This Is Egypt - Heritage Tours

A 14-day, 13-night exploration of the wonders of ancient and modern Egypt

This Is Egypt

– Highlights –

BALLOON FLIGHT OVER THE WEST BANK IN LUXOR
BRITISH AFTERNOON TEA AT HISTORIC ASWAN HOTEL

– Accommodations –

MARRIOTT MENA HOUSE, CAIRO
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL CAIRO AT THE FIRST RESIDENCE, CAIRO
HILTON LUXOR RESORT & SPA, LUXOR
SOFITEL LEGEND OLD CATARACT ASWAN, ASWAN
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL ALEXANDRIA AT SAN STEFANO, ALEXANDRIA
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL CAIRO AT THE FIRST RESIDENCE, CAIRO

This is a Sample Itinerary

What is the sample itinerary?

These are real trips designed for clients, with passions and parameters as wide-ranging as you can imagine.

We’re all about “made-to-order,” so don’t think of these trips as “ready-to-wear.” We want to whet your appetite and show you possibilities.

Have fun looking through one or two. See what makes your heart race. Then, call us and we will create a trip that’s perfect for you – with everything you want and nothing you don’t. That’s what we believe travel should be.

– Itinerary –

4 Nights – Cairo 2 Nights – Luxor 3 Nights – Aswan 3 Nights – Alexandria 1 Night – Cairo

DAY 1: CAIRO-GIZA

Arrive in Cairo. Check in to your hotel on the Giza Plateau and marvel at the pyramids standing gloriously as a witness to over 7,000 years of civilization.

DAY 2: CAIRO-GIZA

Travel back in time as you enter the necropolis of Giza where the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, dominates the landscape. At the new Grand Egyptian Museum, get up close to the treasures of ancient Egypt.

DAY 3: CAIRO

After a day exploring Cairo, you’ll laze in comfort aboard a felucca, a traditional sail propelled wooden boat, for a sunset cruise on the Nile River complete with cocktails and mezzes.

DAY 4: CAIRO

Explore Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatimi Street, believed to boast the greatest concentration of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world. At the souk of Khan El Khalili you can bargain for ancient and modern treasures.

DAY 5: LUXOR

Journey south to the city once known as Thebes. Explore the magnificent temples of Luxor and Karnak.

DAY 6: LUXOR

Explore the world’s ‘largest outdoor museum of antiquities,’ beginning with a hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Queens and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Then travel to the west bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Ramasseum and the Colossi of Memnon.

DAY 7: ASWAN

Journey south towards Nubia, including stops to explore the awe-inspiring temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo. Upon arrival in Aswan, you’ll step into a legendary world where kings once entertained and famous authors sipped cocktails.

DAY 8: ASWAN

A short flight will deliver you to the shores of Lake Nasser in Nubia, home to the two massive rock temples of Abu Simbel. Marvel at the massive statues of Ramses II and his family which guard the exterior, as well as the well-preserved mural reliefs in the temple’s interior.

DAY 9: ASWAN

Travel the Nile by motorboat to the Nubian Village on Soheil Island, where you’ll meet a Nubian family and learn about their simple lifestyle, culture and traditions.

DAY 10: ALEXANDRIA

On arrival in the city fondly known as “The Pearl of the Mediterranean,” you’ll experience Egypt from an entirely different perspective. Known for its Greco-Roman influence, this dynamic metropolis is constantly abuzz with activity.

DAY 11: ALEXANDRIA

Explore the city that was once home to two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Visitors can still find reminders of these ancient marvels as they admire the impressive 1840 Fort Quaitbay, on the site of the Pharos lighthouse, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern architectural masterpiece inspired by the Great Library.

DAY 12: ALEXANDRIA

Journey along the beautiful Mediterranean to El Alamein, site of one of the most decisive battles of the Second World War. Visit the El Alamein Military Museum with its unique war paintings and the Commonwealth War Cemetery where more than 7.000 Allied war victims are laid to rest.

DAY 13: CAIRO

Immerse yourself in the history of Egyptian wine-making en-route back to Cairo. You’ll visit the Gianaclis Vineyards for a meal, tour and tasting, before continuing on to Cairo for a final evening in this most vibrant of ancient cities.

DAY 14: DEPART

Depart Cairo.