Day 1-Arrival in Cairo:
 

Marsa Alam Tours representative will meet & assist you at Cairo  International Airport, Transfer to your hotel 3 star by private air-conditioned vehicle,
Overnight in Cairo 
No meals 
 

Day 2-The Pyramids of Giza and Grand  Egyptian Museum:

You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo by our tour guide to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza ( Cheops ,Chephren, and Mykerinus ) Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx , which dates back to the time of and visit   the Valley Temple .Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza.

The Pyramids Of Giza:
Necropolis locates southwest of Cairo. The Giza Plateau has been used by rulers of Old Kingdoms, The oldest know Mastaba is Mastaba v which probably dates to the reign of the 1st Dynasty, the ruler Djet ( 2900 B.c).

The Great Pyramid (KHUFU)
Pharaoh Khufu began the first Giza pyramid project, circa 2550 B.C. His Great Pyramid is the largest of the three in Giza and towers some 481 feet (147 meters) above the plateau. Its estimated 2.3 million stone blocks each weigh an average of 2.5 to 15 tons with a base length of more than 230 meters (750 feet) per side. The greatest difference in length among the four sides is a mere 4.4 cm (1 ¾ inch) and the base is level within 2.1 cm (less than an inch), an astonishing engineering accomplishment.

 The Pyramid of King Chephren (KHAFRA)
Pharaoh Khafre, also known in history by the Greek name Chephren, The third pharaoh of the 4th Dynasty during the Old Kingdom Period of Ancient Egypt around 2540 BC  was the son of Khufu who built the second pyramid at Giza. His necropolis also included the Sphinx , a mysterious limestone monument with the body of a lion and a pharaoh's head. The Sphinx may stand sentinel for the pharaoh's entire tomb complex.

The Pyramid of King Mykerinus (MENKAURA)
The third and smallest of the great pyramids at Giza is credited to the pharaoh Menkaure (Mycerinus in Greek). It is thought to have been completed at the end of the 26th century BC. Menkaure, like the builders of the other pyramids at Giza, ruled Egypt during the 4th Dynasty during the Old Kingdom Period of Ancient Egypt, rising to a height of 65 meters (213 feet), but the complex preserved some of the most stunning examples of sculpture to survive from all of Egyptian history.

The Great  Sphinx :
The Great Sphinx of Giza is a giant 4,500-year-old limestone statue situated near the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt. Measuring 240 feet (73 meters) long and 66 feet (20 meters) high, the Great Sphinx is one of the world’s largest monuments. It is also one of the most recognizable relics of the ancient Egyptians, though the origins and history of the colossal structure are still debated.
Then visit the Grand  Egyptian Museum
Next, discover the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the newest and largest archaeological museum in the world, located just a stone’s throw from the pyramids. Step inside and explore over 100,000 priceless artifacts, including the complete Tutankhamun collection displayed together for the very first time. Wander through halls filled with magnificent statues, intricate jewelry, ceremonial objects, and interactive exhibits that bring Egypt’s 7,000-year history to life.

Experience the perfect blend of history, culture, and modern architecture, with panoramic views of the pyramids from the museum’s stunning design and beautifully landscaped gardens. This tour offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect with Egypt’s heritage in a truly immersive way, whether you are a history enthusiast, a cultural explorer, or a family seeking an unforgettable adventure.
Overnight in the Hotel Cairo 
Meals : Breakfast and Lunch 
 ►  Day 3 Old Cairo 
At 9 am in the morning after you have your breakfast you will join your guide a private car to visit :
► Salah el din Citadel:
It served as Egypt's seat of government till the 1860s, Cairo Citadel is a magnificent fortress. It was constructed during Salah ad-Din reign. The construction work started in 1176 and was completed in 1182.
Then pay a visit to 
► Mohamed Ali Mosque:
It was constructed between 1830 and 1848, the mosque was named " The Alabaster Mosque" because most of the walls made out of pure alabaster. The mosque is a replica of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
► The Coptic Cairo:
The Hanging Church, one of the oldest churches in Egypt, Church of Abu Serga, The synagogue of Ben Ezra Khan El Khalili Bazaar:
No visit to Cairo is complete without a stop to Khan EL Khalili bazaar; one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East.
Then transfer back to your hotel 
   ►Optional Sound and light show at The pyramids of Giza 40€ per person 
Do you want a truly unforgettable evening of entertainment in Cairo? Then don't miss the world-famous Pyramids Sound and Light Show in Giza!
If you’ve been impressed by the Pyramids of Giza by daylight, experience the magic of the monuments at night with a ticket to the Sound and Light Show in the Giza Plateau. 
Transfer to Cairo Airport for a short flight to Aswan then transfer to your hotel in Aswan 
 Overnight in Aswan 
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch 

Day 4-Abu Simbel & Nile Cruise Embarkation Nile cruise:
Early Visit to Abu Simbel from Aswan  at 5 am 
Abu Simbel temples :
The two temples of Ramses the second and the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to The Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor,the two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the Unesco
Optional trip to the Aswan Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Nubian Village :

The Nubian villages are known for their colorful streets, the rainbow-painted walls, and the kind people there! Nubians have a unique skin tone and also a unique language that no one in Egypt talks like. this fantastic tour to the Aswan Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Nubian Village lets you meet and impact with a Nubian family and to learn about their simple lifestyle, culture, and traditions
Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise.
Day 5 Aswan- Aswan visits and Kom Ombo 

Breakfast & Lunch onboard the cruise.

Pick up from hotel in the  Cruise.

Embarkation& Lunch on board of the Nile Cruise, proceed visits of Aswan including the Phiala temple and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, The High Dam ,  Unfinished Obelisk .
Phiala temple:
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.
The High Dam :
Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.

Unfinished Obelisk :
Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned. 

12:00 lunch on board the Cruise

At 16:00 sailing trip with Felucca around Elphinatine island and Visit Lord Kitchener island.
13:00 sail to Kom ombo
 Visit Kom Ombo temple :
The temple and the associated settlement site located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus  and date mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman period(332 B.b -395 A.c)
Sail to Edfu-Overnight in Edfu.

Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise

Day 6  Edfu temple-Luxor temple:

Breakfast on the Nile Cruise and visit the Edfu

Edfu temple :
Upper Egyptian site dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus. The Construction of Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama.
Sail to Luxor through Esna lock

Visit Luxor temple.
Luxor Temple located on the east bank of Nile River in the city called luxor , it was known in the egyption language as Luxor Temple :
Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the third and completed by King Tutankhamon and the Great King Ramses the second.The First pylon was raised by Ramses the second and decorated with His Military Battle of Kadesh.

Optional Tour Sound and Light show in Karnak.

The Karnak Sound and Light Show highlights the dramatic history of ancient Thebes. The show narrates the achievements of some great Pharaohs, with poetic descriptions of the ancient treasures.

Dinner &overnight onboard the Cruise

 Day 7 Luxor- Valley of the kings :

Optional trip Balloon ride over The valley of the Kings 100 € per person.

Get your cameras ready for a stunning balloon ride over the historic town of Luxor. Catch the rays of the early morning sun illuminating the city and its surrounding mountains.get a bird's eye view of Luxor's ancient sites from aboard of a hot air balloon.

Breakfast on the Nile Cruise and visit the west bank of Luxor and Karnak.

The valley of the Kings :
Once called the great Place of the Truth, this valley called now the valley of the Kings, It is a Majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay in great stone Sarcophagi, awaiting immortality. The isolated valley behind Deir el Bahri is dominated by the Pyramid-Shaped Mountain Peak.

Colossi of Memnon :
Massive pair statues know as the Colossi of Memnon , rising about 18 M from the plain. They are the remains of what once the largest complex on the west bank, built by Amenhotep the Third.

The Queen Hatshepsut temple :
Rising out of the desert Plain in a series of terraces. The temple of Hatshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if nature herself had built this extraordinary monument.

Karnak temple :
Karnak more than a temple is a spectacular Complex of Sanctuaries, Kiosks, Pylons, and Obelisks. All dedicated to the Theban gods and to the Greater Glory of Egypt`s Pharaohs, Karnak  was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban Triad(Amun, Mut, and Khonso).Disembarkation after Breakfast
overnight in Luxor 
Meals : Breakfast and Lunch 

Day 8  Luxor Tours

• • Visit Valley of the Queens
  • Visit Habu Temple and Ramsesum
  • Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
  • overnight in Luxor 

• Transfer to Luxor Airport for flight to Cairo at: 
• Overnight: 4★ Hotel in Cairo
• Meals : Breakfast 

Day 10- Departure date

The tour ends after breakfast at our hotel in Cairo , with transfers included to take you to the airport for your flight home. If you wish to extend your stay in Cairo, please contact us.