13 Day itinerary in Egypt, Africa
It is hard to think about Egypt, a mysterious treasure trove of unimaginable archaeological and cultural value, without thinking about the Sphinx, the pyramids of Giza, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings and the Nile. This is not only the world's largest open-air museum, but also home to many luxurious... Read More
By Maksym and Gina
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Three deserts
Pyramids day
Cruise along Africa's greatest river
Valley of the Kings
Three deserts
Pyramids day
Cruise along Africa's greatest river
Valley of the Kings
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Day1
Arrival to Cairo by evening or night flight. You will be met at the airport, followed by transfer and check-in at the
hotelDay2
Museum
A trip to Egypt is not complete without a visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The museum has more than 120,000 exhibits dating back to different periods in the history of Ancient Egypt. Mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, jewellery and, of course, Tutankhamun's treasures. Coptic Cairo
We will move to the South of the city and visit the Christian part of the city. We will visit all the most important churches in this quarter: Saint Barbara, Saint Sergius and Bacchus and the famous Hanging Church.
In the same area, we'll have lunch at a local restaurant.
Islamic Cairo
We move to the east of Cairo and start walking along the Islamic part from the beautiful gate - the entrance to the Old City. We'll walk along the main street of Islamic Cairo and walk through an old Arab bazaar that seems to exist
timeless.Shopkeepers invite to their shelves, surrounded by the aroma of spices, gambling, bustling shopping and lots of valuables for sale in endless alleys.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Day3
At 9:00 we start the full-day tour to the pyramids.
Step pyramid
Did you think there were only 3 pyramids? This is not true. . After 40 minutes of moving to Saqqara, we will see a stepped pyramid that marks an important milestone in the evolution of the pyramids. Djoser's pyramid is considered to be the oldest surviving large stone architectural structure in the world
.2 more pyramids
After that, we will take a short drive to Dahshur and visit the curved and pink pyramids in the royal necropolis located in the desert on the west bank of the Nile. It will be possible to descend into one of these pyramids
.Giza Plateau
We return to Giza to see the great pyramids: Cheops, Chephren and Mikerin. You will also be able to get a close look at the Sphinx, the legendary guard standing
outside the huge burial complex.In the evening we return to the hotel in Cairo.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Day4
Today we are starting a 2-day tour to the Sahara Desert. For starters, drive from Cairo at 7 a.m. to a 5-hour oasis
.Black Desert
We will then have lunch upon arrival and start the tour by visiting the following attractions: Black Desert, Black Mountain, Hot Spring, Crystal Mountain.
The Black Desert got its name due to the erosion of rocks that covered the desert with a layer of black rock dust and stones. Closer to the end of the Black Desert, there are black volcanic hills that long ago spewed out the dark volcanic material called dolerite, which is what black rocks are made of.
White Desert
Then we'll go off-road to visit: the Agapat region, the Desert Rose, the Sand Dunes, the Old White Desert, the New White Desert, where we'll watch the sunset.
No desert in the world can match the number of unearthly rock formations carved by the wind in the form of huge mushrooms or cobblestones with the White Desert.
In the evening - barbecue dinner, camping in the desert.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day5
After breakfast, we'll continue off the desert to visit:
- Desert panorama
- Perforated mountain
- Sandboarding is waiting for us
- Caraouine Sand Dunes
- Sand Valley
- A magic spring
- Roman mummy tombs
Then lunch in the White Desert. We'll have a little rest, and then we'll return to our campsite through the most beautiful places in the White Desert. In the evening, there is a fire again, lunch and an overnight stay in
the white desert.Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
Day6
Desert oasis
After breakfast, return to the oasis, lunch, then return to Cairo.
Flight to the South
In the afternoon, fly to the South and check into a hotel
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day7
In the morning we check out of the hotel and drive around Aswan.
First, we will visit the monumental temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Then we'll go to the grandiose dam, a marvel of engineering, admire the views of Aswan and take rare photos of its islands on both sides of the Nile.
We'll also see small fishing boats. Villages filled with great Egyptian culture
At lunch, we'll check into a cruise ship for a 4-day trip to the sights of the Nile.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day8
Today is a relaxed day (because the ship has not only full board but also swimming pools).
But for an additional fee, an optional trip to Abu Simbel is possible.
the evening, our Nile cruise will begin and we will enjoy the views of the Nile, and at sunset we will visit the Kom Ombo Temple.
Then a night cruise
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day9
Edfu
Early in the morning we will be able to ride a horse in a carriage to visit the Edfu Temple. The Temple of Edfu is an ancient Egyptian temple that houses important scenes and inscriptions from the Sacred Drama related to the conflict between Horus and Set.
The Temple of Horus differs from other temples in Egypt in the highest degree of preservation and is the result of 180 years of construction with numerous additions and paintings.
Afternoon tea on the way to Luxor.
Luxor
Arrival in Luxor around 7pm. Luxor Night Cruise
Luxor is divided by the Nile River into two areas, commonly referred to as the East and West Banks, and in ancient Egypt they were thought to symbolize Life and Death
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day10
We leave the ship in the morning after breakfast
Valley of the Kings
We will travel through the Valley and explore the tombs of some of the pharaohs.
Then we'll go to Queen Hatshepsut's temple. Here you can take some amazing photos.
Luxor temples
Then we will visit the majestic Luxor and Karnak temples, where you can see the contribution of each of the pharaohs, usually in the form of statues and their images on the walls. These are undoubtedly the best temples in all of Egypt
.Stay 1 night in Luxor
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Day11
Transfer to the sea
Can't wait to see the sea? In the morning we will have a 4-hour transfer directly to the Red Sea, to Hurghada, and check into a
hotelHurghada
Surrounded by more than 40 kilometres of pristine coastline, Hurghada offers year-round sunshine, gorgeous coral reefs and plenty of fun in a relaxed, relaxed atmosphere.
After checking in, we relax on the beach.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day12
Free time, use the beach or swimming pools
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day13
Check-out from the hotel and departure from Hurghada.
Those interested can extend their stay at sea for a few more days.
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