Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities contains many important pieces of ancient Egyptian history. It houses the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities, and many treasures of King Tutankhamen. The Egyptian government established the museum, built in 1835 near the Ezbekeyah Garden. The museum soon moved to Boulaq in 1858 because the original building was getting to be too small to hold all of the artifacts. In 1855, shortly after the artifacts were moved, Duke Maximilian of Austria was given all of the artifacts. He hired a French architect to design and construct a new museum for the antiquities. The new building was to be constructed on the bank of the Nile River in Boulaq. In 1878, after the museum was completed for some time, it suffered some irreversible damage; a flood of the Nile River caused the antiquities to be relocated to another museum, in Giza. The artifacts remained there until 1902 when they were moved, for the last time to the current museum in Tahrir Square.
 

Khan El Khalili

The souk dates back to 1382, when Emir Djaharks el-Khalili built a large caravanserai. in Cairo under the Burji Mamluk Sultan Barquq; the eponymous khan is still extant. By the time of Barquq, the first Circassian Mamluk Sultan (1382- 1399 A.D.) much reconstruction needed to be done within the walls of the city in order to repair the damage incurred as a result of the Black Death. When Barquq started his madrassa in Bayn el-Qasrayn, markets were rebuilt, and Khan el-Khalili was established. It was also known Turkish bazaar during the Ottoman Empire.

The Pyramids

The Egyptian pyramids are ancient pyramid-shaped masonry structures located in Egypt.

There are 138 pyramids discovered in Egypt as of 2008. Most were built as tombs for the country's Pharaohs and their consorts during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods.

The earliest known Egyptian pyramids are found at Saqqara, northwest of Memphis. The earliest among these is the Pyramid of Djoser (constructed 2630 BCE–2611 BCE) which was built during the third dynasty. This pyramid and its surrounding complex were designed by the architect Imhotep, and are generally considered to be the world's oldest monumental structures constructed of dressed masonry.

The most famous Egyptian pyramids are those found at Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo. Several of the Giza pyramids are counted among the largest structures ever built.
 

Catacombs

The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa (meaning 'Mound of shards' or 'Potsherds') is a historical archaeological site located in Alexandria, Egypt and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.

The necropolis consists of a series of Alexandrian tombs, statues and archaeological objects of the Pharaonic funeral cult with Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences. Due to the time period, many of the features of the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa merge Roman, Greek and Egyptian cultural points; some statues are Egyptian in style, yet bear Roman clothes and hair style whilst other features share a similar style. A circular staircase, which was often used to transport deceased bodies down the middle of it, leads down into the tombs that were tunneled into the bedrock during the age of the Antonine emperors (2nd century AD). The facility was then used as a burial chamber from the 2nd century to the 4th century, before being rediscovered in 1900 when a donkey accidentally fell into the access shaft
 

Qaitbay Citadel

The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt, but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century A.D.

The Citadel is situated at the entrance of the eastern harbour on the eastern point of the Pharos Island. It was erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The lighthouse continued to function until the time of the Arab conquest, then several disasters occurred and the shape of the lighthouse was changed to some extent, but it still continued to function. Restoration began in the period of Ahmed Ibn Tulun (about 880 A.D). During the 11th century an earthquake occurred, causing damage to the octagonal part. The bottom survived, but it could only serve as a watchtower, and a small mosque was built on the top. In the 14th century there was a very destructive earthquake and the whole building was completely destroyed.
 

Abu El Abbas Mosque

The most important historic mosque in Alexandria, Egypt, as well as a very beautiful one, is considered to be that of Abu El Abbas El Mursi. Constructed in 1775 by Algerians, it was built over the tomb of the thirteenth century Murcia Andalusan saint, Ahmed Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi (Abu'l 'Abbas) who joined and then lead, as a devout Sufi, the Shadhali brotherhood. Abu El Abbas El Mursi is in himself a very interesting story.
 

El Montazah Palace

Montaza Palace is a palace in the Montaza district of Alexandria, Egypt. It was built in 1892 by Abbas II, the last ruler of Egypt and Sudan to hold the title of Khedive.
 

Greco Roman Museum

The Graeco-Roman Museum of Alexandria in Egypt was created in 1892. It was first built in an 5-room apartment, inside one small building in Rosetta Street (later Avenue Canope and nowadays Horriya). In 1895, it was transferred to another building that only had eleven rooms. More rooms were added later to this building, now located near Gamal Abdul Nasser Street. There are a lot of pieces from the 3rd century BC, like a nice sculpture of Apis in black granite, the sacred bull of the Egyptians, mummies, sarcophagus, tapestries, and a lot of objects and sculptures that offer us a view of graeco-roman civilization in contact with Egypt. The museum is currently closed for renovation.

Hanging Church

The Hanging (The Suspended) Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo); its nave is suspended over a passage. The church is approached by 29 steps; early travelers to Cairo dubbed it "the Staircase Church. The land surface has risen by some 6 metres since the Roman period so that the Roman tower is mostly buried below ground, reducing the visual impact of the church's elevated position. The entrance from the street is through iron gates under a pointed stone arch. The nineteenth century facade with twin bell towers is then seen beyond a narrow courtyard decorated with modern art biblical designs. Up the steps and through the entrance is a further small courtyard leading to the eleventh century outer porch.
 

Montaza Palace

Montaza Palace is a palace in the Montaza district of Alexandria, Egypt. It was built in 1892 by Abbas II, the last ruler of Egypt and Sudan to hold the title of Khedive.

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Day 01: (Cairo)


Welcome to Egypt, Our representative will meet & Assist you at Cairo International Airport. Through Customs, Immigration and escort you to your hotel in our AC van for an over night in Cairo.


Day 02: (Cairo)


Breakfast. full-day visit to the Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Kephren, Mycerinus), the Sphinx, valley temple of Kephren. In the afternoon continue our day tour to visit Memphis and Sakkara.


Day 03: (Cairo)


After breakfast, full-day visits of Cairo city, including : Egyptian Museum, Citadel with the Alabaster Mosque, Old Cairo with St.Sergius church. In the afternoon excursion to the Islamic Cairo of Khan el Khalili zone. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.


Day 04: (Cairo / Aswan)


Breakfast and transfer to the airport to fly Cairo - Aswan. Arrival and transfer to the cruise. Embarkation and lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Philae dedicated to Goddess Isis. Overnight on board.


Day 05: (Aswan)


Visit to the Temple of Kalabsha dedicated to the God Mandolis, the hemi-speos of Beit el Wali and the Kertassi Kiosk, built in honor of Goddess Isis. Sail to Wadi Seboua. Visit to the Temple of Wadi el-Seboua dedicated by Ramses II to both gods Amon-Ra Ra Horakhty Then visit to the temple of Thot, god of writing and wisdom and finally to the Greekroman temple of Moharaka. Navigation to Amada. Overnight on board


Day 06: (Wadi El Seboua / Kasr Ibrim)


Breakfast & visit to the Temple of Amada built during the reigns of de Thutmose III, Amenophis II y Thutmosis IV, visit to the hemi-speos of Derr, and to Peanut tomb. Sail to Kasr Ibrim. Overnight on board.


Day 07: (Kasr Ibrim / Abu Simbel)


Breakfast and from the boat deck explanations about the Castle of Kasr Ibrim, the sole remaining nubian building standing in its place. Sailing to Abu Simbel. Full board and overnight on board.


Day 08: (Abu Simbel / Aswan)


Arrival to Abu Simbel and visit the Abu Simbel Temples built by Ramses II in honor of his beloved wife, Nefertari. Disembarkation and transfer to the airport for the flight Abu Simbel - Aswan. Arrival and visit to the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. Embarkation and lunch on board. In the afternoon, a felucca ride on the Nile to enjoy the beautiful environment, Aga Khan Mausoleum, Elephantine Island and the Botanical Garden. Night on board in Aswan.


Day 09: (Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu / Esna)


Breakfast and sail to Kom Ombo. Arrival and visit of the Temple dedicated to the Gods Sobek & Haroeris. Continue to Edfu, arrival and visit to the Temple dedicated to God Horus. Sail to Esna and then to Luxor. Overnight on board.


Day 10: (Luxor)


Breakfast, arrival to Luxor and visit to the West Bank and the Necropolis of Thebes: Valley of the Kings: Valley of the Queens, Temple of Medinet Habu and Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon visit to Luxor and Karnak Temples. Overnight on board.


Day 11: (Departure)


Breakfast and disembarkation. Transfer to the airport to fly to Cairo and then for final departure.


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