Optional Tours

Abu Simbel by Car ( From Aswan)
Take your breakfast in box and join in convoy to drive to Abu Simbel we start this tour at 3.30 Am every day (3 hours drive each way)
Arrive Abu Simbel around 7 Am visit the temples in 2 hours this tour to the temples of Ramses II with its 4 colossal statues and the Temple of his favorite wife Nefertari is most possibly one of the most awe-inspiring temple of all ancient Egypt. These temples are world-renowned for their grandeur and are a must for any traveler.
Tour Includes:
• Flight ticket Aswan/Abu Simbel/ Aswan
• English speaking guide.
• Entrance fees

Note:
If you miss the convoy you may stay a night in Abu Simbel (so please don’t be late. we won’t wait for strugglers

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Dinner Cruise (in Cairo)
One of the latest fashions to hit the Egyptian capital is going on mini-cruises on the Nile to have dinner cruise. The food is excellent, the live band plays and sings Arabic classics as well as modern jazz standards, the main attraction is the belly dance routine, which usually comes on later in the program, after the main course. Tourists are sometimes invited to share a dance with the belly dancer, so shy individuals should keep well away from the center stage

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Cairo Felucca Trip
Take a relaxing ride down the Nile on a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat, and see a different side . This 1-hour ride gives you plenty of time to experience this unique mode of transport. Your trip also includes all transfers and an Egyptian Drink.

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Abu Simbel by flight (Aswan)
The awesome temples at Abu Simbel are a must see for anyone traveling to Egypt. Lying 280 km south of Aswan this remarkable temple, reclaimed stone by stone from the rising waters of lake Nasser, stands as a testament to the greatness of the Pharaoh Ramses II, and to modern engineering. You will be provided with a transfer to and from the airport, a return flight and guided tour of the temples
You can do this tour and still enjoy the set excursions included in the main tour.
Tour Includes:
• Flight ticket Aswan/Abu Simbel/ Aswan
• English speaking guide.
• Entrance fees

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Hot Air Balloon( Luxor)
This trip runs early in the morning in Luxor, so that you catch the early morning sun over the Valleys of the Kings & Queens, temples and desert. The trip runs from between 5.00am and 10.00am (start times vary), with about 1 hour in the air. We normally book this for you on your second day in Luxor, before the West Bank tour. There is a minimum number of people required for the trips to run, and they are also weather dependent. It is very rare however that are cancelled, and if this happens, we will refund you in full.

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El Fayoum( Cairo)
Get away from the hustle and bustle of Cairo with a visit to the Al Fayoum Oasis. Situated close to Cairo, this is Egypt’s largest oasis and is extremely fertile and cress-crossed by numerous irrigation channels.The green orchards and fields surround the Birket Qarun Lake, which is home to a multitude of birdlife. You will see many mud-brick villages, which seem to have remained unchanged for centuries. The ruins of the ancient city of Karanis are situated on the edge of the oasis and there are various ruined temples, bathhouses and other sites to see.
The tour includes all transportation,lunch and a guide.
Note: If traveling on your own, a single supplement will be added.

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Pharaohnic Village (Cairo)

Half day tour of the Pharaonic village in A/C coach:
The Pharaonic village which reflects the aspect of ancient Egyptian life it also shows the daily activities of the ancient Egyptian who has known the oldest civilization)

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Alexandria Day trip (Cairo)
Tour of Alexandria by visiting the fort of Quaitbay & the newly established library of Alexandria. Then, proceed to see Catacombs
of Kom El Shokafa,which is a blend of Pharaonic & Roman art that
has the largest Roman cemetery.After that, Amod El Sawary or
what’s called The Pompey’s Pillar; a hug granite pillar about 27ms high.
Take some relaxation at Montazah Palace, which was built East of Alexandria on high hill & overlooking the most beautiful beach of Alexandria. .
The tour includes all transportation, lunch, a local English-speaking
Egyptologist and lasts for the full day

Note: If traveling on your own, a single supplement will be added

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One day in an Egyptian village:
Start in the morning after breakfast driving to one of Egyptian life village to see the Egyptian tradition life.
Enjoy Egyptian tradition meals (Honey, bread…………..etc)
Watching the palm trees (if in the season) and may taste the palm dates.

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Half day trip to Media production section:
The Magic Land is the Middle East’s largest family recreationcentre. A plus, along with the hotel, the conference rooms and the exhibition halls, to EMPC’s tourist activities, it is a place for both entertainment and culture and can be used as a location for the production of children’s programs, variety and other shows. It stretches over 160 thousand square meters with games to suit all visitors.