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Aswan
Your representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport then transfer you by A/C Vehicle to your Hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel he will do your check in and give you detailed information concerning your excursions.
Our Reflections Travel Representative will pick you up from your Hotel in Cairo to escort you for your visit to
Absolutely Mesmerizing, totally amazing. This is the Great Giza Pyramids in Cairo. When you come to Cairo your first stop just has to be a visit to this one of the 7 wonders of the world. There are 3 Pyramids , Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Untill you actually stand in front of these Pyramids in real life the scale of them is awe inspiring, and still remains a mystery to this day of how they were built!!!, also visit the Majestic Sphinx which has the head of a Pharaoh with the body of a Lion and stands on the Giza Plateau. If there is 1 Wish to make in your life it has to be a visit to this great Egyptian piece of History so come and be a part.
After this see the majestic Sphinx which has the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body and stands on the Giza Plateau, The word Sphinx was derived by Greek Grammar from the verb Sphingein which means to bind or to squeeze and is carved from Bedrock during the 4th Dynasty. The Egyptians believe the Sphinx to be the most powerfu.
Valley Temple which belongs to the pyramids of Chefphren , the Pyramids with its Burial Chamber , a Morturary Temple which joins the Pyramid on the East Side and a Covered Causeway which leads to the Valley Temple.
If you would love to see different kinds of Pyramids in Egypt then you have to visit the Red Pyramid in Dashur Cairo. The Red Pyramid so called because of the color it turns after there has been a rainfall was built by Pharaoh Sneferu who was acutally the Father of Pharaoh Khufu the builder of the Great Pyramids at Giza!! Within the the Pyramid is a single chamber with 2 smaller chambers. It is believed Sneferu was buried in the Red Pyramid although his mummy was never found. So come and learn more about this interesting Pyramid.
To bend or not to bend that is the question, so why not come and find the answer by visiting the Bent Pyramid at Dashur Cairo. This Pyramid was one of the first to be built in Ancient Histoty. It was in Ancient Egyptian times originally called The Shining Pyramid constructed to house the Tomb of Sneferu and a Satelite Pyramid was constructed to house a separate part of his soul. Curious ? so come along and learn more!!
Come and see the Worlds oldest Major Stone Structure by visiting the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara Cairo. The Pyramid has six steps built in six stages. Underneath there is a labyrinth of chambers. These provide room for the King Burial Chamber and his family and of course the storage of goods and offerings.
After you have completed your tours you will be transferred in comfort and safety back to your starting point in Cairo.
Our Reflections Travel Representative will pick you up from your Hotel in Cairo to escort you for your visit to
Come take a journey and embark on an adventure through time by visiting the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The Museum is filled with the most beautiful and interesting Egyptian artifacts , displayed inside such as mummies, and jewelry and of course houses the absolute glittering treasures of King Tutenkhamun, so come and enjoy!!
Come and walk through one of the most impressive military fortresses you could ever wish to see. Salah El Din Citadel in Cairo named after Salah ad – Din Yousuf who was the first Sultan of Egypt and Syria is a Medievil Fortress with large gateways and high defending walls, the fortress houses a Military Museum and 3 Mosques one of which is the impressive Mohamed Ali Mosque. You will be really pleased you made this visit to such an interesting historical and beautiful place.
If you love Mosques, Architecture,and beautiful design then you must come and visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque in Cairo. The Mosque with its 2 Minarets sets it apart from other Mosques, it is Turkish in style and the inside of the Mosque is decorated with large chandeliers the most beautiful colourful walls and illuminating hanging lamps. Also known as the Alabaster Mosque because of the stone from Beni Suef Mohamed Ali Tomb is actually inside the Mosque. So you really will be amazed at this beautiful Mosque.
Does your interests lie in beautiful Churches if so then please come and see the most beautiful church in the heart Old Cairo!! The Hanging Church. This Church was originally known as the Church of The Virgin Mary. The Church Arabic name Al Muallagah translates and means The Suspended therefor The Hanging Church. One of the most noteable features is the Marble pulpit which is supported by 13 Marble Columns meant to represent Jesus and his 12 disciples.
When in Cairo you really must take the opportunity to visit one of the Oldest Churches in the history of Egypt.Abu Sirga Church which was built to honor 2 saints. This beautiful Church has pulpits made of marble and encrusted with panels of beautiful ebony and ivory. A very interesting and beautiful fact the church has a cave inside where the Holy Family hid during their journey through Egypt, so please come and enjoy this wonderful experience.
Calling all Shopaholics!! Whilst in Cairo you just have to take a meander through the Great Khan-El-Khallili Bazaar, with its cobblestone roads and alleyways find the most colourful clothes, jewelery fabulous smells of different spices and anything else you could wish for. So come and soak up the atmosphere and shop until you drop!!.
After you have completed your tours you will be transferred in comfort and safety back to your starting point in Cairo.
After breakfast and check out from your Hotel you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your Domestic Flight to board your Nile Cruise.
Upon arrival at the designated Airport our Guide will be waiting to meet and assist you for check into your Nile Cruise. After check in Our Guide will be waiting to escort you for your visit to
The truly mesmerizing Karnak Temples is one of the biggest Temples in the world, here you have the opportunity to visit the Sacred Lake and the huge Scarab Statue which apparantley if you walk around it and make a wish it just might come true. Karnak Temples was built in dedication to the God Amon and his wife Mut. this largest religious structure the world has ever known covers a truly massive area of about 60 acres . Karnak temples are considered to be a history book stating the history of egypt from the middle kingdom to the ptolemaic period .Also Karnak Temples was apparantley the place where the earliest International Peace Treaty was known to Historians. Interestingly the Egyptian version of this Peace Treaty was preserved on a wall in the Temple of Amun at Karnak.
The stunning Temple of Luxor was dedicated to the god amon-re , the temple provides a fascinating case study in the growth and expansion of Egyptian Temples , it may have been built on the site of even earlier Temple structures , Luxor Temple which has three civilizations being, Pharonic, Coptic and Islamic was built by Amunhotep III in the 18th Dynasty b .c. and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty b.c.. King Ramses II was the most famous king to rule in Pharonic times.
After a good night’s rest and breakfast on board your Guide will escort you for a visit to
By taking this opportunity to visit the World famous Valley of the Kings you will witness an experience that will stay with you forever.There are 63 tombs within the valley . The Royal tombs are decorated in the most beautiful and vivid colours with Egyptian mythology which gives rise to the beliefs of the period.There are many known kings buried in the valley but of course the most famous being King Tutankhamun. When you journey through the Valley of the Kings you will unlock the secrets and mystery of the Royal Tombs
Do not miss the chance to visit Queen Hatchepsut Temple . This absolutely amazing Temple also known as Deir El Bahari is cut into the magnificent rock cliffs on the Eastern side of the beautiful Nile.View the impressive Osirian Statues of Queen Hatchepsut stood at each pillar.Most interestingly .Queen Hatchepsuit meaning Foremost of Noble Ladies was the first woman to rule Egypt also thought to have started the first Trading routes.
If you wish to make an amazing memory to reflect on over and over again a visit to the fantastic Colossi of Memnon is a must.. The Colossi of Memnon are 2 huge twin Statues made from blocks of quartzite sandstone.which guard the entrance to the Amenhotep Memorial Temple.There is a beautiful legend that says the statues would sing at dawn and this was the tears or dew drops from his mother after his death. It was actually a rupture in the stone so when the wind would break through the statues would sing. At the Colossi of Memnon you have the perfect opportunity also to take some fabulous photos.
After you have completed your tours you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise. Later you will sail to Edfu
After a good night’s rest and breakfast on board your Guide will escort you for a visit to
If you wish to see a truly remarkable Temple then please you must visit Edfu Temple in Aswan, This Temple is the 2nd largest Temple in Egypt also known as the Temple of Horus. It really is the most beautiful and well preserved of all Egyptian Temples.Beyond the courtyard is a Hypostyle hall known as Court of Offerings, here stands 2 Black Granite Statues of Horus . There are many battle scenes including the famous Scene of the Ritual of the Temple Foundation. Do not miss making this visit you really will be so pleased you did!! After completing Edfu Temple we now sail onto Kom Ombo
Would you love to see one of the most beautiful Temples that overlook the Magical River Nile then come to Kom Ombo Temple in Aswan.There is a difference between this Temple and other temples because it has a double entrance. This temple is shared by two gods Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon headed god.Kom Ombo was known for healing powers and many people made pilgrimages to be healed. Oh and if you happen to love crocodiles more than 300 crocodile mummies were found in the Temple and now live in the nearby Museum..upon completion of your visit sailing on to Aswan
Time to enjoy a fabulous day of sightseeing in Aswan including visits to
If you are longing to be in a beautiful location plus gaining the most interesting knowledge of Egyptian Temples then visit the fabulous Philea Temple . The Temple is on an Island located on the amazing River Nile in Aswan. Built in honor of the Goddess Isis by her husband Osiris King of Egypt. The aincent legend goes that Osiris was killed by his brother Seth and his body parts distribiuted through Egypt, Isis his wife pulled all back together and brought him back to life. So a visit to this beautiful Temple is a must.
Seeing is believing!!! So whilst you are in Aswan you must visit the amazing Unfinished Oblisk. This remarkable Stone began work during the reign of Queen Hatchepsut who wished to make a gift of the Oblisk to the God Amun. So the Stone which had to be cut from the stone in the Mountains in Aswan and moved to Karnak Temples in Luxor. Scientisits even to this day are baffled of how the Ancient Egyptians transported the huge heavy stones on the Nile of which some weighed 12 tons and even more.
Be prepared to witness an Engineering Miracle. The High Dam in Aswan is truly a sight to behold. It was constructed to stop flooding all through Egypt. From the top of the High Dam you can gaze across Lake Nasser which was the World s largest artificial Lake and see Kalabsha Temple.
After you have completed your tours you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise in Aswan
Our Reflections Travel Representative will pick you up from your Hotel in Cairo to escort you for your visit to
Do you enjoy history and finding out facts if so you have to take a visit to Alexandria and see the famous Pompey s Pillar in Alexandria. The pillar is the biggest Memorial Column in Egypt . In the Middle Ages the Crusaders believed by mistake that the ashes of the Roman General Pompey were in a pot at the top of the Column hence this is why it became the nickname Pompey s Pillar.
Have you got what it takes to explore underground and do you like a scary but historical atmosphere?? If so then come and visit the Catacombs in Alexandria. The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is also known as the Hill of Treasure. The Catacombs consist of 3 levels with burial chambers cut into the bedrocks for the tombs of the Pharaohs and their wives. So come and enjoy this really interesting and historical site.
When the beautiful Mediterranean Sea beckons you and combines beauty with History then there is only one place to go and that is a visit to the Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria!!! The Citadel of Qaitbay is a defensive Fortress which is located on the Mediterranean Sea Coast in Alexandria. It was erected on the site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria which was one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The Citadel was built of course as a defensive Fortress and inside was placed a Mosque. So come and take advantage and enjoy the beautiful Mediterranean Sea plus learning history as well .
Books, Books and more Books, Do you love reading and finding out facts?? Then please do come and visit the Library of Alexandria. This beautiful 11 Storey Library can shelf space of up to 8 million Books, it also contains a conference centre, Planetarium several Museums and so much more. So come and be inspired you will be so pleased you did.
After you have completed your tours you will be transferred in comfort and safety back to your starting point in Cairo.
After your Breakfast and check out from your Hotel your representative will meet you to transfer you to Cairo International Airport in safety and comfort for your final departure.
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