The tour Isis Route is a wonderful Tour Package to Egypt for 12 Days / 11 Nights.
The Package Isis Route includes:
2 domestic flights: Cairo / Aswan and Luxor / Cairo in economic class.
Full Day Sightseeing in Cairo with Egyptian Museum / Giza Pyramids
Full Day Visiting Abydos temple and Dandara temple.
4 days of visits of the ancient principal monuments in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan According to the itinerary
Full day Excursion to Alexandria
Expert Official English speaking guide.
Start of tour: Sunday and Tuesday
Cairo: Oasis Hotel Pyramids or Pyramisa Cairo or similar Standard Room. 4✰✰✰✰
Luxor: Pyramisa Luxor or Iberotel Luxor or Similar. Standard Room. 4✰✰✰✰
Nile Cruise: M/S Solaris or Blue Shadow or M/S Royal Esadora or similar 5✰✰✰✰✰
As soon as you arrive at Cairo International Airport, our representative will welcome you and help you during the formalities of disembarkation. Transfer by our modern vehicle to the hotel. Check in e overnight in Cairo.
Enjoy your visit to Memphis, Sakkara and Dahshur through a guided tour after transferring from your hotel in Cairo. You will start with the Open- Air Museum of Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt during the Middle Kingdom, where you can find a limestone colossus of King Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of God Ptah Temple. After that, you will transfer to Step Pyramid of King Zoser from the 3rd dynasty that consists of 6 large steps. Visit the interior of king Unas. You will visit two mastabas of the old noble known for its beautiful decorations and scenes such as; Mastaba of Idut and Mastaba of Ty. Moreover you will visit the elegant Museum of Imhotep that houses many varieties of antiquities discovered in Sakkara Area. Lunch at a local restaurant (Beverages are extra). End your day by a visit to Dahshur (15 km from Sakkara) where lie two important pyramids of King Snefru in fourth dynasty: Bent Pyramid has two angels caused of its bowed and Red Pyramid the first complete pyramid in the history. Return back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
After your breakfast in the hotel, our tourist guide will accompany you to the Egyptian Museum located in the Tahrir Square, one of the most beautiful museums in Cairo which has more than 100,000 items of antiquities dated back to the great Ancient Egyptian Times. Discover and amaze at treasures of Egyptian ancient kings and queens. Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant (Beverages are extra). Later, enjoy your visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza: Khufu, Khafra, and Menkaure, the only remained of the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World from the fourth dynasty in the Old Kingdom. Then, you will visit the Great Sphinx, the huge colossus in a shape of the human head and lion's body of king Khafre and take pictures. Amaze at the Valley Temple that built by King Khafre in the fourth dynasty. After that, you will transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Optional: Pyramids Sound & Light Show. In the evening the Pyramids Sound and Light Show in Giza to discover the charming history of Ancient Egypt and spend wonderful Overnight in Cairo. (Including Transfer, entry ticket and assist).
The Visiting the interior of the Pyramids of Khufu requires an additional admission to be paid personally on the spot.
After breakfast in the hotel, transfer by coach to Cairo International Airport for a domestic flight to Aswan. When you arrive at Aswan Airport, our representative will help you during the formalities of disembarkation. Transfer to visit the Temple of Isis in Philae Island that was center of pilgrimage in ancient Egypt, and the cult of Isis. Transfer to Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with full Board for 3 nights. Check-in on the cruise. Lunch on board. Afternoon, you will make a Felucca ride (typical sailing boat) on the river Nile. Dinner will be provided on board. Overnight on Cruise.
In this day, the cruise sails to Kom Ombo. It is about 45 km from Aswan. There, you will visit the Kom Ombo Temple that is devoted to god Hor-Wer (Horus the elder) and Sobek (the crocodile god) according to ancient Egyptian believes. The temple is unique for its double design as it is divided between the two gods. Continue sailing to Edfu. Lunch on board. Enjoy the taste of the Egyptian Tee in the afternoon. Dinner is provided on board. Free at leisure on board. you reach Edfu (about 140 km from Aswan) to visit the Temple of Horus which was dedicated to the falcon god Horus, rebuilt in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC. Then continue our sailing to Esna, 50 km from Luxor, where the cruise will cross the Esna Lock and sail towards Luxor. Then, you reach the famous city Luxor that contains a large amount of ancient Egyptian monuments. Overnight on Cruise.
*Slight changes may occur due to unforeseen circumstances, Weather, Sail conditions or technical reasons.
In the morning, after breakfast. Then, prepare yourself to visit the West of Luxor that includes the Valley of the Kings on the western bank of the Nile; it is the necropolis of great kings of Thebes of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties. You can visit three royal tombs (please note that the Tomb of Tutankhamon requires an extra ticket). Then, you will reach to the Two Colossi of Memnon which belong to the Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the 18th dynasty. Each colossal measures 19.5 m in height and carved from single block of quartzite stone. After that, visit El Deir El Bahari Temple of Queen Hatshepsut that was built of limestone with great design and fine decorations. Return back to the Cruise.
Lunch on board. You will visit the Karnak Temple on the eastern bank of the Nile. It is a huge complex of sanctuaries dedicated mainly to the Theban Triad Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. It was built by several kings like Senusret I, Amenhotep III, Ramesses II, Queen Hatshepsut, and Tuthmosis III and others during several times. The complex includes several pylons, courtyards, columns, obelisks, sanctuaries, and the sacred lake. Then, you will visit the illuminated Temple of Luxor; a very impressive ancient temple built by Amenhotep III (around 1420 BC). Dinner is provided on board. Overnight on Cruise.
After breakfast, check out from the cruise. Transfer to your hotel at Luxor for check in. Dinner is included in the hotel. Overnight in Luxor.
Optional:
1- Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor. Early wake-up. At 4:30 AM, we will pick you up from the hotel and sail toward the West Bank of Luxor by boat or drive by car. You will Enjoy an amazing hot air balloon where you will watch a spectacular view of the sites of West Luxor. The tour will take around 2 hours but the hot air balloon ride itself takes around 1 hour.
2- At night, Sound and Light Show of Karnak temple. Consult us about it.
Visit to the Abydos Temple and Dandara Temple. First you will start with Abydos temple about 180 km from Luxor to visit the temple dedicated to the god of the Resurrection and Transcendence Osiris. Abydos was considered the land of Osiris and there we will visit the ancient wonderful temple of Osiris that was rebuilt and enlarged by Seti I, one of the most beautiful and preserved temples in ancient Egypt, unique with its seven sanctuaries, consecrated to seven deities; known by amazing bas-reliefs and colors and the scenes of the so-called “Osiris Mysteries”. In this temple is also the famous List of Abydos which includes the names of 76 monarchs who ruled Ancient Egypt from Menes, the first king of Dynasty I, to Ramesses II. Lunch is included and will be served as a Lunch box or in local restaurant. then We will continue to Dandara temple (120 km), which as dedicated to The Hathor, an ancient Egyptian deity related to Love, Beauty and the Holy Feminine, astronomical temple, seat of Mammisi (birthplace), seat of the story of the Divine Child (Horus Ihy), also contains unique rooms such as the Hathor Birth Room, the Holy Marriage celebrations, the Dandara oracle, and various unique specifics, without forgetting the Zodiac Room. To visit the temple consecrated to the Goddess of love, beauty, joy music and motherhood "Hathor". Return back to Luxor.
Breakfast in the morning; then check out from the hotel. Transfer to Luxor Airport for a domestic flight to Cairo (domestic flight included). Arrive at Cairo Airport. Meet and assist by our representative. Transfer to the hotel for check in. The rest of the day is free at leisure in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
Full day: Alexandria. In the morning, travel by private modern coach to Alexandria (221 km), the second most important city in Egypt, the pearl of the Mediterranean Sea. Arriving in the ancient capital of Egypt, and visit the Amphitheater of Alexandria dating to the Roman times of the third century. Then you will visit the National Museum of Alexandria, housed a restored modern Italian-style palace with fascinating collections of Artifacts of ancient Egyptian times; Pharaonic, Hellenistic and Greco-Roman, medieval and modern art. After that, visit the famous New Library of Alexandria. Lunch at a typical restaurant (Beverages are extra). Later, visit the Fortress of Quitbai, built on the foundation of the Lighthouse of Alexandria. After that, visit Al-Montazah Park, one of the most important gardens in the Alexandria. Return back to your hotel at Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
Breakfast in the morning; then Free day at leisure or choose one of our optional excursions. Overnight in Cairo.
Optional: Coptic and Islamic Cairo with Khan El Khalili Bazar + Lunch. A full Day tour (8 hours) to discover Coptic and Islamic Cairo. You will start by visiting the Coptic Christian Churches in Old Cairo District. Visit to the amazing Hanging Church of the Virgin Mary, which was built over two towers of an ancient Roman fortress in the 4th century, and renovated several times later. Continue to visit the Church of St. Sergius known as Abu Serga Church by the locals, built on top of the Grotto of the Holy Family. In addition to that you will visit the Church of Saint Barbara from the 8th century, a beautiful church that was built in the 5th century, and was consecrated to the martyr Barbara. Lunch at a local restaurant (Beverages are extra). Then after you will visit the Saladin Citadel, which played a significant role in the political life specially during the Ayubid and Mameluke Periods and was considered the Rule Center for more than 700 years. It was built by Salah Al-Din in the Ayubid Dynasty to fortify Cairo against the crusaders with several gates. The citadel is famous for the Mosque of Muhammad Ali that has magnificent design and decoration; besides several buildings show the architecture of Ottoman influence. Later you will visit the Khan El-Khalili Bazar. (Consult us about this optional tour)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel then transfer to Cairo International Airport in order to embark on your next flight or destination.
(End of program)
Per Person in | Winter Rate from 01/01/2024 till 31/04/2024 | Summer Rate from 01/05/2024 till 31/08/2024 |
Double Room | 1888 US$ | 1817 US$ |
Single Room (Travelling with other participants) | 2517 US$ | 2407 US$ |
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The Pyramids of Giza.
The Great Sphinx.
The Temple of Chefren.
The Egyptian Museum.
Mastabas of Petah-Hotep.
Mastabas of Idut.
The Museum of Imhotep.
Red Pyramid.
Open-Museum in Memphis .
The Step Pyramids.
Temple of Karnak.
Temple of Luxor.
Valley of Kings.
Valley of the Queens.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Felucca Ride on the Nile.
Colossi of Memnon.
Temple of Philae.
Temple of Kom Ombo.
Temple of Edfu.
High Dam.
Stanley Bridge.
El Montazah Park.
The Roman Theater.
The National Museum of Alexandria.
The new Library of Alexandria.
Fortress of Qauitbai (from the outside).
Amphitheater of Kom El Dekka.
All services mentioned in the program.
Meet and assist in the airport (During Arrival / Departure).
Transfers in modern coach as per the itinerary.
6 nights accommodation in hotel in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.
3 nights on Nile Cruise with full board (drinks are extra).
2 nights in hotel in Luxor on half board basis.
2 Domestic Flights: Cairo / Luxor and Aswan / Cairo, economic class.
Entry Tickets to historical sites and museums according to the itinerary.
English-Speaking Tourist Guide during all the days of Sightseeing.
10 Breakfasts as per the program.
7 Lunches as per the program. (Beverages are extra).
6 Dinners as per the program.
Service charge, tour taxes and tours taxes.
International flight tickets.
Entry Visa. Consult us about it!
All personal expenses: extra drinks, laundry, telephone calls, etc…
Optional tours and any extras not mentioned in the program.
Tips for the guide, drivers and on board of the Nile Cruise.
Travel Insurance.
Panorama Pyramids Tower. Entrance 1. Apt. 202 – 2nd floor. Al Haram St. Mashaal. Al Haram. Giza. Egypt.