Grand Egyptian Museum & Egypt Treasures

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Grand Egyptian Museum & Egypt Treasures

10 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Visiting: Cairo, Giza Necropolis, Luxor Governorate, Luxor, Aswan, Alexandria

Tour operator:

Upper Egypt Tours

Tour code:

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 7

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

1-99

Special diets catered:

Jain, Meat, Vegetarians, Vegans, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

From:

$1630

$1167 (USD) Operator discount: -$408 Exclusive Tourhub Members Discount: -$55 -28%

NB: Prices correct on 17-May-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an enriching 10-day journey to explore the finest highlights that Egypt has to offer. This meticulously crafted tour provides an exceptional opportunity to uncover the country's treasures, immersing you in its rich history and captivating culture. Commence your adventure with an exclusive visit to the New Grand Egyptian Museum, a unique occasion to explore its limited-access areas. Guided by our knowledgeable experts, gain insights into the museum's layout, design, and preparations for its official unveiling. Then explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, including the iconic Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, and Pyramid of Menkaure, before heading south to Aswan. See the Philae temple & Nubian Village, Then move to Luxor to visit Luxor Museum, Luxor temple & Karnak temple in the East bank, See Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings & Queens and enjoy visiting King Tut’s tomb which you will visit from inside. Then fly back to Cairo to see and hear about all Cairo's best kept secrets and also enjoy day trip to Alexandria to visit Alexandria Library & the Site of the Lighthouse As your journey approaches its finale, indulge in the flavors of delectable local cuisine, savoring the essence of Egyptian culture.

Highlights

Grand Egyptian Museum
Pyramids Tour
Nile Cruise
Luxor Museum
King Tut's Tomb

Places You'll See

Grand Egyptian Museum & Egypt Treasures

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival To Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: No Meals

Arrival to Cairo airport, upon your arrival you will find our representative waiting you with the sign of Ramasside tours, then you will be transferred by A/C car to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 : Grand Egyptian Museum And Pyramids Tour

Location: Giza Necropolis

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast. Start your tour visiting The Grand Egyptian Musuem . Arrive at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Complex early in the morning. Start your day by exploring the exterior gardens surrounding the museum. Take in the scenic views and appreciate the architectural beauty of the building. Spend some time in the commercial area, where you can shop for souvenirs and enjoy a quick breakfast or coffee at one of the cafes. Enter the Grand Hall, the main entrance area of the museum.

Admire the grandeur of the hall and take in the informative displays and exhibits that provide an overview of the museum's history and significance. Engage with any interactive activities or presentations available in the Grand Hall to enhance your understanding of Egypt's rich cultural heritage. Afternoon:. Join a guided tour of the limited-access areas of the museum. Follow the knowledgeable guide as they provide insights into the museum's layout, design, and preparations for the official opening.

Late Afternoon. Before leaving, make sure to revisit the commercial area for any last-minute shopping or souvenir purchases. Take a final stroll through the exterior gardens, capturing any remaining photo opportunities and cherishing the serene ambiance. Remember, this itinerary is designed for the current limited-access tours available before the official opening. Stay updated with official announcements to learn about the full opening date and the opportunity to explore the complete interior spaces of the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Trial phase Tour, includes:

Hanging Obelisk

Ramses II Statue

10 Statues of Senusert

Grand staircase

Ptolemaic King and queen

Victory columns

Royal Regalia

Grand Atrium and Gift shop

Commercial Boulevard

Then visit the Great Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Cheops is the most colossal ever built. Next is a close-up look at Sphinx – a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren.

Enjoy your camel ride, you will enjoy special panoramic views of sphinx & Pyramids. Hear about all the hidden stories of Pharaohs life. I will give you hints and details that you cannot find on books!

(Optional) Evening trip to attend the Sound & Light show in the Pyramids area.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3 : Cairo – Nile Cruise / Luxor Museum

Location: Luxor Governorate

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 5 star Nile Cruise full board

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast. Transfer to the domestic airport. Departure by the plane to Luxor.

Arrival and transfer to visit Luxor Museum, This wonderful museum has a well-chosen and brilliantly displayed and explained collection of antiquities dating from the end of the Old Kingdom right through to the Mamluk period, mostly gathered from the Theban temples and necropolis.

Then move to visit The Temple of Karnak & the Temple of Luxor. Excursion to the Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great. Proceed to Karnak. Transfer to the Nile Cruise. Boarding before Lunch. Lunch on board.
Overnight in Luxor.

Day 4 : Nile Cruise / King Tut's Tomb / Valley Of Queens

Location: Luxor

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 5 star Nile Cruise full board

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast. Visit The West Bank – the Valley of the Kings, visit the tombs of various Dynasties. King Tut’s tomb which you will visit from inside. Tutankhamun ruled Egypt for approximately 10 years from around 1336-1327 BCE. In November 1922, Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon discovered Tutankhamun’s near-intact tomb in the Valley of the Kings. The king’s mummified body was found surrounded by precious grave goods, in his golden coffin, after his burial chamber was officially opened on 17 February 1923 in the presence of Egyptologists and government officials.

Today, Tutankhamun is ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaoh. But how much do you really know about the boy king? Here during this tour, I will tell you the lesser-known facts about Tutankhamun…

Continue to Visit the Valley of the Queens, known as Ta-Set-Neferu “The Place of Beauty”. The valley served as a
necropolis for the tombs of royal family members and the elite, with about 90 tombs belonging to Queens and princes of the ancient Egyptian New Kingdom (1550-1070 BC). whilst here, you will have chance to visit the magnificent colorful tomb of queen Nefertari (Extra Ticket)

Then move to visit the Temple of Deir El Bahari of Queen Hatshepsut. On the return journey stop at the Colossi of Memnon which are two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenopis III facing the Nile. Then visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

Lunch on board. Afternoon free at leisure. Afternoon Tea. Sailing to Edfu.

Overnight in Cruise.

Day 5 : Nile Cruise

Location: Aswan

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 5 star Nile Cruise full board

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast on board. Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Visit the Temple shared by the two Gods Sobek & Haroeris in Kom Ombo. Afternoon Tea. Sailing to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 6 : Nile Cruise – Nubian Village

Location: Aswan

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 5 star Nile Cruise full board

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast on board. Sail to Aswan. Visit the Temple of Philae. Then transfer by motorboat to experience life in a traditional Egyptian village on this Nubian village tour. Leave the city behind and cruise to a Nubian village nestled on the west bank of the Nile River. Admire fine views over the riverside scenery, and visit a Nubian village to gain insight into local customs and culture.

Nubian village located on the west bank of the Nile River. Along the way, enjoy sweeping views over Soheil Island and the Aswan Dam, and capture the scenery on camera. Visit a local village with your guide and meet a traditional Nubian family. Learn about their lifestyle and culture, and gain insight into the traditions the Nubians have followed for thousands of years.

Lunch on board. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 7 : Aswan – Cairo

Location: Aswan

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cairo pyramids hotel or Simlear

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation.

(Optional) Abu Simbel Trip.
Departure to visit the Temple of Abu Simbel, The colossal Temple of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II (XIXth. Dynasty) and lately saved from inundation of the Nile waters in among the glories of ancient Egyptian monuments.
The temples were built out of a sandstone rock cliff, and representation of the deities to which each was dedicated is carved on its huge façade. Nearby, also saved, lies the small Temple of the King’s wife Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Back to Aswan.

Transfer to Aswan airport and departure by plane to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 8 : Alexandria

Location: Alexandria

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4 star hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Our Ramasside tour guide will pick you up from your hotel, Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit it’s open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops.

Note: To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.

Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.

The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa, after which you will visit the old downtown of Alexandria where you can walk through the old city-center of Alexandria. Look at the traditional markets; where everything and anything is sold including traditional Egyptian sweets and treats. The architecture locally has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties.

Visit El Nabi Daniel Mosque which is believed by many people to be related to Alexander the great tomb, It is said to contain the remains of the scholar and venerated teacher Prophet Daniel and his companion Sidi Lokman el Hakim, a religious story-teller.

Optional lunch stop at a modern Fish Restaurant or a famous and traditional Alexandrian food place called Mohamed Ahmed’s. The Queen of Spain and many famous people go there when they visit Alexandria.

Continue your tour by passing through the oldest market area in Mansheya and see the traditional womens’ markets (zan’et etsetat) with very thin and narrow streets, gold market also exists here where everyone buys their wedding and engagement jewellery.

The car will then take you to visit the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city: the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, and the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.

Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop.

The car will then take you to the gardens of Montaza. On the way you can quickly have a optional 2 minute stop by the King of Mango and drink at Alexandrian’s drive thru freshly squeezed juices plus have a photo stop at the memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria.

The beautiful coastline and all the views of the city are en route to Montaza Palace and gardens which is approx 25 km away, including the old harbor of Alexandria where we found 7000 monuments underwater.

Once in Montaza Gardens, commonly known as the Love Garden (all romantic couples and families go there) you will visit the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as walk along the famous Montaza bridge and reach the Tea Palace island and see the royal beaches of the queens.

Overnight stay in Alexandria.

Day 9 : Cairo's Best Kept Secrets

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cairo pyramids hotel or Simlear

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast. Transfer to Cairo by an A/C car.

To enjoy the real taste of Egypt you have to try the Egyptian food the best foods in Egypt which is one of the life’s great pleasures, Discover off-the-beaten-path spots the real Egypt that is not covered in any guidebook.

To find the best place to eat in Egypt can be a challenge. Don’t worry we’ll take you to them, There are many delicious food tastings of the Best foods in Egypt.

Then You will be transferred by air conditioned van to old Cairo streets.

Let me plunge you into the beauty of the city and into a whirlwind of anecdotes, history, legends and intrigue.

During the hours we will spend together, all your senses will be in action. You will hear and learn a motley of amazing stories about Cairo and ride and walk through secret doors, Enjoy a wonderful walking Islamic Cairo and Al Moez street. El Moez Street in old Cairo stretches for almost 1km long quiet streets and alleys. I will take you in a beautiful incredible Cairo that you never ever dreamt of.

This history tour of Old Town will take you along all the less known must-see local spots: Old Market hidden gems, Old Cairo hidden galleries, Taverna’s local Cairo food only for locals no tourist know about it, and more
Finally our guide will accompany you to your hotel in Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 10 : Departure

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.

What's Included

4 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.
1 Night hotel accommodation in Alexandria on bed and breakfast basis.
4 Nights on Cruise board (Luxor & Aswan) full board (Sightseeing are included)
All transfers in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Aswan.
1 Day tour in Cairo visiting the Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum.
1 Day tour in Alexandria.
All your tours and excursions are by an A/C vehicle.
Expert tour guide.
All your visits include entrance fees.
Our prices include all taxes and services.
Domestic flights: Cairo/ Luxor & Aswan / Cairo
Transfer by an A/C car: Cairo / Alexandria / Cairo.

What's Not Included

Visa Entry for Egypt (We can provide you with your visa upon arrival at your request).
International Flights.
Personal items.
Tipping.
Any other items not mentioned.
Any Optional tours.

Mode of Transport

All transportations by professional, experienced drivers.

Check out our Q&As

Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Yes
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You have the option of canceling 48 hours prior to start of tour. Another option is to email 48 hours before tour starts through TourHub to inform us of the new dates you will need.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

All tours are private to you. The only exception is the Nile cruise which will be a small group.

Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

All accommodations that are booked are regulated under the Ministry of Tourism. The Ministry of Tourism is the government agency in charge of making sure that accommodations are following the health and safety regulations established in Egypt.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Kerry United Kingdom

The best guide

30-Nov-2023

Our guide Sam made the tour extremely enjoyable. His knowledge, friendliness an experience never to be forgotten. Hotel in Cairo was very good. Nile cruise accommodations were very comfortable. Our guide and drivers were wonderful and the sites were amazing. I highly recommend the experience.

Wendy USA

thanks largely to Upper Egypt Tours

29-Nov-2023

We had an amazing holiday in Egypt, thanks largely to Upper Egypt Tours and the extremely hospitable team who hand held us start to finish.

Liam USA

Amazing tour especially

01-Dec-2023

Hotel and meals in Cairo were excellent. Guide was excellent. Loved his job and made us feel safe and his knowledge was fantastic. Thanks for making this trip so enjoyable. Egypt is a great destination with great sightseeing and highly recommend to my friends. This will be a memory. I will not forget.

Rossana

We had a great time in Egypt

01-Dec-2023

We had a great time in Egypt with a full support of Upper Egypt Tours. Maro, Egypt Day Tour's manager in Cairo was absolutely great and gave us instruction, support and care, which made our life much easier. We got assistance from since the first minute we arrived in Cairo and It lasted until we have departed Egypt. Very personal tour. Thanks Maro! Good guides as well, mainly Eslam, in Cairo, and Ibrahim along our Nile Cruise. I really reccomend a private tour.

Wendy USA

thanks largely to Upper Egypt Tours

29-Nov-2023

We had an amazing holiday in Egypt, thanks largely to Upper Egypt Tours and the extremely hospitable team who hand held us start to finish.

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