DAY 1

Arrival in Cairo, transfer to hotel, dinner, and overnight stay

DAY 2

Transfer to the cruise ship by one of our Globe Trotters Agency correspondents.

DAY 3

Breakfast, in the morning visit to the site of the Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren, Mykerinos, and the Sphinx, entrance to the pyramid of Kefren included. This visit lasts approx. 3 hours, after lunch and visit Sakara, then visit the pyramid of Dahsour with possible access to the interior of the ruins of the original Cairo. In the evening at the scheduled time, pick up by our guide and transfer to downtown Cairo for a walk along Moez Street, considered the oldest street in the Muslim world, where we will see the great facades of the grandest Mosques of the Muslim world, which is why Cairo was named the city of a thousand Minarets, ending the walk in the Café of mirrors mentioned in several works of art especially those of Naguib Mahfouz, awarded with Nobel, typical dinner and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 4

Breakfast and departure by road for an excursion to the magical city of Alexandria to visit the Library of Alexandria, World Heritage Site, Catacombs of Kom el Shokafa, Pompey’s Column, Romanian Theatre, Lighthouse Ruins, Montazah Palace, lunch, return to Cairo, overnight stay in Cairo.

DAY 5

Breakfast. Excursion around Cairo to visit the most emblematic sites of the city. Saladin Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Khan el Khalili Market, Egyptian Museum, and Coptic Quarter accompanied by guide and lunch included. Return to the hotel, have dinner at a local restaurant, and overnight stay.

DAY 6

Breakfast and departure by road for the visit of the pyramid of Medium, called by the Arabs the False Pyramid (el-haram el-kaddab), is located at the entrance of El Fayum, about 100 km from Cairo. Remains of the central structure are preserved, surrounded by a mound formed by the rubble of the covering. It is one of the three great pyramids built during the reign of Seneferu. The pyramid measured 147 meters on each side and 93.50 meters high, although, in its present state, it is 65 meters high. The entrance is on the north face, 20 meters above the present ground level. Flinders Petrie first penetrated the pyramid in 1881 and directed the excavations carried out between 1888 and 1891. He discovered that, after the entrance, the passage descends 57 meters to a horizontal corridor, almost below the original ground level, where two small rooms serve as antechambers; this passage leads to a passage of ten meters up to the burial chamber. It is not known who was buried in it: although the construction began during the reign of Huny was not completed until the time of Seneferu, but it seems unlikely that it was the tomb of the latter pharaoh., continued by road to Menya, arrival, and visit of Tuna el Jabal, It is located in a desert area on the west bank of the Nile, about 9 km west of el-Ashmunein, in the governorate of Menia, in Middle Egypt. It is famous, above all, for being the site of the tomb of Petosiris, the high priest of Thoth who lived at the end of the 4th century BC, shortly before the second Persian invasion.

DAY 7

Breakfast and departure to the Necropolis of Beni Hasan, Beni Hassan, or Beni Hasan is a town in Middle Egypt, located on the east bank of the Nile, about twenty kilometers south of Menia and about 270 kilometers south of Cairo. The Middle Empire was the center of the cult of the goddess Paget. The area has a necropolis on the east bank of the Nile dating from the time of the eleventh and twelfth dynasties; its tombs were used by the governors of the nomo 16 of Upper Egypt where The tombs are carved into the rock east of the river and are similar to others of the same era. Most have a similar layout, with an entrance carved into the rock and a large room with columns. The decorators depicted both the biography of the deceased and other scenes. Of the thirty-nine hypogea of the immense necropolis, twelve present wall decorations of great interest, representing themes of agricultural life and scenes of glass artisans, goldsmiths, etc. These decorations, typical of the Middle Empire, are particularly remarkable in the tomb of Jnumhotep II, monarch of the XIIth Dynasty, where you can see a caravan of Asians, a duck hunting and fig picking.., then departure to Tel el Amarna, the Arabic name for a region on the east bank of the Nile River, famous for being the site where the Egyptian city of Akhenaten was built in the mid-fourteenth century BC, the new capital of Egypt. It was the city ordered to be built by the pharaoh Akhenaten around the fifth year of his reign and occupied around the ninth, although it became the new capital of Egypt two years earlier. Giving a new place to the hegemonic cult of Aten, iconographically represented by a solar disk whose rays end in hands carrying the key of life. Akhenaton, “The Horizon of the Aten”, was located halfway between Thebes and Memphis, the two most influential cities of Ancient Egypt. The city was

DAY 8

Breakfast and transfer to Cairo airport for flight to Luxor, arrival, and transfer to hotel, overnight, afternoon visit to the Temples of Luxor and Karnak, return to the ship, dinner, and overnight stay.

DAY 9

Full board. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Departure from the ship to Esna to cross the lock and then to Edfu.

DAY 10

Breakfast and visit the temple of Edfu dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus and considered one of the best-preserved temples of the Pharaohs’ era, return to the ship, navigation and stay overnight on board, arrival at Kom Ombo and free time to stroll through the market, return and navigation to Aswan, overnight stay on board in Aswan

DAY 11

Full board. Departure to visit the Temple of Philae and a ride in a felucca (typical fishing boats), along the Nile contemplating several volcanic islands of black granite. Free time to stroll around the city of Aswan and visit the famous Aswan market where you could take a buggy ride and buy the typical products of Aswan. Overnight stay on board in Aswan.

DAY 12

Full board on board. Possibility of visiting the Abu Simbel temples by road, return to Aswan, the possibility of making the excursion to the Nubian Village. Overnight stay on board in Aswan

DAY 13

Full board on board. sailing to Kom Ombo, arrival and visit the Temple dedicated to the Crocodile God, return to the ship, and continue sailing to Edfu. Overnight stay on board.

DAY 14

Full board on board, visit the Temples of Dendarah The Temple of Dendera, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, is the main building of a group of constructions located within a walled enclosure. It is located about 2.5 km southeast of Dendera, Egypt. It is one of the best-preserved Egyptian complexes, especially its main temple, thanks to the fact that it remained buried by sand and mud until it was unearthed by the Frenchman Auguste Mariette in the mid-nineteenth century. The area belonged to the sixth nome of Upper Egypt, south of Abydos. The funerary temple of Seti I, also known as the Great Temple of Abydos or Memnonium is a temple-cenotaph built by Pharaoh Seti I in Abydos, in Upper Egypt, and that would be completed by his son Ramses II, also of the XIX dynasty. return to the boat, dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 15

Breakfast and disembarkation. Transfer by road to Hurghada. Dinner and overnight stay in Hurghada.

DAY 16

Breakfast, and stay on All Inclusive basis

DAY 17

Breakfast and all-inclusive accommodation.

DAY 18

Breakfast, and stay on All Inclusive basis

DAY 19

Breakfast and transfer to Hurghada airport for flight to Cairo, then departure by road to the Sinai Peninsula via the Ahmed Hamdy Tunnel under the Suez Canal passing from Africa to Asia. Visit Ayun Musa or the fountains of Moses (Mara), then depart to the city of St. Catherine. Arrival at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 20

Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning departure to Mount Moses or Mount Sinai (Mount Horeb) 2285m high, where the prophet Moses received from God the tablets of the law while the Hebrew people camped at the foot of the mountain, from the top of the mountain we can view the sunrise and Mount St. Catherine the highest peak of the peninsula 2637m. Coming down from the mountain we will visit the monastery of Santa CATALINA (IF POSSIBLE) located 1570m high with its impressive walls built between 527 and 565 by order of Emperor Justinian on the biblical site of the burning bush. The monastery owes its name to St. Catherine, an Alexandrian martyr who died in 395 whose body carried by angels was discovered 5 centuries later on the top of the mountain that bears her name, the monastery is the smallest diocese in the world and the oldest active monastery, its library has the oldest manuscripts in the world after the Vatican. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 21

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Dubai at the scheduled time. Reception by our correspondent of Globe Trotters Agency. Accommodation

DAY 22

Breakfast and visit to Abu Dhabi with English speaking guide. A 2-hour drive from Dubai via Jebel Ali Port, the largest man-made port in the world, to the capital of the UAE. We will admire the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the 3rd largest in the world, as well as the tomb of Sheikh Zayed, former president of UAE and father of the nation. Continue to Al Maqta Bridge passing through one of the richest areas of Abu Dhabi, the Ministers Area. Arrival at Corniche Street which is compared to Manhattan. Photo stop at the Emirates Palace Hotel. This hotel has its helipad and harbor, known as the expensive built. Continue to the Al Batee Area, where the palaces of the Royal family are located. Lunch at a local restaurant, then make a panoramic visit to Ferrari Park, a brief time for photos and view the stores, return to Dubai. Overnight stay in Dubai.

DAY 23

Breakfast at hotel, morning at leisure. In the afternoon our most popular excursion. Land Cruisers (6 persons per vehicle) will pick you up between approximately 4.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. for an exciting ride over the fantastic high dunes. You will be able to take unique pictures of the Arabian sunset. Once the sun disappears, behind the golden dunes, we will head to our Desert Camp. The smell of freshly grilled kebab and lamb, bonfires, the smell of traditional water pipes, and the soothing sounds of Arabian music invite you to an unforgettable evening. After the sumptuous dinner, a dancer will show you the ancient art of belly dancing. Sky on the sand and Henna painting are also included, water, soft drinks, tea, and coffee are included, return to the hotel around 21:30, overnight stay.

DAY 24

Breakfast and visit around the city. (English speaking guide). Departure from the hotel to Deira, you will pass through the souk of spices. Crossing the Canal arrive and visit the Dubai Museum. Then along the Jumeirah road, view of the Jumeirah Mosque. Stop for photos at the Burj al Arab the only 7-star hotel in the world. Pass by the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, the World Trade Centre. And the International Financial Center. Return to Dubai. Afternoon at leisure. Evening departure at 19:30 hrs to experience the sights and sounds of Dubai Creek sailing 2 hours on board. Your journey will take you from the mouth of the creek along the creek to the illuminated Dubai Creek Golf Club, which resembles a ship’s sails. Dinner included.

Return to the hotel to pick up your luggage and transfer to the airport for your flight back to your home city.

5 NIGHTS IN CAIRO HOTEL MERCURE LE SPHINX OR BARCELO A/D

1 NIGHT EL MINIA HOTEL ATON M/P

7 NIGHTS CRUISE NILE DOLIFNE OR TUYA P/C

4 NIGHTS HURGHADA GOLDEN FIVE HOTEL ALL-INCLUSIVE

2 NIGHTS SANTA CATALINA M/P

CRUISE VISITS

ALEXANDRIA VISITS WITH LUNCH

ABU SIMBEL BY ROAD

FULL-DAY VISITS TO PYRAMIDS, SPHINX, MEMPHIS, AND SAQQARA WITH LUNCH INCLUDED

FULL-DAY MUSEUM, MOSQUE, SALADIN CITADEL, COPTIC QUARTER, AND KHAN EL KHALILI BAZAAR LUNCH INCLUDED

CAIRO NIGHT WITH DINNER

4 DINNERS IN CAIRO IN LOCAL RESTAURANTS

ASSISTANCE AT THE AIRPORTS

VISIT DANDARA AND ABYDOS

VISIT MOUNT MOISE, ASCENT TO THE MOUNT AND VISIT THE MONASTERY OF SAINT CATALINA

ALL TRANSFERS

MYNIA VISITS ACCORDING TO ITINERARY

ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE DURING THE WHOLE TRIP

INTERNAL FLIGHT CAIRO-DUBAI

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN DUBAI

04 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN DUBAI WITH BREAKFAST INCLUDED AURIS INN HOTEL

TRANSFERS AIRPORT – HOTEL – AIRPORT, WITH ENGLISH-SPEAKING ASSISTANCE.

FULL DAY TOUR IN ABU DHABI WITH LUNCH AND ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDE.

HALF-DAY TOUR IN DUBAI WITH ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE.

DESERT SAFARI WITH DINNER AND TRANSPORTATION IN ENGLISH (SUPPLEMENT ENGLISH SPEAKING ASSISTANCE $ 50.00 PER PAX).

DINNER ON THE DHOW CRUISE WITH TRANSFERS IN ENGLISH. (SUPPLEMENT ASSISTANCE IN ENGLISH $ 50.00 PER PAX).

DUBAI ELECTRONIC VISA

NOT INCLUDED

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE IN EGYPT

VISA DIRECT PROCESSING ON ARRIVAL AT DESTINATION COSTS USD $35

TRIP GRATUITIES USD $ 60 PER PERSON

NOT INCLUDED IN DUBAI

TOURISM DIRHAM/HOTEL TAX TO BE PAID DIRECTLY BY THE PASSENGER UPON ARRIVAL AT THE HOTEL (APPROXIMATE COST PER NIGHT USD $5)

ANY LUNCH OR DINNER NOT MENTIONED IN THE PROGRAM, EXCEPT BREAKFASTS.

EXTRAS AND PERSONAL EXPENSES.

ALL TIPS.

AIRLINE TICKETS