10 Days Classical Tour In Egypt
Tour Details
Duration | 10 Days / 9 Nights |
Tour Location | Cairo / Alexandria / Aswan / Abu Simbel / Luxor |
Tour Availability | Everyday |
Pickup & Drop Off | Cairo Airport |
Tour Type | Classic Tour |
10 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor & Aswan Trip for South African Travelers
10 days Classical tour In Egypt will be a majestic quest across the boundaries of time. The superior travel agency Egypt Tours Portal will provide all our South African guests with the perfect services of a private A/C Vehicle, comfortable accommodations, and an experienced Egyptologist tour guide anticipated from the best travel agency in Egypt. All our South African clients will live the most exhilarating and extraordinary travel experience through our 10 days classical tour in Egypt which will take everyone around the majestic grounds of the land of Pharaohs where beauty and wonder have always remained eternal. During these ten days, everyone will explore the full heritage of Egypt through the immortal enchanting cities of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Alexandria and witness all the history, art, and culture of these magical civilizations across the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Saqqara Step Pyramid, Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria Library, Catacombs of Alexandria, Khan El-Khalili bazaar, Cairo Citadel, the Hanging Church, Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque, Ibn Tulan Mosque, Sultan Hasan Mosque, the National Museum of Egyptian civilization, Karnak temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel temples and many more. The number of mesmerizing destinations, artifacts, and monuments is infinite, without an end like heaven. Make your holiday adventure worthy of remembering by booking this magical ten days tour.
Tour Highlights
Giza Attractions
- Giza Pyramids
- The Sphinx
- The Grand Egyptian Museum
- Memphis City
- Sakkara Pyramid
Luxor Attractions
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Hatshepsut Temple
Aswan Attractions
- The High Dam
- The Unfinished Obelisk
- Philea Temple
- Abu Simbel Temple
Alexandria Highlights
- Qaitbay Citadel
- Alexandria Library
- Pompey’s pillar
- The Catacombs
Cairo Attractions
- The Egyptian Museum
- The Hanging Church
- The National Museum
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Cairo Attractions
- Cairo Citadel
- Sultan Hassan Mosque
- Al Rifai Mosque
- Ibn Tulun Mosque
Tour Inclusions
- 5 Nights at 5* hotel in Cairo.
- 1 Night at 5* hotel in Aswan.
- 3 Nights at 5* hotel in Luxor.
- Flight tickets {Cairo – Aswan / Luxor – Cairo}.
- 1st class train ticket from Aswan to Luxor.
- Pick up service at Cairo Airport.
- A knowledgeable tour guide all over the tour.
- All your transportation during the tour with a private A.C car
- Entering fees to all the mentioned sites in the tour itinerary.
- All Service Charges and taxes.
Tour Exclusions
- Tipping
- Egypt entry visa.
- International Airfare.
- Optional Tours.
Tour Itinerary
Day One: Arrival to Cairo Airport and Check-in at 5* Hotel
The first day of your destined vacation will begin when you arrive at Cairo airport where our "Egypt Tours Portal" employee will assist you in completing all of your passport control formalities and luggage identification & carry, then you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned car to your 5* hotel reservation for checking-in and resting.
In the evening, a dinner cruise on the enchanting Nile will be in your presence where you will behold a memorable colorful belly dancing show with a folklore band featuring a hypnotic Tannoura spin in keeping with Egypt's whirling dervishes' tradition.
You will head back to your hotel for the overnight.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Two: Tour to the Great Giza Pyramids Complex
You will have your breakfast at the hotel and begin your vacation in the arms of the Giza pyramids complex:
The marvelous Giza pyramids complex was made in 2600 BC to offer the kings of Khufu, Khafre, Mankaure, and their Queens of the 4th dynasty a safe haven to immortal their legacy and enter the immortal gates of heaven.
The everlasting creation of king Khufu was built in 2570 BC in 15 years to become a true masterpiece of architecture that was able to stand strong at the powers of time and become the only wonder out of the seven wonders of the ancient world to remain very preserved and intact. Great Pyramid has a grand height of 146.6 m (481 ft) plus a colossal weight of 6 million which holds the enchanting king's chamber and a golden complex.
The angelic Sphinx is a creation from a mythical realm known as Horus of the Horizon which has the face of Pharaoh Khafre (2558–2532 BC) and the body of a giant ancient lion who has always acted as the protector of all these immortal treasures. It a unique monumental sculpture and holds many epic stories which as the dream Steele of Thutmose IV.
The immortal Valley temple was built by Pharaoh Khafre (2558–2532 BC) to become of the most preserved archaeological attractions in Egypt. It had one main reason which is to immortalize the bodies of the kings and queens of the 4th dynasty and stop the passing of time through the Mummification process which is also known as the Purification ceremony of the religious ritual of the opening of the mouth.
The Grand Egyptian Museum is a golden portal leading to cosmic ancient Egyptian creations of celestial intelligence that were cultivated across 5000 years of continuous innovation and vivid artistic imagination. Within this colossal wonder is the once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover some of the greatest archaeological monuments and artifacts ever made which include :
The Hanging Obelisk, King Ramses Il Statue, The 10 Statues of King Senusert, The Grand staircase, Statues of Ptolemaic Kings and Queens, The Victory Column of King Mercnptah, The epic Royal Regalia, and the Grand Atrium & Gift show.
There is a VIP ticket that gives access to witness a number of other artifacts, for more information contact us.
After exploring the valley, take a break to enjoy your tasty lunch meal then complete your day tour by visiting:
The golden city of White walls Memphis came into existence by Pharaoh Menes in 2925 BC as the first ever capital of Egypt which was blessed and protected by the legendary God Ptah the deity of artwork and Creation who was responsible for the existence of humanity. The city gained massive fame as the center of the temples Enclosure of the Ka of Ptah which when translated to ancient Egypt current name of Egypt appears.
The brilliance of the savant Imhotep the high priest of the sun God Ra and the main chancellor of Djoser is clearly shown in the immortal Saqqara Step Pyramid which came to reality between 2670–2650 BC by the 3rd dynasty to be the king’s immortal resting place which offered the first edition of a mega complex filled with its own ceremonial constructions and artistic decorations.
We will transfer you back to the hotel for spending the overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Three: Visit Alexandria Top Attractions
In the third day, enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Cairo then we will transfer you to the pearl of the Mediterranean Sea Alexandria to explore some of the best Alexandria tourist attractions like:
The celestial Qaitbay Citadel was created to become a stronghold defensive castle across the shores of the Mediterranean Sea which acts as a magical open-air museum showcasing the most amazing Islamic artistic architecture. It is one of the most special archaeological attractions in Egypt as it was constructed from 1477 to 1479 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf Al-Din Qa'it Bay in the same location that held the ancient wonder Lighthouse of Qaitbey using what remains of its rocks.
The blessed Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a cultural attraction made to offer a glimpse into the wealth of the ancient Alexandria Library which was buried in the first century. The current library was inaugurated in 2002 to shed light on some of the most incredible collections of books up to 8 million and many museums filled with ancient artifacts and monuments.
After that enjoy your lunch meal and get ready to visit:
The epic Pompey's pillar is a very marvelous attraction made of granite that is 28 m tall and 2.7 m wide it is seen as an incredible granite Roman triumphal column made between 298–303 AD to pay homage to the great heritage of the Roman emperor Diocletian.
The miraculous Catacombs is a very exotic archaeological attraction made in the Greco-Roman era between the 2nd and 4th centuries to act as the eternal resting place for a single family which later became one of the middle ages' seven wonders. It is by far one of the most attractive open-air museums which are able to shed light on the fusion between the Pharaonic and Hellenistic art forms.
At the end of the day, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo for spending the overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Four: Fly to Aswan - Discover Aswan Best Attractions
On day four, have your breakfast and check out from the hotel in Cairo, we will transfer you to Cairo Airport to catch your flight to Aswan for a magical day tour around the beautiful Aswan tourist attractions such as:
The High Dam of Aswan is one of the only modern attractions in this magical city which was made in the 60s and 70s to provide a majestic entrance to making hydroelectricity and saving water for irrigation and farming.
The heritage of the golden Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) "The Unfinished Obelisk" will survive due to this marvelous temple that was destined to pierce the skies which has a height of 42 m and a weight of 1200 tons. The pillar has many great carvings and decorations found across the bedrock which stands as evidence of the skill of the ancient Egyptians of the New Kingdom.
Enjoy your lunch and complete your tour with a special visit to:
The cosmic Philae Temple has always narrated the epic tale of tales which displays the epic sacrifice of Isis the goddess of Motherhood wife of the Ruler of the Underworld, and mother of Horus the sky god of protection which was constructed during 380-362 BC and enlarged between 282 and 145 BC by the hands of Ptolemy II Philadelphus, Ptolemy VI Philometor, and Ptolemy V Epiphanes.
At the end of the day, we will transfer you to a check-in 5* hotel in Aswan for the overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: From Cairo to Aswan
Overnight: Aswan Hotel
Day Five: Discover to Abu Simbel
In day five of your 10 days classical trip in Egypt, take your breakfast boxes then check-out from the hotel in Aswan and join your tour guide to drive to the southwest of Aswan to witness:
The blessed Abu Simbel Temple belongs to Ramesses the Great (1279-1213 BCE), beloved by Amun which can be found on the far southern border of Egypt and was created in 1264 BC to honor his gods who are Ptah, Amun, and Ra‑Horakhty through the sun festival and eternalize the heritage of signing the first documented peace treaty at the battle of Kadesh in 1274 BC. Ozymandias was able to showcase his devotion to his lovely wife Queen Nefertari who was dedicated to Hathor.
Then, you will transfer to Aswan to have your lunch meal.
Board your train to Luxor where you will check in for a 5* hotel for the overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor Hotel
Day Six: Discover The East Bank of Luxor
On the fifth day, you will enjoy breakfast at the hotel and continue your vacation by exploring the best Luxor tourist attractions on the East Bank such as:
The cosmic Complex of the Karnak Temples is a heavenly attraction which is the largest religious compound on earth that achieved immortality and acted as the most selected of places where the divinity and spirituality of the ancient Egyptian can be witnessed. The Complex was created between 1971 BC to 30 BC to honor the Theban triad of the 18th dynasty which are Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The most captivating elements about the temple are the architectural wonders that come in the shape of a Hypostyle hall, many precincts, shrines, and the illuminating avenue of Sphinxes that leads to the heavenly Luxor Temple.
You will then enjoy your lunch meal in Luxor restaurant, then transfer to your hotel to rest and at night move with your tour guide to enjoy:
The miraculous Luxor Temple can be found on the eastern bank of Thebes as the southern sanctuary which came to be in 1400 BC to a center for many festivals like the opet, crown many kings such as Amenhotep III, Ramsess the great, and even Alexander the Great and become fully dedicated to the concept of the rejuvenation of kingship. The Luxor temple features come from the most incredible examples of ancient Egyptian architectural and artistic elements.
After the end of your day tour, you will return to your hotel for spending the overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor Hotel
Day Seven: Discover The West Bank of Luxor
After your breakfast at the hotel, you will continue your trip in Luxor by exploring the rest of the mesmerizing Luxor attractions in the West Bank like:
The majestic Royal Necropolis "Valley of The Kings" is a heavenly existence offering a magical gate to a new world that shed light on the underground 63 tombs of the kings, queens, and nobles that lived from 16th to 11th century BC which is located in the center of Theban Necropolis. Some of the most famous figures buried there are Rameses (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X), Seti I, Hatshepsut, Amenhotep I, Tutankhamen, and more.
The blessed Hatshepsut Temple was able to stand the test of time as the most complete and preserved example of ancient Egyptian architecture which remains as beautiful as ever. It was carved in the essence of the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari in 1479 BCE to create an immortal vision of all her achievements plus honor her role as the main priestess wife of Amun-Ra.
Take a short break to have your lunch meal and get ready to visit:
The colossal Colossi of Memnon stood strong against the wave of time as the stone mirages of Amenhotep III which were carved in 1350 BC at 18 m (60 ft) to be the seated position plus were renovated many times in the Greco-Roman period where it was famous for the Vocal Phenomenon. It is able to showcase a lot of facts about his legacy and history of him, his achievements, and his family.
Then return to your hotel for the overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor Hotel
Day Eight: Fly to Cairo - Witness Old Cairo Landmarks
Day eight will begin when you enjoy your breakfast and check-out from your hotel in Luxor and fly straight to Cairo to complete your vacation in Egypt and visit some of the most remarkable Cairo tourist attractions such as:
In the heart of Cairo in the downtown area is the golden Egyptian Museum that stood the test of time since its construction in 1901 to provide across its two magical floors a glimpse into the riches of the ancient Egyptian civilization.
After the museum, take a break to enjoy your lunch meal then complete your day tour through visiting:
The Hanging Church is a magical attraction from the early Coptic era dates all the way to the 5th century AD it was built on the southern wall of the Roman fortress of Babylon that’s why it is high on the ground at 30 ft tall plus across the church hold some mesmerizing artistic elements dating from the 7th to the 13th centuries.
The Powerful Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque launched the Islamic era all across Egypt and Africa as it was the first construction of its kind to be built in 641 AD in the capital of Egypt Fustat. The whole shape and design of the mosque were changed as it is viewed as one of the biggest mosques on earth where it acts as a very important Islamic cultural center.
The Majestic Ben Ezra Synagogue is something special made in the 19th century where it was converted from a church to a synagogue in 882 AD and then became a center for the Jewish people in Egypt which is able to showcase very magical decorations and designs.
The magical National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a golden gate to a new world of timeless and golden treasures dating all the way to more than 2500 BC. It is found in the ancient capital of Egypt Fustat and holds a magical collection of 50,000 artifacts and plus contains a magical room of mummies.
The golden street of Al Muizz was created as a heavenly cultural center made in the Fatimid dynasty between 953–975 AD and enlarged in 1171 AD to showcase some of the greatest works of Islamic art and architecture located across many house museums, cafes, and art galleries.
The shining and rich creation of Khan El Khalili Bazaar was made between 1382 and 1389 in the mamluk era to the biggest marketplace in all of Egypt which acts as a center for the greatest artisans and traders that offer the best deals on the most amazing crafts and souvenirs.
You will then return to the hotel in Cairo to spend overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: From Luxor to Cairo
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Nine: Visit Cairo Islamic Landmarks
In day nine of your trip to Egypt, you will explore the finest of the Islamic landmarks in Cairo such as:
The Salah El-Din Citadel has always been the golden symbol of the power of Egypt it was created in 1182 on the highest point in Cairo on the Mokottom hills. It was made as a defensive castle to protect Egypt against any attack and become a center for the ruling party. Across the inner surroundings of the citadel are many museums, art galleries, and many more treasures.
Now have your lunch meal in an outstanding restaurant in Cairo and get ready to visit:
The illuminating Sultan Hassan Mosque was built from 1356 A.D to 1363 A.D near Cairo citadel in the mamluk era to become a magical example of the wealth and artistic mastership of the Egyptians. In the heart of Old Cairo sits this mythical creature that acts as a Mosque-Madrasa and became renowned for its huge size and innovative architectural aspects.
Next to the golden mosque of Sultan Hassan is AI Rafai Mosque was built in the modern era between 1868 and 1912 to resemble the beauty and extravagance of its majestic constructions. It acted as a mausoleum for the royal descents of Mohammad Ali and it features many European styles of artistic architecture.
The celestial Ibn Tulun Mosque is one of the most significant attractions in Cairo as it is one of the oldest mosques in Africa which was built between 868–884 AD on The Hill of Thanksgiving where Noah's Ark settled. Ibn Tulun Mosque is able to shed light on the most incredible ancient architecture styles ever made in the history of Egypt plus all the decorations are very captivating made of golden stucco and wood.
After that, you will return to your hotel for the overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Ten: End Your Vacation - Fly Back Home Safely
On your final day, you will enjoy your last breakfast in Egypt then head to Cairo airport so you can return home safely with the finest memories thus ending your 10 days classical experience in Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast
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What to Pack
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Camera.
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Umbrella.
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Medication.
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Comfortable Shoes.
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Sunblock & Sunglasses.
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Warm clothes in winter.
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Cotton clothes in summer.
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Valid Passport for 6 months.
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What You Will Love About This Tour?
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The holiday trip of dreams will become a reality and will be filled with the most enchanting fashion.
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Our South African guests will enjoy a miraculous quest leading to the wonders of Egypt such as the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Saqqara Step Pyramid, Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria Library, Catacombs of Alexandria, Khan El-Khalili bazaar, Cairo Citadel, the Hanging Church, Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque, Ibn Tulan Mosque, Sultan Hasan Mosque, the National Museum of Egyptian civilization, Karnak temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel temples, and many more.
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All our South African clients will enjoy the services of dreams during this epic tour.
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The historical riches of Egypt will be uncovered in the most epic manner.
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All the cultural wonders of all of Egypt's cities will make your tour truly magical.
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