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After breakfast. Enjoy an excursion to visit the necropolis of Sakkara to see the step pyramid of king Zoser, the oldest pyramid in the world and Memphis; the legendary city of Menes, the king who united Upper and Lower Egypt. Continue your tour visiting the most famous and prominent monuments at Giza Plateau the Three Pyramids of Mycerinus, Chefren and the great Pyramids of Cheops and the Great Sphinx, guardian of the royal tombs dating back to the third millennium. Back to your hotel and overnight.
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After breakfast. You will visit Egyptian Museum, an unrivaled warehouse of Pharaonic treasures. Among the many exhibits are the fabulous artifacts recovered by archeologist Howard Carter from the tomb Tutankhamen, continue to the Citadel of Salah el-Din, a spectacular medieval fortress dating from the 12th century and one of the finest examples of Muslim military architecture and Mohamed Ali Mosque which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came specially from Istanbuland built this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt who ruled Over 45 years. visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar a vast outdoor array of stalls selling everything from food and spices to leather goods and Jewelry. Bargaining is expected, so come ready to negotiate. Back to your hotel and overnight.
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Breakfast on board. Sail to Kom Ombo and visit Kom Ombo Temple, the twin sanctuaries of crocodile- headed Haroeris, uniquely set, side by side, in a single picturesque Ptolemic temple on a hill overlooking the Nile. Lunch on board, sail to Edfu .Dinner and overnight on board.
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6
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Breakfast on board. Visit the Temple of Hours in Edfu , as a sun god Horus temple had a daily importance to the ancient Egyptians: this is reflected in the attention to detail in the design and construction found here. Sail to Luxor via Esna Lock. Lunch on board. visit the East Bank of the Nile ( Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple ) with its beautiful temple of Amun-Re and Hypostyle Hall, the largest Hall of any temple in the world. Dinner and overnight on board.
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Early Breakfast on board. Visit the West Bank of the Nile. The Valley of Kings and Queens where sixty-four of Egypt rulers were buried in ornate tombs. Continue the tour visiting the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Dier El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon facing the Nile. Then you will Transfer to Luxor Airport for your Pm flight to Cairo . Arrive Cairo Airport where you will meet our representative who will assist you, transfer to your hotel and overnight.
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After breakfast. You will transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure.
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