Platinum Egypt Series l
Full Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Cairo where you will be met by our Egypt Tours and Travel tour manager who will help you with the arrival meet and assist. Later you will be transferred to your hotel, the luxurious and historical Marriott Mena House. Your room will be in the Palace section of the hotel, with a view of the Pyramids. It is located at the foot of the Giza plateau with a breathtaking view of the famous pyramids. Overnight
Day 2
Meet with your Egypt Tours tour guide, drive to Memphis on the edge of the western desert, capital of the ancient kingdom, and one of the most important cities throughout the history of ancient Egypt. Drive to Sakkara, the vast necropolis of ancient Memphis. In the afternoon, drive to the pyramids of Giza. Khufu's (Cheop's) pyramid, the largest of the three, was built in the 4th dynasty about 2690 B.C. and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Enjoy a camel ride by the pyramids if you wish. In front of the pyramid of Khephren, we find the Sphinx carved from a single piece of stone, it is a lion with a pharaoh's head thought to be a portrait of the pharaoh Khephren. Transfer back to your hotel. In the evening, meet your Egypt Tours tour manager and transfer to the Pyramids Plateau to enjoy the magnificent Sound and Light show at the Giza plateau. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3
Meet with your Egypt Tours tour manager. Start your tour visiting the Egyptian Museum famous for its antiquities from Egypt's Pharaonic period, which dates back some 50 centuries and includes the fabulous treasures of King Tut-Ankh-Amon. Afternoon excursion to Old Cairo, visiting the very old Coptic Churches and the oldest Jewish Synagogue of Beni Ezra. Continue your visit to a Mosque and the medieval Bazaars of Khan-El-Khalili, where you can bargain for your jewelry and hand-tooled leather items. Return. Overnight.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
You will be met and transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Abu Simbel. Upon arrival at the Abu Simbel Airport, you will be transferred to visit the Great Temple of Ramesses II, hewn in the rock, with four colossal seated statues of the king in front of the entrance. It was dedicated to Amun Ra, the Horakhti, and Ramesses II. Then visit the King's wife's temple, the Temple of Nefertari. The entire site was threatened by the waters on the completion of the Aswan High Dam and has been preserved by International action organized by "UNESCO". All of the parts of the temple have been sectioned, removed from the original site, and reassembled on higher ground. Return to Abu Simbel Airport for your flight back to Aswan Airport. You will be met and transferred to embark on your deluxe cruise ship. The M/S Oberoi Philae (all outside junior suite cabins). Later you will visit by "felucca" the Elephantine Island, the Mausoleum of Agha Khan, and the Botanical Gardens. Overnight onboard ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Visit the High Dam, The Granite Quarries, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Lunch and then cruise to Kom Ombo. Visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Kom Ombo, which was dedicated to two gods: the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Horus. Sail to Edfu. Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Visit Edfu to see The Temple of Horus, the best-preserved Egyptian temple. Lunch. Sail to Esna and visit the Temple of God Khnum, also a Ptolemaic period temple. Continue to Luxor. Overnight onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
Cross to the West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings where 64 pharaohs have been discovered - also visit the Valley of the Queen's including The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Dier El Bahari. See the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch. Afternoon visit to the temple of Karnak, which took over 1500 years to build and is considered the world's largest religious complex. Then visit the temple of Luxor, which was started by Amenhotep III and was completed by Ramesses II. Overnight onboard ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8
Disembark your cruise ship and transfer to the Winter Palace Hotel in Luxor. Later you will be met and transferred to a special visit to the tomb of Nefertari built by King Ramses II for his beloved queen. This tomb is most famous for its fine artwork. It is a breathtaking exhibit and is truly one of the highlights of your trip. Transfer back to your hotel. In the evening. You will be met by our tour escort and transferred to the Karnak Temple to attend the magnificent sound and light show. Transfer back to the hotel. Overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9
A morning of leisure for shopping. In the afternoon, you will be met and transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met by your Egypt Tours tour manager and transferred to your hotel, the luxurious Cairo Marriott towers, and casino. Overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10
Meet with your Egypt Tours tour guide, then drive from Cairo to Alexandria (about 3 hours ride). Upon arrival start your sightseeing to visit the Greco-Roman museum which contains statues, bas reliefs, pottery, jewelry, marble pieces, and other artifacts, which give you a picture of the grandeur of Alexandria in its Greek and Roman days. Then visit the Roman Amphitheater which is the only known amphitheater from the Roman era in Egypt. Continue your tour to visit the Catacombs of Kom-El-Shouqafa. These tombs are remarkable for their unusual mixture of art styles, sculptures, and reliefs of Egyptian gods. Continue your tour to visit Pompey's Pillar which is a column 98 feet high and 7 feet thick, made of Aswan rose granite erected in 297 A.D. Transfer to the Montazah Sheraton Hotel in Alexandria. Overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11
A free day to explore Alexandria's downtown on your own or walk the beaches or go for a swim. In the evening, transfer back to Cairo to the Cairo Marriott Hotel. Overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12
Meet with your Egypt Tours tour guide to visit the beautiful Pharaonic Village. It's a complete island which was built as a replica of ancient Egypt. You will see actors and actresses living their lives like the ancient Egyptians. They live, work, dress, make papyrus paper (to write and convey messages in old times), and do all their daily chores exactly as Ancient Egyptians used to do. It's a wonderful experience that takes you back in life, a few thousand years. Return to your hotel for a day of leisure for shopping or swimming at your hotel pool. In the afternoon, you will be met and transferred for a dinner cruise and show on the Nile where you can enjoy Egyptian belly dancing and folkloric dance. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 13
Meet with your Egypt Tours tour guide. Visit Fayoum, Egypt's largest oasis, overlooking Lake Qarun which is a popular spot for hunting and fishing. You can visit the remains of the Temple and pyramid of Amenhat III and Qasr Qarun, a well-preserved temple from the Greco-Roman era. Lunch at the Oberge El-Fayoum Hotel. In the evening, transfer back to Cairo. Overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Image Source: Mohamed Ouda
Day 14
A day of leisure for last-minute shopping or swimming at your hotel pool. Overnight at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 15
You will be met by your Egypt Tours tour manager and transferred to Cairo Airport where you will be assisted with your check-in for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Also Included: All transfers within Egypt. Personalized sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary, in a private car, with a tour guide and a driver including entrance fees to sights mentioned and the services of a professional English-speaking Egyptologist. Included as well is the service charge imposed by hotels, port charges, porterage, meeting and assistance at airports, hotels, and docks.
Extensions & Optional Tours: Extra days and optional tours to sites that are not included are available upon request.
