Serapis and Isis. Next to the temples of Amada, which consist of two temples and a tomb: Amada temple with its delicate and unique reliefs; the Derr, an ancient city of Lower Nubia where Ramses II made build a rock temple; Tomb Pennut, governor of the region in time of Ramses VI. Next to Kasr Ibrim. Lunch and dinner on board.
(B, L, D)
Day 07: Kasr Ibrim - Abu Simbel
Breakfast on board. Explanation from the boat deck Kasr Ibrim Memorial, fortified main square where resided the viceroy of Kush, appointed by the pharaohs of the New Kingdom.
Sail to Abu Simbel. Lunch. In the afternoon visit the two magnificent cave temples built by Ramses II, whose structures are causing the admiration of the world. In the sanctuary of the Templo Mayor, are the four statues of the pharaoh surrounded by gods, which twice a year only, are illuminated by sunlight. The temple is dedicated to Queen Nefertari, beloved wife of Pharaoh. Return to the boat. Dinner on board. Assistance Sound and Light show at the temples of Abu Simbel. (B, L, D)
Day 08: Abu Simbel - Aswan
Breakfast and disembarkation. Worth getting up early to see the facade of the temple illuminated by the first rays of the sun. At the time transfer to Abu Simbel airport and flight to Aswan. On arrival, transfer to the dock and board the motor vessel aboard which the cruise will take place on the Nile. Lunch on board. In the afternoon also you enjoy a felucca ride (or motor) on the Nile with a panoramic view to the Elephantine Islands and the botanical garden.
Dinner and overnight on board.(B, L, D)
Day 09: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu
Breakfast on board. Visit the Aswan High Dam, located south of the city, it was completed in 1972 and meant a whole industrial revolution in Egypt. It is considered one of the masterpieces of modern engineering. Then transfer to the Pink Granite Quarry where the Unfinished Obelisk, daunting. It shows in situ as the ancient Egyptians worked the carving of these huge monoliths. Transfer to Philae Temple, domain of the goddess Isis and visit the site. Return to the boat and lunch. Sail to Kom Ombo. Stop and walking tour of the temple situated on a hill. It is dedicated to two divinities: Sobek, the crocodile god, god of fertility, and Haroeris, the great winged sun disk. It is a truly unique monument for its location and its architecture. Seduces travelers for its aspect of "romantic ruins", enhanced by its location on a small promontory, where the curve made by the Nile River in this area of the country dominates. Sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board. (B, L, D)
Day 10: Edfu - Luxor
Breakfast on board. Transfer buggies (-caballo car) to the Temple of Edfu. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, it is considered the best preserved
Egypt and second in size after the Temple of Karnak. Its good condition can better understand the organization of other Egyptian temples. Return to the boat. Lunch on board. Sail to Luxor crossing Esna Lock. In the case of arriving soon to Luxor to visit the monuments of Karnak be held, with its impressive pillared hall consists of 134 columns. Another great artistic beauty lies in the interior and exterior decoration of the walls, based offerings and consecrations, and descriptions of battles and conquests. Then visit the magnificent temple of Luxor, a building that was made primarily during the reign of Amenhotep III but later pharaohs such as Ramses II, Tutankhamun, Alexander the Great and Roman emperors added several new elements. Built in honor of the Theban god Amun, Mut and Khonsu, he was called "sacred southern harem". Their access is through an avenue of sphinxes that once came to join Karnak and Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board. (B, L, D)
Day 11: Luxor - Thebes Necropolis - Esna - Edfu
Breakfast and disembarkation. Transfer to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Necropolis of Thebes: Valley of the Kings, which shelters the fabulous tombs of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom; Valley of the Queens, which houses the tombs of royal wives, princes and princesses of the New Kingdom; the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahary, perfectly integrated into its surroundings and great originality, comprising a series of horizontal plans or terraces harmoniously opposed to the verticality of the rocky wall. (Alternatively, you could visit the complex of Medinet Habu, Medinet Habu whose architectural design and its more than 7000 square meters of icnográficas representations have greatly helped to understand the concept of such temples). We will also make a stop in front of the Colossi of Memnon. (Will be made then visits the temples of Karnak and Luxor in the case of not having been able to visit the day before. Finalized the visits, transfer to airport for flight to Cairo. Arrival, transfer to your hotel. (B , - ;-)
Day 12: Cairo / ...
Breakfast at the hotel. At the appointed time, hotel pick up and transfer to airport for flight back to their point of origin. (B, -, -)

22/06/2016

ITINERARY BASED ON FRIDAY ARRIVAL TO CAIRO
11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS .... ALEXANDRIA INCLUDED

Day 01: ......... / Cairo
Flight arrival to Cairo. Visa and customs procedures with assistance from our representative. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation. (-, -, -)

Day 02: Cairo - Alexandria
Breakfast at the hotel. At the time indicated collection and transfer by road to Alexandria, on the north coast of Egypt. In Wadi Natrun visit route, or "Valley of Salt". The name is due to the large amounts of salt in the seasonal lakes that surround the area. Of them this material was used in ancient Egypt for mummification of the dead was extracted. He was known in the early days of Christianity as a place devoted to the monastic life. They came about fifty monasteries Coptic rite.
There are still four remain active: Deir Abu Makar, Deir El Suriani, Deir Amba Visio and Deir Amba Baramus. Arrival in Alexandria. Rest of the time. Overnight at hotel. (B, - ;-)

Day 03: Alexandria - Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel. Day dedicated to visiting the city of Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great. We begin with the Greco-Roman museum. In its 24 rooms over 400,000 pieces are mainly Greek-Roman period of Egypt, found in the city and the Nile Delta. In the Catacombs of Kom El-Sugafa shown, can appreciate a combination of shapes and both Greco-Roman representations as Egyptian . It is a funerary complex dug into the rock with three superimposed levels. We will continue with the visit to the Roman Theatre, made up of 13 white marble steps with a capacity for 800 people. Ancient temple dedicated to the god Serapis, we can admire the only vestige, Pompey's Pillar. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will go to Fort Qait Bay. It was built in the fifteenth century on the foundations of the famous lighthouse of Alexandria, destroyed by an earthquake in 1340. The building looks like a medieval castle. We end our tour with a leisurely stroll through the gardens of Montazah Palace, the former summer residence of King Farouk and today instead of state receptions. Return to Cairo. Overnight at hotel. (B, -)

Day 04: Cairo - Luxor
Breakfast. Transfer to Luxor airport and flight destination. Arrival. Transfer to the boat. Lunch. Afternoon dedicated to visit the monuments of Karnak, with its impressive pillared hall consists of 134 columns. Another great artistic beauty lies in the interior and exterior decoration of the walls, based offerings and consecrations, and descriptions of battles and conquests. Then visit the magnificent temple of Luxor, a building that was made primarily during the reign of Amenhotep III but later pharaohs such as Ramses II, Tutankhamun, Alexander the Great and Roman emperors added several new elements. Built in honor of the Theban god Amun, Mut and Khonsu, he was called "sacred southern harem".
Their access is through an avenue of sphinxes that once came to join Karnak and Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board. (B, L, D)

Day 05: Luxor - Thebes Necropolis - Esna - Edfu
Breakfast on board. Transfer to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Necropolis of Thebes: Valley of the Kings, which shelters the fabulous tombs of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom; Valley of the Queens, which houses the tombs of royal wives, princes and princesses of the New Kingdom; the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahary, perfectly integrated into its surroundings and great originality, comprising a series of horizontal plans or terraces harmoniously opposed to the verticality of the rocky wall. (Alternatively, you could visit the complex of Medinet Habu, Medinet Habu whose architectural design and its more than 7000 square meters of icnográficas representations have greatly helped to understand the concept of such temples). We will also make a stop in front of the Colossi of Memnon. Then I return to the boat. Lunch on board. Sailing to Edfu crossing the Esna lock. Overnight on board. (B, L, D)

Day 06: Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan
Breakfast on board. Transfer buggies (-caballo car) to the Temple of Edfu. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, it is considered the most preserved of Egypt and second in size after the Temple of Karnak. Its good condition can better understand the organization of other Egyptian temples. Return to the boat. Lunch on board. Up the Nile to Kom Ombo arrived. Stop at Kom Ombo and walking tour of the temple situated on a hill. It is dedicated to two divinities: Sobek, the crocodile god, god of fertility, and Haroeris, the great winged sun disk. It is a truly unique monument for its location and its architecture. Seduces travelers for its aspect of "romantic ruins", enhanced by its location on a small promontory, where the curve made by the Nile River in this area of the country dominates. Sail to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.
(B, L, D)

Day 07: Aswan
Breakfast on board. Visit the Aswan High Dam, located south of the city, it was completed in 1972 and meant a whole industrial revolution in Egypt. It is considered one of the master works of modern engineering. Then transfer to the Pink Granite Quarry where the Unfinished Obelisk, daunting. It shows in situ as the ancient Egyptians worked the carving of these huge monoliths. Transfer to Egilkia Island to visit the monuments of Philae, domain of the goddess Isis. They are one of the points most interesting and most picturesque attraction of Egypt. Return to the boat and lunch. In the afternoon also you enjoy a felucca ride (or motor) on the Nile with a panoramic view to the Elephantine Islands and the botanical garden. Dinner and overnight on board.(B, L, D)

Day 08: Aswan - Abu Simbel
Breakfast and disembarkation. Transfer to airport and flight to Abu Simbel. Arrival. Visit the temples of Abu Simbel. This is two beautiful cave temples built by Ramses II, whose structures are causing the admiration of the world. The Great Temple is dominated by four colossi of Ramses II enthroned almost 21 meters high. The smaller temple is located 100 meters from the front and is dedicated to Queen Nefertari, beloved wife of Pharaoh. After the visit, transfer to hotel. Rest of the time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. At night attendance Sound and Light show at the temples of Abu Simbel. (B, -, D)

Day 09: Abu Simbel - Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel. At the appointed time, hotel pick up and transfer to the airport. Return flight to Cairo. Transfer to Giza Plateau and tour the whole forming the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure, pharaohs of Dynasty IV. Symbol of Egyptian culture, are located in the city limits, on the edge of the desert. Along with the Sphinx and the Valley Temple, which also will visit, they are considered as the last vestige of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional excursion to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt and the archaeological site of Sakkara, which include the funerary complex of the pharaoh Zoser with its Step Pyramid, the court Heb Seb and mastabas of the old Empire. Overnight at hotel (B, -, -)
Day 10: Cairo
Breakfast. Day dedicated to the visit of Cairo including: the Archaeological Museum with the worldwide collection of Tutankhamen, The Citadel of Saladin with the Alabaster Mosque, the Coptic Quarter with its churches and synagogues, ending the tour at the Bazar Khan El Khalili. Accommodation. (B, -, -)

Day 11: Cairo / ......
Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to Cairo airport for flight back to their point of origin. End of trip and end of our services. (B, -, -)