Sacred Egypt • Ascension Tour

Day 00

Saturday, 24th of July 2027

Optional night in hotel - Please advise if you'd like to come in a day early (for optional arrangements).
(we found it helpful to rest from flight before the tour starts - plus, you can adventure on your own)

Day 01

Sunday, 25th Of July 2027

Arrival Cairo International Airport

BTW: This is the MAGICAL 'Day Out of Time Portal' in the Mayan Calender

Arrive Cairo via …. from 'your home.' Tour representative is your best friend in the coming few days will be waiting for you inside the arrival hall at Cairo Airport holding a sign in hand with Jami & Joel will help you through the immigration and customs then you will be transferred to start your tour. During your transfer, your tour manager will provide you very helpful information that you will need during your trip in Egypt and you will have the chance to ask any questions – Check in at your Hotel – Overnight in Cairo

Day 02

Monday, 26th Of July 2027

Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx – Entry to Great Pyramid & Camel Ride “Optional”

BTW: This is the Mayan NEW YEAR: coinciding with when the Nile flooded in Ancient Egypt

Breakfast at Hotel – At 08.00am Join your Egyptologist Tour Guide and Enjoy the first day tour to visit Giza Plateau to explore the world famous Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mycrenos & Sphinx – You will enter Cheops Pyramid/The Great Pyramid. Also you will have a time to Ride Camels with a panoramic view of the Pyramids “Camel Ride Optional” – then visit Tomb of Queen Meresankh III granddaughter of King Khufu (Cheops), the builder of the Great Pyramid, her unique rock-cut chapel (labeled G 7530-7540) preserves beautifully carved and painted scenes of the queen and her royal family, as well as servants, artisans, and funerary priests – Back to Hotel to Rest – Afternoon We will take you to the area of Old and Islamic Cairo to attend the Sufi dance show “the show every Monday schedule subject to change” – After the show back to Hotel – “Evening Optional New Year Eve. in Sofitel Bar & Café or similar in Cairo” - back to Hotel and overnight in Cairo
(Breakfast - Lunch)

JL: Welcome, dance party??

Day 03

Tuesday, 27th Of July 2027

Grand Egyptian Museum “GEM” • Entire TUT Collection

Breakfast at Hotel – Morning proceed to visit the Great Egyptian Museum “GEM” – see one of the largest Museums in the world The Grand Egyptian Museum which will be totally open for visitors in 2027 – you will explore all the amazing sections of the GEM and enjoy also you will enjoy the show of Tutankhamun – After this interesting tour – Stop for Lunch at Local Restaurant - back to Hotel – Evening Free time - and Overnight in Cairo (Breakfast - Lunch)

Day 04

Wednesday, 28th Of July 2027

Dahsure Pyramid - Saqqara Pyramid Of Zoser – Ancient Tomb Of Mereruka and Ti – Tombs of New Kingdom - Pyramid Of King Titi – The Serapeum - Stop by Village in Saqqara

Breakfast at hotel – 08.00am Enjoy your day tour to explore the Pyramids Of Dahsure including the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, Also you can enter one of the Pyramids and explore it from inside to see the burial chamber – then proceed to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser at Saqqara – Entry to the Pyramid of Zoser & Pyramid Of King Titi where you can see the exclusive pyramids texts inside the Pyramid – You will see also very nice Tombs related back to the Old Kingdom, You will enter tomb of Ti and Mereruka – The Serabium necropolis which was the burial place of Apis bulls – Also you will see Tombs of the New Kingdom - After Saqqara stop by one of the villages in the area and enjoy Lunch at local restaurant – later back to your Hotel – Evening Free time - Overnight in Cairo (Breakfast - Lunch)

Day 05

Thursday, 29th Of July 2027

Travel to El Minya – Beni Hassan - Tell El Amarna

Check out after breakfast. Pick up from your hotel at 6.00am by our Egyptologist Tour Guide - Today we will leave the capital of Egypt and start our journey to the South of Egypt, where the most unique collection of our ancient monuments are waiting for your visit. We will drive by private air-conditioned vehicle towards the city of El Minya, nicknamed as the jewel of Upper Egypt due to the marvelous views of the River Nile and the diversity of monuments situated in that city.

Our first visit of the day will be to the Tombs of Beni Hassan, an ancient necropolis that includes many rock-cut tombs that date to the first intermediate period and the Middle Kingdom of ancient Egypt. you will see the tombs, including the ones of Bakhet III, Khnumhotep.

Then you will drive to explore Tell El Amarna, established by King Akhenaten at the end of the 13th century BC. The new capital was largely destroyed as the supporters of the cult of the god Amun never admitted that the worship of the new god, Aten, the god of the sun, is rightful. However, today the ruins of the city stretch over a surface area that is more than 12 kilometers - you will see the remaining temple of Aten, Nefertiti’s Northern Palace, the northern tombs (among which Ahmose tomb, Huya tomb and Mery-Re I tomb ) and the Southern Tombs (among which, tomb of Ay and tomb of Mahu.

Reach El Minya and proceed to your hotel for check in, rest and refresh. At night, free at leisure on your own in order to explore the city of El Minya – Dinner at hotel with special arrangements for Birthday Cake “Joel”- Overnight in El Minya (Breakfast - Dinner)

Day 06

Friday, 30th Of July 2027

Tuna El Gabal – El Ashmonien (Thoth Ruins)– Travel to Sohag “Abydos”

Breakfast at Hotel – We will proceed to visit the impressive site of Tuna El Gabal, the famous Boundary Stelae of Akhenaten, that shows himself and his wife worshipping Aten, and a couple of interesting ancient tombs and explore the ruins of the ancient Hermopolis including the tomb of Petosiris, Ibis catacombs, Isadora tomb.

Our next visit of the day will be to the ancient city of El Ashmonien, that was an important center in ancient Egyptian times, during the Roman Period and the Christian era afterwards as well with many interesting remaining monuments. the ruins of the Christian basilica and the sandstone baboons of Amenhotep III). After this interesting tour – Starting our travel towards the City of Sohag “It takes about 4 hours driving” the proceed to Abydos and Overnight in Abydos (Breakfast - Dinner)

Day 07

Saturday, 31st Of July 2027

Abydos temple Of King Seti I - En-route to Luxor Dandara temple of Hathour – Drive to Hurghada – Check in Hurghada Hotel

JL- Flower-of-Life, geometry of the cycle of Creation

Energizing breakfast at hotel before starting morning around 8.00am our visit to Abydos temple and explore the significant site, One of the oldest towns of ancient Egypt that hosts a number of tombs, temples, and other ruins today explore the great temple of King Seti I in Abydos - Abydos was one of the most sacred cities of ancient Egypt. Maybe this is why tourists who visit Egypt until today are keen to explore the wonders of this Pharaonic religious hub.

Although Abydos was a huge vast city with many tombs, temples, and lakes, all what we can view today include the Temple of Seti I that is truly remarkable. The temple was built in the period between 1294 and 1279 BC and it was one of the most intact ancient historical sites in Egypt.

After you visit this amazing temple – Continue driving to Luxor and en-route Stop by the City of Qena and Enjoy your tour to visit Dendara temple of Goddess Hathor – The temple dates back to the Ptolemaic Period, Among the temple’s most notable features are astronomical engravings on its ceiling, Hathor was among the most important and popular deities in ancient Egypt. She was associated with music, joy, dance and motherhood; she was also known as the lady of the sky. Drive by A/C late model Bus to Hurghada Arrive Hurghada – Check in your Hotel - Dinner at Hotel and Overnight in Hurghada (Breakfast - Dinner)

Day 08

Sunday, 01st Of August 2027

Free day in Hurghada: Luxury at the Beach!

JL: Lammas/ Lughnasadhna, Imbolic,

Breakfast at Hotel – Day at leisure in Hurghada – Enjoy your time relaxing by the sandy beach in the beautiful Red Sea Rivera – (Many Optional diving, snorkeling and other water sport can be offered upon request) – Overnight in Hurghada (All Inclusive)

Day 09

Monday, 2nd Of August 2027

Morning to Luxor – Check in Nile Cruise – SOLAR ECLIPSE- Afternoon East Bank “Karnak and Luxor temples”

Afternoon is devoted to discovering the richness of the Luxor River; the visit of the temple of Karnak, where each Pharaoh rendered homage by bringing a stone to build the temple. No other sacred edifice ever designed included as perfect illustrations as this temple: The temple of Amon Râ was an enormous permanent construction site for over 2,000 years. Then the visit of the temple of Luxor, one of the most majestic Pharaoh temples and one of the most picturesque because of it's suspended mosaics - Evening time is yours to explore the amazing city of Luxor by night. Back to your Hotel – Dinner on board – Overnight in Luxor (Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)

Day 10

Tuesday, 3rd Of August 2027

West Bank “Valley of the Kings & Queens - Hatshepsut - Memnon” – Alabaster factory - Sailing to Esna

Breakfast on board - (Early morning Optional Hot Air Balloon Over valley of the kings and West Bank of Luxor can be offered upon request) - Morning Cross the West Bank - visit to Thebes Necropolis - - The Valley of The Kings the richest and most fascinating ancient tombs in Egypt. This was the burial site of the kings from the New Kingdom. The visit including entry to 3 royal tombs in the area – then proceed to visit Valley of The Queens - El Dear El Bahri temple of queen Hatshepsut constructed during the reign of the 18th dynasty by Queen Hatshepsut, one of the greatest rulers of Egypt. The Temple is featured with its many terraces, the statues of the Queen with a beard, and its magnificent location carved out of one of the great mountains of Thebes - Colossi of Mammon these two huge statues are the only remaining items of the great funerary temple of Amenhotep III constructed in 1350 BC and became a landmark of Luxor afterwards – You will stop at the Alabaster Factory - transfer back to your Cruise – Start sailing towards Esna – Cross the Lock – continue sailing to Edfu and Overnight in Edfu
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)

Day 11

Wednesday, 4th Of August 2027

West Bank “Valley of the Kings & Queens - Hatshepsut - Memnon” – Alabaster factory - Sailing to Esna

Breakfast on board – Today you will discover the finest preserved ancient Egyptian temple in the land of the Nile, The Temple of Horus in Edfu which is consider One of the best examples of Greaco Roman temples in Egypt and the most well preserved temple and the only one we know it has been completed built from Sandstone blocks related back to the Ptolemaic period in Egypt, it was constructed by the Ptolemies in the 3rd century BC for the worship of Horus – After the tour then you will be back to the ship and Sail to Kom Ombo – Lunch on board – Arrive Kom Ombo - Afternoon Enjoy your amazing tour to visit the Kom Ombo temple established in the Ptolemaic period and completed in the Roman era, the temple is dedicated to two gods, the local crocodile, Sobek, and the famous eagle god, Haroeris. This was why the temple was divided into two sections; one for each god – Sail to Aswan Dinner on board – Galabya party and Overnight in Aswan
(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)

Day 12

Thursday, 5th Of August 2027

Abu Simble temples by A/C Van – Felucca around the Islands – Essential Oil Factory and Spice Market

Breakfast Box - Very early morning around 5:30 AM We will be ready to drive by our A/C vehicle towards Abu Simbel, located to the south of Aswan, near Nubia - Upon arrival, we will proceed to visit the Abu Simbel Temples, simply the greatest achievement of ancient Egypt. Constructed by Ramses II, the two temples are cut out of rocks and buried under the sand for centuries before being discovered in the 19th century. The temples were actually relocated after the building of the High Dam by a UNESCO project. After a memorable tour of the temple of Abu Simbel, we will drive back to Aswan – transfer to your Nile Cruise – Check in - Lunch on board – Rest and Refresh – Afternoon you will enjoy Felucca ride around the Islands of Aswan with view and entry of the Botanical Garden and Agha Khan Mausoleum – later you will have time to visit the Essential Oils factory in Aswan – back to the Cruise - Evening free in Aswan so you can visit the famous Spice Market and Overnight in Aswan. (Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)

Day 13

Friday, 6th Of August 2027

Aswan visits High Dam – Philae temple Of Isis – Unfinished Obelisk – Fly to Cairo

Breakfast on board – Check out your Nile Cruise - Early morning at 7:00 AM Start your tour to visit the High Dam which was an engineering miracle when it was built during the reign of the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 - then continue your tour to visit beautiful temple of Philae dedicated to Goddesses Isis and Hathour and is consider one of the most famous temples in Egypt for centuries for its heritage now lies submerged beneath the waters of Lake Nasser to the south of Aswan.

Our last visit of the day will be to the Unfinished Obelisk, which was found in the granite quarry in the Southern part of the city of Aswan. If completed, the unfinished obelisk would have been the largest piece of stone humans ever dealt with. Dating back to the New Kingdom, it documents however the miraculous process of the construction of obelisks in ancient Egypt – transfer to Aswan Airport for departure to Cairo by … at … - Arrive Cairo – Meet and Assist – transfer to your Hotel and Overnight in Cairo (Breakfast)

Day 14

Saturday, 7th Of August 2027

Free day in Cairo

Breakfast at Hotel – Day at leisure in Cairo ( Optional tour to visit Cairo Old Museum and the Museum Of Egyptian Civilization with the mummies Room upon request ) – Overnight in Cairo (Breakfast)

Day 15

Sunday, 8th Of August 2027

Final departure

Breakfast at Hotel - we will transfer you to Cairo Int. Airport to connect your flight at Cairo International Airport for your final departure via flight …. at …. And farewell. (Breakfast)