The Giza Pyramids Complex is the most iconic destination in Egypt and the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. Rising majestically on the Giza Plateau, the three great pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure were built over 4,500 years ago as m
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The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the world's most famous and mysterious monuments, a colossal limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. Carved from a single bedrock outcrop more than 4,500 years ago, it stands guard before
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The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), overlooking the Giza Pyramids, is the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilisation. This spectacular landmark houses more than 100,000 artefacts spanning Egypt's entire history, includ
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The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Old Cairo offers a sweeping journey through Egypt's history, from prehistoric times through the Pharaonic, Coptic, Islamic and modern eras. Its most celebrated highlight is the Royal Mummies Hall
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The Hanging Church, known as Al-Muallaqa, is one of the oldest and most beautiful Coptic churches in Egypt, built atop the southern gatehouse of the ancient Babylon Fortress in Old Cairo. Its nickname comes from its dramatic position suspended above
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Qaitbay Citadel is one of Alexandria's most beloved landmarks, a striking 15th-century fortress standing proudly on the Mediterranean shore. Built by Sultan Qaitbay on the very site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders
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The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a magnificent modern library inspired by the legendary Great Library of ancient Alexandria, the greatest centre of learning in the ancient world. Opened in 2002 on the Mediterranean waterfront, this architectural master
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Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria is one of the most important churches in Christianity, traditionally founded by Saint Mark the Evangelist, who brought Christianity to Egypt. Considered the historic seat of the Coptic Pope, the ca
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The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are among the most remarkable ancient sites in Alexandria and one of the seven wonders of the medieval world. Carved deep underground, this vast funerary complex dates from the Roman era and blends Egyptian, Greek and
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Pompey's Pillar is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria and one of the city's most iconic landmarks, a towering red granite column standing nearly 27 metres high. Despite its name, it was actually erected in honour of the Roman Emperor Diocleti
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The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square is one of the world's most famous museums and a treasure house of ancient Egyptian antiquities. Home to more than 120,000 artefacts, its historic halls display masterpieces spanning thousands of years, from royal
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The Salah El-Din Citadel, also known as the Cairo Citadel, is a magnificent medieval fortress that has dominated the city's skyline for over 800 years. Built by the legendary Sultan Saladin to defend Cairo from the Crusaders, this mighty stronghold o
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The Valley Temple of Khafre is one of the best-preserved Old Kingdom structures in Egypt, standing beside the Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau. Built over 4,500 years ago, it served as the place where the pharaoh's body was purified and mummified bef
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The Saqqara Step Pyramid of King Djoser is the oldest stone pyramid in the world and a groundbreaking masterpiece of ancient architecture. Designed over 4,700 years ago by the genius architect Imhotep, it marked the revolutionary leap from simple mud
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Khan El Khalili Bazaar is the beating heart of historic Cairo, a dazzling labyrinth of bustling alleys, vibrant shops and centuries-old trading tradition. Founded in the 14th century, this legendary market overflows with treasures such as handmade je
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Mount Sinai is one of the world's most sacred and spectacular peaks, revered in Judaism, Christianity and Islam as the place where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Rising over 2,200 metres in the rugged heart of the Sinai Peninsula, this holy mou
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Saint Catherine's Monastery is one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled at the foot of Mount Sinai. Founded in the sixth century, this fortified sanctuary is built around the site believed
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The Mohamed Ali Mosque, known as the Alabaster Mosque, is the crown jewel of the Cairo Citadel and one of the most beautiful mosques in Egypt. Built in the 19th century by Mohamed Ali Pasha in elegant Ottoman style, its soaring domes, slender twin mi
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The Al Rifai Mosque is one of Cairo's grandest and most majestic mosques, standing proudly opposite the Sultan Hassan Mosque in the historic heart of the city. Completed in the early 20th century, it beautifully blends medieval Mamluk style with mode
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The Sultan Hassan Mosque is one of the masterpieces of Islamic architecture and among the largest and most magnificent mosques in the world. Built in the 14th century during the Mamluk era, this colossal structure astonishes visitors with its towerin
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Al Muizz Street is the dazzling open-air museum of Islamic Cairo, one of the oldest and most beautiful streets in the entire Islamic world. Stretching through the historic heart of the city, it is lined with an extraordinary concentration of medieval
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The Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque holds the proud distinction of being the first mosque ever built in Egypt and in all of Africa. Founded in the seventh century in the historic city of Fustat, it marked the dawn of Islam in the country and has been rebuilt a
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The Morsi Abu Abbas Mosque is the largest and most beautiful mosque in Alexandria, a stunning landmark in the city's historic Anfushi district. Built in elegant Andalusian and Islamic style, it dazzles with its cream-coloured stone, towering minaret,
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The Baron Empain Palace is one of Cairo's most unusual and captivating landmarks, a striking Hindu and Cambodian-inspired mansion in the heart of Heliopolis. Built in the early 20th century by the Belgian industrialist Baron Édouard Empain, the palac
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Abdeen Palace is one of the most magnificent royal residences in Egypt, a lavish 19th-century palace that served as the seat of government and home to the royal family in Cairo. Built in opulent European style, it dazzles with its grand halls, gilded
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Montazah Palace is one of Alexandria's most beautiful and beloved landmarks, a magnificent royal palace set within lush, sprawling gardens overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Built by the royal family in elegant Turkish and Florentine style, the palac
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The Mohamed Ali Palace in Shubra is an elegant 19th-century royal retreat built by Mohamed Ali Pasha, the founder of modern Egypt. Once a tranquil country residence connected to the city by a tree-lined avenue, the palace is famous for its exquisite
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The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest and most magnificent of the Giza Pyramids and the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. Built over 4,500 years ago for the pharaoh Khufu, this colossal monument originally soared nearly 147 metres high
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When landing in Egypt, our representative will be waiting for your arrival and help you with all the entry papers and the luggage. You will be taken to your hotel to check in and relax.
At Night, you will head with your tour guide to the marvelous Sound and Light Show at the Giza Plateau to witness and hear the history of ancient Egypt come to life in the most magical and memorable manner. After finishing the sound & light show, you will enjoy a dinner meal at a restaurant in Cairo.
Return back to your hotel in Cairo.
After you had your breakfast, you will join your private Egyptologist tour guide to start your 12 days Egypt tour at one of the legendary wonders of Giza:
The Giza Pyramids Plateau is one of the oldest archaeological locations on the face of the earth dating back to more than 4500 years, offering a golden path across the great pyramids of the 4th dynasty, the sphinx, and many more.
The Pyramid of Khufu is a celestial construction built as a tomb by Khufu’s Vizier Hemiunu during the 26th century BC in 27 years. It was 147 m "481 ft" tall on a base of 230.3 m "755.6 ft" and one day become one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the oldest one to remain fully intact.
The widely famous Great Sphinx of Pharaoh Khafre "2558 – 2532 BC" was cut from the limestone bedrock to showcase the facial features of King Khafre mixed with the body of a mythical creature of the sphinx that has the body of a man and the head of a human.
The Valley Temple is rare construction built for preparing the bodies of the kings for their burial pressures through the mummification process. It is made of megalithic columns of red granite and alabaster floors with minor decorations and statues of Khafre himself.
The Grand Egyptian Museum is a huge marvel of 5,000 years of history and culture, that reveals the artistry, spirituality, and epic heritage of ancient Egyptian civilization. This incredible wonder, oriented toward the stellar pyramids of Giza and spread across nearly 490,000 square meters, GEM houses one of the Middle East’s largest conservation centers alongside research laboratories and educational facilities dedicated to safeguarding Egypt’s heritage. Visitors will encounter timeless masterpieces, from the Hanging Obelisk and the 11-meter colossus of Ramses II to the complete assemblage of more than 5,000 artifacts from Tutankhamun.
Proceed to have your lunch at a Pyramids / Nile view restaurant, then move to visit:
The Saqqara Step Pyramid is the first of its kind, built during the 27th century BC for Pharaoh Djoser and designed by the legendary Imhotep. It is by far the first Large-scale man-made cut stone construction with a height of 62.5 m (205 ft).
You will head back to your hotel in Cairo to spend the overnight.
You will have your breakfast the head with your tour guide to:
The Egyptian Museum was one of the first buildings of its kind, built-in 1901 to mold more than 120000 pieces of artifacts from all the different periods of ancient Egyptian history.
The NMEC is an incredible museum built in 2017 to showcase the entire history and culture of Egypt from prehistorical times to the current day. It holds all the mummies of some of the most famous kings and queens and about 40000 pieces of artifacts.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo, then proceed to visit:
The divine Hanging Church of the Virgin Mary a.k.a the staircase church was built in the 3rd century in the same location that held the holy family which was one the gate of the ancient roman fortress of Babylon.
Amr Ibn Al-as Mosque is the oldest mosque ever built in Egypt and the entire African continent around 640 AD. It was reconstructed and enlarged many times across history and holds some of the most impressive examples of pure Islamic architecture.
The magical Ben Ezra Synagogue is an epic construction and the only one of its kind representing an ancient culture that is found in the heart of Cairo and established in 882 AD.
In the heart of the golden capital of Old Cairo is the shining street of Al Muizz which was constructed within the Fatima dynasty in 10 AD century to become the main street of the Capital where all the social and economic activities top place. It's now an important tourist site filled with magical works of art and incredible cafes and shops.
The Khan EL Khalili Bazaar has been the perfect spot for shopping since 1382-1389 AD during the reign of Sultan Barguq in the Mamluk era. The street will be filled with all kinds of exotic and rare items that can only be found in Cairo.
At the end of the day, we will transfer you to Cairo airport to catch your flight to Sharm El Sheikh.
You will be taken from the airport to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh to check in to relax, then you will head with your snorkeling instructor to begin your underwater adventure into the marine life of the marvelous coral reefs and rare colorful fish.
In the end, you will head to your hotel for the overnight.
You will head with your tour guide to the heart of southern Sinia and witness the divine mount Sinai and explore the full natural allure a peaceful nature of the entire area.
You will enjoy a free day in Sharm El Sheikh to fully enjoy your time across the incredible red sea.
You will start your day at 3:30 Am when reaching the top of the mountain just in time for the heavenly Sunrise. You will then make your way down until you reach the mouth gap found at the foot of Mount Sinai where Saint Catherine city is found.
The monastery of Saint Catherine was built in 565 AD by Justinian I when the prophet Moses has seen the burning bush. It is one of the oldest working Christian monasteries on earth and holds the world’s oldest continually operating library and many more amazing attractions.
You will head back to Sharm el Sheikh to spend the overnight at your hotel.
You will have your breakfast, checkout from your hotel and catch your flight to Cairo then check-in your hotel in Cairo, then explore:
The legendary Salah El-Din citadel is located on the highest point in Cairo and was constructed in 1174 AD by Saladin till 1848. It was the main headquarters for more than 700 years from the 13th till the 19th century. It became a UNESCO world heritage site as part of Islamic Cairo in 1976.
The Mohamed Ali mosque is located inside the citadel of Salah El-Din which was built in 1848 AD to become an ideal example of Ottoman architecture and the most marvelous Islamic decorations.
You will have your lunch then continue your Egypt tour to:
The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a mesmerizing golden construction built in 1363 AD to hold some amazing architectural elements and the most impressive historical monuments from the Islamic Age.
Al Rifai mosque stands line in line with the golden sultan Hassan mosque which dates back between 1356 AD to 1363 AD. The Mosque is an ideal example of the golden Islamic and modernized ancient Egyptian architecture.
You will spend the overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
After you had your breakfast, you will head with your tour guide to the wonders of Alexandria such as:
The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is a highly unique attraction that came to be in the 2nd century AD to become one of the middle ages seven wonders. It is a tomb for a single Greco-Roman family that merges the Hellenistic and Roman influences with ancient Egyptian funerary cult.
Pompey’s Pillar is a Roman Triumphal column that was constructed around 300 AD to honor Diocletian the Roman emperor. It was believed to hold the remains of General Pompey at the top of the pillar.
Enjoy your lunch at a sea view restaurant in Alexandria, then head to:
Qaitbey Citadel is an incredible 15th-century fortress built on top of the same location as the ancient Alexandria Lighthouse using its salvaged rocks.
The modern Bibliotheca Alexandria is an important cultural center established in 2002 across 20000 square meters to become the sixth biggest francophone library in the world and house many inner museums, art galleries, laboratories, and more.
You will head back to your hotel in Alexandria for the overnight.
Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel, then head with your tour guide to visit:
Morsi Abu Abbas mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Alexandria was built in 1307 AD for Saint Abu Abbas Al Mursi. It has been renovated many times and was deeply affected by the architecture of Egypt’s old Cairo.
Saint Mark Orthodox Cathedral church is the historical headquarters of the pope of Alexandria. It was constructed by St. Mark the Evangelist in 42 AD after a miraculous intervention.
Enjoy your lunch at a restaurant, then continue your vacation by visiting:
The Montaza Royal Gardens was constructed in 1892 by Khedive Abbas II, it holds a number of rare plants and the most amazing landscapes.
The statue of Alexander the great was made in 332 BC by Sculptors Constantinos Baliou Loghos which can be found in Alexandria.
End your tour in Alexandria & transfer back to your hotel in Cairo for overnight.
You will have your breakfast then head with your tour guide to the incredible palaces of Cairo such as:
Mohammed Ali Palace is a grand ancient palace that embodies luxury which was built in 1875 AD by Mohammed Ali Tewfik in Minial in Southern Cairo. It is a house museum at the current moment showcasing the glamour and art of the royal price. It merges different styles of Mainly Islamic and European architecture and extensive artworks, furniture, clothing, silverware, objects art collections, and medieval manuscripts from the Middle Ages.
You will have your lunch then proceed to:
The Abdeen Palace in Cairo is the presidential palace and the former official residential of the ruling family of Egypt. It was constructed from 1863 to 1874 AD for the cost of 2.7 million pounds. The palace is a true center of royal luxury, it holds many museums like the Royal Family Museum, the Arms Museum, the Presidential Gifts Museum, the Silver Museum, and the Historical Documents Museum that contains the most mesmerizing artifacts.
The Baron Empain’s Palace a.k.a Le Palais Hindou "The Hindu Palace" is a rare gem built between 1907 and 1911 by Belgian businessman Edward Louis Joseph Empain. It is famous for providing a unique perspective in the world of foreign architecture from India.
You will head back to your hotel to spend the overnight.
You will have your Breakfast at the hotel, check- out then you will transfer to the airport by private car to catch your flight home thus ending your 12 days Egypt tour.
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