The Great Egypt Cairo Alexandria Luxor 9Days 6Nights GOEG9553

02.50 a.m. Depart by Emirates Airlines, Flight No. EK 377
06.00 a.m. Arrive at Dubai Airport, United Arab Emirates for a stopover
08.15 a.m. Depart by EMIRATES Airlines, Flight No. EK 927
11.05 a.m. Arrive at Cairo International Airport, complete immigration formalities and baggage claim, then travel to Cairo (local time is 5 hours behind Thailand)
Afternoon Visit the Cairo Museum, a museum located in Cairo, Egypt. This museum houses a collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and antiquities, more than 120,000 pieces. The building was built in 1901 by the Italian company "Garozzo-Zaffarani". Currently, this museum is the first museum that still preserves valuable antiques, namely the treasures of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. ****The highlight of this museum is the real gold coffin with the gold mask of Pharaoh Tutankhamun and many of his personal belongings such as the bed, the chariot and the golden throne chair, which has a very romantic picture on the back of the chair. It is a picture of Pharaoh Tutankhamun sitting on a chair and his wife applying perfumed oil to him. The couple wears a slipper on each foot, which shows their deep love. In addition, you will see many other valuable treasures such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, exquisite craftsmanship. All items are more than 3,300 years old. And see the mummies of the princesses and princes (Mummy Thuya and Mummy Yoya) that are in the coffin along with the materials and equipment that were collected in the tomb. Then see the room of various animal mummies such as crocodiles, dogs, cats, fish, birds and others that were made since the ancient Egyptian era, more than 4,500 years old.
Dinner is served at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: HELNAN DREAMLAND HOTEL or equivalent 5-star level

Morning Breakfast at the hotel
Travel to Giza City, visit the Great Pyramid of Giza or THE GREAT PYRAMID OF GIZA, over 5,000 years old, which is considered one of the 7 wonders of the world. It is the name of the burial place of the ancient city of Letopolis (now Cairo), covering an area of ​​2,000 square meters on the plateau to the southeast. It is home to 3 great pyramids, which the ancient Egyptian pharaohs built to bury themselves. It is considered the greatest and oldest construction in the world. It took 20 years to build. It is made of very large stone blocks, each weighing more than 2 tons. Each stone is placed very close together, so that even paper cannot pass through. There are three large Giza Pyramids, from right to left:
•The Pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu KHUFU is the tallest pyramid. Originally 146 meters high, now 138 meters high. Because the top part collapsed, it is slightly shorter than before. Pharaoh Khufu was the second pharaoh of the 4th Dynasty (2589-2566 BC).
• In the middle is the pyramid of Pharaoh Khafre. KHAFRE was originally 143 meters high, now 136 meters high. Pharaoh Khafre was the son of Pharaoh Khufu. The stone sculpture with the body of a lion and the head and face of a human is the Sphinx, believed to be carved as the face of Pharaoh Khafre, the owner of this pyramid.
• The leftmost part, smaller than the others, is the pyramid of Pharaoh Menkaure. MENKAURE is the smallest, 65 meters high, and there are three more pyramids of the queen. Pharaoh Menkaure was the son of Pharaoh Khafre. And the grandson of Pharaoh Khufu
* (The service fee does not include the entrance fee to the pyramid.) The cost to visit the pyramid is approximately 1,500 Egyptian pounds. You can decide and buy more at the ticket counter (only accepts credit cards) or ask the tour leader and local guide.
Then take you to the Panorama viewing area. You will see a wide view of the pyramids and see the 3 pyramids lined up. You can take pictures as you wish. Or you can ride a camel to see the surrounding scenery with the pyramids as a backdrop. Free to walk around as you wish.
(The tour fee does not include camel riding. The price is approximately 20-25 USD per person per one or you can ask the tour leader or local guide for the updated price again.)
Then take you to take pictures in front of the Great Sphinx (THE GREAT SPHINX OF GIZA) (travel time is approximately 10 minutes). The Great Sphinx is located in front of the Pyramid of Khafre, which is part of the pyramid complex of Giza. It is also considered the largest sphinx in the world. Carved from a single piece of natural stone, the head is the face of the pharaoh and the body is that of a lion. Its role is to represent the king and has special powers to protect the body and treasures inside the pyramid.
Noon: Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Take you to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest new museum in the world. Starting with a giant statue of Pharaoh Ramses II that will welcome visitors in the great hall, which is one of the highlights here. And the most exciting thing is probably the collection of all of Tutankhamun's antiquities, more than 5,400 items that have never been displayed anywhere else, which were excavated by Howard Carter, a British archaeologist in 1922. There are clothes, shoes, and even underwear! That will make us closer to Pharaoh Tutankhamun because he brought those objects to display and tell a more intense story.
Take you to visit the famous Egyptian perfume production and distribution center, which is said that perfume making has been passed down since the time of Queen Cleopatra. This place is also the center of large perfume production for many famous perfume brands.
Then take you to Khan El Khalili Market (KHAN EL KHALILI), an ancient Arab-style market, over 600 years old, first built in the late 14th century (1382-1389) by Jaharkas al-Khalili. Originally, this area was the tomb of the Fatimid dynasty. Later, the bones were moved and a commercial building was built. The largest local market and souvenirs in Cairo. You can choose to buy many beautiful local products, such as handmade perfume bottles, various products, gold jewelry and gems, Arabian patterns, carpets and various local souvenirs.
Evening Dinner at the restaurant.
Accommodation HELNAN DREAMLAND HOTEL or equivalent 5 stars

Early morning, breakfast at the hotel (Breakfast Box)
After the meal, take the group to Cairo Airport to travel to Aswan ASWAN
Domestic flight Cairo-Aswan Flight MS280
**Domestic flights may be changed as appropriate. The company reserves the right to change without prior notice. It will be based on the airline's time, tour program, and Nile River cruise schedule.
....... Departure by Egypt Air Flight MS…………………
(Limited weight of 1 bag, not exceeding 23 kilograms) (Travel time 1 hour 20 minutes)
*** Domestic flights The company reserves the right to change as appropriate. ****
…………… Arrive at Aswan Airport
Take you to take pictures of the giant Aswan Dam Or another name is ASWAN HIHG DAM, built in 1960 to help water the fields all year round. It also uses water power to produce electricity to meet the needs of the entire country. And to prevent flooding from the Nile River during heavy rains. This dam is 36,000 meters long. Tourists can see the lake formed by the dam to build the Nile River, Lake Nasser, 80 meters deep and 10 meters wide.
Then take you to see the Obelisk carved from the cliff that is not yet finished (The Unfinished Obelisk), a huge stone pillar that is almost finished. But there are traces so it is left as it is. This stone pillar belongs to Queen Hatshepsut. If it is not cracked, it will be an obelisk that is 41 meters high and weighs 1,200 tons. This obelisk is a type of ancient Egyptian monument. Built to worship the god Amun-Ra or the sun god
Take everyone to the Philae Temple (PHILAE TEMPLE TEMPLE OF ISIS) located in Aswan, Egypt It is a temple built to worship the goddess Isis. It is a very important and beautiful temple. In the past, this temple was built on Philae Island in the middle of the Nile River. But when the Aswan Dam was completed, the entire temple was submerged under the water level. International people came to help by building a dam to block the water and gradually moving the stones up to build a new temple on the island of Agilkia to replace the original temple.
Then travel to the accommodation ship.
Noon Lunch is served at the restaurant on the ship.
Afternoon Take a cruise on an ancient sailboat or a felucca ship. See the beautiful scenery in front of Aswan while cruising along the Nile River.
Evening Dinner is served on the ship (buffet).
Accommodation ADONIS NILE CRUISE 5-star standard cruise ship or equivalent

Early morning Morning Call
04.30 a.m. Travel by air-conditioned bus to Abu Simbel Temple, a distance of over 290 km, taking about 3 hours. (Breakfast is served on the boat, Breakfast Box is served during the trip)
Take you to see the Abu Simbel Temple ABU SIMBEL TEMPLE, which is a huge temple built in the 13th century to celebrate the Egyptian victory over Nubia in the Battle of Kades. The highlight of this temple is the sculpture of Pharaoh Ramses sitting on the throne in front of the temple, with four statues, each 20 meters high. Abu Simbel Temple consists of the great temple of Pharaoh Ramses II and the temple of Nefertari, his beloved wife. Abu Simbel Temple is beautiful and famous worldwide because when a giant dam was built in Aswan, 17 temples were submerged under water. Until UNESCO had to help lift it out of the water and the Abu Simbel Temple was lifted 65 meters above the ground, which was a very difficult task. It took 4 years and cost 40 million US dollars. Inside the main temple, there is a shrine and 4 statues sitting, one of which is Pharaoh Ramses II along with 3 other gods. And every year on February 22 and October 22, the first rays of the sun will shine on the statues. And it is said that February 22 is the birthday of Pharaoh Ramses II, while October 22 is the day he ascended to the throne, showing the advancement of the scientific calculations of the ancient Egyptians. It is time to take you back to Aswan.
Noon Lunch is served at the restaurant on the cruise ship.
During this time, the ship will slowly sail away from the port heading to Kom Ombo, a small town between Aswan and Edfu, located on the banks of the Nile River. Most houses are only 1 or 2 stories high. On the way through the important farming area along the river, we will visit Kom Ombo Temple, a temple built to worship the gods. It is located on a small hill that extends to the Nile River. You can see the beautiful view of the Nile River. The word "Kom" is Arabic and means small mountain. This temple is almost like a Greek Acropolis. The stone used to build it is different from other temples, probably because it has been covered with sand for a long time. The layout of the area is unique and unique. It is a temple of two gods: Sobek, the god of fertility, who has the form of a human being but the head of a crocodile, and Haroeris, the god of medicine of ancient Egypt. This temple was built on a hill by the Nile River. It was an area where crocodiles were abundant in ancient times. Therefore, this temple worships Sobek, who has the head of a crocodile and has a mummy crocodile preserved. See the carving of Queen Cleopatra, which is a model for costumes in movies. And important carvings are carvings of ancient medicine, especially the image of an ancient Egyptian woman giving birth and the ancient calendar. There are many shops along the port selling clothes and local products. Cruise to Aswan
Dinner at the ship's restaurant
Accommodation ADONIS NILE CRUISE 5-star standard or equivalent

05.00 a.m. The ship docks at Edfu.
06.00 a.m. Then take you by horse-drawn carriage to see Edfu Temple, which is considered the most complete ancient Egyptian temple. It is located in the center of the residential area. It was built to worship the god Horus, who has a head like a hawk. He is the god of goodness and wisdom. He can see far like a hawk. The temple was covered with sand almost to the top of the pillars and the capitals for a long time. In 1860, sand was transported. It turned out that the temple was still strong and solid. The temple is 137 meters long. There is a large Pyramid column measuring 79 meters in front and 36 meters high. This temple is large and beautiful. (Please tip the horse-drawn carriage driver US$ 1 per person)
08.00 a.m. Breakfast is served at the restaurant on the ship.
Then the ship travels to Luxor. Relax on the cruise ship.
Noon Lunch is served at the restaurant on the cruise ship.
Visit Luxor, another important city in Egyptian history. Located on the Nile River in the central part of the country, about 650 kilometers from Cairo, see the surrounding atmosphere, the way of life of the people and visit the Luxor Temple. LUXOR TEMPLE comes from the Arabic language, which means "fortress". Luxor Temple was built by Pharaoh Amen-Otep III. It is believed that this temple was more of a palace than a religious building because there are war sculptures inside. It has been restored by many Pharaohs, especially Pharaoh Ramses II.
Take you to visit the Papyrus and Cotton Shops, which is the world's first paper made from papyrus. It is used to record messages praising the gods and important events. Historians believe that papyrus paper has been used since the first dynasty of Egypt or around 3,000 years before Christ.
Evening Dinner is served in the restaurant on the ship.
Accommodation ADONIS NILE CRUISE 5-star standard cruise ship or equivalent

OPTIONAL TOUR: HOT AIR BALLOON Ballooning in Luxor is another popular activity for tourists who want to see the scenery of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings. (The service fee is not included in the tour fee.) If you are interested, you can contact the tour leader or local guide for more information.
Approximate service fee is 150-180 USD per person (the price may change depending on the tourist season.)
**** For those who join the balloon activity, you must prepare for the trip to the balloon service station.
The appointment time is approximately 04.00-05.00 hrs. *****
Morning, breakfast is served at the ship's restaurant.
Take you on a journey by air-conditioned bus across the Nile River, West Bank (WEST BANK) or Thebes in ancient Egypt. In the past, it was believed to be the home of the dead or the city of the deceased (Necropolis of Thebes), full of ancient sites with a fascinating history. Currently the largest tourist attraction in the country. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the burial place of 63 pharaohs, located in the Theban Mountains. You can choose to visit only 3 tombs. The entrance to the tomb of the pharaoh on the mountaintop looks like the tip of a pyramid. It is a choice of Huangsui for burial, making it look like they are buried under a pyramid. These tombs are the tombs that were chosen to store the mummies and treasures of the king, up to 63 tombs. Each tomb is of different sizes, depending on the period of the reign. The tombs were built when the pharaoh reigned and closed when the pharaoh died. Inside the tombs are beautiful paintings with bright colors that look like they were just finished. **(The tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun (KV62) is not included in the service fee. Please ask the tour leader or local guide for more information. The approximate entrance fee is 700-720 Egyptian pounds per person.)**
Then visit the Temple of Pharaoh Hatshepsut (TEMPLE OF QUEEN HATSHEPSUT), a temple located near the Valley of the Kings and is currently considered one of the great wonders of ancient Egypt. This temple was designed by architect “Senemut” and built to honor the female Pharaoh Hatshepsut, known as the “Mustache Queen”, who was the oldest living person in Luxor, Egypt. She was the only female Pharaoh in Egyptian history who flourished during her time. She was the most powerful woman in the world at that time and had more administrative skills than male Pharaohs. Most of them were skilled in administration and showed leadership skills that the courtiers recognized her abilities. She was considered the most interesting person. Female Pharaoh Hatshepsut, the Iron Lady of Egypt
Visit the Colossi of Memnon or the tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. It was formerly used as a funeral temple for Amenhotep III. About 2,000 years ago, a severe earthquake caused the temple to collapse, leaving only 2 large sandstone sculptures, 20 meters high.
Noon Lunch at a local restaurant
Visit the Great Temple of Karnak, the largest temple in the world The temple itself covers an area of ​​60 acres, which is large enough to accommodate 10 large European churches. The temple was first built by Pharaoh Thutmosis I to honor the god Amon-Ra over 3,600 years ago. Later, other Pharaohs added more, making the temple much larger. However, considering the grandeur of the temple, imagine how the ancient Egyptians moved the columns and stones, as well as carved the patterns. When you see the height, you may not be able to imagine how they did it. The most important part of the temple is the Temple of AMON, which contains the Great Hypostyle Hall, a hall with 134 large stone columns covering an area of ​​6,000 square meters. What is amazing is that each column is very tall and wide. It is carved with hieroglyphics that represent the lifestyle and activities of the Pharaohs related to religion and war. Some columns have papyrus flower heads.
Dinner at a local restaurant
Take everyone to Luxor Airport to fly to Cairo Airport Domestic flights Luxor - Cairo Flight MS269 21.10-22.20
Domestic flights are subject to change without prior notice. The company reserves the right to change without prior notice based on the airline's time, tour program, and Nile River cruise schedule.
(Limited weight of 1 bag, not exceeding 23 kilograms)
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Accommodation HELNAN DREAMLAND HOTEL or equivalent 5-star level

Morning Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
Travel to Alexandria (approximately 3 hours)
Visit the Citadel, which was once the home of the Pharos Lighthouse, considered one of the wonders of the ancient world. Currently, only the base remains and has been further developed by Sultan Gaytbey, collecting some of the original remains. Relax and enjoy the beautiful Mediterranean Sea.
Noon Lunch at a local restaurant
Visit Alexandria, an important city during the Roman rule of Egypt. It was originally a small fishing village called Rakondah 1,200 BC. Until 332 BC or about 2,300 years ago, Alexander the Great came to visit and ordered the city to be expanded to become the capital and named it in line with his name. Alexandria is also an important place in the great love story of the world-famous beautiful queen. Queen Cleopatra and Roman general Mark Antony. Today, the city is the second largest in the country. It is one of the world's most famous Mediterranean resorts. Visit the Catacombs of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. The ancient Roman necropolis contains more than 50,000 corpses. The catacombs have three floors: the first floor is for transporting coffins and bodies, the second floor is for burial, and the third floor is for family reunions to remember the dead. There were parties all day long. It is said that when archaeologists first discovered this place, there were still bottles of wine and plates on the table. Visit Pompey's Pillar, an important ancient site during the Roman rule of Egypt. It is a 27-meter-high granite column. Pompey was named after a close friend of Julius Caesar, the great Roman leader. Later, the two became enemies and Pompey fled to Alexandria in Egypt. He was killed by the Egyptians. Today, only the ancient Greek column stands out prominently and two sphinxes remain. It is time to travel back to the capital, Cairo.
Evening at a local restaurant
Then take you back to Cairo airport.