Day 01: Board overnight flight to Cairo. Meals & movies on board flight.
Day 02: Guardian Travel representatives will greet us as soon as we walk inside Cairo airport. Assistance with baggage claim and customs. Our private air conditioned motor-coach will transfer us to hotel. Luggage will be transferred to rooms while Guardian Travel’s representatives handout room keys. Enjoy a welcome dinner at hotel.
(Snack, Dinner)
Day 03: Today we encounter the world’s most ancient civilization and the only remaining monuments of the world's Seven Wonders. Drive to Saqqara, which is filled with tombs lying beneath the heaped mounds. As we enter the tombs, our guide will explain their significance and decipher the stories told in the beautiful hieroglyphics lining its walls. Visit the Step Pyramid, the first freestanding stone building in history and the first pyramid ever built.
Drive to the Giza Plateau and visit the Pyramids of Giza and their guardian the Sphinx. Explore the interior of various tombs and Kephren’s Pyramid. Enjoy a camel/horse back ride. This evening enjoy a home hosted authentic Egyptian dinner. This is one of the many highlights of our tour.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 04: After breakfast begin our day exploring theEgyptian Museum, housing the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic relics. Marvel at the enormous sarcophagi, statues, jewelry, and the magnificent golden master pieces of King Tut. Later, we proceed to Old Cairo which is truly a multi-faith area where Jewish, Christian and Islamic monuments all stand next to one another. Here we will see the HangingChurch and the BenEzrasynagogue, the Citadel of Saladin and Mohamed Ali’s Mosque.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 05: Check out of hotel after breakfast and transfer to Cairo airport for your Aswan flight. Guardian Travel representatives will greet you as soon as you walk inside Aswan airport, assistance with baggage claim
Optional Abu Simbel excursion
Today we tour Aswan, the site of the cataracts. Here the Nile flows through granite rocks and the golden desert while palm trees and farm lands cover its banks.
Our first stop will be the amazing Phalie temple. It is considered to be the most beautiful temple in the Nile valley dedicated to Isis and Osiris. The temple became submerged in the Nile after building the first Aswan dam. With the help of UNESCO, Philae temple was completely moved to its new location.
Later we visit the Unfinished Obelisk which lies in its original location in a granite quarry. It was abandoned when some cracks appeared in the rock during its construction. Had this obelisk been completed, it would have been the largest obelisk ever cut. Check in Nile Cruise and enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon we will sail the Nile in a graceful Egyptian sailboat known as a “Felucca” and travel across the Nile while enjoying the breeze and some traditional songs along the way.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 06: This morning we sail north to KomOmbotemple. It is the only temple in Egypt that is dedicated to two gods, Horus and Sobek. This temple was originally built for worshiping Horus, but after the increasing number of crocodiles on the island, the temple was demolished and reconstructed to worship Sobek (crocodile shaped god) for protection from the crocodiles. We continue sailing noth to Edfutemple, which is dedicated to the falcon god Horus. It is one of the most completely preserved temples. The divine marriage of Hathor and Horus is depicted on the walls of this temple where it was celebrated once a year. The walls of the mamisi (house of the divine birth) are decorated with scenes depicting the divine birth of Horus the child. In the evening, enjoy a Galabiyah (Egyptian gown) party as we continue sailing north to Luxor.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 07: Today we cross the Nile to the west bank. Our first stop will be the Valley of theKings where we visit colorful tombs that were carved out of rocky cliffs to safeguard the mummies and rich furnishings from grave-robbers.
Our next stop will be QueenHatshipsut’stemple. Wanting to honor her father (god Amun), she asked her architect not to spare any effort in making this the best of its kind. Visit Memnon Colossi on the way back to the East bank.
In the evening we visit Luxortemple. It was completely buried in sand for many centuries which allowed it to be one of the most preserved temples. The temple has many beautifully decorated columns, a huge open court, a massive façade, a huge pylon, and two seated statues of Ramses II.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 08: Today we check out of our Nile Cruise, but retain all the unforgettable memories, scenery, and beautiful temples. Visit Karnacktemple, which is a vast open-air museum. It is a group of temples surrounded by one enclosure wall that is dedicated to the god Amon-Ra. Approximately 30 pharaohs contributed to the buildings. This afternoon/evening fly to Cairo. Guardian Travel representatives will greet us as soon as we walk inside Cairo airport. Check in Cairo hotel and enjoy a wonderful evening.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 09: Transfer to Cairo airport and fly to Dubai. Meet and greet at Dubai airport and transfer to hotel. In the evening enjoy a dhow dinner cruise on the Dubai creek on board a traditional Arabian wooden boat.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 10: Today we explore Dubai's signature landmark, our guide will point out some of the impressive architectural designs of Dubai, the (Opus, Dubai Frame, Dubai Opera, the World Archipelago and the Tolerance Bridge.) Photo stops at Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Palm, a man-made island built in the shape of a palm tree, Jumeirah Mosque and Atlantis hotel. Visit the world’s tallest tower Burj Khalifa. While at the 124th floor marvel at Dubai’s skyline. Free time for lunch in Dubai Mall. Enjoy watching the Fountain Show. Transfer back to hotel.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 11: Drive to the Bastakiya area, the oldest part of the Dubai. Visit the Dubai Museum in the Al Fahidi Fort, walk through the cloth markets and end up at the Abras (water taxis.) Cross the Creek to the spice and gold souks where we will walk and experience the bustling alleys.
In the afternoon board a 4X4 jeeps and enjoy a desert safari. Drive though the golden desert and its Sand dunes. Upon arrival at the Bedouin campsite, we will enjoy a traditional Arabian coffee and a barbecue dinner. After dinner enjoy a Tanoura dance show, music and a belly dancer. Transfer back to hotel.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12: After breakfast drive to the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. Visit the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Heritage Village and Al Husn Palace. Drive through the Royal and Presidential District. Continue to the Emirates Palace for a photo stop. Drive along the city's glamorous Corniche. In the afternoon visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Drive back to Dubai.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 13: Visit Sharjah, the cultural center of the Emirates, known for its major museums, distinctive landmarks and elegant mosques. Photo stop at the cultural square. Visit the Islamic Museum, housing over 5,000 artifacts and the Heritage Museum depicting Sharjah's rich and diverse heritage. Visit one of the oldest souqs, Al Arsa Souq and the Blue Souq. Drive back to Dubai for the evening.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 14: Checkout of hotel and transfer to airport for final departure.