The museum houses a collection of the most valuable Egyptian artifacts ever from various periods of the Egyptian civilization, from the Predynastic Period to Coptic Egypt, with an estimated total of over 100,000 artifacts, including at least 20,000 that will be displayed for the first time ever, including the complete King Tutankhamun collection comprising 5,398 pieces. The Tut collection is on display in a 7,500 m2 section of the museum. Rare pieces that have been restored will be displayed for the first time, such as the second solar ship of Khufu, the restoration of which cost $5 million, the collection of Queen Hetepheres (mother of King Khufu), and the collection of Yuya and Thuyu (parents of Queen Tiye).

The Museum of Memphis The Great STep Pyramid The Pyramid of Unas Old Kingdom tombs

Visit **Luxor Temple**, one of the finest architectural masterpieces of ancient Egypt. Originally constructed by King Amenhotep III during the 18th Dynasty and later expanded by King Ramses II, the temple stands as a remarkable testament to the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization. After your visit, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and arrange your transfer to your Cairo hotel.

Your day starts with breakfast in sleeper train followed by a drive, in our air-conditioned vehicle, to Alexandria. Your visit to this beautiful city, originally built by Alexander the Great, includes a trip into the Catacombs (Kom el Shoqafa), where the early Christians were buried; the Roman Amphitheatre, which every town in the ancient Roman Empire had; the Alexandria National Museum, built in a former palace and now houses almost 2000 artifacts which tell the story of the city, including the recent finds from the sunken part of the city; and finally a visit to the Montazah Gardens, a private park where world leaders often meet, 150 acres of numerous trees, palms, and flowers which overlook many bays and beaches. Lunch will be supplied at a local restaurant in the middle of this exciting tour, and at the end of the day you will have a tired, but fulfilled, drive back to Cairo.

Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.