EGYPT TOURS TO CAIRO & SEA OF SAND 8 DAYS

After breakfast, you can start a trip to visit Visit Salah El Din Citadel including Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque: 

The Citadel is one of Cairo’s main attractions and probably the most popular Islamic moment in Cairo. Salah El-Din built it in 1176 AD, it was the place of most Egypt’s rulers for 700 years between the 9th and 12th century. Mohammed Ali was the last ruler in the citadel.

Muhammad Ali Mosque

The Muhammad Ali Mosque is located within the Citadel of Salah al-Din, and was built by Muhammad Ali in 1848. This mosque was called the Alabaster Mosque, referring to the marble slabs that covered its interior walls. It was also called Alabaster Mosque which is one of the types of marble used in construction, also There is inside this Moeshea the tomb of Muhammad Ali.

Then move to visit (The Egyptian Museum)

The Egyptian Museum is the oldest museum in the world entirely dedicated to Egyptian culture, which is why there is a private guide who talks and explains the fundamental stages of its formation, from the birth of the collection to the present day.

Among the museum’s unparalleled antiquities is the Narmer painting, which immortalizes the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under one king, and is among the museum’s priceless artifacts. In addition to a large group of statues of the great Kings, Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure, the builders of the Pyramids of Giza.

Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)

The hanging church is considered as the oldest Coptic church in Egypt, known as the the hanging church or the Virgin Mary church. Located at old Coptic Cairo.

It was called the Suspended Church because it was built on two of the ancient towers of the Roman fort. (Fortress of Babylon), and the Hanging Church is the oldest surviving church in Egypt. Therefore the church is a very important and absolutely unmissable stop on the tourist itinerary focused on the places linked to the Holy Family, which characterize the capital of Egypt. The internal decorations feature icons in Greek Orthodox style and have thirteen pillars, which respectively represent Christ and the twelve apostles.

Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus

Explore old Cairo with its famous old churches The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, also known as Abu Serga.

It is the ancient church built on the site where the Holy Family resided during their escape journey, Its current location is what is known as the Complex of Religions in Old Cairo, within the Fortress of Babylon. Like many other early Christian churches, the Abu Serga church and its underground cave were designed according to the layout of a basilica, thus together consisting of three parts: the porch, the nave and the sanctuary (the cave is under the sanctuary). The church is notable for its unique architectural and artistic elements which reflect the spirit of Coptic church architecture in Egypt. These include the pulpit, font, ivory and wood inlaid templons, and unique religious decoration of saints and apostles.

Transfer to the station to take the sleeper train to Luxor.

-Dinner on the train.

-Overnight on board the train.

-Included Meals : Breakfast , Dinner.

You will enjoy a Breakfast on the train, arrive in Luxor, then transfer to your hotel Visit the West Bank – the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari Temple.

The Valley of the Kings

also known as the “Valley of the Gates of the Kings” in Egypt, it was used for 500 years in the period between the 16th and 11th centuries BC. to build tombs for the pharaohs and nobles of the modern state.

The Temple of Hatshepsut

The Temple of Hatshepsut or Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is an Eighteenth Dynasty temple of Egypt and the best remaining temples were built about 3,500 years ago in Deir el-Bahari, Egypt

The Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon are two huge statues that were built around the year 1350 BC, and are all that remains of a temple in memory of the pharaoh (Amenhotep III), located in western Thebes, Egypt. They belong to King Amenhotep III, one of the kings of the 18th dynasty, which is the strongest ruling family in the history of ancient Egypt

-Overnight in Luxor hotel.

– Included Meals: Breakfast.

Breakfast in Luxor hotel , then visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor

Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple is a sign of ancient Egyptian civilization, and is a monument of great beauty in the heart of the modern city of Luxor. Although dozens of centuries have passed since its construction, it remains a witness to the greatness of a civilization that did not disappear, and today it is classified as one of the best preserved Egyptian temples and the most beautiful building, and in it the Egyptian temple plan is evident and clearer. One of the inner chambers contains a group of scenes known as Divine Birth Scenes, as it tells the story of King Amenhotep III’s lineage with the idol Amun-Ra himself.

Then proceed to witness Karnak Temple

Karnak is an extraordinary complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks dedicated to the Theban triad but also to the greater glory of pharaohs. The site covers more than 2 sq km; it’s large enough to contain about 10 cathedrals. At its heart is the Temple of Amun, the earthly ‘home’ of the local god. Built, added to, dismantled, restored, enlarged and decorated over nearly 1500 years, Karnak was the most important place of worship in Egypt during the New Kingdom.

Then go to Hurghada by air conditioned car.

Meet and check in at the hotel of Hurghada.

Free day. Dinner and overnight at the hotel of Hurghada.

-Overnight in Hurghada hotel.

– Included Meals: Breakfast , Dinner.

You will enjoy your Breakfast in your hotel in Hurghada and optional excursion by glass boat to see underwater life. Dinner at the hotel.

-Overnight in Hurghada hotel.

– Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

You will enjoy your Breakfast in your hotel in Hurghada and an afternoon Road trip option for a desert safari and Bedouin dinner. Return to Cairo by bus Arrival in Cairo and check-in at the hotel.

-Overnight in Cairo hotel.

– Included Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

You will enjoy your Breakfast in your hotel in Hurghada, our representative will transfer you to Cairo airport and assist you at the airport with final departure formalities.