Horemheb

Description

Journey to Egypt, the Sacred Land of Khem, and embark on a pilgrimage of its mysteries. Explore the history of the pyramids, sphinx and temples. Tour to the Queen’s Chamber, the King’s Chamber, the small Island of Philae, the Hathor Temple of Dendara and many more Egyptian historical attractions.

Highlights

Choice of several departures throughout the day

Family friendly

Small group ensures personal service

Airport transfer

2 nights on First class seated train. All Sightseeing with Transportation in A/C vehicle and English speaking Egyptologist Meet, assist and escort during your trip to Egypt. All Taxes & Services Charges.

What You Can Expect

Day 1:

Cairo Upon arrival, be met by your driver at the airport for transfer you to your hotel.

Overnight: Cairo

Day 2:

Memphis, Sakkara, Aswan. Visit The Step Pyramid at Sakkara, considered by traditional Egyptology to be the earliest large-scale cut-stone construction. Visit Dahshour to see the newly reopened Bent and Red Pyramids.

Overnight  Train

Day 3:

Abu Simbel & River Nile Cruise. Arrive in Aswan for transfer to Abu Simbel to see the rock temples of Ramesses the Great. Later, board your ship to embark on the Nile Cruise.

Overnight: Nile Cruise

Day 4:

Aswan. Early morning take a motor boat to the small Island of Philae, home to a magical temple dedicated to Isis, the Great Mother. Here, perform special rites honoring the Divine Feminine and invoking her energies and blessings.Later, sail to the Temple of Kom-Ombo for exploration. Board your ship for departure to Edfu.

Overnight: Nile Cruise

Day 5:

Edfu. Tour the Temple of Edfu, the most well preserved temple in Egypt, dedicated to the God Hours. Return to the cruise ship for dinner and an overnight stay.

Overnight: Nile Cruise

Day 6:

Nile River Cruise. Tour the West Bank, with the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatchepsut. Return to the cruise ship for dinner and an overnight stay while you cruise to Luxor.

Overnight: Nile Cruise

Day 7:

Luxor. Explore the famed Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. Arrive at your Luxor hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight: Luxor hotel

Day 8:

Luxor to Cairo. Visit the Temple of Abydos. Abydos was to the ancient Egyptian what Jerusalem is to the Christian, Muslim and Jewish. After lunch, visit the Hathor Temple of Dendara and examine the famous Zodiac ceiling and the painted carvings of Nut (Goddess of the Sky), swallowing the solar disc at night and birthing it again each morning.

Overnight Train

Day 9:

Cairo. Visit Old Cairo, the Old Coptic Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Return to your Cairo hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight: Cairo

Day 10:

Cairo. Early morning, enter the Great Pyramid of Khufu where you will ascend to the King’s chamber and be told of its mysteries. Tour the Sphinx and the temples of Cairo. Return to Cairo for an overnight stay.

Overnight: Cairo hotel

Day 11:

Cairo (At customer expense). Enjoy an optional return to the Pyramids, Sphinx and the temples.

Overnight: Cairo hotel

Day 12:

Departure. Transfer to the airport for your return home