9Nights (3cairo+3cruise(Luxor, Aswan +3 Hurghada)

Cairo: “Mother of the World” as quoted in the “Arabian Nights”, is the largest city in Africa and the Arab World today. The present-day city was first erected in 969 AD. Today, it has become a blend of paradoxes; the old and the new, the east and the west, the swing of busy days and tranquil nights. A rare pot pourri of cultures, it flings at passers-by Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic and Islamic relics and monuments at every step. Today, we have conjured a mixture of the most intriguing of those sites to present them to you.

The Pyramids & Sphinx: The three great Pyramids of the 4th Dynasty well guarded by the Sphinx. In Ancient Egypt, Pyramids were built as tombs for Kings and Queens. It was also an exclusive privilege to have a Pyramid tomb. However, this tradition only applied in the Old and Middle Kingdoms. Today Egypt has more than 93 Pyramids; the most famous ones are those at Giza.
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities: With over 100,000 relics in 107 halls, the Egyptian Museum offers days of exploration. Inside are treasures from ancient Egypt, including priceless finery taken from ancient royal tombs and one of the museum’s masterpieces, the statue of Chephren. The most popular attraction is the Tutankhamun Gallery where exquisite treasures from the tomb of the Boy King are displayed, including the famous solid gold death mask. Another top attraction is the Royal Mummy Room containing mummies of some of the most powerful Pharaohs in Egypt dating from the 18th to the 20th Dynasty.
Citadel of Salah El Din: One of Cairo's major attractions. The massive Citadel complex dominates the city skyline. Built on a limestone spur by Salah El Din (Saladin) in the 12th Century, most of its features are associated with Mohammed Ali, the early 19th-century leader who freed Egypt from the Mamluk yoke. The Citadel offers a beautiful panoramic view of Islamic Cairo in a castle setting rich in history.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar: One of the most interesting bazaars, known for its unusual, typically oriental souvenirs and handmade crafts. The medieval atmosphere of this traditional market together with the labyrinth layout of the streets, give visitors a lot of pleasure and a glimpse into what medieval markets once were like. Cafes, restaurants, shops and the number of vendors constitute a dynamic panorama of the place.
Old Cairo: a very important part of old Cairo, The Hanging Church as one of the oldest Churches built on the ruins of Babylon Fortress, The Church of Abu Serga, where Virgin Mary, Joseph and the Child rested in its crypt upon their arrival in Egypt and the Coptic Museum housing the largest collection of Coptic artifacts.
Flight to Aswan
 
The High Dam: The world-famous High Dam built in 1960 provides electricity and irrigation for the whole of Egypt.
Philae Temple: 8 Km South of Aswan dedicated to goddess Isis, it includes the Temple of Hathour, a Birth House and two pylons. The Temple also offers a Sound & Light show, consisting of speech, light and music telling its magnificent story. The show is presented in several languages according to a specific schedule.
The Unfinished Obelisk: The largest known ancient obelisk ordered by Queen Hatshepsut to commemorate her 16th anniversary on the throne.
Kom Ombo Temple: named Temple of Haroeris (god of medicine) & Sobek (Crocodile god).
Edfu  Temple: dedicated to Horus (the falcon-headed god), it was built during the reign of six Ptolemies andcompleted at Roman period.
Sailing to Luxor
Luxor  is the largest surviving concentration of ancient monuments in the  Nile   Valley . “ Thebes ”, as the ancients called it, was the major residence of the Pharaohs as well as their burial place. Erected for gods not men, the city swelled over with temples and palaces in super human proportions. These temples today stand out in acclaim of one the richest civilization that crossed the earth. To see them is to believe in the prosperity of man. The town itself boasts  Luxor   Temple , while just to the north is  Karnak   Temple . Across the river are the amazing tombs and mortuary temples of the Theban Necropolis. Sites are distributed between the East Bank and the  West Bank .
The  West Bank
Valley of the Kings: contains tombs of the kings of the new kingdom such as Ramses III, VI, Amenhotep II, Seti I and many others. King Tutankhamon’s Tomb is the most famous tomb at the  Valley  of  Kings discovered by Howard Carter.
Queen  Hatshepsut   Temple  (Deir El Bahari): Hatshepsut is the only woman who ruled  Egypt  in Pharaonic era.
The Colossi of Memnon: The only remains of Amenhotep III funerary temple.
The East Bank
Karnak Temples: A complex of temples covering up to 3 Km. It starts with the Avenue of Rams which represents god Amon (Symbol of fertility and growth).
Luxor  Temple: Located in downtown beside the corniche, it was constructed for the worship of god Amon Ra under XVIII dynasty till roman times. Of the two obelisks preceding the temple only one is left as the other one  is erected at
Concorde Square
in  Paris.

To Hurghada(Red-Sea) from Luxor by Bus : 285Km from Luxor to Hurghada

Hurghada Is a coastal resort situated on the Red Sea with numerous touristic villages and hotels. It has developed during the late 1980s and the 1990s from a small fishing village into a dynamic Red Sea Resort town.
Underwater coral + fish watching with semi-submarine
You are not a diver? You want to experience the underwater world of the Red Sea? This is the trip of your choice. In my opinion.

The semi-submarine offers an upper and a lower deck. During cruising time you sit on the upper deck. As soon as the vessel has reached the coral reef you go downstairs. In the air-conditioned observation deck you sit 1,8 meters underwater in front of a big glass window (1 m x 1.25 m wide) on a swiveling seat. There are two seats per window and 34 seats altogether. Quite comfortable. And it leaves you enough space even for a huge camera bag. Or a child in front of your feet.

The whole trip lasts for 90 minutes. Underwater time is about one hour. More than enough to gaze at the different fishes - and we saw a lot of them! We loved it, our children loved it.
It is possible to take pictures through the windows. Since the use of a flashlight does not make any sense (because of the reflection) expect very blue tinted results.
Tour Highlights:
 

•  Nile Cruise
• valley of kings
• ail to Edfu
• Sail to Komombo
•  Felucca sailin
• Philae Temple 
• Egyptian Museum
• Red sea Hurghada by Bus
• Including tour  semi submarine at RED SEA Hurghada.
   

Itinerary:
Day 1

• Arrival at the Cairo International Airport. Meet and assist by Fresh TRAVEL representative
• Transfer by Fresh TRAVEL motor coach / car to the hotel
• Overnight at the hotel
   

Day 2

• Wake up and Breakfast at the Hotel
• Full day visit of the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum including Lunch
• Overnight at the Hotel
    

Day 3

• Wake up and breakfast at the Hotel
• Full day visit of Old Cairo including Lunch: Citadel of Salaheddin, Alabaster mosque and  Khan el Khalilil
• After lunch visit of Coptic Cairo: Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Sergius
• Return and overnight at the Hotel
    

Day 4

• Wake up and breakfast at the hotel
• Transfer to Cairo domestic airport for flight to Aswan
• Check-in to Nile cruise and lunch on board
• Afternoon visit High Dam, Philae Temple and unfinished Obelisk
• Dinner and overnight on board
• Sail to Kom Ombo  

Day 5

• Wake up and Breakfast on Board 
• Visit Kom Ombo Temple
• Sail to Edfu and lunch on board
• Visit Edfu Temple
• Sail to Luxor crossing Esna Lock
• Dinner and overnight on board
    

Day 6
 

• Wake up and Breakfast on board
• Visit the West Bank: Valley of Kings, Valley of Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colosses of Memnon
• Lunch on board
• Visit the East Bank: Karnak and Luxor Temples
• Dinner and overnight on board
    

Day 7

• Wake up and breakfast on board
• Transfer to Hurghada By motor coach / Car. A/C
• arrive to Hurghada and check-in to hotel
• Full day at leisure in Hurghada
• Overnight at hotel  

Day 8
 

• Wake up and breakfast at the hotel
• Including tour around the secrets of the Red Sea through a Semi-Submarine
• Ovenight at the Hotel

Day 9

• Wake up and breakfast at the Hotel
• Optional full day diving cruise including lunch on board or safari B,B,Q
• Overnight at the hotel
   

Day 10

• Wake up and breakfast at the hotel
• Transfer to Hurghada domestic airport for flight to Cairo .
• Meet&assist by Fresh TRAVEL rep.to transfer from domestic hall to international hall to final departure.
   

Inclusion:
 

• Arrival transfer from Cairo Airport to hotel
• Transfer from hotel to Cairo Airport to flight to Aswan
• Lunch during full day visit at a local restaurant
• Visit the West Bank including Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon
• Visit the East Bank including Karnak and Luxor temples
• Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo
• Visit the Temple of Edfu
• Visit the Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk
• 3 nights in Cairo hotel on bed and breakfast basis
• 3 nights on Nile Cruise on full board basis
• 3 nights in Hurghada hotel on half-board(breakfast&dinner open buffet)
• Transfer from Aswan Airport to Nile Cruise
• Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada By bus or car A/C 285 kM.
• Transfer from Hurghada hotel to Hurghada apt.
• Visit Old Cairo, Citadel & Khan Khalili with lunch at a local restaurant
• Domestic flight Cairo-Aswan and Hurghada-cairo
• Full day visit to the Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili
• Visit Coptic Cairo: Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Church of St. Sergius
• Excursion semi- submarine under water 05 Meters.
   

Exclusion:

• Drinks during meals
• Any sightseeing not mentioned in the program
• Tips and porterage
• Egypt entry visa
• Diving,safai B.B.Q.

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