About this trip

Mystical Egypt and Morocco Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Cairo

Arrive at Cairo airport and transfer to hotel. Meet tour coordinator for welcome briefing. Overnight: Cairo

Day 2:  Cairo Tour (B)

After breakfast, begin full day sightseeing tour of Cairo.  First visit Giza Plateau, located in the west bank of Nile, facing Cairo. Cheops, Chepren and Mycerinus are the three pyramids we will see in this plateau and their guardian Sphinx, the lion body human head mythical statue. Later visit the world famous Egyptian Museum. The museum that houses the largest Egyptian collection with more than 250.000 antiques extending over the past 5000 years. Return to hotel. Overnight: Cairo

Day 3:  Cairo – Luxor (B, L, D)

Early morning we will be transferred to Cairo airport for our flight to Luxor. Upon arrival we will be guided to embark to Nile Cruise ship and have lunch on board. After lunch begin the tour in the enchanted Luxor, considered the greatest open air museum in the world. Cross the river to the eastern bank of Nile to see the temple of Karnak and Luxor. After tour return to the ship for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Nile Cruise / Luxor

Day 4: Luxor – Edfu (B, L, D)

Breakfast on board. In the morning visit the West bank - Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Edfu, have lunch on board and will have free time at leisure. Overnight in Edfu

Day 5: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan (B ,L, D)

Today visit Edfu Temple, located in the west bank of Nile and dedicated to god Horus, the falcon god. Then sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple that was built in Ptolemaic Roman era for the worship of god Haroeris and Sobek, the crocodile god. Sail to Aswan for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Aswan (B, L, D)

After breakfast visit the remarkable Aswan Dam, considered as one of the outstanding architectural achievements of the 20th Century. Then visit the Philae Temple, which was dedicated to goddess Isis.   Lunch on board and sail on the Nile by Feluccas for the view of Elephantine island (or Kitchener’s island), view from boat. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 7: Aswan – (optional Abu Simbel) – Cairo (B)

After breakfast disembark and transfer to Aswan Airport. Clients who booked optional Abu Simbel tour will take the flight to Abu Simbel to see the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Nefertiti. Fly back to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight: Cairo

Day 8: Cairo - Casablanca (B)

Transfer to Cairo airport for flight to Casablanca. Welcome at Casablanca Mohammed V airport, meet our representative. Delivery of your vouchers and your trip documents. brief review of the tour during your transfer to the hotel. Overnight: Casablanca Note: Cairo- Casablanca flight is not included in the package price. It should be booked as part of your international flights. Airfare is approximately $350- $450 per person with non-stop Egypt Air or Royal Air Maroc.

Day 9: Casablanca-Rabat (B, D) – 95km

Soft awakening before heading up to the monuments of Morocco’s economic capital city, Casablanca: The Mohamed V square, the exterior of the impressive Hassan II Mosque, the residential area of Anfa, the unique Habous district and the exterior of the Royal Palace. Lunch break in a local restaurant. Continuation to Rabat the Administrative capital of the country for a City tour: the Royal Palace, (Mechouar), the Oudaya Kasbah, the Mohamed V mausoleum, the Hassan Tower. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Overnight: Rabat

Day 10: Rabat-Meknes- Fez (B, D) – 220km

Departure to Meknes and visit of the Ismalian capital, famous for its 40km long walls, visit of the Bab Mansour, and the Jewish quarter. Lunch break at a typical Moroccan Restaurant. Continuation to visit the impressive ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis with photo stop in the holy city of Moulay Idriss. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel in Fez. Overnight: Fez

Day 11: Fez (B, D)

The whole day is devoted to the city-sightseeing of Fez, the spiritual capital of Morocco: the medieval Medina and the Bou Anania Medersa, the Nejjarine fountain, the Foundouq Nejjarine: Museum of woods, Moulay Idriss mausoleum, and the outside of Karaouine mosque. Lunch break in a traditional restaurant in the Medina. Afternoon: visit of the esplanade of the Royal Palace with its sumptuous golden door and then sightseeing of Fez Jdid. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Overnight: Fez

Day 12: Fez / Beni Mellal / Marrakech (B, D) – 485km

Departure to Marrakesh passing by the Berber village of Immouzer du Kandar and Ifrane (In case of bad wheather in winter time, itinerary can be modified via Meknes, Adaroch passing by farms and of husbandry cows, Mrirert, Khenifra). Lunch break and a moment of relaxation in Beni Mellal, one of the agricultural centres of Morocco. Overnight: Marrakech

Day 13: Marrakech (B, D)

Visit of historical Marrakesh famous by its beautiful palaces and monuments: The Bahia Palace or Medersa Ben Youssef, the Koutoubia Minaret and Menara Gardens. Lunch break in an old palace in the medina. Afternoon: explore Majorelle Garden with its French-influenced architecture and the intriguing history due to the connection with the iconic French designer Yves Saint Laurent. Complete our sightseeing with a stop at the famous Jamaa El Fna Square with its surrounding souks and handicraft quarters. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Overnight: Marrakech Optional: Fantasia Dinner

Day 14: Marrakech - Casablanca (B, D) 220km

Enjoy a morning at leisure for shopping at the souks. After lunch break departure to Casablanca. Overnight: Casablanca

Day 15: Casablanca (B)

Transfer to Casablanca airport for flight back home. Thank you for visiting Egypt & Morocco!

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In some departures Morocco will be the first and Egypt the second country to visit.

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