• Benny’s Royal Tour’s Explore Jordan and Egypt in Nile Cruise Tour begins
• Assemble Kochi International Airport at 07.00hrs. Oman Airways flight WY 226 departs to Muscat at 09.55hrs and arrives at Muscat International Airport at 12.10 hrs. Later connect Oman Air Flight WY405 to Cairo at 17.25 hrs and arrive at Cairo International Airport at 17.25 hrs. Welcome to Egypt, the land of Pyramids. Benny’s Royal Tour’s Explore Jordan and Egypt in Nile Cruise Tour begins. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport and after emigration and customs formalities, meet our local guide in Cairo and proceed to hotel for check in. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
• Pyramid Parks Hotel (4 Star) in Cairo Breakfast.
• Lunch and Dinner at Restaurant

• Visit the city of Emperor Alexander the great
• After continental breakfast at the hotel transfer to Alexandria. The city was founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC and Queen Cleopatra lorded over it. This was the Mediterranean’s dazzling jewel of a city, home to the Great Library of Alexandria and the colossal Pharos Lighthouse - one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and its Great Library (the largest in the ancient world), and the Necropolis (Catacombs), one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. Here we visit the major attractions in Alexandria like the corniche, Citadel of Qaitbay, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, and Kom el-Dikka. The Corniche is a waterfront in Alexandria, Egypt, running along the Eastern Harbour. It is one of the major corridors for traffic in Alexandria. The Citadel of Qaitbay is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean Sea coast, in Alexandria, Egypt., Pompey’s Pillar, a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt set up in honor of the Roman emperor Diocletian between 298-302 AD. It is the biggest memorial column in Egypt on red granite, with a total height of about 28 meters and a base diameter of 2.7m Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the library built in commemoration of the Library of Alexandria that was lost in antiquity (subject to the availability).

• Catacombs, the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages
• The catacomb Kom El Shoqafa is a historical archaeological site located in Alexandria, Egypt, and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. This consists of a series of Alexandrian tombs, statues and archaeological objects of the Pharaonic funerary cult with Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences. A circular staircase,which was often used to transport deceased bodies down the middle of it, leads down into the tombs that were tunnelled into the bedrock during the age of the Antonine emperors (2nd century AD). Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the major library and cultural center on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in the Egyptian city of Alexandria. It is a commemoration of the Library of Alexandria that was lost in antiquity. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is one of Egypt’s most important contemporary landmarks and the cultural heart of the city. It contains one of the modern world’s most ambitious libraries and a host of museums exploring Alexandria’s history and heritage. Alexandria’s Antiquities Museum holds a collection that romps from Ancient Egypt through to the Greco-Roman era, with its highlight exhibits displaying statuary found during underwater archaeological excavations in the harbor. Later we will return back to Cairo. Dinner and overnight stay in Cairo.
• Pyramid Parks Hotel (4 Star) in Cairo. Breakfast,
• Lunch and Dinner at Restaurant

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• Visit the Great Pyramid of Giza and Egyptian Museum
• After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Giza, on the outskirt of Cairo for the sightseeing tour to visit Egyptian Pyramids, the one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Egypt, the land of pharaohs and pyramids never fails to amaze its visitors with its rich culture, mysteries and monolithic pieces from the medieval times. Pyramid in the world was built as a tomb for the Egyptian Pharaoh. There are about 80 ancient Egyptian pyramids still standing, but the three biggest and most well-preserved - called Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, and - are located in Giza.
• Visit Pyramids, the one of the Seven Wonders of the World
• The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the oldest and largest of the pyramids in Giza . It is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still in existence; this is despite being the oldest wonder by about 2,000 years. The pyramids were built as tomb for pharaoh Khufu and estimate that it was built in the 26th century BC during a period of around 27 years. Initially standing at 146.5 meters , the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3,800 years. After 46 windy centuries, its height has been reduced by 9m. Khafre Pyramid is the second largest pyramid in Egypt, only about 10 meters lower than the Great Pyramid. The pyramid is unique in that the remains of the original cladding have been preserved in its upper part. Khafra built his pyramid at Giza next to his father’s pyramid. Its pyramid complex is better preserved than others. The Pyramid of Menkaure is the smallest of the three main Pyramids of Giza, located on the Giza Plateau in the southwestern outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. It is thought to have been built to serve as the tomb of the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Menkaure. You will also get the chance to visit the inside of Giza pyramids (optional).
• Visit Great Sphinx of Giza
• Another awesome attraction in Giza is the Great Sphinx of Giza, an imposing statue body of a lion and head of a human. Carved out of a single block of the surrounding limestone bedrock, this colossal Egyptian antiquity is claimed to be the oldest and the largest known sculpture in the world. Built-in 2500 BC, the Great Sphinx Of Giza in Egypt sits on the Giza plateau right in front of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Facing east, this stunning monument shimmers with the rising sun each morning and the Great Sphinx of Giza height is 73 meters long and 20.21 meters. Sphinx Great Visit

• Papyrus and Perfume factory
• Later you will get chance to visit papyrus and perfume factory. Papyrus is a material made from the pith of the papyrus plant. Papyrus is first known to have been used in Egypt , as the papyrus plant was once abundant across the Papyrus Perfume Factory
• The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
• The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a large museum (490,000 square metres (5,300,000 sq ft) ) located in Old Cairo, , Egypt., The museum’s exceptional collection includes the royal mummies, which are exhibited in a new interactive display using 21st century cutting-edge technology to go beneath the wrappings and reveal their secrets, in addition to shedding light on the rituals and religious beliefs surrounding mummification in ancient Egypt. You can see, among others the mummies of King Ramses II, King Seqenenre Tao, Queen Hatshepsut, Queen Tiye, King Seti I and Queen Ahmose-Nefertari. By including the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo itinerary, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of Egypt’s fascinating history and cultural heritage. The opportunity to see the royal mummies up close is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that immerses visitors in the ancient world of the pharaohs, making it a must-visit attraction for anyone interested in Egyptology and ancient civilizations.Later we transfer to Hotel in Cairo
• Pyramid Parks Hotel (4 Star) in Cairo. Breakfast,
• Lunch and Dinner at Restaurant

• After breakfast proceed to Cairo International Airport to catch the flight to Aswan. upon arrival enroute Phila Island Later check in 5-star Nile cruise Visit Phile Island, the Pearl of Egypt Aswan is a beautiful city famous for the Nubian culture and on arrival, we will proceed to the Nile River to take you to the splendid Philae Island to Phile temple. The tiny island of Philae, 450 meters long and less than 150 meters wide, captured the imagination of countless travelers to Egypt from early times. It was famed for its beauty and was known as the “Pearl of Egypt’. Plants and palm trees grew from the fertile deposits that had collected in the crevices of the granite bedrock. Gracious Graeco-Roman temples and sanctuaries rose proudly against the skyline. It had become the Centre of the cult of Isis, which was revived during the Saite period (664-525 BC).
• We continue our journey and will visit the beautiful Aswan Dam. The Aswan Dam, or more specifically since the 1960s, the Aswan High Dam, is the world’s largest embankment dam, which was built across the Nile, the longest river in the world in Aswan, Egypt, between 1960 and 1970. The Aswan Dam is approximately 11,811 feet long, 364 www.bennysroyaltours.com DAY 05: ASWAN – ABU SIMBEL Felucca Ride Egyption Abu Dance Show Simbel After the amazing day tour in Aswan Dinner
• Overnight on the cruise M/S Medea 5 Star Cruise or similar
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on board

• Visit Abu Simbel, the city of Ramses connecting to Moses from the Holy Bible After breakfast on board disembark from cruise and proceed to visit the great temples of Ramses 2nd and his wife Nefertary in Abu Simbel, the great ancient city connecting to Moses from the Holy Bible. Abu Simbel is an ancient temple complex, originally cut into a solid rock cliff, in southern Egypt and located at the second cataract of the Nile River. The Great Temple of Abu Simbel is fronted by four giant figures of Ramses II. It is difficult to tell that they were once cut into a multitude of pieces as part of the relocation effort. The two temples which comprise the site were created during the reign of Ramesses II between 1279 - c. 1213 BC. The great extensive artwork throughout the interior of the Great Temple were created to celebrate Ramesses’ victory over the Hittites at the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BC. Later we return back to cruise. Lunch on board. Kom Ombo Tour to Kom Ombo, the crocodile temple Later sail to Kom Ombo. The Temple of Kom Ombo is one of the Nile Valley’s most beautifully sited temples. Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo perched on a small mound of stone and sand. Unique in Egypt, it is dedicated to two gods; the local crocodile god Sobek and Haroeris. The building is unique because its ‘double’ design meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods. The temple of Edfuan Egyptian temple located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt. It is one of the best-preserved shrines in Egypt. In ancient Egypt, this city was important because it controlled the routes of the commercial caravans that went to Nubia through the valley of the Nile. Visit the Temple dedicated to the Falcon god Horus in Edfu. Later we visit the Egyptian city of Edfu, located on the west bank of the Nile River between Esna and Aswan, with a population of approximately sixty thousand people. Edfu is the site of the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus and an ancient settlement. It is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. The temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, was built between 237 and 57 BC. This is a mortuary temple built by the female Pharaoh Hatshepsut around 1470 BC. The architecture of this temple is considered unique and a turning point in the history of Egyptian architecture. The inscriptions on its walls provide important information on language, myth and religion during the Greco-Roman period in ancient Egypt. Later sail to Luxor. Dinner on board.
• Overnight on the cruise boat while sailing towards Luxor M/S Medea 5 Star Cruise or similar
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on board

• In the morning, upon arrival in Edfu, proceed to visit the sightseeing of Hours Temple in Edfu.
• Later proceeded to sailing to Luxor. We arrive at Luxor. After breakfast begin the tour to the East bank Memorable visit Luxor Temple After we visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. Largely built by the New Kingdom pharaohs Amenhotep III in 1390 BC and Ramses II in 1279, this temple is a strikingly graceful monument in the heart of the modern town. The Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River. The Karnak Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings near Luxor, in Egypt. Also known as the Southern Sanctuary, its main function was during the annual Opet celebrations, when the statues of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu were brought from Karnak, along the Avenue of Sphinxes, and reunited here during the inundation

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• Hatshepsut’s Temple Visit Valley of Kings and the most beautiful Hatshepsut’s Temple Enroute Lunch. Later transfer to the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut temple, and the statue of Memnon. Hatshepsut’s Temple is one of the world’s most striking architectural masterpieces. This most beautiful Temple Honors the Egyptian Queen Who Ruled as King and she built it. The Valley of the Kings is famous for its royal tombs. These beautifully painted tombs have been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. For over a thousand years, the kings, queens, and nobles of the New Kingdom (1500-1070 B.C.) were buried in this valley, which is the world’s most magnificent burial ground. The valley contains hundreds of tombs, the most famous tomb (KV No. 62) belongs to the boy king Tutankhamun.
• Back to cruise dinner and overnight on board. M/S Medea 5 Star Cruise or similar
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Restaurant

• After breakfast on board check out from the cruise and proceed to Luxor Airport to catch a flight heading to Cairo and then from the same airport to Jordan. Arriving at Queen Alia International Airport, Jordan. After immigration procedures transfer to a hotel in Petra.
• Overnight stay at Petra Petra Canyon Hotel or similar
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at Restaurant

• Visit Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
• After continental breakfast, check out hotel and you will move directly to Petra for a full day visit, to the red rose rock city, the city of the Nabateans, the lost city carve all in the mountains, riding on a horse to the Siq (canyon) which is a natural crack in the rocks, and enjoying the beautiful carvings of statues, idols and niches. Petra is called the “Red Rose City” because of the colour of the stone from which it is carved. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Historically speaking, the lost city of Petra is one of the most enigmatic civilizations in the world with their successful and prolific business trading spices and silks with China, India, Rome and Egypt, the people of ancient Petra, the Nabateans, have managed to endow their city with extravagant structures and infrastructures. The lost city of Petra has been the centerpiece of legends and fictional stories since its re-discovery in 1812 by the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt. The incredible fact about Petra’s structures is that they were not constructed, but were carved out of giant sandstone canyons surrounding the lost city. First, we visit the magnificent structure carved out of the sandstone rock face known as the Treasury or Al-Khazneh in Arabic. It was originally carved during the reign of Aretas IV Philopatris, a Nabatean King, at the start of the 1st century AD. The origin of the Treasury is attributed to a few legends - one of which is that it was used as a treasury of Egyptian Pharaohs during Moses’ time. On the way to the treasury, you will be wondering about the time the treasury will appear to you behind the corner that has been standing there for over than 2000 years. Another carved out sculpture building from the Sandstone Mountains is called the Monastery. It stands at 45 meters high and 50 meters wide and echoes the typical Nabatean classical style. Petra is also host to several tombs which serves as the resting place for royalties. The Royal tombs consist of the Urn tomb, Silk tomb, Corinthian tomb,Amphi Theater
• The Wadi Musa, the Valle of Moses & the Amphitheater
• Then continue to Petra’s amphitheater was carved out, from the mountain rock and can seat a maximum of 8,500 people. The amphitheater was dated back to the 1st century AD and was designed with features from the Hellenistic period. The majority of the theater’s features have eroded due to the flash floods and earthquake that occurred in the city around 300 AD. The Wadi Musa, meaning the Valle of Moses, is a long valley close to many mountains where a Bedouin camp sells local handicrafts, such as pottery, accessories, and bottles with colored sand where cars can’t be used and people walk around and rent horses, camels or a horse-drawn carriage.
• Wadi Rum - The Valley Of The Moon” Wadi Rum is a protected desert wilderness in southern Jordan. It features dramatic sandstone mountains like the many-domed Jebel Um Ishrin, and natural arches such as Burdah Rock Bridge. Many prehistoric inscriptions and carvings line rocky caverns and steep chasms, such as Khazali Canyon. The natural watering hole of Lawrence’s The blood red sands and the unworldly sandstone mountains create an uncanny Mars-like landscape and environment, making you truly feel like you are stepping foot on another planet, though you are right here on Earth. It is a favorite for Hollywood films set on Mars. Many films also have been filmed in Wadi Rum, like Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Prometheus, Lawrence of Arabia, Malayalam film Aadujeevitham etc. Later we transfer to Amman.
• Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Amman Amman Lacasa Hotel Amman or similar
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at Restaurant

• After lunch we proceed to dead sea.The Dead Sea’s salinity and mineral composition improves cell metabolism and contributes to its restoration and regeneration. Dead Sea Salt also acts as a disinfectant and help in removing harmful substances from the skin.. The leading attraction at the Dead Sea is the warm, soothing, super salty water itself – some ten times saltier than sea water, and rich in chloride salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium, bromine and several others. The Dead Sea has the lowest elevation and is the lowest body of water on the surface of Earth. For several decades in the mid-20th century, the standard value given for the surface level of the lake was some 1,300 feet (400 metres) below sea level.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Dead sea. Dead Sea Spa or similar
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at Restaurant

• After breakfast checkout from the hotel & free time for leisure and shopping. Shopping is an integral part of a memorable vacation – apart from beautiful memories that you will cherish of the beautiful countries Egypt & Jordan, bringing back cute souvenirs that will remind you of the good times spent here, is equally important. It’s the time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back happy memories of your visit to Egypt & Jordan. We would like you to spare a few minutes of your time to write and tell us how you enjoyed your tour and any suggestions you may have for the future. Later we proceed to Amman airport. Oman Airways Flight WY414 departs to Muscat at 18.25 hrs and arrives at Muscat International Airport at 22.45.

• Later connect Oman Airways Flight WY225G to Kochi 02.10 hrs and arrive Kochi International Airport at 07.15 hrs. With the sweet memories of Benny’s Royal Tours’ Explore Pyramids, Petra & Nile Cruise Tour