Light Discovery Of Egypt, 6 Days

Day 1 Arrive In Cairo

On arrival in Cairo, you will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel for overnight.

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.

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

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Safir Hotel or Similar

Day 3 Giza Plateau - Memphis - Sakkarra

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 of Giza (Courtesy of Egyptian Tourist Authority) © Gardel

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Safir Hotel or Similar

Day 4 Luxor

In the morning, fly to Luxor. Upon arrival, cross the West Bank of the Nile to visit the wondrous Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs of 62 pharaohs were discovered. Elaborately decorated, these tombs are carved deep into the desert mountains and are filled with treasures of the pharaohs afterlife. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This beautiful monument represents the reign of the only female pharaoh. Also, tour the famed Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, visit the Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built. Overnight in Luxor.

Ramses II courtyard, Valley of Kings (Courtesy of Egyptian Tourist Authority) © Gardel  

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Hotel El Nakhil or Similar

Day 5 Cairo - Alexandria - Cairo

Fly back to Cairo.  On arrival, have the day at leisure or take full day tour of Alexandria (optional). Overnight in Cairo.

Qaitbay Fort in Alexandria (Courtesy of Egyptian Tourist Authority) © Gardel

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Safir Hotel or Similar

Day 6 Cairo

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

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