Awesome 10 Day Discovering Egypt With Felucca & Red Sea Retreat. Embark on a captivating journey through the timeless wonders of Egypt with our “10 Day Discovering Egypt With Felucca & Red Sea Retreat” tour. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty as you explore the iconic city of Cairo, sail along the majestic Nile River on a traditional felucca cruise, and unwind on the pristine shores of the Red Sea.
Begin your 10-day Discovering Egypt Tour in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum. Fly from Cairo to Aswan to begin your felucca cruise. Experience one night sailing the Nile onboard the traditional felucca sailboat from Aswan. Visit the beautiful Temple of Philae and the twin Temple of Kom Ombo.
Travel from Kom Ombo to Luxor visiting the Temple of Horus in Edfu on your way. Explore the major highlights of the west and east sides of Luxor. Discover the Valley of the Kings and the Karnak Temple. Travel from Luxor to Hurghada for relaxation on the Red Sea beaches before you fly back to Cairo for the rest of your 10-day Discovering Egypt Tour.
From awe-inspiring pyramids and ancient temples to vibrant bazaars and vibrant coral reefs, this 10-day Discovering Egypt itinerary promises an unforgettable adventure that combines the best of Egypt’s past and present. Join us as we unravel the secrets of the pharaohs, bask in the serenity of the Nile, and indulge in the idyllic coastal paradise of the Red Sea. Get ready to create lifelong memories on this remarkable journey through Egypt’s most treasured destinations.
Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Meet and assist by our representative of “Egypt Best Vacations” who will help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Transfer to your hotel for free time and the beginning of your 10-day Discovering Egypt tour.
Your actual 10-day Discovery Egypt itinerary begins when our professional tour guide picks you up from your hotel to commence your tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and Saqqara.
Today, you will visit the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from the inside?
Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed. Then on to the first pyramid in history of mankind, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara. Saqqara is one of the most important and richest necropolises in Egypt. It was the cemetery of Memphis, the 1st capital city of United Egypt in 3200 BCE.
Transfer back to your hotel.
Explore the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of Egypt’s past are displayed on the two floors of the museum.
From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, built-in 1172 to protect Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the citadel.
You will finish your tour today at the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East. Transfer back to your hotel.
You’re going to spend the next night of your 10-day Discovering Egypt Tour on board a Felucca River cruise. So, you will take a transfer from your hotel to Cairo Airport to fly to Aswan to begin your Felucca Nile River cruise from Aswan.
Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Aswan Airport to commence your tour. Explore the High Dam, the beautiful Philae Temple, and the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk.
Board your Felucca Nile cruise. Enjoy the Nile landscape in Aswan while cruising.
Breakfast and disembarkation. Travel to Kom Ombo to visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek together with the Crocodile Museum. This temple was built in the Ptolemaic period. Due to the conflict between Sobek and Horus, the ancient Egyptians felt it necessary to separate their temple spaces within one temple. The Kom Ombo Temple has two entrances, courts, colonnades, Hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries, one side for each god.
Transfer from Kom Ombo to visit the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Edfu Temple is one of the most striking and complete of ancient Egyptian temples and is dedicated to the worship of the god Horus. Situated on the western bank of the Nile, its construction began during the reign of Ptolemy III (246–221 BC) in 237 BC, but was completed in the reign of Ptolemy XII (80–51 BC) in 57 BC, 180 years later.
Then transfer to your hotel in Luxor for a free evening.
Visit the magnificent Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom period were buried. Your guide will recommend the best three open tombs to visit. From the Valley of the Kings to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt for about 20 years as a sole pharaoh. You will end your tour at the Colossi of Memnon.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the impressive Temple of Karnak and the great Temple of Luxor. Both temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad; Amun, Mut and Khonsu.
Transfer to Hurghada to enjoy some relaxation on the next three days of your 10-day Discovering Egypt Tour. Enjoy some beach activities and explore the magnificent underwater world of the Red Sea.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Free day. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Free day. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Transfer to Hurghada Airport to fly to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel for your last night of your 10-day Discovering Egypt itinerary. Free time at your hotel.
You will end your 10-day Discovering Egypt with Felucca & Red Sea Retreat with a transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure. It is really sad to leave, so ask our guides about your next adventure in Egypt.
