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Day 1 : Easter Holiday in
Egypt, Arrive Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, Maestro
Online Travel representative will be waiting for you
and will accompany you to your hotel. First you will take your welcome
drink. AT night you can choose between relaxing at the hotel or enjoy a
visit to the Giza Pyramids to the magnificent Sound and Light Show. Back
to your hotel and overnight in Cairo
Day 2 : Easter Holiday in Egypt,
Pyramids Tour
Have breakfast at hotel, then your Egyptologist private english speaking
guide will accompany you to start your tour to visit the great necropolis
of Sakkara to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the first built pyramid in
Egypt and Tombs of the nobles of ancient Egypt in Sakkara. Then move to
the city of Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt where you will
visit the statue of Ramses II and the largest alabaster Sphinx. From
there we will move to the Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of
Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus, three great pharaohs of ancient empire in
ancient Egypt and the Sphinx of Giza with human head and lion's body.
Then visit the two impressive temples megalithic known as the valley
Temple and the Sphinx Temple, traditionally attributed to the Pharaoh
Khafre, which are an absolute marvel of engineering and architecture of
ancient Egypt. During your tour lunch en route at a fancy restaurant near
the pyramids of Giza, with free time for shopping. At night there is
another optional to check out of this world to go to enjoy DInner Cruise.
Return to your hotel to relax, with free time and overnight.
Day 3 : Easter Holiday in Egypt, Tour Cairo - Train to Aswan
Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo, then you will be accompanied by your
private Egyptologist tour guide to visit the famous Egyptian Museum in
Cairo which was built in neoclassical style, designed by the French
architect Marcel Dourgnon which exhibits a collection now over 120000
masterpieces objects from pre-dynastic era of history, almost 3200 A.C
until the Graeco-Roman period, 332 BC, including the treasures of the boy
king Tutankhamun, original pieces of sacred papyrus plant, with an option
to visit the mummies room at the Egyptian Museum where you can see the
way of mummification in ancient Egypt. You will also visit the Citadel of
Saladin, where you can see the whole city of Cairo and many wonderful
mosques including the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, the Turkish king
in Egypt, that was built in Turkish style very similar to the Blue Mosque
in Turkey. Lunch en route at a good quality restaurant in downtown Cairo.
Then drive to Old Cairo to visit the old Coptic churches and the fortress
of Babylon, where the Holy Family took refuge in his tour in Egypt. Then
visit the church of Santa Barbara and the Hanging Church, move to Islamic
Cairo and Khan El Khalili bazaars and the famous Market with free time to
wander for a souvenir of your trip during your tour Cairo Egypt. At the
end you will be transferred to Giza Train Station to take the sleeping
train to Aswan with dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4 : Easter Holiday in Egypt,
Aswan - Abu Simbel - Aswan
Breakfast on board the train before arrival to Aswan, where you will wait
for our representative with a free time in Aswan, then you will move
through the Sahara desert to Abu Simbel in southern Egypt, to visit the
majestic Temple of Abu Simbel, the second largest monument in Egypt after
the Pyramids and then visit the Temple of Queen Nefertari, who appears as
Hathor, the goddess of love, joy and fertility in ancient Egypt. The two
temples were carved into the rock cliffs during the reign of Pharaoh
Ramses II to prevent flooding caused by the construction of the Great Dam
of Aswan in 1960, the colossal statues of Ramses II and the two temples
were dismantled in 950 blocks and subsequently reenssamblaron in their
current situation out of the Nile. Back to your hotel in Aswan for overnight.
Day 5 : Easter Holiday in Egypt.
Aswan Nile Cruise
Breakfast at your hotel in Aswan, then continue Egypt Easter Tour Pacakge
and take a felucca sailing between the rocky islets of the Nile to visit
Elephantine Island and Botanical Gardens in Aswan, then move to start
your Nile Cruise, where we can enjoy the next 3 nights aboard one of the
largest and most luxurious Nile Cruises from Aswan to Luxor. Afternoon
you will be accompanied by your guide for an exciting tour to the High
Dam that was a miracle of engineering when it was built in 1960. It
contains 18 times the material used in the Great Pyramid of Cheops, then
visit the granite quarries used by the pharaohs of ancient Egypt to build
the most pyramids and temples. Pay a visit to the famous Unfinished
Obelisk of Egypt and then you will take a boat to the island of Egilka to
visit the majestic Philae temple that was dedicated to the goddess Isis
mother goddess of the goddesses of ancient Egypt. In the evening there is
an optional tour to attend Sound and Light show at the Temple of Philae
Aswan. Back to your ship for dinner with free time in Aswan and overnight
on board the cruise.
Day 6 : Easter Holiday in Egypt,
Nile Cruise
Continue Egypt Easter Tours. Have breakfast on board your Nile cruise
enjoying the beautiful views of Sunrise with free time in Aswan and then
sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple dedicated to the crocodile gods Seth
who was the head god of fertility and the god Haroeris. Then return to
your cruise ship to sail to Edfu to visit the famous Temple of Edfu, also
known as the Temple of Horus, the falcon-headed and was the god of the
Solar war, it is the largest temple and well conserved between all temples
of the Nile, sail to Luxor, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner on board the
cruise. overnight on board.
Day 7: Easter Holiday in Egypt,
Nile Cruise
Breakfast on board the cruise, and then move to the West Bank of the Nile
to visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III ( Colossi of Memnon ),
and then visit the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs were
discovered, those tombs were carved into the desert rock, richly
decorated and filled with treasures for the eternal life of the pharaohs,
you will visit 3 tombs. Then visit the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El
Bahary, this impressive temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut the only
female pharaoh who took the throne. Then back to the cruise for lunch,
afternoon tea and dinner aboard your cruise. Tonight, an optional visit
to enjoy the sound and light show at the Temple of Karnak, if you like.
Day 8 : Easter Holiday in Egypt,
Nile Cruise Luxor - Sharm El Sheikh
Breakfast on board, then your Egyptologist guide will accompany you to
visit the Temple of Karnak, East Bank of the Nile in the great place of
worship ever built in Egypt, dedicated to the god Amon largest of Ancient
Egypt. Its ancient name ipet Isut means "the most sacred everywhere
." The temple, or, more correctly , the complex of temples , was
built over more than two thousand years by many generations of Pharaohs.
The great " Hypostyle Hall " is an incredible forest of giant
pillars within the complex. Then you will be transferred to the majestic
Temple of Luxor built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for ritual and
festivals and was dedicated to the god Amun. Then have free time for
shopping and souvenir of your Easter Tour in Egypt. Finally you will be
transferred to Luxor airport to fly to Sharm El Sheikh. Direct transfer
to your hotel. Free time and overnight .
Day 9: Sharm El Sheikh Holiday
Optional visit to Ras Mohammed National Park in boat or bus. Ras Mohammed
National Park is a natural terrestrial and aquatic reserve. The 480
square kilometer protected area lies in the area where the Gulf of Suez
meets the Gulf of Aqaba on the southern tip of Sinai. There you can see
beautiful and amazing scenes ever found anywhere in the world. Beneath
the clear waters at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula between The Park Ras
Mohammed and Tiran Island, there is an incredible variety of exotic fish,
surrounded by some of the most beautiful coral reefs. Almost 85 species
of fish live in the park, including mangroves.
Day 10: Sharm El Sheikh Holiday
Optional tour to Monastery of Saint Catherine- Moses Mountain : The
monastery was built by order of Emperor Justinian I between 527 and 565,
enclosing the Chapel of the Burning Bush built by by Helena, mother of
Constantine I, at the site where Moses is supposed to have seen the
burning bush. Also referred to as " the chapel of St. Helena ."
The place is sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims. The Comune name of
the monastery of St. Catherine, while the full and official name of the
monastery is " The Sacred and Imperial Monastery of Mount Sinai"
. The site was associated with Saint Catherine of Alexandria ( whose
relics were miraculously transported by angels ) and it became a favorite
site for pilgrimage.
Day 11: Easter Holiday in
Jordan, Aqaba - Wadi Rum - Petra Jordan
You will be met by our representative who will accompany you to be
transferred in an air-conditioned vehicle to Taba to sail to Aqaba Port
then to Petra in Jordan, where you will be waiting for another
representative who will help you through immigration procedures then
leave to go to Petra. Before going to Petra Jordan, you will explore Wadi
Rum desert en route, where you can enjoy a thrilling ride on Jeep 4x4
visiting the Valley of Rum (Wadi Rum in Arabic), quicksand, Al Khazali,
Abu Aineh and The Mountain Rum. You will see the famous watersprings of
Lawrence of Red Mountain. Then we go north to the spectacular lost city
of Petra Jordan. Overnight in Petra Jordan.
Day 12: Easter Holiday in Jordan,
Petra Tour
Breakfast at your hotel in Petra Jordan and then you will be accompanied
by your english speaking guide to explore Petra Jordan " The ancient
Nabatean city carved into the red rose". Full day tour to the urban
infrastructure of the old city, which includes temples, baths, private
houses, high places, paved streets, public buildings, markets, theaters,
reservoirs and cisterns. Their entry, a kilometer long fissure between
the cliffs " the Siq " , provides a dramatic approach to the
city. The narrow winding path through the canyon dramatically opens up to
expose the awesome facade of the Khazneh, " the Treasury
". Then go to lunch at a fancy restaurant chefs includes
specialists in international and Jordanian cuisine. At the end of this
day you will be transferred to your hotel in Petra Jordan for overnight.
Day 13: Easter Holiday in Jordan,
Petra - Dead Sea - Amman
Breakfast, leave Petra Jordan to go northwards to Amman with stops to
visit the Dead Sea, and the Christian city of Madabba where you will
visit the Church of St. San Jorge, its impressive mosaic map of the
ancient Middle East. Continue to Mount Nebo, where you will visit the
church there on top of the hill, where it is believed that Moses saw the
Promised Land. Continue to Amman. Check into your hotel and overnight in
Amman.
Day 14: Amman - Final Departure
After breakfast you will be transferred to Queen Alia International
Airport for final departure.( End of Easter
Holiday in Egypt & Jordan )
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