The Ultimate Program

Cairo Arrival:

Upon arrival to Cairo Airport our Egypt Tailor Made Tours representative will meet and assist you crossing the customs hall, then picking you up to your hotel to check in and stay in Cairo overnight.

Cairo "Pyramids Tour":

Our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel, then he will transfer you by an air conditioned vehicle to visit Giza Plateau to visit the impressive 3 Pyramids of Kings Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure which are guarded by the rock-cut statue (The Sphinx). The Great Pyramid of King Cheops is the only wonder of the seven wonders of the ancient world that is still standing today, although it is 2,000 years older than any other wonder on the list Then you will go to witness the Complex of Saqqara which belongs to King Zoser and his step pyramid which is considered the first pyramid in Egypt and the first rock-cut building in the history. Moving on towards Memphis "one of the ancient Egyptian Capitals until around 2,200 BC" which was a cult center for God Ptah god of creation and artworks , you will find there a lot of temples and monuments dedicated for him. After finishing the tour you will be picked up back to your hotel in Cairo to stay overnight.

Alexandria Sightseeing:

At 7.00 am, checking out, then You will be escorted in an air conditioned vehicle with our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide towards Alexandria (about 3 Hrs. Driving) where you will discover the beauty and the Greco Roman civilization within a day-tour starting with visiting the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa which are considered one of the wonders of the middle ages . It's the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt, with three tiers of tombs that could accommodate up to 300 corpses. The cemetery originally was dug to be a private cemetery for one family ,then it was converted to be a public cemetery the architecture of the tombs mirrors Greco-Roman styles. This can be seen in the wall decoration, which shows a unique combination of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic traditions. People are buried here in sarcophagi, in shelves, and in urns of ashes after cremation. Then, You will go to get a photo stop at (Qaitbey’s Citadel) which is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt, but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century A.D.; The Citadel is situated at the entrance of the eastern harbour on the eastern point of the Pharos Island. It was erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Then going to enjoy the vast space of Montazah Royal Palaces and Gardens which belonging to the royal family of Mohamed Ali Pasha from Khedive Abbas Helmy II till King Farouk I.In our way to the gardens will cross Stanley Bridge, one of the gorgeous modern buildings in Alexandria. You will wander around the 3000 meters wide gardens containing a huge selection of trees and plants and some of them are quite rare. Some of the tropical plants are still in good shape although they have been planted more than 75 years ago. We will end our amazing tour by visiting the Modern Alexandria Library (visit its open court + free museums), the Old library was very famous all over the world for its huge books capacity of different sciences and literature. It was damaged several times during the Greco Roman period until it vanished. The beginning of reconstruct the library started at the late 80s of the last century. The design of the modern library of Alexandria consisted of four underground stores and six upper stores. The special shape of the modern library of Alexandria is considered a special architectural germ. The library the history of the library and the city of Alexandria and the Egyptian history as a whole, The cultures of the Arab world, Africa, and the Mediterranean countries , and The culture, ideas, and civilization of the whole world Location. Then you will be transferred to your hotel in Alexandria to stay overnight.

Tour to Alamain / Back to Alexandria :

After breakfast , Our Egypt Tailor Made Tour Guide will pick you from your hotel by air conditioned vehicle to travel to Alamain city (about 100 km south from Alexandria) where some of the battles of World War II were held there.You will start by visiting the Military Museum of World War II which displays the weapons, Tanks, flights, bikes and the outfits of the soldiers from the different forces during this war. Also the descriptions actions of Montgomery, Rommel and the others participated in the battle are displayed. You will have your lunch on the way then you will continue your way to the West of Al Alamein a beautiful town overlooking the Mediterranean sea to visit the WW II Cemeteries where you will witness the tombs of the soldiers of the Commonwealth forces,Greek, Italian and German forces. After finishing the tour going back to Alexandria , to stay overnight in your hotel

Transfer to Siwa Oasis / Visit to Shali:

In the morning after breakfast , checking out, then Our Egypt Tailor Made Tour Guide will pick you from your hotel by air conditioned vehicle to travel to Siwa oasis. In the middle of our way we will stop at Marsa Matrouh, one of the beautiful cities on the Mediterranean Sea Cost, You will have lunch there at Sea food restaurant, then proceed your way to Siwa oasis. Upon arrival to Siwa , you will be transferred to your hotel to check in have rest and refreshment , then, you will go to visit Shali "the old city of Siwa", It was founded in the 13th century .It was built on a hill inside a protective wall originally breached by a single gate; to be a fortress in the middle of Siwa city to protect the city from the tribal attacks. After that going back to the hotel to stay overnight.

Siwa Oasis Sightseeing:

After breakfast,You will be picked Horse Drawn Carriage to visit the famous sites around Siwa, Starting with the Mountain of the Dead "Gabal al Maouta" which is located 1 km outside the city of Siwa, the mountain is full of ancient tombs and has a calcareous soil and the tombs take the shape of a hive of a bee carved in the stone. There are some interesting tombs worth to be visited like Niperpathot, Si-Amon, Mesu Isis, and the Crocodile tomb. Then, going to The Temple of the Oracle or the Temple of Alexander the Great. It was built on Aghurmi Plateau (about 4 km east of Siwatown). Its remains now have beautiful drawings and carvings telling the story of the temple with portrait to god Amon. The temple is famous because it's believed that Alexander the great had visited the temple. Moving on to visit Cleopatra's Pool "Ein Guba" which is a stone pool fed by a natural hot spring where the Egyptian queen herself is said to have swam there during her visit to Siwa. Now, you can take a nice swim there to refresh yourself after a hot day tour. Then, Ending the tour with a visit to Fatnas Island which is completely covered with Palms and trees. It lies beside Siwa Lake. You can stay there till the sunset as the view there is very spectacular with the different colors. After that you will be transferred back to your hotel to stay in Siwa overnight.

Transfer to Cairo:

In the morning, after breakfast, checking out , and you will start your way back by the air conditioned private vehicle towards Cairo. Upon arrival to Cairo after this long trip, you will be transferred to your to check in and stay overnight in Cairo.

Cairo "City Tour" :

After Breakfast , around 8.30 am , our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will escort you to continue your journey through the history starting with the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities which was built in 1902 and it exhibits a large number of items and treasures (exceeding 12,0000 masterpieces) dating back to the ancient Egyptian period and Greco-Roman period including the marvelous collection of the child king Tut Ankh Amon After that proceeding to a new era "The Coptic Cairo" where you will visit the "Hanging Church" which is dating back to the 3rd Century AD and was dedicated to Virgin Mary ,It's called "Hanging" because of its location above the gatehouse of the ancient Roman fortress "Babylon" .It contains 110 Holy icons depicting beautiful religious scenes. Then visiting "Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church" which is believed to have been built on the spot where the holy family rested at the end of their journey into Egypt. And ending Coptic Cairo tour with a visit to the "Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra" which gained its importance from its Geniza (Store room) was found during the 19th century containing a treasure of abandoned Hebrew secular and sacred manuscripts Then ending our tour with going to Khan el Khalili Bazaar which is one of Cairo's main attractions ..the district of Khan el Khalili was originally a mausoleum called "el Zaafran" for the burial of Fatimid Caliphs ,after that it became a district for the Turkish community during the Ottoman period , and now it becomes a bazzar where you will find many souvenirs shops ,coffeehouses "Café" serving Arabic coffee and offering Hookah "Shisha", and restaurants throughout the area. After finishing the tour you will be picked up to your hotel to stay overnight.

Fly to Luxor / Luxor "East Bank Tour":

In the morning. Checking out the hotel and you will be transferred to Cairo airport to catch your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival to Luxor, our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will escort you to visit the two Massive temples on the eastern bank of the Nile. The first one is Karnak Temple Complex which comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings. Building at the complex began during the reign of Senusret I in the Middle Kingdom and continued into the Ptolemaic Period. It's a vast open-air museum, and the second largest ancient religious site in the world. It's mainly a place to worship the Theban triad (Gods Amon, his consort Mut, and their son Khunso). The Second Temple is Luxor Temple which is believed that one of the ancient Egyptian's festivals was held inside the temple as there are different scenes on the walls representing the celebration of the festival. Its inner part was built by King Amenhotep III while the outer part was built by King Ramses II. After entering the temple you will find a mosque called (Abu Al-Haggag) was built on the ruins of a church which were built inside the temple. To the rear of the temple there are chapels built by King Thutmosis III and Alexander the Great. Then going to hotel to check in and stay overnight in Luxor

Luxor "West Bank Tour":

After Breakfast, our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will lead you to visit the archaeological sites of the ancient Egyptians on the west bank of the Nile including (Valley of the kings where you will see the well preserved tombs belonging to the kings of the new kingdom including the great ruler Ramses II and the child King Tut Ankh Amon, The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut it's called "the Holy of Holies”. It is one the best architecture buildings. It consist of three levels connected with each other by ramps and has different scenes on its walls depicting the divine birth of the Queen and her Commercial expedition to Punt Land. The temple is mainly dedicated to worship the supreme god Amon-Ra, and the 2 Colossi of Memnun which are two massive statues representing King Amenhotep III in a seating Position) After this amazing tour through the ancient Egyptian Civilization, Our tour guide will escort you back by the air conditioned vehicle to the hotel in Luxor and stay overnight.

Tour to Dendera & Abydos :

At 7.00 am, Our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will lead you by air conditioned vehicle towards Dendera Temple which is located about 50 KM north of Luxor and 4 KM from the River.It was one of the principal cult centers of the goddess Hathor"Goddess of Maternity,Joy,Music,and love", The Greeks identified goddess Hatho as Aphrodite. The site contains a large number of structures from different periods of Egyptian history, but most prominent today is the Greco-Roman Hathor temple, which was largely constructed between 54 and 29 BC. Visitors can wander the columned halls, underground chambers, and stairways of the intact building, which is covered with hieroglyphic inscriptions. After that continue your journey further north towards Abydos one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt which was the head of God Osiris “God of Underworld”. Abydos is notable for the memorial Temple of Seti I, which contains an inscription from the nineteenth dynasty known to the modern world as the Abydos King List. The temple was built by King Seti I and completed by his son King Ramses II. Then you will be transferred back to Luxor to stay overnight.

Luxor “Museums Tour” :

Our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in an excursion by air conditioned vehicle to visit the 2 fantastic museums of Luxor, Beginning with Luxor Museum which is located in a very attractive spot on the east bank of the Nile between Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple . The Museum displays various collection of monuments like "Jewelry, Furniture, Statues, Stelae, Pottery" from the Theban Temples and necropolis specially from the new kingdom. Then, continue our journey among the ancient Egyptian history with going to the Mummification Museum which was opened in 1997 and it's located on the east bank also , The Museum shows and explains the process of Mummification and the techniques that were used during this process for the humans and animals as well and displays human and animal mummies and the tools which were used during the mummification operation , also there are examples of the types of objects that were traditionally buried with the dead in pharaonic times. After that you will get back by the vehicle to your hotel to stay overnight.

Luxor Tour to the West Bank (2):

Our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to go in one of the extraordinary excursions to 3 magnificent sites of the west bank of Luxor. You will start your tour with discovering one of the largest well-preserved memorial temples in Luxor Medinet Hapu, the temple was constructed to commemorate King Ramses III "the last great warrior pharaoh of the new kingdom " after his death, by orders of the king himself. The temple is decorated with scenes and texts illustrating the military victories of the king, as well as the rituals performed and festivals celebrated here, One of the most wonderful scenes engraved on the back of the southern tower of the temple's pylon, is the oxen hunt, which depicts Ramses III, leading his chariot, hunting wild oxen. Then, Proceeding to witness the memorial temple of the great warrior king "Ramses II" The Ramasseum ,It was dedicated to God Ra. Most of the walls of the temple are illustrated with scenes of the military campaigns of king Ramses II especially the great battle of Qadesh in which the king defeated the Hittites.In front of the ruins of the first pylon, there once stood a colossal statue of Ramses that was more than 1000 Tons in weight and 18m high ,You can still see the remains of it today . After this site you will go visit the last site in our tour where you will see the remains of the ancient Workmen's Village in Deir el-Medina , The village was founded during the reign of King Thutmose I (from the 18th dynasty) and flourished until the end of the 20th dynasty. It was the home of artists, craftsmen, and workers who built and ornamented the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Above the settlement, hidden within the cliffs, are the workers’ tombs. They include some of the finest decorated private tombs in all of Thebes, like the tombs of Sennedjem, Inherkau, and the Tomb of Peshedu. At the end of the tour, our tour guide will pick you up back to your hotel in Luxor.

Edfu & Kom Ombo Sightseeing :

In the morning , checking out, then our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will escort you by air conditioned vehicle towards Edfu to witness the most complete and well-preserved temple in Egypt flanked by beautiful granite statues of the falcon god Horus.The Ptolemaic temple was dedicated to the falcon god "Horus". The reliefs that cover the walls, columns, and doorways of the temple constitute an extremely important source of information about ancient Egyptian religious and political thought. Among the most interesting of these reliefs tell the story of Horus exacting his revenge on Seth for the murder of his father, Osiris, an event that was re-enacted annually in the temple. Other reliefs recount the stages of the temple’s construction, and provide dates for the completion of different building elements. Ending our tour to Edfu temple, and proceed our way to Kom-Ombo. Upon reaching the area you will go to visit the unusual double built temple which is dedicated to the Falcon god "Haroeris"(the southern part) and the Crocodile god "Sobek"(the northern part). It was built during the Ptolemaic era. The scene on the inner face of the rear wall of the temple is of particular interest, and probably represents a set of surgical instruments. After finishing this great trip you will continue your way towards Aswan .after arrival you will be transferred to hotel to check in and stay overnight in Aswan.

Aswan Sightseeing:

After Breakfast. Our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to visit Aswan's High Dam which is one of the most important achievements of the last century in Egypt .It Contains 18 times the material used in the great pyramid of Cheops and It provides Egypt with the water and electricity and secures the country from the destructive inundation of the Nile River. Then you will visit the Temple of Isis at Philae which its construction started during the reign of Ptolemy II and completed by the Roman emperors. And it was dedicated to goddess Isis which was considered the mother of god and she is the mother god Horus and the consort of God Osiris. After this great tour, you will get back to the hotel to stay overnight in Aswan

Abu Simbel "Sightseeing" / Aswan Felucca Ride :

At 6.00 am you will leave your hotel to go towards Abu Simbel to visit the location of the most famous temples (The Great and Small temples) of King Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari . The most spectacular aspect of this temple is its setting in the solid rock above the banks of the Nile River. The complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Nubian Monuments," which run from Abu Simbel downriver to Philae (near Aswan) . It is believed that the axis of the temple was positioned by the ancient Egyptian architects in such a way that on October 22 and February 22, the rays of the sun would penetrate the sanctuary and illuminate the sculptures on the back wall, except for the statue of Ptah , the god connected with the Underworld , who always remained in the dark. These dates are allegedly the king's birthday and coronation day. then going back to Aswan afternoon After that, Our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will pick you up for a Felucca ride around the islands of Aswan ,Enjoy the magnificent scenery and the fresh breeze while witnessing (Kitchener’s Botanical Garden where you will see different beautiful types of subtropical, exotic, and rare plantings which were imported from all over the world and Elephantine island which is the largest island of Aswan area , Elephantine is Greek for elephant as It is believed that the island received its name because it was a major ivory trading center. There are different monuments which were excavated in the island like the ruins of a temple dedicated to the ram god Khnum " God of water". Elephantine was considered as cult center for god Khnum. Then, you will be transferred to your hotel to stay overnight in Aswan.

Tour to Kalabsha Temple and the Nubian Museum / Fly to Cairo :

In the morning, checking out, then Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan by air conditioned vehicle to visit Kalabsha Temple which is located 50 km south of Aswan on the west bank of the Nile river .The Temple dates back to the Roman era and is dedicated to the Nubian God Mandoulis. It was originally constructed during the reign of Kings Thotmosis II and Amenhoptep II and renovated during the Roman conquest in Egypt during Emperor Augustus's reign. it features many fine reliefs such as "a fine carving of Horus emerging from reeds on the inner curtain wall" of the temple. Then, Moving on to witness the Nubian Museum which is established in 1997 , and dedicated to the history of Nubia, the area that stretches from Aswan in the north through the Sudan in the south. The word (Nubia) is derived from the ancient Egyptian "Nbu" which means gold in reference to the famous gold mines in this area. This historical location of Nubia faced a sever challenge when the High Dam was built. All the lands of Nubia were drowned with the river Nile water. However, there were serious efforts exerted by the UNESCO and the Egyptian government to save the treasures of Nubia that included a number of Pharonic temples such as Abu Simbel and Kalabsha temples. The Museum displays the history, art and culture of Nubia. Exhibits are beautifully displayed in huge halls, where clearly written explanations take you from 4500 BC through to the present day. All exhibits resembling the Nubian character and its features during the different periods. After that going to Aswan airport to catch the flight back to Cairo ,then going to hotel to check in and stay overnight in Cairo.

Cairo Colonial Period Tour:

Around 11.00 am. Checking out the hotel , then you will be escorted with your guide to have a walking tour through downtown streets starting with wandering around the famous "Tahrir Square" or "liberation Square" where January 25th revolution happened, then proceeding between the streets watching the stunning Buildings which are dating back to the colonial period with its elegant French designs, experience the variety of shops, local food restaurants, and coffeehouses "Café" serving Arabic coffee and offering Hookah "Shisha". Then going to visit Abdeen Palace which was the government headquarters during the first half of the 20th century during the reign of Mohamed Ali Pasha Royal Family who ruled Egypt from 1805 till 1952 ...the Palace now is a Museum which exhibits some of the great collectibles of the rulers of Egypt .., the armor equipment , and the Presidential gifts , also the Palace itself is a Architectural masterpiece ..with its decorated rooms and its well preserved halls After that finishing the tour with a photo stop to el Baron Palace from outside in Heliopolis Then, going back to the hotel , to relax and have a Leisure time in the hotel for the rest of the day.

Fly to Sharm el Sheikh / Leisure Day :

Check out your hotel in the morning ,then you will be transferred to Cairo airport to catch your flight to Sharm el Sheikh airport. Upon arrival to Sharm el Sheikh airport, you will find our driver waiting you outside the arrival hall building holding a sign with your name, then picking you to your hotel to check in. After that, You will have a Leisure Day in the hotel's Beach to take some relaxation on the beach, playing some sports like volleyball or swimming and enjoying the crystal pure water of the Red sea in Sharm el sheikh Stay overnight in Sharm el Sheikh

Overnight Trip to Moses Mountain and St. Catherine Monastery from Sharm el Sheikh :

(This Groupe Tour is held on specific days “Friday, Sunday and Wednesday”) Having a Leisure Day in the hotel during the Day Time (Group Tour) In the evening around 20.00 , Our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide will be waiting you at the lobby of your hotel . Then, he will escort you by an air conditioned vehicle to join the other travelers the drive towards St. Catherine’s City “about 3 hours driving” (220km)

A visit to St. Catherine Monastery :

(Group Tour) Upon arrival you will start climbing Moses Mountain where Moses received the 10 commandments from god .there are small religious chapels above the summit of the mountain . Enjoy the scenery from the summit of the mountain, take some photos . Then, you will come down to the base around “7.00 am” to visit the Monastery of Saint Catherine which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world and also it's one of the oldest monasteries of Christianity . It’s located in heart of Sinai Peninsula at a height of 1570 meters in the place where according to the tradition Moses saw the bush on fire which didn’t burn up .The Monastery is Orthodox and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monastery dates back to the age of the emperor Justinian 6th century. it was the same time of building enclosure wall surrounding the monastery right now but The monastery was named saint Catherine at t he beginning of the 11th century in honor of saint Catherine, one of the earliest Alexandria Christians martyrs . It contains several monuments like the burning bush seen byMoses, and the remarkable Icons Gallery. After finishing the tour, you will start your way back towards Sharm el Sheikh. Upon arrival to Sharm el Sheikh, you will proceed to your hotel to stay overnight.

Sharm el Sheikh “Sinai”:

Having a leisure Day in Sharm el Sheikh's hotel Or: Contact Egypt Tailor Made Tours to arrange an Excursion around Sharm el Sheikh. Stay overnight in Sharm el Sheikh

Fly to Cairo / Cairo "Islamic Tour":

In the morning, you will be picked up to Sharm el Sheikh International airport to take the flight towards Cairo. Upon arrival you will be accompanied by our Egypt Tailor Made tour guide to one of the most Stunning construction in Cairo “The Citadel of Saladin Al Ayouby”. It was built in 12th century to fortify Cairo against the Crusaders. The citadel was used as the seat of the king and his government in Egypt for many centuries and many dynasties including the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, and even some Ottomans ruled over Egypt from the Citadel. , and the Great Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha which stands proudly on the highest point inside the courtyard of the Citadel of Saladin. It’s one the landmarks in Cairo with its huge space , the beautiful decorations on its walls , and its remarkable domes and minarets. Then , going to visit 3 great architectural buildings near the Citadel. The First is “Sultan Hassan Madrasa and Mosque” which is one of the extraordinary wonderful monuments in the Islamic world. The architectural parts of the complex are so terrific like The cornices, the entrance, and the monumental staircase. The Second Building is “Al Refaie Mosque” that lies right beside Sultan Hassan Madrasa. The Mosque was established by Khoshiar, the mother of Khedive Ismail to be the mausoleum of the royal family. It took 43 years to build this beautiful sanctuary that combines different Islamic architectural styles. After that visiting the biggest mosque in Egypt “Ahmed Ibn Tulun “ and watching the great view of Islamic Cairo from its minaret Then, Ending the tour with taking a break at el Azahar Park which is located on a hilly site surrounded by the most significant historic districts of Islamic Cairo.It’s Considered as one of the World’s great public spaces. You will wander around the vast green area while seeing the great Islamic monuments of Cairo. There are also great restaurants there if you want to have a meal in front of this great view. After this trip you will be transferred to your hotel to check in and stay overnight

Final Departure :

After Breakfast ,Checking out the hotel. And then you will be picked up to Cairo airport to your final departure