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Archaeological Tour Of Egypt And Kenya, 14 Days

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1 Cairo, Egypt

Arrive Cairo; meet assist and transfer to Hotel.

Meal(s) Included: Dinner

Overnight at Safir Hotel or Similar

Day 2 Cairo

Visit The Egyptian Museum of antiquities where a vast treasure of numerous objects made of gold, bronze, alabaster, silver from Egypt's most glamorous times are exhibited including the new mummy room and the objects from the tomb of Tutankhamun. Continue to Old Cairo, the Coptic area of Cairo where the Romans constructed the fortress of Babylon. You will see the ruins of the fortress towers of the church of St. Mary, more commonly known as the Hanging Church. Have dinner on the Citadel Cruise along The Nile.

Artifact at Egyptian Museum of Antiquities

Exhibit at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities(Courtesy of Egyptian Tourist Authority) © Gardel

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Safir Hotel or Similar

Day 3 Giza Plateau - Memphis - Sakkara

Tour of The Pyramids of Giza, including the famous Sphinx and the museum, where the remains of the Solar Boat of Cheops are displayed. In the afternoon drive to Sakkara, the ancient "Necropolis" of the Old Kingdom's Capital. Visit other pyramids and tombs, including "The Step Pyramid", the oldest known Pyramid. In the evening, visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar, an Oriental Bazaar that goes back to the 10th century. Dinner is at a local restaurant.

Pyramids at Giza

Giza Pyramids (Courtesy of Egyptian Tourist Authority) © Gardel

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Safir Hotel or Similar

Day 4 Tuna El Gabal

After breakfast, drive to El Minya (about 4 hours). Visit the city's site, including the great plain where Akhenaton received his divine inspiration to build his city. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then, proceed to Tuna El Gabal to see the tomb of Petosiris, Ibis catacombs & Isadora tomb (This tomb dates back to the 2nd century AD and belongs to Isadora, renowned for her beauty in the city of Hermopolis). Overnight in El Minya.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Mercure Nefertiti & Aton or Similar

Day 5 Beni Hassan

Drive to Beni Hassan. Visit The Bakhet III tomb (Bakhet III was the Governor of the Oryx Nome), Khnumhotep tomb (Khnumhotep was a governor under Amenemhat III in the 12th dynasty) & Khety tomb (It belongs to a governor in the 11th dynasty). After lunch, drive to El Amarna. Visit the Northern tombs among them the Ahmose & Huya tombs.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Mercure Nefertiti & Aton or Similar

Day 6 Dendara & Abydos - Luxor

After breakfast, go on a full day tour of Dendara and Abydos temples. Abydos is the temple dedicated to the ancient Egyptian God Osiris and the Pharaoh Seti I. This temple contains some of Egypt's finest relief carvings including the Flower of Life symbol. Dendara, since the time of the old kingdom, has been revered as a center for the Goddess Hathor, Goddess of love, beauty and joy. In the evening, visit the Temple of Luxor built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for ritual and festivals and dedicated to the god Amun and see it's gigantic statues and obelisks. Dinner & overnight in Luxor.

Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple (Courtesy of the Egytiona Tourist Authority) © Rieger

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Hotel El Nakhil or Similar

Day 7 Luxor - West Bank - Karnak - Cairo - Nairobi

Full day tour of Luxor. Visit the East and West Bank monuments like Karnak Temples, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings and and the Temple of Queen Hatshipsut daughter of Thutmosis I who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Century. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo, to connect with your flight to Nairobi.

ram-headed sphinx at Karnak temple

Karnak Temple's Ram-headed Sphinx (Courtesy of the Egyptian Tourist Authority) © Rieger

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Savora Panafric Hotel or Similar

Day 8 Arrive In Nairobi

Upon early morning arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy an excursion to the historic Karen Blixen Museum and Bomas of Kenya tour. Later, enjoy dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Savora Panafric Hotel or Similar

Day 9 Pre-Historic Olorgasaillie Site

A full day excursion to the pre-historic Olorgasaillie site, 80 kms southwest of Nairobi. An important archaeological site discovered by Dr. Leakey. Observe the hard axes and stone tools believed to be made by Homo Erectus about half a million years ago. After a picnic lunch, return to hotel for overnight.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Savora Panafric Hotel or Similar

Day 10 Lake Nakuru

Morning visit to Kariandusi Pre-historic site en route to Nakuru. The site was discovered by Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey. See an unearthing obsidian and lava tools made by early people. From here, proceed to Nakuru. Visit Hyrax Hill Pre-historic site. Then, visit the Lanet Site at Lake Nakuru Lodge.

Flamigoes on Lake Nakuru

Flamingos on Lake Nakuru, CC Paul Mannix

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Similar

Day 11 Lake Naivasha

Drive to Lake Naivasha - Hell's Gate National Park and walk through the Ol Njorowa Gorge. Observe the Fischer's Tower, 25 meters high made of volcanic lava. Walk to Central Tower. Have dinner by the lake and overnight at Lake Naivasha.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Lake Naivasha Country Club or Similar

Day 12 Maasai Mara

Depart in the morning, driving across the rift Valley into the Maasai Mara Game reserve. Afternoon game drive returning later for dinner and overnight.

Elephants in Maasai Mara