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Egypt Unlimited Tours: Majestic Monuments and Unforgettable Memories

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Majestic Monuments and

Unforgettable Memories

14 Days / 13 Nights

A Fully Escorted Tour to Egypt

Tour Dates: October 10 - October 23, 2020

$4,650 USD

Includes three 2-hour private time tours inside:

The King’s & Queen’s Chambers

The Paws of the Sphinx

The Osireion at Abydos



Majestic Monuments and Unforgettable Memories

Egypt Tour October 10 – October 23, 2020

13 Nights - 14 Days Egypt is one of those places you may have dreamed about or known

about but may not have had the opportunity to visit. This unique tour

offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Egypt with a guided

program to some of the most magnificent spots in the world. Your

special host is Egypt explorer and writer, Dr. Kathy J. Forti.

Welcome to the World of Egypt Unlimited Tours

We invite you to travel to the land of Egypt to experience this ancient and

modern country for yourself. Explore Egypt on an exciting and unique

itinerary including a cruise on the Nile River. Your journey begins in

Aswan with its renowned ancient sites: Philae Temple, The High Dam

and Abu Simbel Temple dating to the 13th century B.C. Enjoy and relax

in Aswan where the country's fascinating Nubian History unfolds.

A classic Nile voyage takes you from Aswan to Luxor, with its acclaimed

temples and tombs representing the pinnacle of Egyptian architecture.

Egyptian civilization's intriguing cosmology is revealed as you visit the

Valley of the Kings, Habu Temple and Hatshepsut Temple on the Nile's

West bank. On the East bank visit Karnak, arguably the greatest temple

complex of them all. Then visit Luxor temple lit up at night. Next an

overnight visit to Dendara and Abydos temples home to the Mystery

Schools. Then depart for Cairo to visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx,

Memphis, Sakkara, Hawarra and Meidum pyramids, Old Cairo and the

New Egyptian Museum (opening in October 2020) located on the Giza

Plateau. This trip will include 3 special tours as well: a 2 hour private

time in the King’s and Queen’s Chambers of the Great Pyramid; private 2

hour time at the Sphinx, and 2 hour private time at the Osireion at

Abydos.

All hotels are 4+ star accommodations. For more information on the Mena

House Hotel in Cairo, go to Marriott Mena House

For more information on Mövenpick Resort Aswan, go to Movenpick Hotel

For more information on Amwaj Nile Cruise, go to

https://www.amwajhotels.com/en/874/Nile_Cruises.html

For more information on Maritim Jolie Ville Luxor Resort, go to

Maritim Jolie Ville Resort

For more information on Grand Aton El-Minya Resort, go to

www.grandatonhotel.com

For more information on House of Life Abydos Hotel, go to

www.houseoflifeabydos.com

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/caimn-marriott-mena-house-cairo/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2

https://www.movenpick.com/en/africa/egypt/aswan/resort-aswan/overview/

https://www.amwajhotels.com/en/874/Nile_Cruises.html

https://www.maritim.com/en/hotels/egypt/kings-island-luxor/hotel-overview

http://www.grandatonhotel.com/

http://www.houseoflifeabydos.com/



Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Saturday, October 10th, 2020

Arrival Cairo - Welcome to Egypt

Welcome to Egypt! You’ll be met and

assisted by a Tour representative at the Cairo

airport and then escorted to your connecting

flight to Aswan at 22:15. Upon arrival to

Aswan, you will be escorted by Tour staff to

the Movenpick Hotel on Elephantine Island. Overnight Aswan: Movenpick Resort & SPA

Day 2: Sunday, October 11th, 2020

Aswan Dam and Isis Temple

After breakfast we visit Philae Temple,

dedicated to the goddess Isis, the wife of

Osiris, and mother of Horus. These three

characters are very important in ancient

Egyptian life, culture and art. From there, we

visit The Aswan High Dam. In the afternoon

we take a ride aboard a felucca, sailing

around Kitchener's Island while enjoying an

onboard Egyptian meal. After lunch we

depart by motorboat to The Nubian Village

located on the West Bank of the River Nile in

Aswan just opposite to Soheil Island near the

Aswan Dam. This fantastic tour to the Nubian

Village includes a desert camel ride right

into the heart of the village to meet and visit

with a Nubian family to learn about their

simple life style, culture and traditions. Overnight: Movenpick Resort & SPA

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 3: Monday, October 12th, 2020

Abu Simbel Temple and Nubian Museum

After breakfast we will depart by bus for

Abu Simbel. The two temples in the Abu

Simbel complex were carved out of the

mountain-side during the reign of Pharaoh

Ramesses II, in the 13th century BCE, as a

lasting monument to himself and his queen,

Nefertari. We then head back to Aswan,

where Tour staff will transfer you from the

Aswan Movenpick Hotel to the 5 Star

Luxury Nile cruise ship. Lunch onboard

ship. In the afternoon we visit the Nubian

Museum, dedicated to Nubian history,

culture and art. After the museum we will

have the opportunity to enjoy high tea at a

Nubian café and visit the healing Oil Shop

in Aswan. Then back to the Cruise.

Overnight: Nile Cruise Ship Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

All meals are aboard ship

Day 4: Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

Kom-Ombo and Horus Temples

The ship sets sail on the Nile. After

breakfast we will journey first to

KomOmbo Temple. The northern half was

dedicated to the god Horus, and the

Southern half to the crocodile god, Sobek.

After the tour, we will return to the cruise

ship and continue sailing to Edfu. After

Lunch on the ship, we visit the Temple of

Horus in Edfu. This temple is one of the

best preserved temples in Egypt and was

dedicated the Falcon-headed god, Horus.

After the tour, we return to the ship and

continue on to Luxor, passing through the Esna Locks. Overnight: Nile Cruise / Luxor


Day 5: Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple

After breakfast (by 7:30 AM) we will

transfer off the Cruise Ship and journey to

the Valley of the Kings, also called the

Valley of the Gates of the Kings. For a

period of nearly 500 years, from the 16th

to 11th century BC, tombs were

constructed there for the Pharaohs and

powerful nobles of the New Kingdom.

The valley stands on the West Bank of the

Nile, opposite Thebes (modern Luxor),

within the heart of the Theban Necropolis.

After that we will go to the Ibis Alabaster

shop for an opportunity to shop for

souvenirs and gifts. Afterwards we will

visit the nearby Temple of Queen-

Hatshepsut. This mortuary temple is

dedicated to the sun god Amon-Ra and is

located next to the mortuary temple of

Mentuhotep II. Afterwards we will visit

Habu Temple. Then back to the Cruise.

Overnight: Nile Cruise Ship


All meals are aboard ship

Day 6: Thursday, October 15th, 2020

Karnak and Luxor Temples

After breakfast we will visit Karnak

Temple. The temple complex has four

parts. The most commonly visited one is the

Precinct of Amun-Ra. In addition to this

precinct we will visit the three other parts:

the Precinct of Mut, the Precinct of Montu,

and the ruins of the Temple of

Amenhotep IV (more commonly known as

Ankhenaten). Afterwards, check in Jolie

Ville resort enjoy free time at the resort. In

the evening (around 6:00 PM) we visit

Luxor Temple, an extraordinary site lit up at

night. This is a large ancient temple

complex, located on the east bank of the

Nile River, and was founded in 1400 BCE.

After touring the temple we will return to

the hotel.

Overnight: Luxor / Maritim Jolie Ville Hotel


Day 7: Friday, October 16th, 2020

Dendara and Abydos Temples

After breakfast we travel by bus to Dendara

Temple. It is one of the best-preserved

temple complexes in Egypt and contains

the Temple of Hathor. We’ll take a short

lunch break then visit the temple at Abydos,

dedicated to Pharaoh Seti I. Abydos is one

of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt, dating

to pre-dynastic times and was the site of

many ancient temples. It is home to the

Mystery Schools and the cosmic

priesthood. We will have two hours private

time in the Osireion at Abydos (a rare

treat), then enjoy dinner at the House of

Life Hotel where we stay overnight. This

small but special hotel was started to carry

on the ancient healing practices of Om Seti. Overnight: House of Life / Abydos


http://www.memphistours.com/Egypt/Egypt-Wikis/aswan-attractions/wiki/Elephantine-Island

http://www.memphistours.com/Egypt/Egypt-Wikis/aswan-attractions/wiki/Elephantine-Island



Day 8: Saturday, October 17th, 2020

Abydos and Tel Armana

After breakfast, enjoy a walk around

Abydos then travel by bus to Tel Armana,

the place of Akhenaten. Amarna is an

extensive Egyptian archeological site that

represents the remains of the capital city

newly established (1346BC) and built by

the Pharoah Akhenaten of the late 18th

Dynasty. Visit his beautiful tomb. Then

overnight at Minya.

Overnight: Grand Aton Hotel / Minya Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 9: Sunday, October 18th, 2020

Beni Hassan Tombs / Drive to Cairo

After breakfast, drive to visit Beni Hassan,

an ancient Egyptian cemetery site. It is

located approximately 20 kilometers to the

south of modern-day Minya in the region

known as Middle Egypt (the area between

Asyut and Memphis). Then drive to Cairo,

have lunch, and transfer to the Mena House

Hotel and overnight.

Overnight: Mena House Hotel / Cairo


Day10: Monday, October 19th, 2020

Egyptian Museum and Alabaster Mosque

After breakfast, visit the New Cairo

Egyptian Museum. This museum contains

many important pieces of ancient Egyptian

history and houses the world’s largest

collection of Pharaonic antiquities. This

includes many treasures from the tomb of

King Tutankhamen. Then we visit the

great Alabaster Mosque. Situated on the

summit of a centuries-old citadel, this is a

fine example of an Ottoman-era mosque.

Then transfer to the Mena House hotel.

Overnight: Cairo / Mena House Hotel


Day 11: Tuesday, October 20th, 2020

Memphis / Step Pyramid at Saqqara / Serapeum

After breakfast we visit Memphis and

Saqqara, the Pyramid of Djoser, or step

pyramid, which is an archeological remain

in the Saqqara necropolis, northwest of the

city of Memphis. It was built 27th century

BC during the Third dynasty for the burial

of Pharaoh Djoser by his vizier, Imhotep.

It is home to the Egyptian sound and

healing schools. After lunch, we visit the

Serapeum of Saqqara. While history

believes these large sarcophagi it to be the

burial place of sacred Apis bulls that were

incarnations of the ancient Egyptian deity

Ptah, other theories are emerging.

Afterwards, we return to the hotel.



Day 12: Wednesday, October 21st, 2020

The Pyramids and Sphinx

In the early morning we will have 2-hour

private time inside the Great Pyramid’s

King’s Chamber and Queen’s

Chambers. After breakfast we will visit

the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient

World the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx with a visit around the Giza

Plateau. After Lunch back to the hotel.

There will be tine for afternoon shopping

before we experience our 2-hour private

time inside the ground floor area of the

Great Sphinx during afterhours. (Day

visitors only get to see the Sphinx from

the viewing platform, but our group will

be able to see it up close and personal.



Day 13: Thursday, October 22, 2020

Fayoum Oasis / Hawara and Meidum Pyramids

After breakfast, we drive to the beautiful

Fayoum Oasis area to explore the Hawara

and Meidum Pyramids, The Pyramid of

Hawara was built out of brick stones and

then coated by limestone. It is sometimes

called the Black Pyramid. When it was still

standing, the Pyramid of Hawara was a

large structure that was 58 meters high and

each side of the base of the pyramid was

around 100 meters long. The Pyramids of

Meidum was built by the last King of the

3rd Dynasty, King Huni, he built the

Pyramid of Meidum in the style of a step

pyramid. When it was newly constructed, it

featured 8 steps, one built right on top of

the other! For a long time, Egyptologists

thought that the pyramid was built by King

Snefru, the builder of the two pyramids in

Dashur. Then Lunch at local restaurant.

Beck to Le Meridien Cairo airport hotel for

dinner and overnight

Overnight: Cairo / Le Meridien Cairo airport hotel.


Day 14: Friday, October 23, 2020

Final Departure

After breakfast our tour staff will transfer you

to the Cairo Airport and assist you for the

final departure from Egypt with memories to

last a lifetime! Wish you a nice Egypt Sacred Tour

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Tour Highlights

Pyramids and Sphinx (with private

time)

Sakkara, Memphis and Serapeum

Egyptian Museum

Hatshepsut Temple

Valley of the Kings

Dendara Temple

Abydos Temple with Osireion

private time

Luxor Temple

Karnak Temple

Edfu Temple

Kom-Ombo Temple

Philae Temple

Abu Simbel Temple Karnak Temple

Hawara Pyramid

Meidum Pyramid

Habu Temple

Nefertari Abu Aimbel



Magnificent hotels in

spectacular locations

Itinerary includes: Meet and greet / customs assistance by tour staff at all airports.

English-speaking Egyptologist / Guide Throughout.

All meals as mentioned in above itinerary ( Lunch, Breakfast and Dinner ).

4 Nights' accommodation in Mena House Cairo Hotel based on HB Or Similar (Marriott Cairo Hotel or Sheraton Cairo Hotel Nile View).

2 Nights' accommodation in Movenpick Resort Aswan based on H.B.

3 Nights' accommodation in 5 Stars Luxury Nile Cruise based on FB.

1 Nights' accommodation in Maritim Jolie Ville Luxor based on H.B.

1 Nights' accommodation in House of Life Hotel in Abydos based on H.B.

1 Nights’ accommodation in Grand Aton Hotel in Minya based on H.B.

1 Nights’ accommodation in Le Meridien Cairo Airport Hotel based on H.B.

Mineral water 1.5 liters for every 4 pax in lunches.

Mineral water 1 small bottle per person per coach per day.

Entry fees to all venues / sites and temples as mentioned in the itinerary

Private time 2-hour tours of King’s & Queen’s Chambers of The Great Pyramid, Paws of Sphinx & the Osireion at Abydos.

All transportation within Egypt, including boat and air-conditioned bus/coach.

Domestic flight tickets Cairo / Aswan.

Service charges and taxes are included.

Free SIM Card with 7GB internet.

Itinerary not included:

International Flight Ticket from home country

Entry visa fee

Tips and gratuities, also bank transfer fees.

Beverages with the exception of water as mentioned above.

Items of Personal nature (Laundry, Phone Calls, Service Charges, etc.)

We Wish You a Nice Trip

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