Classic Tour 2
9 Days | 8 Nights Day(s)
Key Information
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Group size: 2+
Destination: Cairo / Luxor / Dendera / Abydous
Airfare Included: No
Customizable: Yes
Classic Tour 2
Arrival at Cairo airport – assistance through passport control.Transfer to the hotel by an air conditioned bus.
The tour of the day includes a visit to the Giza plateau where there are the three great pyramids of pharaohs of the Old Empire: Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure, and the famous Sphinx. Followed by a visit to the Temple of the Valley, the only existing temple at Giza, which is lined with pink granite.
There will also be a chance to visit the largest necropolis in Egypt, Saqqara where the first pyramid in Egypt was built, that of Djoser, dating back 28 centuries BC. Mastabas, that of the nobles of the Old Kingdom, whose walls are decorated with splendid scenes of daily life such as scenes of farming, hunting, fishing and even music and dance are also found there.
There will also be a chance to visit the largest necropolis in Egypt, Saqqara where the first pyramid in Egypt was built, that of Djoser, dating back 28 centuries BC. Mastabas, that of the nobles of the Old Kingdom, whose walls are decorated with splendid scenes of daily life such as scenes of farming, hunting, fishing and even music and dance are also found there.
visit Cairo Museum, which contains over 150,000 antiquities including the famous treasures of Tutankhamen.
Departure to Luxor by taking the overnight train from the Giza station.
Departure to Luxor by taking the overnight train from the Giza station.
Arrival at Luxor and transfer to the hotel. The tour will start by the WEST Bank: Valley of the Kings where the tombs of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom “from 1500 to 1100 BC .- AD” Valley of the Queens, the Colossi of Memnon and the village of alabaster are found.
In the afternoon there is a relaxing ride in a felucca in the Nile to watch the sunset.Overnight at hotel.
In the afternoon there is a relaxing ride in a felucca in the Nile to watch the sunset.Overnight at hotel.
Visit the largest temple in Egypt: Karnak, which is dedicated to God Amon-Ra and preceded by the famous avenue of rams.
In the evening, there will be a visit to the Temple of Luxor. This temple is located amidst the city and contains a church and a mosque. Overnight at hotel.
In the evening, there will be a visit to the Temple of Luxor. This temple is located amidst the city and contains a church and a mosque. Overnight at hotel.
Departure by bus from Luxor to visit the temple of Dendera dedicated to the goddess of love, Hathor, in order to drive and discover the Egyptian countryside and scenes of daily life in the fertile side of the Nile. Followed by visiting the Temple of Abydos, the jewel of Egyptian temples, built mostly with limestone.
Back at the end of the day in Luxor for overnight.
Back at the end of the day in Luxor for overnight.
Optional chance to visit the Valley of the Nobles containing the most beautiful tombs in the necropolis with scenes of everyday life.
Visit the funerary temple of Ramses III: “Medinet Habu” and “DEIR EL MEDINA”or the Valley of Artists containing the tombs of famous artisans who decorated tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Departure to Cairo by the overnight train.
Visit the funerary temple of Ramses III: “Medinet Habu” and “DEIR EL MEDINA”or the Valley of Artists containing the tombs of famous artisans who decorated tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Departure to Cairo by the overnight train.
Arrival in Cairo to visit the Citadel of Saladin from the 12th century. It is located on a hill overlooking the city, containing the famous Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali.
Visit the old Coptic Cairo district, the “suspended church”” built on one of the towers of the fortress of Babylon, one of St Serge dating from the 4th century and Ibn Ezra Synagogue. Overnight at hotel.
Visit the old Coptic Cairo district, the “suspended church”” built on one of the towers of the fortress of Babylon, one of St Serge dating from the 4th century and Ibn Ezra Synagogue. Overnight at hotel.
Departure .
Your Package Includes
All tours mentioned in the program.
Tour guide speaking.
3 nights in Cairo and 3 nights in Luxor.
Train berths round trip Cairo / Luxor
Bus conditioning.
Full board from breakfast on the 2nd day with breakfast on last day
Your Package Excludes
Air Paris / Cairo / Paris.
Drinks and personal expenses.
Insurance (cancellation, repatriation, etc. ..).
The usual tips for travel
Entry Visa.