9 Nights / 10 Days
The Sun Miracle
Day 1
- Arrival
Day 2:
- A visit to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir.
- Visits to Coptic Cairo Churches: (The Hanging Church and Abu Serga Church).
- A visit to the Jewish Temple: Ben Ezra Synagogue.
- A visit to Salahdin Citadel – and Khan Al-Khalili area.
Day 3
- Visits to the Step Pyramid of Sakkara.
- Visits to the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and Memphis.
Day 4:
- A flight to Luxor.
- Visits to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshpsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Day 5
- Visits to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
- Sailing through Esna’s Locks.
Day 6
- A visit to Edfu Temple.
- A Visit to Kom Ombo Temple.
Day 7
- Navigation to Aswan.
- Visits to Philae Temple and the High Dam.
Day 8
- Departing the Nile cruise.
- A Felucca trip around Elephantine Island.
- A visit to the Botanical Gardens.
- Travel by coach to Abu Simbel.
- Hotel check-in.
Day 9
- A visit to the temple of Abu Simbel.
- Hotel check-out.
- Transfer to Aswan Airport.
- A flight to Cairo.
Day 10
- Hotel overnight in Cairo.
- Transfer to Cairo International Airport.
- Return back home.
Day 1: Arrival
Friday 14 February :
Upon arrival in Cairo, Promo Tours will assist you and transfer you to the hotel.
Upon arrival in Cairo, Promo Tours will assist you and transfer you to the hotel.
Day 2: the Egyptian Museum - Coptic Cairo Churches
Saturday 15 February:
Full day visits to the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo Churches: Hanging Church and Abu Serga Church (which includes the cave where the Holy Family settled at for more than 3 months during their journey in Egypt) and visit the Jewish Temple: Ben Ezra Synagogue.
P.M: Visit Salahdin Citadel - and then visit Khan Al-Khalili area.
Overnight in Hotel.
Full day visits to the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo Churches: Hanging Church and Abu Serga Church (which includes the cave where the Holy Family settled at for more than 3 months during their journey in Egypt) and visit the Jewish Temple: Ben Ezra Synagogue.
P.M: Visit Salahdin Citadel - and then visit Khan Al-Khalili area.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 3: Pyramid of Sakkara - Pyramids of Giza
Sunday 16 February:
Full day to visit Saqqara.
P.M: Visit Giza Pyramids area and Sphinx.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Full day to visit Saqqara.
P.M: Visit Giza Pyramids area and Sphinx.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 4: Luxor -
Monday 17 February:
Will take a flight to Luxor and upon arrival we’ll take you to the Nile cruise for a wonderful 4 nights journey.
Lunch on Board.
P.M: Visit the West Bank – (Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple and the Nobles Tombs and then visit Colossi of Memnon.)
Overnight on board.
Will take a flight to Luxor and upon arrival we’ll take you to the Nile cruise for a wonderful 4 nights journey.
Lunch on Board.
P.M: Visit the West Bank – (Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple and the Nobles Tombs and then visit Colossi of Memnon.)
Overnight on board.
Day 5: Karnak Temple - Luxor Temple
Tuesday 18 February:
A.M: Visit the East Bank- (Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple).
Sail to Esna and pass the Esna Lock.
Overnight on Board.
A.M: Visit the East Bank- (Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple).
Sail to Esna and pass the Esna Lock.
Overnight on Board.
Day 6: Edfu Temple - Kom Ombo Temple
Wednesday 19 February:
A.M: Transport with a calesh to Visit Edfu Temple, one of the most ancient Egyptian temples.
P.M: Continue navigation towards Kom Ombo and visit Kom Ombo Temple (a temple dedicated to the Crocodile God Subek).
Then continue sailing towards Aswan.
A.M: Transport with a calesh to Visit Edfu Temple, one of the most ancient Egyptian temples.
P.M: Continue navigation towards Kom Ombo and visit Kom Ombo Temple (a temple dedicated to the Crocodile God Subek).
Then continue sailing towards Aswan.
Day 7: Aswan - Philae Temple - The High Dam
Thursday 20 February:
Continue sailing and arrive Aswan.
P.M: Visit the Temple of Philae and the High Dam.
Overnight at Aswan.
Continue sailing and arrive Aswan.
P.M: Visit the Temple of Philae and the High Dam.
Overnight at Aswan.
Day 8: Felucca trip - Botanical Gardens
Friday 21 February:
Disembarkation after breakfast: Departure from the cruise with the luggage.
A.M: Enjoy the Nile on a Felucca trip around Elephantine Island and visit the Botanical Gardens.
Then travel by coach to Abu Simbel (260 K.M from Aswan).
Check in at a hotel for an overnight stay.
Disembarkation after breakfast: Departure from the cruise with the luggage.
A.M: Enjoy the Nile on a Felucca trip around Elephantine Island and visit the Botanical Gardens.
Then travel by coach to Abu Simbel (260 K.M from Aswan).
Check in at a hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 9: Abu Simbel Temple - Cairo
Saturday 22 February:
Around 3 am, move to Abu Simbel temple and visit the area under the stars and enjoy the shine of the water surface of Lake Nasser.
Enter the Temple at sunrise and watch the sunlight align to light the statue of Ramses II; located between sculptures of Ancient Egyptian gods: Amun Ra and Ra Hur Akhty and God Ptah.
Then watch the temple and inscriptions with the sun rise.
After the visit check out from Hotel and transfer to Aswan Airport to take flight back to Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo Hotel.
Around 3 am, move to Abu Simbel temple and visit the area under the stars and enjoy the shine of the water surface of Lake Nasser.
Enter the Temple at sunrise and watch the sunlight align to light the statue of Ramses II; located between sculptures of Ancient Egyptian gods: Amun Ra and Ra Hur Akhty and God Ptah.
Then watch the temple and inscriptions with the sun rise.
After the visit check out from Hotel and transfer to Aswan Airport to take flight back to Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo Hotel.
Day 10: Departure
Thursday 23 February:
Transfer to Cairo International Airport ; final departure and return to homeland.
Transfer to Cairo International Airport ; final departure and return to homeland.
Includes
- 4 meals (2 in Cairo, 1 in Aswan, 1 Abu Simbel).
- All archeological visits as written in the program with entrance fees (Egyptian Museum – and Coptic Cairo Churches: Hanging Church and Abu Serga
- Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Saqqara, Giza Pyramids area and Sphinx, West Bank and East Bank (Luxor), Edfu, Kom Ombo, High Dam and Philae Temple and Botanical Garden.
- A memorable visit to Abu Simbel Temple to attend the Sun Miracle.
- Private guide that speaks your language.
- Private A/C coach to travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel and return to Aswan with the same coach.
- Promo Tours assistance during the whole stay in Egypt.
- Hotels in Cairo and Abu Simbel.
- 5* superior Nile Cruise (Full Board accommodation) for 4 Nights/ 5 Days.
- All transfers in Cairo – Also in Upper Egypt (Luxor and Aswan).
- All Taxes published till now by the government. (Vat 14% + 12% services in Restaurants, Hotels and Cruise; 2.08% City Tax in Hotels and Boat).
Excludes
- Beverages and personal needs.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa (to be paid by the client upon arrival at the Airport).
- Tips.
- National and International Flight Tickets.
All Reviews
September 9, 2024
I liked how the guide was so friendly and welcoming. I love Egypt! take me back!