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  • Classical Tours

    Memphis Tours offer fantastic Egyptian Classical tours and trips, Cairo , Luxor , Aswan , Alexandria and more ... What do we mean by Classical Tours?
    An enjoyable and unique opportunity to witness the history and civilization of a certain country, moving from city to city, visiting its ancient sites.
    Egypt is unique for its Pharaonic civilization. Where else in the whole world, except in Egypt , one can explore the immortal monuments of the Pharaonic civilization. One can see the monuments of the ancient Greek civilization in Greece, or view the historical sites dating back to the Roman Empire in Rome; however, these civilizations are not limited to these countries. You can find monuments dating back to the same civilizations in many other countries like Turkey, France, Algeria, Jordon, as well as Egypt.
    Each country is matchless in a certain civilization; yet no other country but Egypt has this rare blend of civilizations. A tour in Egypt brings together the wonders of the Egyptian Pharaonic civilization, the Greek and Roman monuments, along with the earliest achievements of Christianity and the glories of Islam.
    What are the Classical Tours in Egypt?
    No country on earth boasts a longer recorded history than does Egypt, the cradle of ancient civilization with the most magnificent monuments to be seen in the world.
    When the seven wonders of the ancient world were suggested by Herodotus, Egypt was a double winner with the still-standing Pyramids of Giza and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
    A classical tour in Egypt usually starts, in Cairo , with a visit to Pyramids of Giza , the greatest wonder of the Pharaonic civilization. This visit may extend to Sakkara , to see the Step Pyramid of Zoser , and Memphis , the capital of the Old Kingdom and worship center of God Btah.
    The Egyptian Museum , a visit you shouldn't miss, where you can see the collection of Tutankhamun among many other fascinating pharaonic artifacts and mummies,
    One can also travel to Luxor and Aswan to witness the masterpieces of Egyptian architecture in Upper Egypt, where you can pay a visit to the Karnak Temple , built by large numbers of kings of Pharaonic Egypt and Luxor temple which belongs to king Tutmosis II & Amonhotep III. Furthermore, you can enjoy a visit to Abydos Temple of king Seti I .
    Through your way to Aswan , you can relish a visit to Temple of Edfu , dedicated to god Horus, as well as Kom Obmo Temple which conjoined the two gods Horus & Sobek . In Aswan, you will see Philea Temple which belongs to the Ptolmic period.
    Classical tours may also include religious visits; such as tracing the route taken by the Holy Family in its flight from Jerusalim into Egypt, visiting The Church of The Holy Virgin located on the banks of the Nile at Maadi where the Holy Family boarded a sailing boat to Upper Egypt, The Hanging Church dedicated to Virgin Mary, the Monastery of the Holy Virgin at Al Qusiya, a popular site for pilgrims from ancient times where the Holy Family is believed to have stayed for over three years, in addition to Wadi Natroun and many other Christian sites.
    Moreover, religious visits in Egypt include marvelous Islamic architecture. Cairo is the city of one thousand minarets; among them are The Mosque of Amr Ibn El-Aas the first Islamic Mosque in Africa, The Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun, and The Alabster Mosque of Mohamed Ali built inside Salah Al Din Citadel , as well as many other Islamic sites


  • Nile Cruise

    It is an unforgettable experience to watch the culture of 5,000 years of the ancient Egypt through a floating hotel on the River Nile. Experience the Nile River and discover its treasures, is the best way to get away from the hustle & bustle, without missing the Pharonic cities. Egypt Cruise- A Floating hotel
    Cruises offer a wide selection of accommodation that satisfies various tastes and needs. It carries travelers in supreme comfort, elegance and ease. In addition to the Open buffets with international & local cuisine offered daily, included hot and cold food, also casual meal is served. All Egypt Cruises begin with Lunch and end with Breakfast. The journey also includes English cake and afternoon tea. You can see the country as if you are in a TV show. It is a journey of relaxing and a vaction of the life stress. The cruise is full equiped to be like the home and it is considered floating hotel. Cruise usually presents distinguished service for the guests and offers various kinds of the entertainment facilities. Also, most cruises offer offboard activities, such as, visiting the archaeological sites and galleries.
    The cruise facilities
    Most of cruises have swimming pools, hot tubs, private baths, and air conditioning, TVs with Satellite, Private Balcony, bars, restaurants, Beauty salon, laundry service, and entertainment
    Cruise Nightlife
    Night Life represents special importance in the cruise, so most of the Cruises offer colorful kind of entertainment, such as Galabia party, Cocktail Parties, whirling dervish, Nubian show, folkloric performances and belly dancers. All these create a truly memorable journey.
    Cruise types
    River Nile Cruise Lake Nasser Cruise Red sea cruise, Nile felucca.
    ARiver Nile Cruise holiday takes you back in history to the time of the great Pharaohs where you can see their monuments into Luxor Temple , Karnak Temple in the East bank, and Valley of the kings , valley of Queens , Colossi of Memnon , Hatshipsute Temple at West bank, also you will relish a visit to Horus temple at Edfu , temple of Haroris & Sobek at Kom Ombo , and the best of Aswan city sights, the Philae temple and the botanical gardens on the Nile, Unfinished obelisk and High Dam .
    Regarding Lake Nasser Cruise, You will enjoy a visit to the Nubian Monument , behind the dam. These sight seeing is unique, as you can't visit it by road, it is only visited through the lake Nasser Cruise. You will visit Abu Simbel Temple , kalabsha Temple , Beit Al wali , Kiosk of Kertasi , Wadi Al seboa , Temple of Dekka , Temple of Amada , and Derr Temple .
    Concerning Red Sea cruise, you can visit any city in Egypt , Cairo through Ain Al Sokhna port, Luxor through Hurghada port, St. Catherine through Sharm Port. You can also visit Jordan through Aqaba port and combine between two ancient countries, Egyp t , the land of the pharaohs , and land of Religion, Jordan .
    Whether you are looking for Nile Cruise, Lake Cruise, or Sea cruises, Memphis Tours has the pleasure to offer you unforgettable cruises through its famous Nile River , Red sea and Lake Nasser


  • Shore Excursions

    Ship trips are tours for the travelers whose ships stop at any Egyptian port or Aqaba Port in Jordan for one or two days. If you are stopping at Alexandria, Port Said, Safaga, Ein Sokhna or any other Egyptian Port or Aqaba Port, enjoy a unique opportunity to explore the fabulous attractions of Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor or any nearby city. What are shore excursions?
    Shore excursions are quick trips for the travelers whose ships stop at any Egyptian port for one or two days. It is an opportunity to visit the nearby cities and explore the wonderful highlights of Egypt. Whether you stop at Alexandria port, Port Said, Safaga, Ein Sokhna or any other Port in Egypt, well planning can ensure that you will see as much as time afford.
    Egyptian ports:
    Owing to its unique location, surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea from the North and the Red Sea from the East, Egypt has many significant ports overlooking both seas. Some of the main Egyptian ports are Alexandria port and Port Said located on the Mediterranean Sea,Ein El Sokhna and Safaga ports on the Red Sea.
    Egypt's shore excursions:
    Egypt is the cradle of ancient civilization, famous for its Pharaonic and Greco-Roman monuments. If your ship is calling at one of the Egyptian ports, why not to take advantage of your time and enjoy a quick trip highlights every possible site as the pyramids, temples or tombs found in many cities in Egypt.
    Stopping at Alexandria port, a wide variety of quick trips will be available for you. You can enjoy an over day trip to Al Alamein village and the WW II cemeteries, or a full day tour in the Roman sites of Alexandria.
    Your shore excursion may also extend to Wadi Natroun, the actual birthplace of the Christian monasticism. Furthermore, you can enjoy an overnight trip to Cairo visiting the Great pyramids of Giza, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Egyptian museum, exhibiting artifacts from the Pharaonic period including the treasures of the Child-King Tutankhamun, a