“EGYPTIAN PASSION” Private tour.

overview

(CAIRO - ASWAN - KOM OMBO - EDFU - ESNA - LUXOR - HURGHADA - CAIRO).

Iconic cities and impressive landscapes where you will meet, The Three Pyramids of Giza, The Great Sphinx, The Temple of the Valley of Pharaoh Kefren, The Egyptian Museum of Pharaonic art, The citadel of Saladin with the Alabaster Mosque, The Coptic Quarter, (The church Sergius & Ben Ezra Synagogue), The Famous Khan el Khalili Market, Aswan High Dam, The Unfinished Obelisk of Queen Hatchepsut, Romantic Felucca Ride on the Nile, The Temple of Kom Ombo, The Temple of Edfu, The Temple of Luxor, The Temples of Karank, The Valley of the Kings, The Temple of Queen Hatchepsut, The Colossi of Memnon, Activities in Hurghada (Visits to the beautiful islands of the Red Sea, Diving courses with or without boat with professionals at the Bottom of the Red Sea, Fishing Activities during the night).

Since they were created more than 4000 years ago, the pyramids of Egypt have been the most prodigious and emblematic monuments of the Egyptian civilization, as well as the oldest and unique wonder that is preserved, and in particular it is worth noting, THE THREE PYRAMIDS OF GIZA, the tombs of the kings Cheops, Khafre and Menkaure, whose construction dates back, for the vast majority of scholars, to the period called the Old Kingdom of Egypt.
THE GREAT SPHINX OF GIZA is an imposing sculpture with a human head and a lion's body located next to the Pyramids of Giza. It is one of the most extraordinary and iconic monuments not only in Egypt, but in the entire world.
THE TEMPLE OF THE VALLEY OF THE FARAON KEFREN is the name of a construction attached to each pyramid. It acted as an entrance to the funerary complex and was linked to the funerary temple (located next to the pyramid) by a causeway. In general, they were endowed with two doors with a vestibule and a hypostyle hall, in a similar way to funerary temples. Its purpose was to perform in it the purification rites of the pharaoh's mummy, which was carried in a procession along the road to her mausoleum.
THE EGYPTIAN MUSEUM OF PHARAONIC ART houses the largest collection of objects from the time of Ancient Egypt; It possesses more than 136,000 classified objects from different periods of Egyptian history: Tinite, Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom, Third Intermediate Period, Late, Hellenistic and Roman, surpassing other museums not only for the quantity, but also for the importance of many of them. It is located in the center of Cairo, on Tahrir Square.
THE CITY OF CAIRO or Saladin Citadel is a medieval fortification from the Islamic era in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din and developed by later Egyptian rulers.
THE MOSQUE OF MEHMET ALI PASHA, also known as Alabaster Mosque is a mosque located in the highest part of the Citadel of Cairo, in the capital of Egypt. It was built at the behest of the Ottoman governor Mehmet Ali between the years 1830 and 1848.
One of the epicenters of the city of Cairo that the traveler must take into account is the today called ** QUARTER QASR AL-SHAM **, also known as the - NEIGHBORHOOD COPTO of Cairo. The name "Coptic" was given to those indigenous inhabitants who resided in the city when the Arabs conquered Egypt.
THE CHURCH OF SAINTS SERGIO AND BACO is one of the oldest churches in Egypt, located in Old Cairo and dated to the 4th or 5th century. According to Tradition, it was built in the place of stay of the Holy Family during his stay in Egypt.
THE BEN EZRA SYNAGOGUE sometimes known as the El-Geniza Synagogue or the Synagogue of the Palestinians, is located in Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local tradition, it is located on the site where locals believe baby Moses was found.
KHAN EL KHALILI OR JAN EL JALILI, is the most famous market in Egypt and the entire Middle East. Its origin dates back to the year 1382, when the Mamluk Sultan Djaharks el-Khalili decided to build a resting place for merchants. The chosen place was the ruins of an ancient Fatimid cemetery.
THE ASUAN DAM OR ASUAN DAM is a mega-construction, designed in 1956 and built between 1959 and 1970 by the Egyptian and Soviet governments, in order to end the floods that occurred in the territory of the under the Nile as a consequence of the sudden increase in the flow of the Nile.
THE UNFINISHED OBELISK OF THE QUEEN HATSHEPSUT, female pharaoh of Egypt, is found in the granite quarries at Aswan in Egypt "Misr", where the pharaohs removed blocks for the construction of temples, statues, obelisks and pyramids.
THE TEMPLE OF KOM OMBO an unusual double temple built during the reign of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, in the Egyptian city of Kom Ombo. In the period of Roman domination, some extensions were made. The construction is unique due to its double design, which means that there were duplicate entrances, courtyards, halls, chapels and shrines for two gods: Sobek and Haroeris.
THE TEMPLE OF EDFU was buried under centuries of sand and silt until the 19th century, when the French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette rediscovered the site. The complex is one of the best preserved sites in Egypt today; its architecture is very intact, and the building contains a large number of legible inscriptions on its walls.
THE TEMPLE OF LUXOR Located in the city that bears its name and discovered in 1884, the Temple of Luxor is one of the most spectacular temples in Egypt and the most important monument in Luxor. The Temple of Luxor was built between 1400 and 1000 BC. by the pharaohs Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the first built the inner part and the second the outer enclosure, adding the façade, the colossi and the obelisks.
THE TEMPLES OF KARNAK Built by multiple pharaohs between 2200 and 360 BC, the Karnak Temple contains within it the great temple of Amun, other minor temples, chapels and the great sacred lake. The most important pharaohs involved in its construction were Hatshepsut, Seti I, Ramses II and Ramses III. Probably the most spectacular thing about the temple is its hypostyle hall; with more than 5,000 square meters it contains 134 columns, of which the 12 central ones are wider and raised the roof, now destroyed, to 23 meters high.
THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS is the place where most of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried, that is, from that time when ancient Egypt was an empire that extended along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean ( the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties). It was there that they were buried, for example Thutmose III, Tutankhamun or Ramses II.
THE TEMPLE OF HATSHEPSUT is located in El Deir El Bahari, on the West Bank of the Nile, opposite the city of Luxor, in the south of the country. It was built on the orders of Queen Hachepsut, daughter of Tuthmosis I, who reigned Egypt for 20 years during the 18th dynasty (1490 - 1469).
LOS COLOSOS DE MEMON are two gigantic stone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who ruled during the 18th Dynasty of Egypt. They are located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite the Egyptian city of Luxor, near Medinet Habu and south of the great Theban necropolis. The two twin statues show Amenhotep III in a seated position; his hands rest on his knees and his gaze is directed east, toward the river Nile and the rising sun.
HURGHADA is one of the main tourist spots in Egypt. Its crystal clear waters and colorful seabed make it ideal for diving.
THE RED SEA which translates as "sea of reeds" or "sea of reeds") is a gulf or basin of the Indian Ocean between Africa and Asia. This sea is famous for its diving spots, where you can swim in incredible aquatic life.

HIGHLIGHTS

Departure from CAIRO
Group tour
History & cultural tour
Offered in Spanish and English
5 Stars Rating

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3 Nights at the hotel in Cairo on a Bed and Breakfast basis. (Sheraton Cairo Or Similar). Category 5* Stars Superior Luxury.
3 Nights of Full Board cruise on the ship from Aswan to Luxor. (M / S Nile Plaza O Similar) without drinks ¨of category 5* Superior Luxury Stars.
1 Night at the hotel in Luxor on a Half Board basis (Sonesta St George Luxor Or Similar) Category 5* Superior Luxury Stars.
1 Night at the hotel in Cairo (Airport Area) on a Bed and Breakfast basis (Le Meridien Cairo Airport Or Similar) Category 5* Superior Luxury Stars.
3 Nights aboard a Yacht in Hurghada on a Full Board basis (Atlantic or Similar). Category 5* Superior Luxury Stars.
Snorkeling equipment.
Daily room service (House Keeping).
Highly qualified, friendly and helpful staff.
Highly qualified team of guides.
Free air tanks + pesos.
Empty individual gear box + suit hanger.
All transfers from the hotel or the airport and vice versa in air-conditioned (private) coaches.
Cultural Egyptologist guide (private) one of the best guides in Egypt during all included visits.

not included

International flights or domestic flights. (The price of domestic flights will be according to the class of the seat and the day of the issue).
The entry visa to the country with assistance in Spanish and transfer to the hotel = $ 30 per person.
The service fee + security plan + general tips for "porters, drivers, restaurants… ..etc." + cruise crew = $ 50 per person.
All drinks and Any extras or visits not mentioned in the program.
Telephone calls, laundry services throughout the trip or any other personal expense not mentioned.
The guide's tips are set aside at the discretion of the client.

notes

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Rates expressed in American Dollars.
Rates per person according to selected accommodation.
Services provided in Private.
Services provided with the accompaniment of a permanent guide.
Services subject to availability at the time of booking.
Services reserved and not taken, will not be reimbursed.
Non-commissionable NET rates.
Exclusive Rates for International Wholesale Agencies.
Tax-exempt rates for foreign passengers.
In case of not having availability in the planned hotels, their services will be confirmed in a hotel of a similar category.
During the pandemic are obligatorio to hold a resultado negativo de la prueba PCR del Covid / 19 en las 48 horas previas al viaje.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Bring a fanny pack for money and documents. There is less risk of theft than anywhere in the world. Egyptians abhor stealing, but there are not only Egyptians.
Bring a small backpack for excursions, for water, camera, light jacket.
It is advisable to bring a compass, a hand-cranked flashlight, a notebook and a pen.
Bring a coat for the night on the boat and some temples that are visited at night.
Bring loose change, about 10 euros for the first days. In Egypt, vendors and guides can exchange coins for small bills (5 and 10 euros or dollars).
In hotels there are banks and money can be withdrawn or exchanged. The change is the official one.
Leave space in the suitcase for your purchases that always come back more loaded. On boats and hotels there is a laundry service.
Comfortable footwear to walk a lot, better if it is an ankle. Although it is not "adventure tourism" and children or very old people go, we visit places with stones, sand, tunnels, stairs ...
Clothes: on the boat and hotels they wash clothes, but it is better to bring enough for a single wash in boat or hotel ...
Check-in time at almost all hotels in Egypt is at 2:00 p.m. and check-out time is at 12:00 p.m. Photography during your Egypt Tours is allowed in most historical sites and museums, but in some museums like the Egyptian Museum and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor there is a fee.
During your Egypt Holidays Try eating "Fool" Egyptian beans and "Koshary", a traditional Egyptian dish made from different ingredients.
When visiting mosques it is recommended to wear modest clothing, remove shoes and for women to cover their hair.
Credit cards are widely used in hotels, restaurants and cafes that are in tourist places. Visa and Master Card are the most used.
There are several transportation options available in Cairo, the fastest and easiest is to take a taxi. White taxis, which use an odometer, would be a good option if you want to go anywhere near Cairo. It is advisable to avoid taking the black and white taxis, since they do not use the meters and the drivers always ask for an exaggerated rate. There is also the service of ordering an Uber and there is the subway to go from one place to another within Cairo. Although the metro can be quite crowded during rush hours.
Most of the historical monuments and museums in Egypt open at 9 am until 5 pm. Historic outdoor sites, such as the Pyramids of Giza, are open from 8 am to 5 pm. Some museums have opening hours in the morning from 9 am to 4 pm. During Ramadan, the holy month of the Islamic calendar, keep in mind that these times will change significantly.

Itinerary

DIA 1CAIRO.
CAIRO Modern car or microbus
Arrival from the country of origin to the Cairo airport. Reception, visa procedures with the assistance of Holiplus staff. Transfer to the Sheraton Cairo hotel (of the Marriot chain). Accommodation in Bed and Breakfast plan. Night in Cairo.
DIA 2CAIRO.
CAIRO Modern car or microbus
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning departure to visit the necropolis of Giza, in it are the famous pyramids built by the pharaohs of the fourth dynasty Cheops, Khafre and Menkaure. Since they were created more than 4000 years ago, the pyramids of Egypt have been the most portentous and emblematic monuments of the Egyptian civilization, as well as the oldest and only wonder that is preserved, and in particular it is worth noting, the three great pyramids of Giza, the tombs of the kings Cheops, Khafre and Menkaure, whose construction dates back, for the vast majority of scholars, to the period called the Old Kingdom of Egypt. It is worth mentioning that the Pyramids are not only the most important monuments in Egypt, but also the oldest in the world.

Free afternoon with the possibility of optionally visiting the pyramidal complex of Sakkara, it was the most important necropolis of Memphis from the first dynasty to the Christian era. It is located west of the old capital and south of Cairo. In Saqqara is the Stepped Pyramid of Djoser, considered the first pyramid in the world and the oldest great stone structure. Here, on the edge of the Libyan plateau, we find ourselves in the kingdom of the desert, of a sacred land that dominates the Nile Valley. It is still possible to find silence and solitude in Saqqara, less attacked by the modern world than the plain of Giza . For something is this place placed under the protection of Sokaris, the god of the mysterious spaces where the resurrection takes place.

We will also visit the TiTi pyramid that has the pyramid texts. The pyramid is accessed through a passage that descends at a steep angle of approximately 60º. For safety reasons, there is currently a wooden board with metal slats on the floor of the passageway to help tourists keep their balance. After descending about 15 meters, visitors walk south under the pyramid for another 20 meters to reach the inner chambers. The height of these passages is approximately one and a half meters, and they are similar in size, shape, and preservation to those of the Pyramid of Khafre.

In the end, I return to the hotel.
DIA 3CAIRO.
CAIRO Modern car or microbus
Breakfast at the hotel, departure for a complete tour in the Egyptian Museum of Pharaonic art passing through all the masterpieces of it. Objects from all periods of ancient Egypt are exhibited in the museum: - Predynastic period: such as stone vessels and funerary objects. - Old Kingdom: such as statues, paintings, reliefs and movable objects. - New Kingdom: The great treasure of Tutankhamun as well as statues, reliefs and objects from the period of Tal el-Amarna and the sarcophagus of Akhenaten, funerary equipment, jewels, models and other objects. - Late Period: Statues, reliefs and funerary objects. - Greco-Roman period: Statues and funerary objects. Sculptures from various eras are exhibited in the museum gardens.

Upon completion we will head to the Saladin Citadel, which is a medieval fortification from the Islamic era, built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and developed by later Egyptian rulers. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for almost 700 years, from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Its location on a promontory in the Mokattam Hills near the center of Cairo dominates a strategic position overlooking the city and dominating its skyline. At the time of its construction, it was among the most impressive and ambitious military fortification projects of its time. The Citadel was built on a promontory below the Mokattam Hills, a setting that made attacking difficult. The effectiveness of the Citadel's location is further demonstrated by the fact that it remained the heart of Egyptian rule until the 19th century. In general, the fortress complex is divided into two parts: the North Precinct (where the National Military Museum is currently located) and the South Precinct (where the Muhammad Ali Mosque is currently located). The North Precinct was historically reserved for military garrisons, while the South Precinct was developed as the residence of the Sultan. There is also a lower western enclosure that was historically the site of the royal stables of the Mamluks. However, these functional distinctions were largely erased in the 19th century under Muhammad Ali Pasha, who overhauled the entire site and constructed buildings of various functions throughout the Citadel.

Near the Saladin Citadel we will also visit the Coptic Quarter with the Church of St. Sergius (where the Holy Family has taken refuge during their flight to Egypt) and the Ben Ezra Synagogue (where they found Moses in Egypt. Then, visit to Khan El Khalili Market, it is the most famous market in Egypt and the entire Middle East. Its origin dates back to the year 1382, when the Mamluk Sultan Djaharks el-Khalili decided to build a resting place for merchants. The chosen place was the ruins of an ancient Fatimid cemetery. No visit to Cairo is complete without a stop at Khan el Khalili Bazaar, where you will be transported back in time to an ancient Arab souk. The market is located in the heart of Islamic Cairo, in a walled area with a medieval air in which you can breathe the magnificence of Mamluk architecture, colorful bells, fabrics, handicrafts, jewelry, spices, perfumes, musical instruments and, of course, Egyptian souvenirs and gifts ... in the narrow streets that form the Jan market.

In the end, I return to the hotel.
DIA 4CAIRO - ASWAN.
CAIRO and ASWAN Modern car or microbus, Airplane, and Cruise Boat
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to Cairo airport to fly to Aswan. Arrival and direct visit to the High Dam of Aswan, (known in Arabic as Saad El Aali). The Aswan Dam or Aswan Dam is a mega construction, designed in 1956 and built between 1959 and 1970 by the Egyptian and Soviet governments, in order to end the floods that occurred in the territory of the lower Nile as a result of the sudden increase in the flow of the Nile.

Next visit the unfinished obelisk of Queen Hatchepsut. That it is an object that was being worked on and that it was possibly going to be the pair of the Lateran Obelisk of Karnak (today in Rome), which cracked and had to be left unfinished. Had it not been, it would have been the largest piece of worked stone in the world. The exploitation of granite, shale and alabaster quarries has been one of the riches of the region since ancient times. The blocks were transported north by the River Nile. The Egyptian obelisks erected in Rome, New York, Istanbul, Paris, and London were carved from Aswan granite rock found only in this southern region of Egypt.

Transfer to stay on board the M / S Nile Plaza Cruise (Presidential Nile Cruises chain) on a Full Board plan. In the afternoon, lunch and departure to enjoy a romantic and relaxing ride in Felucca Along the Nile, passing through the wonderful islands of the Nile, return to the boat, dinner and night in Aswan.
DIA 5ASWAN - KOM OMBO - EDFU.
ASWAN, KOM OMBO, and EDFU Cruise Boat
Free day with the possibility of Optionally Visiting the Temples of Abu Simbel, which are called the eighth wonder of the World, one of the most spectacular constructions in Egypt. The complex is made up of several buildings, among which the Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari, the Pharaoh's favorite wife, stand out. Return to the ship, lunch and start of the navigation towards Kom Ombo. Which is an unusual double temple built during the reign of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, in the Egyptian city of Kom Ombo. In the period of Roman domination, some extensions were made. The construction is unique due to its double design, which means that there were duplicate entrances, courtyards, halls, chapels and sanctuaries for two gods: Sobek and Haroeris. And then visit the museum of mummified crocodiles back to the ship. Enjoying nighttime activities like the costume party. Night on board.
DIA 6EDFU - ESNA - LUXOR.
EDFU, ESNA, and LUXOR Cruise Boat
In the morning, transfer in buggies to visit the temple of Edfu dedicated to the god Horus the Falcon, the best preserved in Egypt. Return to the ship, lunch and navigation to Esna where we will pass the lock and continue to Luxor. Arrival and departure to visit the Temples of Karnak, the great enclosure dedicated to the god Amun with its spectacular colonnaded hall. From 134 Columns, then visit the Temple of Luxor, called the Harem of Amun and linked to the Temple of Karnak by an avenue of sphinxes and rams. Return to the ship, dinner and night in Luxor.
DIA 7LUXOR.
LUXOR Modern car or microbus
Breakfast on the boat. Departure to visit the Valley of the Kings (including 3 royal tombs). This valley is the necropolis of Egypt where many of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom are buried, today more than 63 tombs carved in the rocks have been discovered. The Temple of Queen Hatchepsut, - which is a funerary temple ordered to be erected by The Lady of the Nile on the west bank of the River Nile, in front of the city of Luxor, and also visit of the two Colossi of Memnon, which represent the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Then transfer to Sonesta St George Luxor Hotel, to stay on Half Board, Dinner and Night in Luxor.
DIA 8HURGHADA.
Red Sea Governorate Modern car or microbus and Boat
Early departure by road to Hurghada, Arrival and transfer to the Yacht (ATLANTIC) boarding, lunch on board. Then we will go to the island of Orange Bay, one of the most beautiful and fascinating islands in the Red Sea. There we will enjoy discovering the coral reefs and different species of fish. Then, return to the yacht and there where our passengers can enjoy an unforgettable sunset, and spend romantic moments surrounded by the silence of the Red Sea). Dinner (open buffet) and night on board.
DIA 9HURGHADA.
Red Sea Governorate Boat
We will wake up at 5 AM to see a spectacular sunrise having a coffee to unwind, and then have our breakfast on board, once we finish we will go to spend a fun time diving with the dolphins in "Dolphin House", and we will play with dolphins in the sea , until lunchtime at 2 PM. After lunch we will do the second dive at 4 PM. Then, return to the yacht and Dinner (Open buffet) and then time to fish surrounded by the silence of a magical night in the Red Sea.
DIA 10HURGHADA.
Red Sea Governorate Boat
Breakfast on board, and navigation to one of the most beautiful islands in the Red Sea (Abu Minqar Island). Where we will spend a pleasant time sunbathing on the island until 2 PM, and then we will return to the yacht for lunch at 4 PM. Near the same island we will do a dive to continue admiring the bottom of the Red Sea, return to the yacht, Dinner and night on board in the Red Sea.
DIA 11HURGHADA - CAIRO.
Red Sea Governorate and CAIRO Modern car or microbus and Airplane
Breakfast (Open buffet). After this we will dive and snorkel. At the bottom of the Red Sea at 9 am. At the end there will be the possibility of doing an optional tour. The city of Hurghada. If time permits, at the indicated time transfer to Hurghada airport to fly to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel Meridien Cairo Airport (of the Marriot chain), accommodation and night in Cairo.
DIA 12CAIRO.
CAIRO Modern car or microbus
Breakfast at the hotel, at the indicated time transfer to the Cairo airport, to fly to your country of origin.

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“EGYPTIAN PASSION” Private tour.

HIGHLIGHTS

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DIA 1CAIRO.

DIA 2CAIRO.

DIA 3CAIRO.

DIA 4CAIRO - ASWAN.

DIA 5ASWAN - KOM OMBO - EDFU.

DIA 6EDFU - ESNA - LUXOR.

DIA 7LUXOR.

DIA 8HURGHADA.

DIA 9HURGHADA.

DIA 10HURGHADA.

DIA 11HURGHADA - CAIRO.

DIA 12CAIRO.