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Sakkara Travel Group is your link to Egypt's ancient past, your key to enter the fascinating world of pharaohs, deities, sultans and caliphs: relive the crusades, conquests, fiefdoms and dynasties of 7000 years ago; marvel at the contrast and harmony of its green valleys, deserts and oases. See what mystical monuments, natural beauty and balmy resorts Egypt has to offer!
Sakkara Nile Cruises offer you superlative luxury and comfortable cruising for
the experience of a lifetime. Our fleet is comprised of a variety of cruise
ships with Deluxe and Superior 5-star and 4-star classification.
Recognized by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism as one of the top ranking Egyptian tour companies, Sakkara Tours is a full service tour operator and Destination Management Company (DMC) specializing in inbound and outbound services and international tours
Among all nations, Egypt
takes pride in the fact that it is the only country to have the
distinct honor of hosting the Holy Family during their flight from
Herod. The Holy Family stayed about four years in Egypt, blessing its
people, its land and its Nile. It was an exhausting journey, where they
covered about 2000 kilometers, mostly on foot.
Take a journey in the footsteps of the Holy Family's path to safety in
Egypt. Join in that rich experience and interesting trip of historical
and Biblical significance. The place and people are fascinating and
traditions based on Christian faith are inspiring.
Our fleet of Buses &
Limousines features the most modern late model luxury road liners by
Renault & Mercedes, Hyundai etc... All to fit your needs and more
specially to keep you comfortable. Luxuriate in superlative ease,
harmony and style, as you travel along the routes of one of the world�s
oldest civilizations. To ensure your well-being and comfort on city roads,
Sakkara Limousine has the latest model limousines at your disposal.
Sakkara Limousine is synonymous in Egypt with quality, luxury and classical
elegance.
Spend your vacation in luxury, comfort and style with the Sakkara Travel Group.
We offer you the choice of the most prestigious hotels in Egypt, catering to
your every need.
Egypt is the perfect destination to mix your business with pleasure, immerse yourself in exotic flavors, scents, and sites, in modern comfort. Whether you desire an intimate retreat or a sleek modern facility, Sakkara Tours can comply with the most sophisticated meeting and conference facilities available in Egypt.
In this program you will enjoy visiting the only present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World The Great Pyramids of Giza
Your Egyptologist will escort you on an unforgettable tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza. They are among the world�s greatest tourist attractions and never lose their ability to inspire and overwhelm visitors. Your tour may include an opportunity to enter inside one of these fabulous monuments and explore the mysteries of its ancient past for yourself( optional with extra fees)
Sphinx : Enter the temple of the mysterious Sphinx, an ancient figure shrouded in legend and mystery. Your Egyptologist will enthrall you with the tales told of this fascinating figure.
Your tour will include a visit to : Experience Egypt�s long and rich history in our exciting double tour to the city of Memphis and the necropolis of Sakkara. At vast Sakkara, you will see the famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the first freestanding stone structure in the world. Our Egyptologist will guide you to some tombs belonging to the nobles of the past. They show the beauty and excellence of Ancient Egyptian art on their walls and give an insight in the daily life of Ancient Egypt.
Memphis :
At the site of Memphis, you will see the vestiges of theancient capital that once stood as a flourishing metropolis during the time of the Pharaohs. The place is thickly surrounded by lush palm groves and bushes, isolating the site of the old city from modern civilization.
Your Egyptologist will escort you on a fascinating tour of 7,000 years of Egyptian history with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. The Museum houses the world�s greatest collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts, including 12 rooms filled with golden treasures from the world-famous tomb of the boy-king Tutankhamun.Islamic Cairo :
Take a fascinating tour of Islamic Cairo, including the beautiful and graceful Mohamed Ali Mosque and the ancient Citadel, a spectacular medieval fortress perched on a hill above the city. Originally built by Salah El-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders, the Citadel was modified and enlarged over the centuries by subsequent rulers and today is a complex of three mosques and four museums. You will also be able to visit the elegant Sultan Hassan and Refaie mosques � both beautiful examples of Islamic architecture.
Khan El-Khalili Bazaar :
Proceed to the fascinating Khan El-Khalili Bazaar � reputed to be the largest covered bazaar in the Middle East. Originally founded as a watering stop for caravanserai in the 14th century, the bazaar has now grown to vast proportions. As you wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets you will find workshops and stalls selling all manner of things from woodwork, glassware and leather goods to perfumes, fabrics and Pharaonic curios.
Solar Boat Museum : Your tour will include the incredible Solar Boat Museum beside the Great Pyramid of Cheops, considered to be the single most important archaeological find in Egypt since the Tomb of Tutankhamun. Discovered in a pit by the Great Pyramid in 1954, the entire boat was carefully reconstructed and placed in the museum.
Camel Ride :
No trip to Egypt would be complete without a ride on a �ship of the desert� and you will have an opportunity to mount your individual camel for a short ride across the sands of the Giza plateau .
Mummies Room :
Your tour may include a chance to enter the Mummies Room in the Egyptian Museum. A specially-built area dedicated to the mummies of ancient Royal Kings and Queens, including the mummy of Ancient Egypt�s greatest Pharaoh, Ramses II.
Coptic Cairo :
Your Egyptologist will guide you round the highlights of Coptic Cairo. There you will find the remains of the old Fortress of Babylon built at the time of the Romans in Egypt to protect the country from invading enemies.
4th & 5th centuries Churches :
The walls of the fortress enclose the Church of St. Sergius, which is built on a crypt considered to be one of the resting places of the Holy Family during their flight to Egypt 2000 years ago. You will also see the �Hanging Church�, supported by only one column, and boasting incredible paintings inside.
Synagogue of Ben Ezra:
Visit the Synagogue of Ben Ezra, from the time of the once thriving Jewish community in Egypt under the leadership of Rabbi Ben Ezra. Inside were discovered the so-called �Geniza Documents�, which showed an unparalleled source of information about life of the Jews in Egypt�s past.
Coptic Museum
The Coptic Museum, which displays a wonderful collection of medieval statues, bells, bone carvings, frescoes, icons and colorful textiles and scriptures. (The museum is undergoing a total renovation and is scheduled to open again in 2005)