12 Days tour Ultimate Luxury Cairo and Red Sea El Gouna

12 Days tour of Ultimate Luxury Cairo, The Nile & Red Sea El Gouna – Hurghada starts with a meeting and greeting, upon your arrival at Cairo airport then you will be transferred by A/C car to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, see Memphis which was founded by King Menes and was the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Then proceed to the Step Pyramid at Sakkara which was designed by the architect Imhotep for his master King Zoser.

step pyramid

giza pyramids

Chefren, and Mykerinus at Giza Plateau. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx. the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body dates from the time of Chephren. also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren.

The Great Pyramids

The number one activity in Cairo is by far the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Dated to almost 5000 years ago, these monuments and their great conservation state are one of the greatest things you can experience with naked eyes.

Located in the Giza Complex on the west side of the Nile River banks, the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx are Cairo’s best-kept treasures.

It has many tombs. It consists of the great Giza Pyramids (Khufu, Khafre, Mankaure) that are considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world, and Khufu Pyramid is considered to be the grandest in the complex… This complex also contains the amazing Sphinx and the Valley Temple.

It s an astonishing engineering accomplishment as it s the greatest Pyramid that has ever been built. It was built by King Khufu. It contains about 2300000 blocks. These white Tura limestone blocks give the pyramid a smooth surface.

The Great Sphinx

It is the oldest known monumental sculpture all around the world, all tourists come from around the world to witness the beauty of its shape as it has ahead of a man (Khafre s head) and a body of a human which has many spiritual and mythical meanings.

Evening trip to attend the Sound & Light show in the Pyramids area included. Overnight in Cairo.

Breakfast, then transfer to Cairo Airport for a flight to Aswan where you will be met and transferred to embark on your Nile Cruise before lunch. Sail on the river Nile by Felucca around Kitchener’s Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board and Nubian Folkloric Show. Overnight in Aswan.

Breakfast on board, then head to visit the

High Dam

The dam was completed in 1971 and the huge reservoir behind it, named for President Nasser, finished filling in 1979.

 Philae Temple

This beautiful temple complex is one of the most picturesque in all of Egypt. It sits on Aglika Island just south of the old Aswan Dam and you must ride a water taxi to the island to get to the ruins. The temple was moved to its current location following the construction of the High Dam, which threatened to submerge it permanently.

The careful reconstruction at the current site was carefully completed, painstakingly preserving the original appearance and layout of the complex and even landscaping the island to match its former location.

back to the cruise enjoy your lunch then have small nap then prepare yourself for the afternoon advinture Sail to Kom Ombo. buffet Lunch during sailing

Kom Ombo temple

Along with Esna and Edfu, Kom Ombo is the third major stop that most of the Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan make on their journey. Located only 30 miles north of Aswan, it is also easy to visit Kom Ombo on a day trip by car, however, The setting of this Temple of Sobek, the crocodile god, makes an approach by water the far superior way to visit this site. The temple is perched atop a picturesque bluff alongside the river and while there are no longer any crocodiles in the river or in the sacred lake inside the temple complex, this riverside temple is still worthy of a visit.

Like the other two sites between Luxor and Aswan, Kom Ombo dates from the Ptolemaic Dynasty and it was only completed under Roman rule. The temple has a dual dedication to Sobek, as well as Horus, and the plan of the temple reflects this dual purpose.

Enjoy afternoon tea, and Captain’s welcome cocktail (smart casual attire). Dinner on board and Disco. Overnight on board at Edfu.

Edfu temple

Breakfast on board, head to visit The Temple of Horus at Edfu is widely considered to be the most impressive of all of the Nile-side temples along the journey between Luxor and Aswan. It is a required stop by all of the cruise ships that make the trip, also stopping at Esna and Kom Ombo.

Like at Esna, the temple at Edfu is a late construction. It was built during the Greco-Roman Period, but the builders painstakingly preserved the form of Egypt’s true pharaohs. As a result, a visit to Edfu allows you to see what all of the other ruined temples around Egypt might have looked like had they been built 2000 years later.

 sail to Luxor. Lunch on board. afternoon tea. Dinner on Board and Galabya party. Overnight in Luxor.

Firstly Breakfast on board then gets excited by visiting the West Bank;

Valley of the Kings.

Start your day with an impressive breakfast meal, and then join our Egyptologist tour guide on a tour to visit the gorgeous Luxor tourist attractions starting with: Its royal burials are located in the West Bank of Luxor which has 24 terrific royal tombs and in total 64 tombs according to the last discovery at 2008 to 2014.

It’s the final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty; it is home to tombs including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and King Tutankhamen. The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs is still well-preserved.

Hatshepsut Temple

It is a mortuary temple at Deir El-Bahri. It was built by Queen Hatshepsut who is considered to be one of the most formidable women in Ancient Egypt.

The queen is distinguished as one of the most successful pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, but she was not the only female ruler in Egypt’s history. Her reign was peaceful and prosperous and as a result, it witnessed a wide variety of achievements one of them was her own mortuary temple which commemorates all her great works on its walls.

Colossi of Memnon

They are two incredible massive stone statues of the royal Pharaoh, Amenhotep III. They depict him in a seated position, and they are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone.

The legendary Colossi of Memnon are the guardians of the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III. The temple consists of two spectacular twin statues sitting at the entrance of Luxor and it gained its fame due to its majestic appearance.

 Lunch on board. Have afternoon tea.

Dinner on board and Belly Dance show. Overnight in Luxor.

Start with Disembarkation at 8:00 a.m after breakfast.

Then head to visit

Karnak Temple

The Karnak Temple dates back from around 2055 BC to around 100 AD. It was built as a cult temple and was dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and khonsu. Being the largest building for religious purposes ever to be constructed, the Karnak Temple was known as the “most select of places” by ancient Egyptians.

During the New Kingdom, the Karnak Temple Complex was the center of the ancient faith while power was concentrated at Thebes (modern-day Luxor) and its significance is reflected in its enormous size.

In addition to its religious significance, it was also served as a treasury, administrative center, and palace for the New Kingdom pharaohs. It is to this day considered as the largest temple complex ever constructed anywhere in the world.

Luxor Temple

On the East bank of the Nile River, in the south of Egypt, the World’s Largest Outdoor Museum, Luxor city, contains one of the most beautiful temples standing. The Luxor Temple is a mark of Ancient Egyptian civilization, a strikingly graceful monument in the heart of modern Luxor.

Different than other temples in Luxor, the Luxor temple was not built in adoration to a god or to a god figure of the kings and pharaohs; instead, Luxor Temple was built in dedication to the rejuvenation of kingship. Many kings might have had they crowned at the Temple of Luxor, whether crowned in reality or conceptually as in the case of Alexander the Great, who claimed he was crowned at Luxor although facts contradict appear that he had never traveled south of Memphis which is considered the modern city of Cairo.

After that, you will be transferred by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Hurghada. It takes about 03 hours to drive. Transfer to your resort in Hurghada and overnight.

After breakfast, Free day to relax or enjoy the best animation team at your hotel & Amazing daily shows in the evening at Movenpick El Gouna. Overnight in Hurghada.

After breakfast, a Free day relaxing at your hotel’s private beach –  Amazing daily shows in the evening at Movenpick El Gouna. enjoy the nightlife in  El Gouna. Overnight in Hurghada.

Firstly breakfast, optional activities of Wellbeing at the Spa· Variety of water sports. to optional activities; snorkeling & Safari trips Overnight in Movenpick El Gouna Hurghada.

Transfer to Hurghada Airport for a flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be escorted by your private guide to visit the Egyptian Museum. where you will admire the splendid collection of Tutankhamun alongside many other fascinating artifacts.

The Egyptian Museum

Centrally located on the edge of Tahrir Square in Cairo, the Egyptian Museum is hard to miss on any tour of Cairo. Opening in 1902, it was purpose-built to house the antiquities of Ancient Egypt. Inside is the greatest collection of Ancient Egyptian archeological history in the world.

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo houses over 120,000 artifacts, including the contents of Tutankhamen’s tomb and most of the mummies that have been discovered since the 19th century. The museum’s exhibits span from the beginning of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt (approximately 2700 BC) through the Greco-Roman period. The building consists of two floors. On the ground floor, you can follow the history of Egypt from the Old Kingdom up through the Greco-Roman period by turning left at the entrance and looping around

Salah El-Din Citadel

was constructed by Salah El Din in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the armies of Crusaders. After that visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Continue driving to the area of Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore

Khan El Khalili

Cairo

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

The bazaar is loud, crowded, colorful, and exciting—full of all kinds of goods and shiny baubles. You can find the typical tourist trinkets here, but don’t let them distract you from the genuinely fine shopping to be found here.

There is a spice market where you can buy fresh spices of any variety. The perfume market is awash with countless mixing scents of essential oils. Deeper into the market there are gold vendors and antique shops full of interesting pieces.

’s old bazaar. Then we move on to Coptic Cairo to visit the

Hanging Church

The famous miracle of moving the Moqattam Mountain is closely related to al-Moallaqa. Al-Mu’izz, a Fatimid khalifa, asked Patriarch Abraham (975-978), the 62nd Patriarch, to prove the truth of a verse in the Bible. Al-Mu’izz asked Patriarch Abraham to move the Moqattam Mountain in order to prove the words of the gospel “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you shall say to this mountain: Remove from hence to yonder place, and it shall remove“ (Matthew 17-20).
After three days of praying and fasting in front of the painting of the Virgin Mary depicted on a column in al-Moallaqa, the Virgin Mary appeared to Patriarch Abraham in a vision and told him what to do. The painting of the Virgin Mary exists in the church to this day. Al-Mu’izz was convinced of the truth of the Christian belief and allowed the Coptic Church certain privileges.

There are three sanctuaries on the eastern side of the church, the one in the middle is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the one to the left is named after St. George and the one to the right is named after John the Baptist. Inside the sanctuaries, painted baldachins are placed above the altars.
The wooden screen is a unique piece of art and richly decorated with geometric patterns and crosses in ebony and ivory.

Ben Ezra Synagogue

Located deep in the winding alleys of Coptic Cairo, Ben Ezra Synagogue is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, dating from the 9th century AD. Like almost all of Egypt’s synagogues, it is simply a tourist attraction today following the departure of nearly all of Egypt’s significant Jewish community during the 1950s after the founding of Israel and the Free Officers’ Revolution, but this site still holds great importance in the contemporary history of Judaism.

and back to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.

Breakfast then drives you to take your flight home from Cairo airport