Nasser Lake Cruise
Tour-ID: IT-9C05 | 7 days
Our Nasser Lake Cruise is a unique tour including exciting visits of some of the most rarely visited temples of Upper Egypt as well as an interesting introduction to the history of ancient and contemporary Nubia.
Itinerary
| 1 | Arrival/pre-tour arrangement |
| 2 | Philae Temple, Nubian Museum etc. |
| 3 | Elephantine Island, Nubian Village |
| 4-6 | Nasser Lake cruise from Aswan to Abu Simbel |
| 7 | Departure/post-tour arrangement |
Tutankhamun Grand Tour
Tour-ID: IT-9607 | 16 days
The "Tutanchamun Grand Tour" is our most complete and most detailed introduction to the Pharaonic Era of Ancient Egypt, including every archaeological site of major importance.
Itinerary
| 1 | Arrival |
| 2 | Saqqara, Memphis, Dashur |
| 3 | Great Pyramids of Giza |
| 4 | Bubastis, Tanis |
| 5 | Beni Hassan, Hermopolis |
| 6 | Tel El-Amarna |
| 7 | Abydos, Dendera |
| 8 | Karnak and Luxor Temple |
| 9 | Hot-air balloon, Valley of the Kings |
| 10-12 | Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan |
| 13 | Recreation: Botanical Island |
| 14 | Abu Simbel |
| 15 | Eyptian Museum |
| 16 | Departure |
Cruises
Tour-ID: IT-9C01-05 | 5-8 days
Especially in Ancient Egypt the Nile was the main transportation route. But not only granite ashlars weighing tens of tons were transferred from the quarries in Aswan downstream to Memphis, also the Pharaoh used the Nile to travel through the Empire and to show his presence and power.
Nowadays, cruising on the Nile once again breaths the royal atmosphere of timeless traveling. Leave the hectic pace of daily life behind and explore monumental sites and the exciting natural and cultural life on the riverbanks; enjoy luxurious accommodations and services or immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of traditional sailing feluccas.
Example Tour IT-9C01
| 1 | Arrival/pre-tour arrangement |
| 2 | Aswan |
| 3 | Kom Ombo, Edfu |
| 4-5 | Luxor |
| 6 | Departure/post-tour arrangement |
Luxor & Vicinity
Tour-ID: IT-9CITY04/05 | 2-4 days
Our Citytrips combine both, the historical richness and contemporary situation of Egypt's most exciting cities. Take a couple days of and immerse yourself in a whole new world; explore Cairo, the "mother of all cities", Luxor, the descendant of the "hundred-gated Thebes" or Alexandria, ranked among the most famous cities of the ancient world.
Example Tour IT-9CITY05
| 1 | Temple of Karnak and Luxor, Luxor Museum |
| 2 | Colossi of Memnon, hot-air balloon, Hatsphsut Temple and the Valley of the Kings |
| 3 | Abydos and Dendera |
| 4 | Tombs of the Nobles, Tombs of the Queens, Ramssesseum |
Monasticism and biblical Mt. Sinai
Tour-ID: IT-9R22 | 4 days
This spiritual tour invites you to discover and experience the desert as a place of spiritual richness and fulfillment. Following the impressive story of St. Antony, it introduces you to the rich anchoritic and monastic traditions of early Christianity and the Coptic Church of nowadays.
Itinerary
| 1 | Birthplace of St. Antony and Beni Suef |
| 2 | Monastery and cave of St. Antony, "Vita Antonii" |
| 3 | St. Catherine Monastery, bible studies |
| 4 | Hiking upon Mt. Sinai |
Following St. Antony into the desert
Tour-ID: IT-9R21 | 2 days
St. Antony the Great (c. 251-356), also known as "Father of All Monks", was a Christian saint from Egypt and prominent leader among early anchorites and hermits in the Egyptian Desert, the so called "Desert Fathers".
Follow St. Antony on his way into the total emptiness and hostility of the desert. Visit the church named after him in Maimon (nowadays part of Bani Suef), accompany a monk through the monastery named after St. Antony and climb up the Red Sea Hills to the cave Antony lived in for many years.
Itinerary
| 1 | Birthplace of St. Antony and Beni Suef |
| 2 | Monastery and cave of St. Antony |
Beach holidays
Golden beaches, crystal clear water and fascinating mountain ranges in the background – the costal resorts along the Red Sea coast, from Hurghada and El-Gouna to Sharm El-Sheik and Dahab are ranked among the worlds finest holiday destinations for beach enthusiasts, divers and everybody seeking a great leisure time.
Discover these outstanding places in line with any of our itineraries, combine them with a couple of day tours picked from our packages or let us organize your perfect beach holiday including transfers and all inclusive accommodation.
With king Tut on the beach
Tour-ID: IT-9F06 | 10 days
Meet King Tutankhamun in the ancient city of Thebes, visit the Valley of the Kings with its exciting tombs and enjoy the sun and sea in Hurghada.
Itinerary
| 1 | Arrival |
| 2-3 | Luxor |
| 4-9 | Beach holiday in Hurghada |
| 10 | Departure |
Exodus
Tour-ID: IT-9R31 | 12 days
"Exodus" is a unique spiritual and enriching encounter in one of the most fascinating landscapes of Egypt, the Sinai Peninsula.
Itinerary
| 1 | Arrival |
| 2 | Goshen, Ramsses, Pitom |
| 3 | Succot, Great Bitter Lakes, Rephidim |
| 4 | St. Catherine Monastery |
| 5-6 | Mt. Sinai |
| 6-9 | Walking in Moses' footsteps through the desert |
| 10-11 | Sharm El-Sheik |
| 12 | Departure |
The Holy Family in Egypt
Tour-ID: IT-9R11 | 11 days
Follow the steps of the Holy Family from Zaranik and Farma on the western border through Bubastis, Sakha and Wadi Natroun to Helipolis and The Tree of Mary in Matriya.
Afterwards, explore the rich traditions of the Coptic Church in Coptic Cairo and eventually follow the Holy Family through Gabal El-Tir to Al Muharaq Monastery (also known as "Second Bethlehm").
Itinerary
| 1 | Arrival |
| 2 | Zaranik, Flusseya Church |
| 3 | Pelusium, Bubastis |
| 4 | Belbeis, Sammanoud |
| 5 | Wadi Natroun |
| 6 | Matriya, Zewilla |
| 7 | Coptic Kairo |
| 8 | Deir El-Garnos, Gabal El-Teir |
| 9 | Nazlet El-Abd |
| 10 | Deirut El-Sharif |
| 11 | Departure |
The "Mother of all Cities"
Tour-ID: IT-9CITY01-03 | 3-7 days
Cairo, frequently referred to as the "mother of all cities", is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and the Middle East – a city of contrasts, where millennia of history meet modern life.
Example Tour IT-9CITY02
| 1 | Saqqara, Great Pyramids |
| 2 | Egyptian Museum, felucca ride and the Cairo City Tour |
| 3 | Coptic Cairo and the Garbage City |
| 4-5 | Islamic Cairo |
| 6 | Art Lover's Day |
Fayyum Oasis | Whale Valley
Tour-ID: IT-9D01, IT-9D10 | 1 Tag
The Fayyum oasis is ideal getaway from Cairo or the perfect break in any longer tour! Only two hours southwest of Cairo, it offers an all green environment in the middle of an astonishing desert.
Or discover the Whale Valley. In no other place you will be able to study whale fossil in this number and from so close as in Wadi Al-Hitan.
Alexandria and Cairo
Tour-ID: IT-9CITY03 | 7 days
Discover the fascinating past and thrilling present of Egypt's most important cities.
Itinerary
| 1 | Saqqara and the Great Pyramids of Gizeh |
| 2 | Egyptian Museum, felucca ride |
| 3 | Coptic Cairo |
| 4-5 | Alexandria |
| 6-7 | Islamic Cairo |
Wadi Natroun | Christian Monasticism in Egypt
Tour-ID: IT-9R23 | 5 days
Discover the rich and exciting history of monasticism in Egypt. Hear about great figures like Antony the Great, Paul the Hermit or Macarius and explore their monasteries in Wadi Natroun and the Red Sea Hills.
Get introduced to the living traditions of the Coptic Church in the Coptic Museum and the churches of Coptic Cairo and finally discover another part of Christian monasticism inside the Greek Orthodox Monastery of St. Catherine and climb on the very mountain believed to be the mountain of God.
Itinerary
| 1 | Coptic Cairo |
| 2 | Monasteries in Wadi Natroun |
| 3 | Monasteries of St. Antony and St. Paul |
| 4 | Sinai Peninsula |
| 5 | St. Catherine Monastery |
Aswan and Vicinity
Tour-ID: IT-9CITY07-09 | 2-5 days
For centuries Aswan has been a garrison frontier city of Egypt, a gateway to southern Africa and an important market place.
From the rise of Ancient Nubia to the fall of the Roman Empire and through Christian and Islamic times, Aswan and its people had their share in great civilizations and cultures. Explore this pleasant city and get embraced by the roughness of its granite quarries and the unrivaled beauty of the Nile valley down by the first cataract.
Example Tour IT-9CITY08
| 1 | Philae Temple, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk |
| 2 | Elephantine, St. Simon Monastery, Nubian Museum |
| 3 | Kom Ombo, Edfu |
| 4 | Felucca ride, Botanical Island |
| 5 | Abu Simbel |
Abu Simbel
Tour-ID: IT-9CITY09 | 3 days
In the 13th century BC, Pharaoh Ramesses II commissioned two massive temples to be carved out of the mountainside: The twin temples of Abu Simbel, some 290km/180mi southwest of Aswan.
The temples intention was triple: Commemorating the pharaoh and his wife Nefertari, celebrating the alleged victory at the Battle of Kadesh and – due to their location on the southern border – intimidating the people of Nubia.
Itinerary
| 1 | Philae Temple, Nubian Museum and more |
| 2 | Elephantine Island, Nubian Village |
| 3 | Abu Simbel Temples |
The tour features the Golden Mummy Valley, the Black & White Desert, a visit to the unique Farafirah Oasis with its decorated Mud brick houses, the authentic Al Kasr village, the Hibis Temple and the ancient chapels of Al Bagawat. Also it includes a short Cairo and Luxor programm.
Travel through those countries most important to the Bible: Egypt, Jordan and Israel.