East and West bank Tours in Luxor

Fill your soul with history and discover the enchanting Egyptian history through amazing East and west bank Tours in Luxor which covers all the famous destinations in the city including the priceless treasures located in the East and West Banks of the Nile, stare at the amazement of Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples, discover two of the most valuable and beautiful temples in the world visiting Dendera, Abydos Temples, and more.

Get the chance to visit the magical ancient Egyptian city Luxor with East and west bank Tours in Luxor, discover Egypt’s largest open-air museum, you can visit two of the oldest and biggest temples in the entire world, Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.

Exploring the most attractive and famous attractions all over the whole world, which have been standing since thousands of years in Egypt, scout East bank in Luxor, visit Karnak Temple, It was also called Pr-Imn, or the House of Amon. The name Al-Karnak in Arabic was derived from Karnak, which means fortified village, which is a huge complex that includes 6 temples, was the cult center dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khonsu and the largest religious building ever constructed. The construction in the temple started 4000 years ago and continued up to the days of Romans 2000 years ago. The temple was dedicated to god Amun. It developed over a period of 1500 years, generations of pharaohs added to the temple, resulting a collection of temples, sanctuaries, pylons, and other decorations that is unparalleled throughout Egypt. Construction at Karnak started by 4,000 years ago and continued up until the time the Romans, about 2,000 years ago then move to Luxor Temple which is a very large temple that is located in the east bank of the Nile River, it was built by Amenhotep III, completed by Ramses II and constructed in 1400 B.C, luxor temple is huge temple built from huge sandstone blocks. With Two red granite obelisks originally stood in front of the first pylon at the rear of the forecourt, but only one more than 25 meters (75 feet) high now remains. The other was removed to Paris where it now stands in the center of the Place de la Concorde, two gigantic statues of Ramses II flanked the entrance, though today only the two seated ones have survived. The one to the east was known as "Ruler of the Two Lands".

Beguile your eyes between the impressive tombs of Valley of the Kings which was the burial site of Egypt’s New Kingdom Kings, even the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered there. The site contains amazing tombs of the kings and nobles that date back to the eighteenth and twenty-first Dynasties. Moreover watch the beautiful decorations of the Valley’s tombs, as they all contain fabulous decorations and drawings. The Valley of the Kings is one of the most charming archaeological landmarks in Luxor and it lies behind the cliffs, which forms a backdrop to the complex temple of Al Deir el-Bahri. The Valley once included a hundred chambers, but unfortunately some of them were stolen and some were destroyed but there are still about sixty undamaged chambers, some of these tombs still have a lot of precious items and artifacts, such as the Tomb of Yuya and Thuya  and the Tombs of Tutankhamun, move to visit the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut which is considered to be one of the best temples that still standing without any damaging, it also was dedicated to the Queen Hatshepsut. The temple is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt and one of the most characteristic temples in the whole of Egypt, due to its design and decorations as it was built of limestone, not sandstone like most of the other funerary temples of the New Kingdom period. Enjoy watching the inscriptions on the walls of the temple that tell the story of the holy birth of Queen Hatshepsut and her commercial trips to the Punt land, now known as the modern state of Somalia.

Explore the mysterious statues of Colossi of Memnon which known as the guardian of Amenhotep the third temple that was destroyed during the earthquake that occurred in 27 BC. They were made famous in antiquity by a mysterious sound emitted from one of them each sunrise. According to an ancient Egyptian legendary that narrated to us and said that every morning when the air cross these cracks of the Memnon statues, then it makes a roaring voice, that looks like signing, which made the Greek history scholars said that both statues are singing with the sunrise time

Enjoy East and West bank Tours in Luxor

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to flourishing tour to visit Karnak Temple, the greatest and the largest religious building that ever made in the history, Karnak is a city of temples built over 2,000 years, dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, proceed to The Temple of Luxor, which was built by Amunhotep III at the 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, After that beguile your eyes between Valley of the Kings, (Visit 03 Tombs only) the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, as there are many kings buried in this valley, Next visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty. the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, finally Flying Carpet TOurs guide will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Luxor

• Excursion to East and West Bank in Luxor as mentioned at the above program

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above

• Lunch at local restaurant

• Bottle of Mineral Water during Luxor Excursion

• All transfers in Luxor by air-conditioned Van

• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt

• Any optional tours required

• Tipping

For more info about East and West bank Tours in Luxor:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Luxor West Bank Tour

Get the best Luxor West Bank Tour with Flying Carpet Tours where you will visit some of the most recognizable archaeological sites in the world.

Fill your soul with history and discover the enchanting Egyptian history through amazing Luxor West Bank Tour in Luxor which covers all the famous destinations in the city including the priceless treasures located in the East and West Banks of the Nile, stare at the amazement of Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples, discover two of the most valuable and beautiful temples in the world visiting Dendera Abydos Temples, and more.

The modern city of Luxor is considered an open air museum due to the scale of monuments that have survived from the Ancient Thebes which was the capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom. Experience amazing Luxor West Bank Tour with Flying Carpet Tours and get a journey back time to the glorious past of Egypt while visiting the magnificent landmarks in and near the city.

Discover all what Luxor has to offer through amazing Luxor West Bank Tour and unleash your inner while exploring the magnificent landmarks located in the two banks of Luxor.

The Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings is a valley in Egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, rock cut tombs were excavated for the Pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom.

The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Thebes (modern Luxor), within the heart of the Theban Necropolis. The wadi consists of two valleys, East Valley (where the majority of the royal tombs are situated) and West Valley.

With the 2005 discovery of a new chamber and the 2008 discovery of two further tomb entrances, the valley is known to contain 63 tombs and chambers (ranging in size from KV54, a simple pit, to KV5, a complex tomb with over 120 chambers).It was the principal burial place of the major royal figures of the Egyptian New Kingdom, as well as a number of privileged nobles. The royal tombs are decorated with scenes from Egyptian mythology and give clues as to the beliefs and funerary rituals of the period. Almost all of the tombs seem to have been opened and robbed in antiquity, but they still give an idea of the opulence and power of the Pharaohs.

The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, also known as the Djeser-Djeseru , is a mortuary temple of Ancient Egypt located in Upper Egypt. Built for the Eighteenth Dynasty pharaoh Hatshepsut, it is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings. This mortuary temple is dedicated to Amun and Hatshepsut and is situated next to the mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II, which served both as an inspiration and later, a quarry. It is considered one of the incomparable monuments of ancient Egypt.

The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt during the Dynasty XVIII. For the past 3,400 years (since 1350 BC), they have stood in the Theban Necropolis, located west of the River Nile from the modern city of Luxor.

Colossi of Memnon Known as the singing statues or “The Vocal Memnon”, the Colossi of Memnon are two great seated stone statues representing King Amenhotep III, also believed they have been so popular during the Roman period as it is said that the statues sang. This was probably due to the expansion of the stone which warmed up during the day and cooled off at night.

it is believed that tourists from around the Greco-Roman world were trekking across the desert to witness the sunrise acoustic spectacle with these statues, Greek scholars said the reason of this phenomenon that the morning air crossing those cracks saturated with dew, it makes a roaring sound similar to singing prompting to claim that the statue is singing with Sunrise and write this strange phenomenon on the leg of the statue and its base

Explore Luxor West Bank Tour

Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to Luxor West Bank, beguile your eyes between Valley of the Kings, which has many buried kings, as it was used for burial, and it includes 03 tombs only to visit, You’ll also enjoy it’s great architecture, Next visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty. the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt, 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 hotel in Luxor. 

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Luxor

• Excursion to Luxor West Bank as mentioned at the above program

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above

• Bottle of Mineral Water during Luxor Excursion

• All transfers in Luxor by air-conditioned Van

• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt

• Entrance fees to Tut Ankh-Amun Tomb at Valley of the Kings

• Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary

• Tipping

For more info about Luxor West Bank Tour:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Tours to Karnak and Luxor Temples

Explore the monuments of Luxor which contains about a third of the most valuable monuments in the whole world via Tours to Karnak and Luxor Temples discover Luxor Temple, it was built by Amenhotop III completed by Ramses II, it was also known as the Southern Sanctuary and constructed in 1400 B.C during the New Kingdom for the Open Festival, an ancient Egyptian celebration that was organizing annually. Exploring Karnak Temple which is considered the biggest temple in the world, The temple was dedicated to god Amun. It developed over a period of 1500 years, generations of pharaohs added to the temple, resulting a collection of temples, sanctuaries, pylons, and other decorations that is unparalleled throughout Egypt. Construction at Karnak started by 4,000 years ago and continued up until the time of the Romans.

Experience Tours to Karnak and Luxor Temples, and get to visit the countless attractions in the city that have survived along the years starting from the Pharaonic Period arriving to the modern city, you will be amazed when you go to Luxor, which is known to be an Open Air Museum as you will find a big amount of amazing monuments which are located at open area, therefore you will get more knowledge about ancient Egyptian civilization, culture and lifestyle.

Walk through the main cult center during the Pharaonic Period. Luxor City contains the biggest temple in the world as it was the old capital during the flourishing New Kingdom, amuse yourself with Luxor Day Tours and visit Karnak Temple where you will enjoy visiting the Hypostyle Hall which contains about 134 columns and enjoy visiting the Obelisks, Courts, Halls, and Pylons in the complex as construction in Karnak started 4000 years ago, then take the steps that leads to Luxor Temple which was constructed in 1400 B.C during the New Kingdom for the Open Festival and located near Karnak Temple. 

Exploring the most attractive and famous attractions all over the whole world, which have been standing since thousands of years in Egypt, scout East bank in Luxor, visit Karnak Temple, It was also called Pr-Imn, or the House of Amon. The name Al-Karnak in Arabic was derived from Karnak, which means fortified village, which is a huge complex that includes 6 temples, was the cult center dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khonsu and the largest religious building ever constructed. The construction in the temple started 4000 years ago and continued up to the days of Romans 2000 years ago. The temple was dedicated to god Amun. It developed over a period of 1500 years, generations of pharaohs added to the temple, resulting a collection of temples, sanctuaries, pylons, and other decorations that is unparalleled throughout Egypt. Construction at Karnak started by 4,000 years ago and continued up until the time the Romans, about 2,000 years ago then move to Luxor Temple which is a very large temple that is located in the east bank of the Nile River, it was built by Amenhotep III, completed by Ramses II and constructed in 1400 B.C, luxor temple is huge temple built from huge sandstone blocks. With Two red granite obelisks originally stood in front of the first pylon at the rear of the forecourt, but only one more than 25 meters (75 feet) high now remains. The other was removed to Paris where it now stands in the center of the Place de la Concorde, two gigantic statues of Ramses II flanked the entrance, though today only the two seated ones have survived. The one to the east was known as "Ruler of the Two Lands".

Explore our Tours to Karnak and Luxor Temples

Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to a fabulous sightseeing in Luxor, head to Karnak Temples, which was dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. Learn more about the construction at Karnak, which started by 4,000 years ago and continued up til the time of the Romans took control of Egypt, about 2,000 years ago. Then Take a tour to Luxor Temple, which was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. During this tour you’ll explore more about King Ramses II, who was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty, and ruled Egypt for about 67 years. After exploring these historic temples finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Luxor

• Excursion to Karnak and Luxor Temples as mentioned at the above program

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

• English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above

• Bottle of Mineral Water during Luxor Excursion

• All transfers in Luxor by air-conditioned Van

• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt

• Any optional tours required

• Tipping

For more info about Tours to Karnak and Luxor Temples:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Luxor Tours

Live the exciting adventure while exploring the great ancient Egyptian landmarks in Luxor, as Flying Carpet Tours is giving you the chance to choose from its wide selections of Luxor Tours, for you will be amazed when you go to Luxor, which is known to be an Open Air Museum as you will find a big amount of amazing monuments which are located at open area, therefore you will get more knowledge about ancient Egyptian civilization, culture and lifestyle.

Visit two of the world’s most famous temples through our Tours to Karnak and Luxor Temples. Experience the greatness of the Ancient Egyptians visiting Karnak Temple with Luxor Excursions. The complex of Karnak contains a collection of six temples; construction at Karnak started by 4,000 years ago and continued up until the time the Romans, about 2,000 years ago, the site was considered the main cult center in the old city and dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Walk through Luxor Temple, 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. Get to know more about the great achievement of the Ancient Egyptians with Karnak Sound and Light Show and watch the illuminated temples and more with Luxor Tours Egypt.

Watch the world’s largest open air museum and visit all the attractions in Luxor with Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor, the balloon will carry over Luxor’s ruins and temples in the beautiful morning light. Don’t waste the chance to try our Luxor Trips and visit the fabulous Temple of Edfu which is considered the second biggest temple after Karnak, then move to Kom Ombo to visit its amazing and well preserved temple through our Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples Tours. Taking a Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan is an unusual way to discover the great amount of preservations in Egypt as you can enjoy the best excursions in Luxor, then embarks your cruise from the city via the Nile arriving to the fabulous and colorful city of Aswan through Luxor Nile Cruise and more with Luxor Day Trips.

Don’t miss the chance and try Tours to Dendera and Abydos Temples where you can visit the beautiful two temples located near Luxor.

Get excited with our Trips from Luxor and embrace the culture of Aswan with is amazing atmosphere and natural beauty while visiting the most famous attractions in the city, moreover visit one of the most famous temples in the world with Aswan and Abu Simbel Tour from Luxor, known as Abu Simbel Temple which contains two temples; Temple of Queen Nefertari and the other one is Temple of Ramsses II, carved into a mountainside and built by pharaoh Ramesses II (1303-1213 B.C). Take a journey back in time to the days of Ancient Egypt and explore the magnificent monuments in the current capital of Egypt with Tours from Luxor to Cairo by Plane, Cairo which includes a rich woven artwork of antiquated relics, world-well known exhibition halls and brain resisting landmarks making it a cradle of civilization. You can also try Overnight El Minya Tours from Luxor and explore the great plain where Akhenaton received his divine inspiration to build his city

Explore Tours from Luxor to Cairo by Plane

Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you to Luxor Airport, Fly to Cairo, at the time your flight touching Cairo Land your tour guide will escort 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, have free time for shopping to buy souvenirs to Friends and Family, the last stop will be at Old Cairo, Visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to Cairo Domestic Airport, Fly to Luxor, at the time your flight touching Luxor Land, Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor

Try our Luxor West Bank Tour

Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to Luxor West Bank, beguile your eyes between Valley of the Kings, which has many buried kings, as it was used for burial, and it includes 03 tombs only to visit, You’ll also enjoy it’s great architecture, Next visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty. the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt, 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 hotel in Luxor. 

Explore East and West bank Tours in Luxor

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to flourishing tour to visit Karnak Temple, the greatest and the largest religious building that ever made in the history, Karnak is a city of temples built over 2,000 years, dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, proceed to The Temple of Luxor, which was built by Amunhotep III at the 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, After that beguile your eyes between Valley of the Kings, (Visit 03 Tombs only) the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, as there are many kings buried in this valley, Next visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty. the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, finally Flying Carpet TOurs guide will escort you back to your hotel in Luxor.

For more info about Luxor Tours:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Siwa Tours From Cairo

Experience our gorgeous Siwa Tours From Cairo, which allow you to visit all the famous relics of the Ancient Egyptian civilization. Explore the captivating city of Siwa, discover the rich history of Siwa, feast your eyes with the magical beauty of Siwa oasis, unleash your inner visiting Siwa with its outstanding monuments, entertain yourself and experience relaxationin Siwa Tours From Cairo.

After a long drive through the barren landscape of the Western Desert, you won’t believe your eyes when you reach Siwa for the first time. See an edenic island full of mineral springs, salt lakes and endless Olive and Palm groves.

The best paintings are in the Tomb of Si Amun, where beautifully coloured reliefs portray the dead man – thought to be a wealthy Greek landowner or merchant – making offerings and praying to Egyptian gods. Also interesting are the unfinished Tomb of Mesu-Isis, with a beautiful depiction of cobras in red and blue above the entrance; the Tomb of Niperpathot, with inscriptions and crude drawings in the same reddish ink you can see on modern Siwan pottery; and finally the Tomb of the Crocodile, whose badly deteriorating wall paintings include a yellow crocodile representing the god Sobek.

Next walk along sandy paths to find the Temple of the Oracle, once visited by Alexander the Great himself to consult the Oracle of Siwa. Finish your day by taking a dip at Cleopatra's Pool, where the legendary queen herself is believed to have once swum. Don’t forget to buy some Siwan Crafts on your way.

Explore Gebel Al Mawta with Siwa Tours From Cairo, This small hill, at the northern end of Siwa Town, is honeycombed with rock tombs peppered with wall paintings. Its name, Gebel Al Mawta, means 'Mountain of the Dead' and most of the tombs here date back to the 26th dynasty, Ptolemaic and Roman times. Only 1km from the centre of town, the tombs were used by the Siwans as shelters when the Italians bombed the oasis during WWII.

Get Amazed with Cleopatra’s Bath, possibly the most beautiful piece of coastline in the area, Cleopatra’s Beach sits about a 14km drive north-west of Marsa Matruh around the bay’s thin tentacle of land. The sea here is an exquisite hue, and the rock formations are worth a look. You can wade to Cleopatra’s Bath, a natural pool where legend has imagined the queen and Mark Antony enjoying a dip, but you can't actually swim because of the waves and rocks just offshore.

Then visit the Temple of Alexander, southwest of Bawiti, is one of the few places in Egypt where Alexander the Great’s cartouche has been found. Despite this fame, the site itself is small and unimpressive.

Try Siwa Tours From Cairo

Day 01:

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to an amazing Excursion to Siwa, by air-conditioned van to El Alamein, it takes approx. 259 km., Your first stop will be at El-Alamein War Museum which includes displays of weapons, military garb and tanks, Descriptions of the actions of Montgomery, Rommel and the others participated in the battle are also on display, continue to the World War II Cemeteries, which located on the west of the town, on a small peninsula overlooking the sea, The cemeteries is the final resting place for Commonwealth, Greek, Italian and German soldiers, then drive to Marsa Matrouh, Lunch will be served at local restaurant in Marsa Matrouh, continue driving to Siwa oasis, overnight at Siwa Oasis.

 

Day 02:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, Start your tour to explore the Temple of Alexander the great Temple, it is known as well with the name of Oracle Temple, Next Excursion to Cleopatra's bath, watch the glory of Amun temple, your next destination will be Gebel Al Mawta, visit Shali, realx by having Lunch at Siwan Restaurant, have your tea at famous Fatnas lake, then drive by Jeep 4x4 to the Great Sand Sea, Explore the amazing hot and Cold spring Bir Waheed, finally enjoy drinking traditional Bedouin Tea while enjoying the sunset, Dinner and Overnight at your Hotel in Siwa.

 

Day 03:

Today is the valediction day, taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you by air-conditioned vehicle to Marsa Matrouh, relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, then drive back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo

• Excursion to visit the above mentioned sites

• Egyptologist tour guide included

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites if needed

• Accommodation for Two Nights at Siwa on a Half Board basis

• 03 Lunches at Local Restaurants or Picnic Lunch

• One Bottle of Mineral Water Every Day

• All Taxes and Service charges

• All transfers by air-conditioned Vehicle

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt

• Any optional tours required

• Any Personal expenses or extras at your hotel or during tours

• Alcoholic drinks

• Tipping

For more info about Siwa Tours From Cairo:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Tel.: +201099906242

Day Trip to Fayoum and Valley of the Whales

 If you have time during your vacation in Cairo you must go and discover El Fayoum Oasis and Best sightseeing there in Day Trip to Fayoum and Valley of the Whales with Flying Carpet Tours, visit Qarron Lake, El Fayoum Museum, and Wadi El Rayan. Enjoy hot springs water and take unforgettable photos.

After the noise and crowds of Cairo, the Fayoum oasis, which includes Lake Qaroun, is literally a breath of fresh air. The oasis offers both Egyptian and foreign visitors a relaxing break from city life; a day at the beach and a chance to see oasis life without having to venture too far. It has ancient monuments as well for those who are passionate about sightseeing. Fayoum is a wonderful area of Egypt with a rich and interesting history. It is an area where Egyptians often vacation and which is constantly growing more popular among Europeans. Fayoum City, the main town in the oasis, is located 85 km south of Cairo. Although usually described as an oasis, Fayoum is not fed by underground water, like the Western Sahara Desert oases further to the south and west, but by water from the Nile transported to this natural triangular depression by a series of canals. Having irrigated the oasis, the water runs into Lake Qaroun which despite having dramatically shrunk over the past few thousand years, still covers roughly 215 sq km, and it is still Egypt’s largest natural salt-water lake.

Wadi Al-Hitan, is a paleontological site in the Fayoum Governorate of Egypt, some 150 km southwest of Cairo. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2005 for its hundreds of fossils of some of the earliest forms of whale, the archaeoceti (a now extinct sub-order of whales). The site reveals evidence for the explanation of one of the greatest mysteries of the evolution of whales: the emergence of the whale as an ocean-going mammal from a previous life as a land-based animal. No other place in the world yields the number, concentration and quality of such fossils, as is their accessibility and setting in an attractive and protected landscape. This is why it was added by the UNESCO to the list of protected World Heritage sites.

The fossils found at the site may not be the oldest but their great concentration in the area and the degree of their preservation is to the extent that even some stomach contents are intact. The presence of fossils of other early animals such as sharks, crocodiles, sawfish, turtles and rays found at Wadi El-Hitan makes it possible to reconstruct the surrounding environmental and ecological conditions of the time, adding to its justification to be cited as a Heritage site.

Try Day Trip to Fayoum and Valley of the Whales

Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to a wonderful Day Trip to Fayoum and Valley of the Whales by air-conditioned van, You'll visit the heart of the city to visit Wadi Al Rayan, then scout Wadi Hitan known as Valley of the Whales "Protected Area", next tour to the Mountain of Mudawara, Proceed to scout the Water Falls of Wadi Al Rayan, then visit the Ancient City Uncovered " Medinet Madi", It belongs to the third pharaonic dynasty, and was built by Amenemhet III, but Amenemhet IV who was completed, Relax by having lunch at local restaurant, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Included

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo

• All transfers by air-conditioned Jeep 4x4

• Bottle of Mineral Water and soft drinks during the Excursion

• 01 Lunch at local restaurant

• English speaking guide included

• All service charges and taxes

• Air-conditioned Jeep 4x4 Cairo / Fayoum / Cairo

• Tours to Wadi Al Rayan, Wadi Hitan, Mountain of Mudawara, Water Falls, and Medinet Madi, as mentioned above

• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites

Excluded

• Optional tours

• Tipping

For more info about Day Trip to Fayoum and Valley of the Whales:

E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

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Tel.: +201099906242

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.

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.

Live the adventure, climb the sacred Moses Mountain which is referred as the holy mountain (El Tur) where Moses received The Ten Commandments from God, 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.

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 honored 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.

Explore St. Catherine Monastery Tour from Cairo

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 01:30 am., Wake up call, enjoy free tea at your hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel, 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 8 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.

Included

• 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

Excluded

• Visa to Egypt

• Any optional tours required

• Tipping

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