St Catherine Monastery Tour from Cairo

Travelling from Cairo to St. Catherine Monastery and Moses Mountain is one of the best things you can do from Cairo. Experience St Catherine Monastery Tour from Cairo and get the chance to climb the holy mountain where Moses has received the Ten Commandments from God and then visit St Catherine Monastery which is considered one of the oldest monasteries all over the world.  

Drive from Cairo to St Catherine by air-conditioned vehicle to start your memorable tour. In the early morning you will climb the sacred Moses Mountain which is referred as the holy mountain (El Tur) where Moses received The Ten Commandments from God. Try St Catherine Monastery Trip from Cairo and enjoy the views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The climb is certainly worth the effort. Then you will climb down to visit St Catherine Monastery which is considered to be one of the oldest monasteries all over the world, built according to the order of the Emperor Justinian between 548 and 565 AD and dedicated to St. Catherine. The Monastery of St. Catherine nowadays is an important landmark of Sinai that has amazing multicultural arts, Russian and Greek icons, marbles, Arab mosaics, large illuminated manuscript and oil paintings. The Monastery was named after St. Catherine (the daughter of Kistery) who was tortured to death by her father because of her succeeds in converting 50 of his followers to Christianity in 307 AD. 

Experience St Catherine Monastery Tour from Cairo and get to know more about St. Catherine monastery which is located on the high level of Egypt at Sinai, It is landscape is wild, with spectacular icons to monks is made the walls of the monastery breathtaking. Among the monastery’s treasures is a library of ancient manuscripts and icons second only to the Vatican's itself, and a 6th century church reputed to lie directly on the side of the Burning Bush. Quite simply, the monastery is a defining feature of the Holy Land. The Monastery's Library consists of the largest and most important of its type in the world, the library contains a rich collection of 4,500 manuscripts, mainly Greek, but also Arabic, Coptic, Syriac, Slavonic and others. In addition to the manuscripts, the Library contains a considerable number of printed books. About 5,000 of these are old editions, some of which date from the earlier days of the art of printing. Prepare to be blown away by the magnificence of St Catherine Monastery.

Scout around the gleaming finds of this monastery with our St Catherine Monastery Trip from Cairo while staring at Burning bush, keen to see the room of skulls, moreover be astonishment with the rich history indeed. The earliest description refers to the Monastery of the Holy Virgin, for the revelation of God at the Burning Bush was seen as a type of the Virgin Mary and the Incarnation. The monastery is also especially dedicated to the holy prophets Moses and Elias, who both came to this mountain, and who both spoke with Christ at the Transfiguration. More recently, it has been known as Saint Catherine’s Monastery. This remains its name today, though the monastery has not lost its earlier dedications. The monastery has been honoured by rulers throughout its history. These include the Empress Helena, the Emperor Justinian, Mohammed the Founder of Islam, Sultan Selim I, the Empress Catherine of Russia, and Napoleon Bonaparte.

Itinerary

Day 01:

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, drive by air-conditioned vehicle to St. Catherine Monastery, it will take approx. 6 hours driving. arrive st. Catherine, check in at your hotel, dinner and overnight in St. Catherine. 

 Day 02:

Early in the morning at 02 am., Flying Carpet Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel, enjoy free tea at your hotel, then drive to Moses Mountain upon arrival a Bedouin Guide will escort you to real adventure, climb Moses Mountain, beguile your eyes while watching the sunrise at the top of the mountain, then come down at 7 am., visit St Catherine Monastery which is considered one of the oldest monasteries all over the world, which built to protect the monks, move towards Burning Bush next visit to room of the Skulls, finally back to your hotel, taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Including

•  Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo 
• English speaking guide during your tour
• Accommodation for 01 night in Saint Catherine including breakfast, Dinner and all taxes
• Climb Moses Mountain including Bedouin guide
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• Bottle of Mineral Water during your tours
• All transfers by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes

Excluding

• Visa to Egypt
• Any optional tours required
• Tipping

Notes:

• Prices are quoted per person in U.S. American Dollars

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Cairo and Nile Cruise

When you plan your vacation in Egypt, Cairo and Nile Cruise Package by Flight is your gateway to the glorious past of Egypt. Start your vacation in Cairo and explore its outstanding landmarks starting from the Giza Pyramids, passing through the mighty Sphinx, arriving to the Egyptian Museum. Then take a fancy Nile Cruise down the great Nile River to visit the astonishing sightseeing located between the historical cities of Luxor and Aswan. 

Unleash your inner with Cairo and Nile Cruise Package and wander at the great Pyramids of Giza which was royal tombs of Old Kingdom. The construction of the Pyramids began around 2540 BC and was completed around 2560 BC. These pyramids built during a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world and considered the magnificent man-made structures in history. Take memorable photos with the astonishing Sphinx  which has come to symbolize strength and wisdom, the statue consists of about 2,000 limestone blocks and although the date of its constructions is uncertain, the head of the Sphinx is believed to be that of the Pharaoh Khafre. Scout around the Valley Temple which was the main entrance to the Giza Plateau and get to know more about the most famous archaeological site in the world. Finally you will end your tours in Cairo visiting the Egyptian Museum which display a large rare collections of 5000 years of, mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, jeweler and King Tutankhamen's precious treasures, it’s all there. There are more than 100,000 items in the museum including some 1,700 items from the tomb of Tutankhamen.

Embrace the culture of Ancient Egypt and start unforgettable experience on board one of our deluxe Nile Cruises. Luxor city is considered an archaeological paradise as it was literally built over and around the treasures of the New Kingdom. Enjoy the best excursions in the city with Cairo and Nile Cruise and visit its remarkable sightseeing. The East Bank of Luxor stands around magnificent temples called Karnak and Luxor Temple. Karnak was the main cult center in the city, in addition to its religious importance, it also served as administrative center, and palace for the New Kingdom pharaohs, constructed 4000 years ago. Discover the West Bank with its exceptional monuments and visit the Valley of the Kings which contains impressively decorated tombs of the kings and elite of the New Kingdom. Scout around the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut which considered one of the best well preserved temples in Egypt. You will also explore the mysterious Colossi of Memnon and then sail to Aswan passing through Edfu and Kom Ombo. 

Entertain yourself with Cairo Nile Cruise and sail to Edfu city to visit its outstanding temple of Edfu which is considered the second biggest temple after Karnak, the temple contains marvelous Pharaonic inscriptions on the walls which give us a lot of information about the Pharaonic history, myth, religion and ancient languages, which were used at Greco-Roman era. You will also visit the amazing temple of Kom Ombo which was built during the period from 205 till 180 BC and dedicated to Hours the Falcon god and Sobek the Crocodile god and then visit the beautiful city of Aswan. Enjoy the natural beauty of Aswan and discover its main attractions including the High Dam which was a symbol of the New Era of the Revolution of 1952, built because of the Nile River flooding.  Walk through Philae Temple which contains many ancient Egyptian sanctuaries and shrines as it was built during the Ptolemy’s dynasty and dedicated for the worshiping of the ancient Egyptian god Osiris. Moreover you will visit the Unfinished Obelisk and more with Nile Cruise Cairo. 

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Cairo

 At the time your flight touching Cairo Land, one delegate from Flying Carpet Tours will be holding a sign with your name, transfer to hotel, relax from the inconvenience of your travel, be ready for your Cairo and Nile Cruise Package tomorrow, overnight in Cairo.

Day 02: Cairo Tours, Pyramids, Egyptian Museum Tours

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will lead you to a ravishing tour to Pyramids of Giza, feast your eyes by visiting Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, next move to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, after Lunch your tour guide will escort you to the Egyptian Museum which contains amazing treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun, finally back to hotel, night at leisure, or choose from variety of optional tours, Either to try Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Folklore show, Belly Dancer, surprises are waiting for you, or try optional to the sound & light show at the pyramids, overnight in Cairo.

Day 03: Nile Cruise Tour, Karnak and Luxor Temples

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then one delegate from Flying Carpet Tours will escort you to Cairo domestic airport, fly to Luxor, arrive Luxor, transfer to your Nile Cruise, embrace the Culture of Luxor, visit the flourishing Karnak Temple, watch the glory of the huge Pillars hall, move to scout Luxor temple, at the end of your tour back to your Cruise, Lunch included on board, Dinner and overnight on board. 

Day 04: Nile Cruise Tour, Valley of the Kings, Hatshesut Temple, Colossi of Memnon

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes between Valley of the Kings ( visit 03 Tombs Only ), Next visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, finally your tour guide will escort you back to your Cruise, Sail to Edfu, Lunch included on board, Dinner and overnight on board. 

Day 05: Nile Cruise Tour, Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to visit Edfu Temple (Horus Temple), feast your eyes once your Cruise sailing from Edfu to Kom Ombo, arrive Kom Ombo, unleash your soul while exploring the glory of Kom Ombo Temple, sail towards Aswan, Lunch included on board, Dinner and overnight on board. 

Day 06: Nile Cruise Tour, The High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, embrace Aswan Culture by visiting the High Dam, next tour to the Unfinished Obelisk, feast your eyes and visit the ravishing Philae Temple, Lunch included on board, Dinner and overnight on board. 

Day 07: Nile Cruise Tour, Fly Back to Cairo 

Today is your flight back to Cairo, taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then one of Flying Carpet Tours delegates will lead you to Aswan Airport, fly back to Cairo, once your flight touching Cairo Land, transfer to hotel, overnight in Cairo.

 Day 08: Final Departure from Cairo

Today is the valediction day for Cairo and Nile Cruise Package, taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then one of Flying Carpet Tours delegates will lead you to Cairo International airport, for final departure. 

Including

• 03 Nights accommodation in Cairo including breakfast and all taxes
• 04 Nights accommodation at 05 stars Nile Cruise with full board including breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• 01 Day tour in Cairo as mentioned at the above program including Entrance fees and English Speaking guide
• One Bottle of Mineral Water at the Tour in Cairo
• One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
• All sightseeing tours on board your Cruise to visit:
• The High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple
• Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
• Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, and colossi of Memnon
• Karnak and Luxor Temples
• English speaking guide on board your Nile Cruise
• Meet and assist at Cairo, Luxor and Aswan Airports
• All Transfers in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan by air-conditioned vehicle
• All service charges and taxes
• Assist and transfer to Cairo Airport on final departure

Excluding

• Egypt Visa
• International flight
• Domestic Flight Cairo / Luxor – Aswan / Cairo
• Optional tours
• Tipping.

Notes:

• Prices are quoted Per person in U.S. American Dollars 
• Prices are not valid during Christmas, New Year or Easter Period 
• Program can be adjusted as per your request if it was possible to adjust

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Email: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Excursions in Egypt

Taking a day tour in Egypt is one of the best ways to explore the famous archaeological sites and astonishing monuments in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. Experience Egypt Excursions with Flying Carpet Tours and entertain yourself visiting the mind resisting landmarks in Cairo, get a journey back in time and discover the greatness of the Ancient Egyptians visiting the Old Thebes, Luxor nowadays, enjoy the natural beauty of Aswan while visiting its amazing sightseeing, feast your soul with our snorkeling trips and Safari Tours in Hurghada and Sharma El Sheikh and more with Egypt Sightseeing Tours. 

On the Nile River stands Cairo with its own marvelous history surrounded by some of the most famous landmarks in the world. The Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum are a must see. Discover the greatest achievements of the Ancient Egyptians with Cairo Tours while visiting the great Pyramids of Giza which was royal tombs of Old Kingdom. The construction of the Pyramids began around 2540 BC and completed around 2560 BC. These pyramids built during a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world and considered the magnificent man-made structures in history. Unleash your inner with Egypt Day Tours and scout around the mysterious mighty Sphinx which has come to symbolize strength and wisdom, the statue consists of about 2,000 limestone blocks and although the date of its constructions is uncertain, the head of the Sphinx is believed to be that of the Pharaoh Khafre. Take a ravishing tour and walk through the Egyptian Museum which display a large rare collections of 5000 years of, mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, jeweler and King Tutankhamen's precious treasures, it’s all there. A trip to Memphis and Sakkara is your gateway to know more about the old capital during the Old Kingdom. A journey to the heart of Cairo is such a great experience to explore the religious landmarks in the city that date back to the Coptic and Islamic Cairo where you will can visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Khan El Khalili, Salah El Din Citadel and more. 

Get excited with Egypt Excursions Online and take the chance to discover Luxor city through Luxor Tours. The modern city of Luxor is literally built over and around the treasures of the New Kingdom and contains about a third of the most valuable monuments in the entire world. The southern part of Thebes grew up around a magnificent temple, known as Karnak Temple which is a huge complex that includes 6 temples. The complex was the main cult center in the city, in addition to its religious importance, it also served as administrative center, and palace for the New Kingdom pharaohs, the temple was constructed 4000 years ago and continued up until the time the Romans, about 2,000 years ago. Walk through Luxor Temple which was constructed in 1400 B.C during the New Kingdom for the Open Festival; an ancient Egyptian celebration that was organizing annually and known as the southern shrine. The West Bank of Luxor means antiquities means royal tombs and mortuary temples. Discover the astonishing amount of preservation in the area and explore Valley of the Kings which contains amazing tombs of the kings and nobles that date back to the eighteenth and twenty-first Dynasties. Wander at the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut with its fabulous inscriptions as the temple is considered one of the best well preserved temples in Egypt. Scout around the mysterious Colossi of Memnon known as the guardians of Amenhotep III's Temple which once stood behind them but damaged after an earthquake that occurred in 27 BC. Moreover you can take memorable tours to visit the nearby sites such as Edfu and Kom Ombo. 

Aswan, the third largest city in Egypt is home to some of Egypt’s most historic site with natural beauty and beautiful surroundings. Experience Aswan Tours from our wide selections of Egypt Day Trips and discover all what the city has to offer. Explore Philae Temple which contains many ancient Egyptian sanctuaries and shrines as it was built during the Ptolemy’s dynasty and dedicated for the worshiping of the ancient Egyptian god Osiris. Get to know more about the ancient Egyptian architecture and visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Visit the greatest achievements in the modern history of Egypt the High Dam which was a symbol of the New Era of the Revolution of 1952, built because of the Nile River flooding. Get amazed visiting Kalabsha Temple which was originally built on much earlier site that dates back to the 18th dynasty and most probably goes back to king Thothmosis and Amenhotep II and after the construction of the High Dam the temple was disassembled and reconstructed at its present location. You can also visit the Nubian Museum, St. Simeon Monastery, Abu Simbel and more. 

With our Egypt Trips you can spend unforgettable holiday in the beautiful cities of Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh and immerse yourself with our snorkeling trips where you can try a lot of water activities and enjoy snorkeling in wonderful spots where you will enjoy watching colorful and exotic types of rare fish. Moreover get a real adventure exploring the desert and get to know more about the Bedouin life. Touch the beauty of the fabulous Red Sea through our snorkeling tours to the wonderful islands, also you will get the chance to enjoy amazing adventures to explore the desert with Safari Trips and more with Hurghada Excursions and Sharm El Sheikh Excursions.

Find below amazing programs of Excursions in Egypt. 

Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara

Itinerary

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to a flourishing day tour to Memphis City at Mit Rahina, beguile your eyes with the huge Statue of Ramses II at the Open Air Museum in Memphis City, Next tour to the step Pyramid of King Zoser, Sakkara Pyramid, relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, Next Excursion to Pyramids of Giza, Explore Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your tour guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, next move to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, your guide will give you some time for shopping to buy whatever you prefer, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Including

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo 
• Excursion to Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara as mentioned at the above program
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• English speaking guide at the above mentioned sites
• One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo 
• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion 
• All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes 

Excluding

• Visa to Egypt 
• Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
• Tipping

Notes:

• Prices are quoted per person in U.S. American Dollars 
• Extra fees will be applied to enter inside any of the Pyramids

Ras Mohamed Snorkeling Trip

Itinerary

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh to the embarkation point of your boat, ride your boat to Ras Mohammed National Park on a magical sailing trip in the crystal clear water. Enjoy a lot of water activities such as snorkeling and swimming over one of the most beautiful sights of untouched corals, explore the underwater life with its exotic colorful types of rare fish and the marvelous coral reefs that you will never find anywhere else except in Ras Mohamed which is considered a paradise on earth. Unleash your inner and feast your eyes by the natural beauty of the park while enjoying your snorkeling trip and relaxation on board your boat. An open buffet lunch will be served on board, finally Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

Including

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
• Excursion to Ras Mohamed National Park as mentioned at the above program
• Entrance fees and ticket to your Boat
• Snorkeling equipment
• English speaking escort
• 01 Lunch on board your boat
• Bottle of Mineral Water during the Excursion
• Water and soft drink on board
• All transfers in Sharm by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes

Excluding

• Any optional tours required
• Tipping

Notes:

• Prices are quoted per person in U.S American dollars
• The above Tour is Group Tour

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