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

Evening time, we will pick you up from your hotel to enjoy a Dinner Cruise, sit back and relax while enjoying a colorful belly dancing show with a folklore band, featuring the unforgettable Tannoura spin, in keeping with Egypt’s whirling dervishes’ tradition.

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 Amon, 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.

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

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:

(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.

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.

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

Medinat Habu temple it is an archaeological locality situated near the foot of the Theban Hills on the West Bank of the River Nile opposite the modern city of Luxor, Egypt. Although other structures are located within the area, the location is today associated almost exclusively with the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III The temple, some 150m long, is of orthodox design, and resembles closely the mortuary temple of Ramesses II the Ramesseum temple It is quite well preserved and surrounded by a massive mud brick enclosure, which may have been fortified. The original entrance is through a fortified gate-house, known as a migdol (and resembling an Asiatic fortress). The name at least its French form, Rhamesséion – was coined by Jean-François Champollion, who visited the ruins of the site in 1829 and first identified the hieroglyphs making up Ramesses’s names and titles on the walls. It was originally called the House of millions of years of Usermaatra-setepenra that unites with Thebes-the-city in the domain of Amon. Also you will be able to visit some other temples inside Habu Temple Such as Temple of Amun dating to the 18th Dynasty, built by Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. It has undergone many alterations and modifications over the years, partially in the 20th, 25th, 26th, 29th and 30th Dynasties and the Greco-Roman period. Then Continue your day Tour to:

Deir el Medina known as The Valley of the worker, Deir el-Medina is an ancient Egyptian village which was home to the artisans who worked on the tombs in the Valley of the Kings during the 18th to 20th
dynasties of the New Kingdom period (ca. 1550–1080 BC) The paintings appear so fresh. End your day Tour with a visit to:

Valley of the Queens is a place where wives of Pharaohs were buried in ancient times. In ancient times, it was known as Ta-Set-Neferu, meaning –”the place of the Children of the Pharaoh”, because along with the Queens of the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties (1550–1070 BCE) many princes and princesses were also buried with various members of the nobility. The tombs of these individuals were maintained by mortuary priests who performed daily rituals and provided offerings and prayers for the deceased nobility. The valley is located near the better known Valley of the Kings, on the west bank of the Nile across from Thebes (modern Luxor). This barren area in the western hills was chosen due to its relative isolation and proximity to the capital. The kings of the 18th dynasty, instead of building pyramids as traditional burial chambers (perhaps because of their vulnerability to tomb robbers), now chose to be interred in rock-cut tombs to Preserve it as possible as they can from tomb robbers.

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

Mummification Museum which was opened in 1997 and it’s located on the east bank also, The Museum shows and explains the process of Mummification and the techniques that were used during this process for the humans and animals as well and displays human and animal mummies and the tools which were used during the mummification operation, also there are examples of the types of objects that were traditionally buried with the dead in paranoiac times. After finish your tour, you will transfer back to your hotel & overnight Luxor.

Luxor Museum which is located in a very attractive spot on the east bank of the Nile between Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. The Museum displays various collection of monuments like “Jewelry, Furniture, Statues, Stelae, Pottery” from the Theban Temples and necropolis especially from the new kingdom. Then continue to visit:

Arrive Aswan, lunch at local restaurant and check in your hotel & overnight Aswan.

The Double Temple of Kom Ombo is a very special work of architecture that stands on the bank of the Nile River. This one-of-a-kind temple was built in the Hellenistic period between 180 BC and 47 BC for the goal of honoring Horus and Sobek. Across the temple, walls are a number of carvings and artwork showcasing the medical tools used by the ancient Egyptians. Then Arrive Aswan city

The heavenly Temple of Edfu is one of the biggest and most preserved temples in Egypt which was created between 237 BC and 57 BC on the grand battleground of the mythical fight between the sky falcon of divine protection god Horus and the god of the chaos Set. The temple is able to shed light on the religion, language, and myth of the ancient Egyptians during this time period through all the artistic carvings.

Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Aswan. Then move back to your hotel.

The magical Philae Temple is a magical creation of archaeology that has the power to tell the epic story of Isis and Osiris which was completed between 380-362 BC in the Ptolemaic age. It is highly preserved and honors Isis the goddess of motherhood and healing, wife of Osiris the ruler of the Underworld, and mother of the sky falcon god of divine victory Horus.

The heavenly Aswan High Dam is a magical piece of innovation that was constructed between the 60s and 70s to save the flood waters in the artificial Lake Nasser and generate hydroelectricity for the industrial age of Egypt.

Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant there then you will drive to Aswan airport to fly back to Cairo.

The Abu Simbel Temple is one of the most preserved examples of art and architecture ever made in existence. The celestial heritage of Pharaoh Ramses the great (1279-1213 BC) can be shown very clearly across the epic UNESCO World Heritage site Abu Simbel temple which was completed in 1264 BC to honor Amun, Ptah, and Ra Horakhty, Ozymandias legacy, and the signing of the first documented peace treaty in 1247 BC.

The mysterious house of the dead is considered to be the unique archaeological spot in all of Egypt as it acts as an artistic piece symbolizing the fusion of the artistic elements of the Hellenistic and Roman culture with the ancient Egyptian Paranoiac design. The Catacombs was constructed as a necropolis in the 2nd century AD and holds a number of Greek and Roman artifacts and decoration between its three-level stories which made it earn the title of one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages.

Pompey’s Pillar is a symbol of roman might & wonder as it is the largest monoliths column ever built outside of Rome, it stands at a height of 28 m tall and 2.7 m wide and is made entirely of pure red granite, and on its western upper side lies Greek inscription dedicated to Emperor Diocletian. It was named Pompey’s pillar as in the Middle Ages the Crusaders believed that the remains of the great Roman general Pompey were located in a pot at the very top of the pillar.

After having your special lunch meal at a local restaurant in Alexandria, then move to visit:

Qaitbay Citadel is an important Islamic landmark that holds the immortal illuminating spirit of the Alexandria Lighthouse, it was built in 1477 by sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf Al-Din Qa’it Bay on the same site which held the epic lighthouse of Alexandria using the salvaged stones from the wrecked lighthouse which was the third-longest surviving ancient wonder until it’s destruction by series of earthquakes between 956 AD and 1323 AD.

A great house of knowledge that acts as a commemoration of the ancient Alexandria library, it’s one of the finest and most advanced libraries in the world, it contains the world’s sixth-largest Francophone library on earth. It is a trilingual library containing books in Arabic, English, and French plus it holds the largest depository of French books in North Africa and the Middle East, majestic art galleries plus some of the rarest collections of books in the world.

You will return to Cairo for spending the overnight.

The rarest and most magical religious monument found in Cairo is the magical Jewish Ben Ezra Synagogue. It was created in 882 AD after shifting a church into a Jewish temple and was renovated in the 19th AD. It has incredible artistic designs and rare addition of books written in a dead language. At the end you will get back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

The divine church of Mother of God Saint Virgin Mary “Hanging Church” has always stood ad a magical example of the grace of the Christian community of Cairo. The church was built in the 5th century
AD on the southern roman gatehouses of Babylon fortress to become the staircase church that is highly risen from the ground by 30 ft.

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

The amazing Al Rifai Mosque is a modern creation that wished to become the identical twin of Sultan Hassan mosque. It was built in 1819 and completed by 1912 to become the royal mausoleum of “The Descents of Mohammad Ali.

The golden Sultan Hassan Mosque is a golden creation of ideal Mamluk architecture built by Sultan an-Nasir Hassan between 1356 and 1363 AD. This extravagate creation holds some of the most epic creations of art and architecture that stood the test of time