The Historic Gems of Egypt

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! The land of history, culture and today so much more! Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, our MLMT Rep. will welcome you and assist you through the immigration process. You will then be escorted to the hotel through Old Cairo to enjoy the panoramic views of the Citadel with the towerin mosque of Mohamed Ali pass by Sultan Hassan and El Refaie Mosques. Check in to the hotel and free time to refresh. In the evening, an Indian Dinner with a Sound and Light Show by the Pyramids. Back to the hotel post the Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Pyramids, Sphinx, the Museum and Khan El Khalili

After an early breakfast at the hotel in Cairo, you start a guided tour to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World- the Great Pyramids of Giza. Learn its history and facts. We then move on ahead to the Cheops Pyramid. This is an interesting visit since its interior burial chambers are open to the public. Not far from here lies the Great Sphinx of Giza. Post this we head for an Indian Lunch to then continue ahead with your tour, you end your tour with a visit to the Egyptian Museum. The exhibition has over 120,000 things to display from pre historic era to the Greco Roman period thus is extremely big, interesting and time consuming. Lastly we visit the Khan el Khalili Bazaars which is one of the worlds most famous markets. Drive back to your hotel and then your day ends with an Indian Dinner.

Day 3: Day Tour to Alexandria

After an early breakfast at the Hotel in Cairo, transfer to Alexandria via the desert road. You will start the tour with a visit to the Bombay’s Pillars, the Catamcombs & Montazah Gardens. You will also be visiting the Alexandria Bibliotheca & overview Qaite Bay citadel from outside. Return back to your hotel in the late night.

Day 4: Cairo – Aswan – Nile Cruise

You have an early wake up call today as you check out from your hotel in Cairo. Leave for the airport as you board your flight to Aswan. Be greeted by our representative upon arrival at Aswan Airport. After pick up, you leave for a city tour of Aswan. First stops are the Old Dam and the High Dam, which provide irrigation and electricity for the whole of Egypt. After that you take a motor boat ride, which will take you to the beautiful Temple of Philae on Isis Island. later transfer to the Nile Cruise and check in. Lunch will be served on board as you start your sail in and around the Elephantine & Botanical Islands seeing the Agha Khan Mausoleum.  Back to the cruise again for Dinner and overnight onboard.

Day 5: Abu Simble – Nile Cruise – Kom Embo – Edfu