Arrival in Cairo. Meeting at the airport with a representative of the company. Transfer and check-in at the hotel.
Immediately after breakfast, we will have a full day excursion to the Pyramids of Giza. Guarded by the Great Sphinx, the pyramids are the most famous landmark of Egypt, one of the seven wonders of the world. We will admire the panoramic view of the pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Menkaure, visit the Great Sphinx, with the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion, whose history goes back to the time of Khafre. In the afternoon, we will proceed to the old step pyramid in the Saqqara necropolis, and then visit the world's first monumental stone building, King Zoser's step pyramid, built by the engineer Imhotep. In addition, you will see one of the magnificent Mastaba (burial chambers) Ptah Hotep, Idut or Mereruka. Before starting the return trip to the hotel, we will stop at the Papyrus Institute, where we will get acquainted with the most popular souvenir products from Cairo and Egypt. Overnight at the hotel
Today, according to the program, a city tour, to the Egyptian Museum with lunch.
The Cairo Museum is the largest repository of ancient Egyptian art. The exhibition halls display a huge number of unique artifacts made of gold and jewelry that were placed in the tombs more than 3,500 years ago. Today we will also visit the Coptic region where a huge number of Christian monuments are located on a small plot of land, including the Jewish synagogue of Ben Ezra, the ruins of an ancient fort known as Babylon, the famous Hanging Church and a unique Coptic museum dedicated to this almost extinct culture. At the end of the program, we will enjoy the atmosphere of old Cairo at the Khan el Khalili market. Overnight at the hotel
After breakfast, we will check out from the ship and continue our exploration of Luxor.
Famous Valley of the Kings was built around 500 BC. e. and is known for its tombs of the pharaohs (there are as many as 63 of them). It was included in the UNESCO heritage list in 1979. Three tombs of the kings of Ramses are presented for visiting. On the west side of the Nile, near the Valley of the Kings, is the Mortuary Hatshepsut Temple, which belongs To the female pharaoh. This is one of the most famous female rulers in the history of Egypt. Thanks to the famous movie Mummy" The Valley of the Kings and Luxor itself has become a place of attraction for tourists from all over the world. Then transfer to the flight to Cairo, Hurghada - depending on the continuation of the program.
Thanks Egypt. You impressed us!
