Exotic Egypt - 7 D / 6 N

Welcome to Egypt - the land of Pharaohs! On arrival in Cairo, you willbe welcomed by your Southern Travels representative and transferred to yourhotel. Cairo is the capital city of Egypt and the largest city in theMiddle-East and Africa. Its metropolitan area is the 16th largest in the world.Located near the Nile Delta, it was founded in CE 969. Nicknamed "the cityof a thousand minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture,Cairo has long been a center of the region''s political and cultural life. Theevening is at leisure.

Step back in time and enjoy a day full of history, art and excitementas you visit the world famous Great Pyramids of Giza one of the Seven Wondersof the ancient world including the Great Pyramids of Cheops, middle pyramids ofChephren and the little one of Mykerinos and mysterious Sphinx, the renownedEgyptian Museum and the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar for excellent bargain shopping.

The day is at leisure to explore this fascinating capital of Egypt onyour own.

Sightseeing tour of Aswan Later, proceed on for a sightseeing tour ofAswan. Walk in the High Dam, be astounded at the size of the Unfinished Obeliskand enjoy the beauty of Philae Temples island location.

Tour of Kom Ombo . This morning you disembark in Kom Ombo. See thetemple of crocodile god, Sobek and the Temple of Haroeris. Enjoy a tour of theEdfu Temple dedicated to the falcon - headed God, Horus. On board the nilecruise, Egypt Visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor .Today sail into Luxor. Seetwo most impressive temples in the Upper Egypt - Karnak and Luxor Temple. Themain place of worship in Theban times and built over a period of 1,300 years,the Temple of Karnak is an impressive structure. Continue to the Luxor templebuilt by Amunhotep III in the 18th dynasty and completed by Ramsee II in the19th dynasty.

Today sail into Luxor. See two most impressive temples in the UpperEgypt - Karnak and Luxor Temple. The main place of worship in Theban times andbuilt over a period of 1,300 years, the Temple of Karnak is an impressivestructure. Continue to the Luxor temple built by Amunhotep III in the 18thdynasty and completed by Ramsee II in the 19th dynasty.

Visit the most famous sites of Luxor''s West Bank.Today morning disembark cruise, Visit the most famous sites of Luxor’s WestBank. The necropolis of the ancient city of Thebes. Visit valley of Kings, templeof Hatshepsut and a brief stop at the Colossi of Memnon which marks the site offunerary temple of Amenhotep III. We trust that you enjoyed your Vacation. Lateryou will be transferred to airport for your flight back home. We trust that youenjoyed your Vacation. Please do give us your valuable feedback on feedback@southerntravels.in.