OPTIONAL TOURS

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Giza Plateau-Museum-Khan el Khalili Bazaar (full day) :

Your tour includes a camel ride across the desert (20 mins) to the great Pyramid of Khufu. Tour the Giza Plateau, visit the Sphinx and Valley Temple. Continue to the Egyptian Museum where you will view antiquities of ancient egyptian civilization. Your final visit is the world famous Khan el Khalili Bazaar for an exotic shopping experience.

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Islamic & Christian Cairo (full day) :

Your tour of Islamic Cairo begins with the 12th century Citadel of Salah el-Din. Within the walls of this medieval fortress is Alabaster Mosque and the Qasr El-Gawahara or Jewel Palace built by Mohamed Ali, on a site which was once occupied by Mameluke and Ottoman palaces. Next you visit the Mosque of lbn Tulan, built in 876 AD, the oldest original mosque in Cairo. Continue to Christian Old Cairo, where the Romans constructed the fortress of Babylon. Built over the ruins of the two towers of this fortress is the Church of St. Mary or El-Moallaqah (meaning overhanging or suspended) which is why the most popular name for this church is the hanging Church. Visit the Church of St. Sergius, founded at the end of the 4th century, it stands on a crypt that is said to have sheltered the Holy Family during their flight to Egypt. Your tour ends with a visit to the Coptic Museum, containing the world's richest collection of Coptic art and treasures.

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More Pyramids - Saqqara, Abu Sir & Dahshur (full day) :

This tour is for pyramid-lovers and archeology enthusiasts. First visit the Abu Sir pyramids of principal 5th-dynasty pharaohs, Sahure, Niuserre and Neferirkare. The vast Tomb of Ptahshepses has been recently restored and well worth the visit. Next visit the oldest of all pyramids, the Step Pyramid and funeral complex of the 3rd-dynasty pharaoh Djoser, dating back to 2500 BC. Continue through the desert to visit the Red and Bent pyramids at Dahshur, dating back to the 4th-dynasty.

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Sound & Light - Pyramids, Karnak, Philae :

Early or late evening performances of the Son et Lumiere (Sound & Light) extravaganza at the worlds most famous ancient sites, the Pyramids in Giza, Karnak Temple in Luxor, Philae Temple in Aswan.

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The Pharaoh village :

Take a step back in time; about three thousand years back, to be exact. Just a few miles from the center of Cairo is a time machine waiting to take you on a fantastic journey to the days of the Pharaohs, a time brought to life by an incredible group of actors and actresses, faithful and exact reproductions of buildings, clothing, and lifestyles.

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Dinner Cruise (3 hrs) :

Drive around the city before embarking your dinner cruise on the Nile. Dinner includes belly dancing and folkloric show. A very pleasant way to spend an evening and experience Cairo by night.

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El-Faiyum Oasis (full day) :

Often described as the "bud on the stem of the Nile", El-Faiyum is a picturesque Oasis of water-wheels. Here you will visit the Qasr Qarun, with its Ptolemaic temple and panoramic view of this rich agricultural region. Lunch is included at the Auberge du Lac situated on Lake Qarun.

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West Bank Classic (full day) :

Cross the West bank where you will spend the day admiring the tombs and mortuary temples of the great pharaohs. First stop, the Colossi of Memnon, two mammoth pink quartzite statues depicting Amenhotep III sitting on his throne. Continue to the Valley of the Kings for visits to some tombs of the pharaohs (Thutmose III, Ramses III, Ramses VI to name a few). Next visit the monumental complex of Medinet Habu, comprising the Temple of Ramses III with adjacent palace. with Possibility toVisit the Tomb of King Tutankhamun and Queen Nefertari

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East Bank Temples (half-day) :

Visit the great temple of Karnak or Ipet Sut "the most hallowed of places" dedicated to the god Amun-Re, creator of the universe. After a rest stop at the Sacred Lake, your tour continues with a visit to the other great Temple of Luxor, once linked to Karnak and originally built as a summer palace for the god Amun. Both these extensive complexes comprise the largest Open Air Museum in the world, with their great columns, chapels, halls and courtyards.

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Luxor, Abydos, and Denderah. Hathoor and Osiris Temples(full day) :

Morning we drive to Abydos, where the ancient Egyptians believed the god Egypt For You (lord of the underworld) to be buried. The paintings of the Gods and Pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt. We then continue to Denderah to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. Hathor Temple, with its sacred lake and famous astrological roof, is a delicately beautiful structure. Hathor is the patroness of the Ahathoor Temple.

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Esna (full day) :

Way to sightseeing. visit the Temple of Esna, built during the reign of Thutmose III and dedicated to the ram-god Khnum whom the ancient egyptians believed fashioned man from mud of the Nile on his potter's wheel.

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Aswan (half-day) :

Sail by felucca (egyptian sailboat) to the island of Agilkia. Visit the temple that were removed from their original island of Philae which lies submerged most of the year by the waters of Lake Nasser. The main Temple of Isis and its monuments were built between the 26th-dynasty and the Roman period. Return to the mainland and drive to Aswan for a view of the high Dam which was completed in 1964. From here you can gaze across Lake Nasser.

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Aswan to Kom Ombo (full day) :

Drive to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to two gods - the falcon god Harwer (or Horus the Elder) and the crocodile-god Sobek. Situated on a hill, the temple offers beautiful views and some impressive ruins.

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Abu Simbel (air or land or Cruise) :

Either fly or drive or cruise down the nile. through the desert to visit the great rock temples of Abu Simbel. The temples were removed and reconstructed stone by stone on a rocky outcrop of the Libyan mountain, 65 meters above their original site. Visit the Temple of Ramses II with its 4 colossal statues, and the Temple of his beloved Queen Nefertari.

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Full Day Trips By Boat (air or land or Cruise) RAS MOHAMED OR TIRAN ISLAND :

FROM 9.00-TILL 17.00 Enjoy a nice day in the sea, swimming, snorkeling and admiring the wonder of the Red Sea .Test a delicious lunch prepared on board and the relax in the sun . Lunch and drinks included, and snorkeling equipment.

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PRIVATE BOAT :

9.00-17.00 this is the ideal solution if you want to spend an unforgettable day with your friends or your family. Lunch and drinks included, and snorkeling equipment.

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GLASS BOAT :

DEPT.TIME 11.00-13.00-15.00-17.00 30 .The first under water observatory in Sinai, Discover the beauties of the beauties of the Red Sea in the coral trips 1 hr. and 1/2 .

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RAS MOHAMED NATIONAL PARK :

From 9.30-13.30 . A half day trip devoted to swimming, snorkeling in the most beautiful area of South Sinai .

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RAS NUSRANI &THE MANGROVE FOREST :

From 9.30-13.30. Take the main road to ras Nusrani which is considered as one of the best places in Sinai Plenty of time of snorkeling and swim, then drive To the mangrove forest.

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ST. CATHERINE & DAHAB :

From 7.00-17.00. Early morning departure to ST. Catherine to visit the famous monastery. Visit and explore this area before going to Dahab where you can enjoy a nice lunch with a sea view . (lunch included)

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MOUNT MOSES & ST. CATHERINE :

From 23.00-14.00 A pilgrimage to the mountain of commandments for a memorable experience after a descent, visit the monastery of ST. Catherine.

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COLORED CANYON &DOLPHIN &DAHAB :

From 7.00 – 18.00. Discover the extraordinary coiors and shapes of the canyon rock formation in magnificent Natural scenery. Drive to nuwiba where you con enjoy diving and swimming with a dolphin In the sea before having lunch and shopping in Dahab.

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GRAND SAFARI :

From 6.00 – 19.00 ST. Catherine +Colored canyon + Dolphin + Dahab…….AII in one day…

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BEDOUIN DINNER :

From 17.30 – 21.30 Drive to the desert to reach a Bedouin Tent After a camel ride at sunset, enjoy the real Bedouin dinner under the start. ( including camel riding and dinner) overnight in bedouin tent is Available .

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