11 Day Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor , Abydos, Aswan and Abu Simbel

The Giza Pyramids plateau dates more than 4000 years and includes the three main Pyramids, six little Pyramids, the sole Guardian the Great Sphinx, and the valley temple which were all created for the purpose of ascending to the heavens with the ancient Egyptian Gods and preserving their heritage and legacy till the end of times.

It’s one of the oldest and largest constructions in the world and the first of its kind which started the golden age of construction in ancient Egypt was built by King Khufu. The Great Pyramid dates to 2580 BC which makes it older than 4500 years old. It was built in 20 years using 2,300,000 pieces of limestone. It stands at the height of 147 m (481 ft) which made it the tallest building in existence for 3800 years until the construction of the Lincoln Cathedral in England in 1311. The pyramid is surrounded by mystery and fringe theories due to its complex interior compared to its magnitude.

The Great Sphinx is the oldest statue in existence that served as a source of inspiration to countless travelers, poets, and travelers even today as a lot of mystery still surrounds the place. It has a height of 73 m (240 ft) and 19 m (66 ft) and has the shape of a mythical creature called the Sphinx which has the body of a lion and the head of a man probably King Khafre as a symbol of power and wisdom

It’s the place where the extraordinary Mummification Process took place since the Egypt old Kingdom. It is one of the best-preserved structures of the ancient Egyptian civilization, made entirely from limestone, and granite, and holds amazing diorite statues of Chephren.

Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo. Then move to visit:

You will get to witness the first pyramid in existence that started the golden age of construction. It was built by the legendary Imhotep the vizier of Pharaoh Djoser. It has a unique design as it is made of six steps and stands at a height of 62 m. Saqqara Step Pyramid is surrounded by a complex which was the first of its kind containing beautiful decorations and majestic ceremonial structures.

The city is the first official capital of Egypt, founded by King Menes to be the life of the two lands. It is known for being the land of Endurance and beauty, the home of the god Ptah the patron of creation and artwork. Memphis city holds a lot of ruins dating to more than 4000 years to some of the biggest names in Ancient Egypt like Ramses II and great temples to gods and goddess-like Aton & Hathor.

Finally, we drive you back to your hotel to spend the overnight.

The Egyptian Museum is an immortal exhibition showcasing the greatest selection of ancient artifacts in the history of Egypt which came to the light when it was built in 1901AD in the heart of Cairo.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo, then proceed to visit:

A.K.A. Cairo Citadel, it looks over the entire city of Cairo since its construction completed in 1182 AD by the great conqueror Salah El-Din. It served as the center of ruler and a powerful fortress against the crusaders & Napoleon’s French invasion and late on in the 19th century, it became the headquarters of the government. The citadel was the witness to all the biggest events that took place in Ancient Egypt.

A.K.A. “The Alabaster Mosque”, it’s a majestic work of art. It was constructed between 1830 and 1848 AD to be a replica of the blue mosque in Istanbul and act as a symbol of independence and freedom against the Ottoman Empire. Mohamed Ali Mosque is truly enchanting with its ottoman style architecture of French rococo influences with enchanting finishes of ornate red, green, gold, and a great dome.

Al-Muizz Street is an illuminating treasure vault that stood the test of time to showcase the ancient Islamic history located in the center of old Cairo since its construction in the 10th century by the Fatimid dynasty. It became the most incredible social gathering next to the amazing Khan El Khalil Bazaar which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1979.

Khan El Khalil has gained the name as the golden brick road of the Middle East as it is the oldest market in the region dating back to 970 AD. The street remains active till today and contains everything a traveler might desire plus all the magical cafe and shops that date back hundreds of years. All the phenomenal Islamic architecture and decorations of the street are highly enchanting and remain in good condition today.

At the end of the day, we will transfer you to the hotel for the overnight.

The celestial lands of Thebes hold the royal Valley of the Kings which holds 63 tombs dedicated to the rulers of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties who existed in the New Kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC) which are Seti I, Rameses (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X), Amenhotep I, Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut, and more. Many great facts were discovered from the art found across the walls of the tombs.

The magical temple of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) is a golden example of art and architecture that stood the test of time to become a symbol of beauty, honor Amun, and stands as a magical and complete example of the classical architecture of Egypt. It was completed in 1479 and across its three levels are the finest examples of art showcasing the great legacy of Hatshepsut.

The majestic twin statues of Colossi of Memnon which were created by king Amenhotep III (1391–1353 BC) were built in 1350 BC from rocks taken from Cairo. The colossi have an epic height of 18 m (60 ft.) plus a number of carvings and images found across the statues showcasing much information about his achievements and legacy.

The divine house of celebration and royal crowning Luxor Temple “The Southern Sanctuary” was made in 1400 BC to stand as a living model for the rejuvenation of kingship. Great rulers like Ramses the great, Amenhotep III, and Alexander the great were able to leave their mark on the temple and were also crowned in the temple. It was famous for holding the Opet festival by carving statues of the kings across the Avenue of Sphinxes. After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel & overnight Luxor.

The religious capital of the entire ancient Egyptian civilization is one of the most important archaeological attractions on earth which was built across 247 acres during the Middle, New, and Greco-Roman period between 1971 BC and 30 BC. Karnak Temple was dedicated for the 18th Theban triad of Mut, Khunso, and Amun. One of the most attractive archaeological creations found in the temple is the hypostyle hall, the shrines, and more. Check-in 5* deluxe Nile cruise and have your lunch on board then spend some leisure on the cruise will you be escorted at night to witness:

Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor. Then move to visit:

(Located 99km to the South of Abydos), It is one of the best preserved temple complexes in Egypt. The temple was founded by pharaoh Pepi I (2250 BC) and continued during the New kingdom (1550-1080 BC). What was left dates back to the Greco-Roman time in Egypt. The ceiling of the Dendera Temple has recently been cleaned, in a careful way that removed hundreds of years of black soot, without harming the ancient paint underneath. As a result, the spectacular ceiling painting has been exposed in the main hall of Hathor temple, and some of the most vibrant and colorful paintings dating from antiquity are now visible. Discover the widely known Dendera zodiac relief found during the Greco-Roman time in Egypt, the crypts which was for keeping cult equipment, archives and magical emblems for the temple’s protection, though the most important object kept in the crypts was a statue of the BA of Hathor, the Isis Birth House (Mammisi) raised by Nectanebo II and the temple sacred lake. On the rear outside wall of the temple, the scenes showing the massive figure of Cleopatra VII and her son by Julius Caesar, Caesarion. Then enjoy free time to explore the temple at leisure. After finishing, you will be transferred back to hotel & overnight Luxor.

Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant there. Then move to visit:

Abydos Temple which was built by Seti I and his son Ramses II for the God Osiris of the afterlife and resurrection. Abydos Temple is one of the most impressive religious structures in Egypt. The fine art reliefs incorporate the Abydos Kings list (showing the cartouche contains the names of the pharaohs of Egypt from the first dynasty to the 19th dynasty), There are seven chapels of Horus, Isis, Osiris, Amon Re, Ptah, Seti I, and Re-Horakhty. At the back of the temple, discover the enigmatic structure known as the Osireion, thought to be Osiris tomb. After finishing, enjoy free time to explore the temple at leisure.