.:Best 0ffers To Vacation In All Egypt, Vacations Egypt by Bus Tour

Day 1: Arrival Cairo
Santa Maria Tours welcomes you to the timeless land of the Pharaohs, a treasure of history and antiquities. On arrival to Cairo Airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo

Day 2: Cairo
Meet your Egyptologist and start your tour for today, watch one of the world’s seven wonders. The 3 Pyramids of the Giza Plateau of Kings Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos. Back to hotel. Overnight in Cairo. (Breakfast)

Day 3: Cairo / Fayoum Oasis
Today we will explore the collapsed Pyramid of Mydoum, the pyramid of Mydoum has a special magic we believe that it was built by King Snefru in the 4th Dynasty. Proceed to Fayoum Oasis visit Lake Qarun that covers an area of 200 Km2 and is ideal for fishing, duck shooting and rowing, also we will see Water-wheels: there are about 200 of them, which are used to draw underground water and irrigate agriculture lands. & we will not end today before visiting the Ruins of Karanis, or "the Lord's Town", one of the largest Greco-Roman cities in the Fayoum. Overnight in Fayoum. (Breakfast)

Day 4: Fayoum Oasis / Al-Minya
Early morning we drive towards Al-Minya. Arrive al-Minya check-in our hotel. 58 km south of the city of al-Minya we cross the east bank of the Nile to Tel-Amarna, a city built by Akhenaten and Nefertiti during the New Kingdom. We visit some noble’s tombs with wall reliefs unequalled anywhere else in Egypt. The pictures appear alive and even as though they are moving. We also visit the Northern Palace, one of the markers of the city limits (a huge stone with hieroglyphics), the Southern Palace and the Tomb built for Akhenaten. After cross again the Nile to the West bank, proceed to Tuna el-Gebel which was the necropolis of Khmunu. On our return journey to al-Minya, visit El Ashmunein in Pharaonic times in the ancient Egyptian language means ‘town of eight’ including a lovely new open-air museum . Back to Hotel. Overnight in al-Menya. (Breakfast)

Day 5: Al-Minya / Assiut
After breakfast, check-out from our hotel. Approximately 40km from al-Minya, the small village of Bani Hassan is overlooked by limestone cliffs which contain39 tombs of the best private tombs in Egypt dating from the era of the Middle Kingdom. It is near Beni Hasan that we find another interesting site, the "Speos Artemidos," a rock cut temple for Pakhet, an aspect of the lioness goddess Sekhmet. It is here that the female pharaoh, Hatshepsut, made her declaration denouncing the Hyksos and telling of her mission to resuscitate the temples of Egypt. Proceed to Assuit. Arrive Assiut check-in our hotel and Overnight. (Breakfast)

Day 6: Assuit / Dendara / Abydos / Luxor
Check-out from our hotel after breakfast, towards Abydos. Visit the amazing Temples of Ramses II. Proceed to Dendara visit beautiful Temple of Hathor before moving to Luxor. Arrive Luxor check-in our hotel and overnight. (Breakfast)

Day 7: Luxor
After breakfast. Cross to the West Bank, visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Valley of Queens, the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight in Luxor. (Breakfast)

Day 8: Luxor
Today we will visit the great Temples which provide an unforgettable introduction to ancient Egypt. Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple. Overnight in Luxor. (Breakfast)
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Day 9: Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan
Bid farewell to this fascinating city, focusing Aswan, having a first stop in between, to visit Edfu, exploring Horus Temple, the most well-preserved temple in Egypt. The second stop at Kom Ombo to discover the temple of Kom Ombo. Which stands on high ground overlooking the River Nile. Arrive Aswan check-in our hotel. Overnight in Aswan. (Breakfast)

Day 10: Aswan
Start our tour visiting the High Dam. After observe the grand Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient quarries. After visit the Temple of Philae, which is dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. In the afternoon sail by a traditional Felucca around Aswan’s botanic gardens. Overnight in Aswan. (Breakfast)

Day 11: Aswan / Abu Simbel
Early Morning, travel by bus to visit the mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel, flanked by four giant stone statues of Ramses II and the smaller Temple of Hathor. The temple was reclaimed from the dam and reconstructed in its present and unforgettable location. Back to Aswan & overnight. (Breakfast)
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Day 12: Aswan / Hurghada
Breakfast. Check-out from our hotel in Aswan towards Hurghada. Arrive Hurghada, check-in our hotel. Your night is at leisure Overnight Hurghada. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 13: Hurghada
Enjoy a relaxing sunbathing on the beach exploring the superb ambience with superior amenities. Overnight in Hurghada. (Breakfast, Dinner)
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Day 14: Hurghada / Sharm el Naqa
Enjoy one of a many optional tours in Hurghada, transfer by bus to Sharm el Naqa, & have a wonderful snorkeling period, watching the amazing collection of the colored fish and coral reefs, or a relaxing time viewing the many fish on the glass bottom boat. Your night is at leisure Overnight Hurghada. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 15: Hurghada / Cairo
Pack your Luggage & check-out leaving Hurghada returning back to Cairo, where you will be transferred to your hotel. You’re at leisure for the rest of the day. Overnight in Cairo. (Breakfast)

Day 16: Cairo
Today we will discover the Egyptian Museum where our guide will take us back to ancient Egypt and the time of the Pharaohs, see the amazing treasure recovered from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, then to the Citadel of Saladin, with its panoramic view of the city, followed by Mohammed Ali Albaster Mosque, that was built in Turkish style, considered to be one of the landmarks in Cairo. Continue to old Cairo visit Coptic Christians sites including the Hanging church one of the oldest churches in Egypt, & St. Serguis, one of the places where the Holy Family rested after fleeing Israel from King Herod & Jewish Heritage represented in Ben Ezra Synagogue. At your last night you have some leisurely free time with option tour to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, you'll enjoy free time to stroll through the maze of streets and bargain for a souvenir of your trip. Overnight in Cairo. (Breakfast)

Day 17: Departure Cairo
Your magnificent journey will now end but not before giving you the precious gift of unforgettable memories of Egypt