14 Days/ 13 Nights
The Best of Egypt and Morocco
Cairo - Giza - Nile River cruise between Luxor and Aswan with sightseeing for 4 nights full board with stops and visits in Edfu and Kom Ombo – Cairo- Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes - Fés - Ifrane - Beni Mellal – Marrakesh.
Start of Trip in Egypt: Saturday
Departure from Marrakesh: Friday
Accommodation
Egypt
Cairo: Oasis Hotel Pyramids or Barcelo Pyramids or Pyramisa Cairo or similar. 4✰✰✰✰
Nile Cruise: M/Solaris or Blue Shadow or similar. 5✰✰✰✰✰
Turkey
Casablanca: Kenzi Basmal or similar 4✰✰✰✰
Fes: Menzah Zalagh or similar. 4✰✰✰✰
Marraquesh: Menzah Zalagh or similar. 4✰✰✰✰
Official Check: 15:00
Official Check out: till 12:00
Official Check out on Nile Cruise: 9:00
Arrival at Cairo airport. Reception by our travel agency representative to facilitate emigration and entry formalities. Transfer to the hotel and check in. Rest of the night free. Dinner not included. Overnight 01: Cairo.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure accompanied by a guide to the Giza Complex to visit the three great pyramids of Egypt: Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus (As determined by the Ministry of Tourism, entry to the galleries inside the Pyramid of Cheops requires an extra and exclusive ticket, sold on site directly to the visitor and is not included). Visit to the Valley Temple of King Khafre and the Sphinx. Lunch included at a local restaurant. Visit to an essence shop typical of Cairo, with unique Arabic essences such as Lotus, Papyrus, Myrrh, Jasmine and others. Continue to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, considered to be the largest in Egypt, where marvelous objects dating back to all periods of the great ancient Egyptian culture are exhibited, with a section dedicated to displaying the enchanting treasures found in the tomb of the young king Tutankhamun. (A visit to the Royal Mummies room requires an extra and exclusive ticket, sold on site directly to the visitor and is not included.) Visit to an original papyrus production gallery, ancient Egyptian art, reproduced by artists in a variety of pharaonic and contemporary motifs. transfer back to the hotel. Dinner not included. Overnight 02: Cairo
After breakfast in your hotel, your guide will accompany you to visit The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir square, which houses thousands of ancient antiquities and treasures from various periods of Egyptian history. You will also visit the Coptic Christian Churches in Old Cairo District. Visit to the impressive 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 Cave 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 is included at a local restaurant (Beverages are extra). Later, you will visit the Saladin Citadel, which played a significant role in political life specially during the Ayyubid and Mamluk Periods and was considered the Rule Center for more than 700 years. It was built by Salah Al-Din in the Ayyubid 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. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight 03: Cairo.
Breakfast. Free day to relax. Lunch and dinner not included. Overnight 04: Cairo.
Optional: Memphis + Sakkara: Enjoy a Full day tour visiting Memphis and Sakkara (8 Hours). Departure to discover the World Heritage Site of Sakkara, the ancient necropolis of Memphis, located on a plateau. Sakkara is 35 Km. from Giza. Visit to King Zoser's Complex, the first group of buildings built entirely of stone in the history of mankind some 4750 years ago and at the center of this complex is the Step Pyramid built by the genius architect Imhotep, continue to visit the Heb Sed Courtyard, representing the festival of the "renewal of strength" and the abundance of the pharaoh. Visit the Pyramid of King Titi, from the 6th dynasty. Continue to visit two of the beautifully decorated Mastabas (Tombs of the Princes), the Mastaba of Princess Idut and the Mastaba of the nobleman Ty, known for their vivid and fascinating paintings and reliefs that show everyday life at that time. Visit to the Imhotep Museum, which houses fascinating monuments discovered in Sakkara. Lunch at a local restaurant. Return to the hotel. Included: Transfers, Entry tickets, lunch included and official guide. Please, Consult-us about that!
After breakfast in the hotel, transfer to Cairo Airport for a domestic flight to Aswan (included). When you arrive at Aswan Airport, our representative will meet then you will be transferred by a modern coach to visit the Temple of Isis in Philae Island that was center of pilgrimage in ancient Egypt and the cult of Isis. it is one of the most beautiful and most preserved temples in Egypt. Transfer the Nile Cruise to stay 3 nights with full board. Check-in. Enjoy a fun and cultural tour from Aswan to Luxor through Nile cruise. Lunch on board. Transfer to the cruise for check-in. Afternoon, you will make a Felucca ride (typical sailing boat trip for 1,5 hour) on the river Nile. Return back to the cruise. Dinner on board. Overnight 5: on board.
* Slight changes might occur due to unforeseen circumstances, Weather, Sail conditions or technical reasons.
Today, the cruise sails to Kom Ombo. It is about 45 km from Aswan. There, you will visit the Kom Combo Temple that is devoted to the ancient Egyptian deity 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 06: on board.
Early morning, enjoy your breakfast and 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 18thdynasty. 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. Visit the Karnak Temple on the eastern bank of the Nile. A huge complex of sanctuaries dedicated mainly to the Theban Triad Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. It was built by several kings: 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. Later, 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 07: on board.
Breakfast on board. Check out of the cruise. Transfer to Luxor airport and board the domestic flight to Cairo. Arrival at Cairo airport. Reception and transfer to hotel. Check in at hotel in Cairo. Overnight 08: Cairo.
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to Cairo airport for your international flight to Casablanca in Morocco. Arrival in Casablanca. Reception and transfer to the hotel in Casablanca. Check in. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight 09: Casablanca.
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out from the hotel. Departure to discover Casablanca, Morocco's capital and largest city. We'll start our tour in the Square of Mohamed V, who was King of Morocco. We'll continue on to the Anfa residential neighbourhood, a fantastic place. We'll visit the Mosque of Hassan II, one of the most prominent and tallest mosques in the world. We'll head to Rabat, the country's political capital. Arrival in Rabat. Our city tour of Rabat will begin at the luxurious Royal Palace (Dar El Makhzen). We'll continue to Kasbah Oudaya , a city within a city, where there is a community that is surrounded by one of Morocco's largest cities, but has everything it needs within its own walls. We continue our tour of the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, which houses the tomb of King Mohammed V and his sons, Hassan II and Moulay Abdellah. We'll also visit the Hassan Tower, the large minaret built in the 12th century at the Hassan Mosque. Stop for lunch (lunch not included). Continue to Meknes. Arriving in Meknes, a city with 40 kilometres of wall, we will visit Bab El Mansour, an enormous portal, the largest of all the imperial Moroccan portals. The visit ends at the Mausoleum-Mosque of Moulay Ismail. We continue on to Fés, the holy city of Moulay Ismail and very important in the Islamic world. Arrival in Fés. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight 10: Fés.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will discover Fes, the oldest of Morocco's imperial cities. The city was founded by the Idrisid dynasty. We'll start by visiting the Medina with its Medersa of Bou Anania, with its fabulous palaces and souks, considered by many to be the most beautiful Medina in the world. We continue on to the Médresa, a precious building that displays the wealth of the ancient imperial city of Fés. We'll pass Néjarine Square and the Nejjarine Fountain, a magnificent fountain decorated with mosaics. We'll visit the exterior of the Karaouine Mosque, one of the oldest and most prestigious mosques not only in Morocco, but also in North Africa and even throughout the Arab world. Stop for lunch (lunch not included). Continue to the Tannery neighbourhood in Fes, where we'll also visit its handicraft districts. Transfer to the hotel in Fés. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight 11: Fés.
After breakfast, set off to explore Marrakesh. We'll start our day by visiting the Menara Gardens. Then we'll visit the majestic Kutubi Minaret. Continue to visit the Saadies Tombs and Mausoleums, which date back to the 16th century, during the reign of Sultan Ahmed al-Mansur (1578-1603) and were discovered in 1917. These tombs are beautifully decorated and are currently one of the biggest attractions in the city of Marrakech. Return to the hotel. The rest of the day free in Marrakech or for shopping. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight 13: Marrakesh.
After breakfast, set off to explore Marrakesh. We'll start our day by visiting the Menara Gardens. Then we'll visit the majestic Kutubi Minaret. Continue to visit the Saadies Tombs and Mausoleums, which date back to the 16th century, during the reign of Sultan Ahmed al-Mansur (1578-1603) and were discovered in 1917. These tombs are beautifully decorated and are currently one of the biggest attractions in the city of Marrakech. Return to the hotel. The rest of the day free in Marrakech or for shopping. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight 13: Marrakesh.
After breakfast, transfer to Marrakesh Airport for the return flight to your home country (international flight are not including). (End of our service).
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The Pyramids of Giza.
The Great Sphinx.
The Valley Temple of Chefren.
The Egyptian Museum.
The Hanging Church of the Virgin.
The Church of St Sergius.
The Church of St Barbara.
The Citadel of Saladin.
Mosque of Mohamed Ali.
Temple of Karnak.
Temple of Luxor.
Valley of Kings.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Colossi of Memnon.
Temple of Edfu.
Temple of Kom Ombo.
High Dam.
Temple of Philae.
Felucca Ride on the river Nile.
Anfa residential neighbourhood.
Mosque of Hassan II.
The luxurious Royal Palace (Dar El Makhzen).
Kasbah Oudaya.
Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
Bab El Mansour.
The Mausoleum-Mosque of Moulay Ismail.
Medersa of Bou Anania.
The exterior of the Karaouine Mosque.
Tannery neighbourhood.
The Menara Gardens.
Kutubi Minaret.
The Saadies Tombs and Mausoleums.
All services mentioned in the itinerary as included.
Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo with Breakfast.
Accommodation for 3 nights in Nile Cruise with Full Board. (drinks are Extras).
Accommodation for 1 night in Casablanca with with Breakfast.
Accommodation for 4 nights in Morocco with half board basis.
2 lunches in a local restaurant in Cairo during the sightseeing (drinks are Extras)
Transfers by modern vehicle / van according to itinerary in Egypt and Morocco.
Tours and excursions in Egypt and Morocco, according to the itinerary.
2 Domestic flights tickets: Cairo / Aswan and Luxor/ Cairo, economic class.
Expert English-speaking Tourist Guides: In Egypt and Morocco for sightseeing.
Meet and assist in the airports of Egypt and Morrocco.
Service charge and tours taxes.
International flight tickets.
Entry visa to Morroco, and Egypt.
Optional Tours and all non-mentioned services as included.
All personal expenses: extra drinks, laundry, telephone calls, et,
Traditional tipping and gratuities to guide and driver.
Travel Insurance!
Panorama Pyramids Tower. Entrance 1. Apt. 202 – 2nd floor. Al Haram St. Mashaal. Al Haram. Giza. Egypt.