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<h1>Adventure Egypt Program </h1><strong> Author: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/profile_onesky.aspx'>onesky</a></strong><br /><p>Day 1: Arrive to Cairo International airport One Sky Tours representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport. After that you will be transferred by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to your 5 star deluxe Hotel in Cairo, Overnight in Cairo. Day 2: Giza sightseeing Start your wonderful day kicking off at Memphis; the ancient capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom: The Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt is generally described as the period from the Third Dynasty through to the Sixth Dynasty (2686 BC-2181 BC), although there is still some debate regarding the start and finish dates of the Old Kingdom. This period was followed by the First Intermediate Period, when central authority declined and the country fragmented into different factions. However, a number of Egyptologists also include the Memphite Seventh and Eighth Dynasties (of the First Intermediate Period) in the Old Kingdom because there is evidence that Memphis retained a fairly high degree of control over much of the country. A huge number of pyramids were constructed, and so the Old Kingdom is frequently referred to as "the Pyramid Age".Djoser established his royal court in Memphis at the beginning of the Third Dynasty. He also built the Step Pyramid at Saqqara with the help of his famous vizier, Imhotep, and so began the trend of building pyramids. The Fourth Dynasty saw the construction of the Pyramids at Giza including the Great Pyramid and the sphinx. This period marked the height of pharaonic power during the Old Kingdom. However, it is thought that the Fifth Dynasty pharaoh Userkhaf initiated reforms that weakened both the Pharaoh and central government. These reforms and the strain put on the treasury by the building works of the previous dynasty may have combined with poor inundations and a growth in the power of nomarchs to cause the demise of the Old Kingdom as central authority crumbled and power returned to local rulers. Day 3: Cairo sightseeing/sleeper train to Aswan Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen, alongside many other fascinating artifacts. Additional visit to the mummies room at the museum (extra ticket on spot) Lunch throughout the tour at local restaurant, then moving to visit Saladin Citadel including Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside. Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Combining fascinating history with shopping in a lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar, which dates back to 1382.then, you will be transferred to Giza railway station to board the sleeper train to Aswan. Sleeping train from Cairo to Aswan is about 14 hours. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board - overnight inside your compartment. The Saladin Citadel What are they must not miss places to see, places to visit and places of interest if you are in Cairo? I suggest you to take a guided tour unless you have got months to be there! The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities – holds more than just the fantastic Tutankhamen exhibition. Coptic Cairo – a peaceful area of cobbled alleys, convents, churches and synagogues. Don’t forget to visit the Coptic Museum for its many treasures and its particularly fine textiles. Do visit The Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue while in Coptic Cairo. Heliopolis – a relaxed residential district with Art Deco ‘Europe-meets Arabia’ architecture. The Saladin Citadel – one of the most popular tourist attractions of Cairo. The Citadel also contains Al-Gawhara Palace, the National Military Museum and the Police Museum. The City of the Dead – a huge area of domed, carved, palatial mausoleums that has its own monasteries and schools. A city that is inhabited by many of the homeless.Bayt al-Suhaymi – the finest medieval house in the city. Other interesting places and tourist attractions shall include: The Khan al-Khalili bazaar, Sultan Hassan Mosque, and The Northern walls and gates. But you have to beware that most of the antiquities the people try to sell you are forgeries, even those very good ones. Also the customs there do not allow you to take anything with more than 100 years old out from Egypt, and this apply to items like carpets, paintings and books. Day 4: Aswan Sightseeing Located on the eastern bank of the Nile River, Aswan is the third largest city of Egypt. Aswan is the name given to this city by Arabs; earlier name of the city was "Suno" meaning 'the Market'. Situated in the Upper Egypt sightseeing of Aswan provides one of the most beautiful scenarios of Egypt with the eye-catching location of town on the eastern bank while desert as the companion on the western bank. The two most breathtaking destination sites of Aswan town are the two main islands-Kitchener and Elephantine. Former is a botanical garden while the later is a historical site having ruins of buildings and a museum. Major sightseeing spots of Aswan Aga Khan Mausoleum Situated over the top of a hill located on the west bank, Aga Khan Mausoleum provides the most fascinating view of the Aswan town. Built on the designs of Fatimid Tombs of Cairo it has marble work in the inside. Dier Amba Sama'an (Monastery of St. Simeon) Built in 10th century but was destroyed by Salah-al-Din in 1173 AD and was reconstructed again in the same century this monastery contains Frescoes of Apostle in the roofless basilica. Tombs of Nobles Located on the northern hills of the West bank of the river Nile these tombs belong to the princes of Old Kingdom. The highlights of these tombs are their rock carvation and the interiors decorated with fascinating bright colored paintings. Kalabsha Temple Built by the Roman Emperor Octavius Augustus this temple was made of sandstone and was shifted from Nubia to the present location along with other monuments also. This temple is dedicated to the Fertility God Mandulis. Ishle Temple of Philae This temple is dedicated to Goddess Isis and has various fascinating shrines and sanctuaries. The present location of the temple is Agilika Island while originally it was located 500 m far from the Agilika Island, on Philae Island. Day 5: Kom Ombo / Edfu Enjoy a day tour to the Temple of Kom Ombo, which stands on high grounds overlooking the Nile. It differs from other temples because of its double entrance, one entrance dedicated to the falcon-headed divinity Haroeris (the ancient falcon-headed Horus) and the crocodile-headed deity Sobek (the god of fertility and the creator of the world). Kom Ombo's importance lies in its huge sugar-cane. After lunch at local restaurant, you will cross the Nile to Edfu where you will be transferred by a horse carriage to visit the majestic temple dedicated to Horus. It is considered by most to be the best preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus avenged the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth. Day 6: Luxor sightseeing Visit us : www.oneskytoursegypt.com Day 7: Luxor East Bank & back to Cairo Visit us : www.oneskytoursegypt.com Day 8: free day in Cairo/Optional dinner over Nile Visit us : www.oneskytoursegypt.com Day 9: free day in Cairo/optional Alexandria Visit us : www.oneskytoursegypt.com Day 10: Back Home Visit us : www.oneskytoursegypt.com </p><strong>About the Author:</strong><br />www.oneskytoursegypt.com<p> Article Source: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Adventure-Egypt-Program_86260.aspx'> http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Adventure Egypt Program _86260.aspx</a></p>

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