Day 01 Meet and assist in Cairo
airport before passport control, transfer to the hotel, and overnight in Cairo.
Day 02 After breakfast we start our tour by
visiting Citadel of Saladin with the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali which is
built on one of the highest points in Cairo continue drive to old Cairo gate
(Bab El Nasr & Bab El fitouh) Continue on foot through El Moez street
mosque where is most & oldest Mosques Fatimy & Mamlouky mosques El Hakem-EL
Akmar-Qalaoon group (Mosque-Hospital–Madrassa & Sabiel) also we will visit
one of the old style Islamic house (EL Sihimy house till we reach Al Azhar
the largest Islamic University in the world, this is located in the Al Azhar
Mosque. The area is known as the center of knowledge and is home to the Mosque
of Imam El Hussein, The Grandson of the Prophet Mohammed. The mosque is
considered the holiest Islamic site in Egypt), Visit the Mosque of Imam El
Hussein, Some rest in oriental coffee inside khan El khalili bazaar, Drinking tea
with mint or other healthy drinks. Back to the hotel, Overnight.
Day 03 After breakfast, We start
with El Fostat city where is the first mosque in Egypt named Amro bin El Ass,
the Islamic leader who came & invite Egyptian to enter Islam, continue to
Imam El Shafi Mosque. Imam El Shafi was one of the founders of the four schools
of Islam and for followers of Imam el Shafi this is considered one of the most
important sites. We then make our way to the Honoured Street of the Prophets
family where the Mosque of Saida Nafisa is located. Saida Nafisa was also the
granddaughter of the Prophet Mohammed. There mosques are all located in Old
Cairo then then to Saida Zeinab Mosques she was the granddaughter of the Prophet
Mohammed. You will have time to explore the mosque before returning to the
hotel, overnight in Cairo.
Day 04 Full day in Tanta with a visit to the
Mosque of El Sayed El Badawy. After breakfast we travel approximately 90km out
of Cairo to the city of Tanta where can you visit the Sidi el Badawy Mosque.
Sidi el Badawy was also a descendent of the Prophet Mohammed. You will spend
the whole day in Tanta, giving you plenty of time to explore the Mosque and
surrounding city.
Day 05 Drive to Alexandria. Visit el Morsi Abu
el Abass Mosque, After an early breakfast in Cairo we drive for approximately
three hours to the Mediterranean city of Alexandria. It is here we visit the El
Morsi Abu el Abass Mosque. The Mosque is located in a district with many other
mosques and you have the remain of the day to explore the surrounding area. In
the evening you have more free time to sample some of Alexandria’s excellent
restaurants.
Day 06 Drive to Cairo. Flight to
Luxor. Visit Luxor Temple & Abu Haggag Mosque, After an early breakfast in
Alexandria we return to Cairo for our flight to Luxor. We should arrive into
Luxor around midday. Today we visit the ancient Temple of Luxor and the Mosque
of Abu Haggag which is located on top of the temple. Our guide will provide an
extensive tour of the temple and explain how the mosque ended up being built on
top of it. In the evening you have the option of visiting Karnak Temple for the
Sound and Light show.
Day 07 Afternoon lecture at El
Sheikh el Taib Mosque, Early this morning we offer an optional tour to visit
the West Bank of the Nile. The tour will include a visit to the famous Valley
of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatsheput and the Colossi of Memnon. If you
don’t opt for this option then you have a free morning to relax in Luxor. In
the afternoon we travel to the El Sheikh El Taib Mosque to attend a lecture,
given by a Holy person. You will also visit the nearby holy tombs of the
followers of Islam. The remainder of the day is free in Luxor.
Day 08 Flight to Cairo. Free day
(optional tours), After breakfast we transfer you to Luxor airport for a
domestic flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your 4
star hotel. The remainder of the day is free or alternatively our guide could
organise for you visit the 57357 Childrens Cancer Hospital or the
Orphanage. We also have an optional tour available from Cairo to visit the
UNESCO World Heritage site of Wadi Rayan & the Valley of the Whales.
Instead of returning to Cairo this morning we have another optional tour
available from Luxor to visit the Seid Abd el Rahim el Kanawy Mosque in Qena,
approximately 60km north of Luxor. If this option is taken you will take a late
afternoon flight back to Cairo instead.
Day 09 Transfer to Cairo airport
for final departure.
Program including
* Visa support before passport control up
on arrival
* Assistance in all airports, bus or train station by VET Rep
* Mentioned sightseeing with group
language guide
* All sightseeing & transfers by
modern A/C coaches
* 05 nights Cairo on BB Basis, 01 night
Alexandria on BB Basis & 02 nights Luxor on BB Basis
Program Excluding
* Egypt entry visa cost
* Extra food & beverage not mentioned
* Any sightseeing not mentioned above
* Tipping