13 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise & Sahara Trip

Giza Pyramids Complex

The Giza Pyramids Plateau is an immortal wonder filled with epic monuments such as the great pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and more.

The Great Pyramid

The Great Pyramid of Giza is an epic construction created for Pharaoh Khufu in 2600 BC during the 4^th dynasty and designed by his Vizier Hemiunu. It is one of the tallest construction on earth reaching 147 m (481 ft) and the last standing seven wonders of the ancient world.

The Great Sphinx

The great Sphinx of Khafre (2558 – 2532 BC) is probably the oldest and most famous man-made statue in existence found on the west bank of the Nile, showcasing the facial features of him and the body of a lion.

The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple is a marvelous construction built for the sole purpose of conducting the mummification process and is filled with many granite columns and alabaster floors.

The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a golden portal leading to cosmic ancient Egyptian creations of celestial intelligence that were cultivated across 5000 years of continuous innovation and vivid artistic imagination. Within this colossal wonder is the once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover some of the greatest archaeological monuments and artifacts ever made which include :

The Hanging Obelisk, King Ramses Il Statue, The 10 Statues of King Senusert, The Grand staircase, Statues of Ptolemaic Kings and Queens, The Victory Column of King Mercnptah, The epic Royal Regalia, and the Grand Atrium & Gift show. 

There is a VIP ticket that gives access to witness a number of other artifacts, for more information contact us.

Lunch Time

Have your Lunch at a magical Pyramids / Nile view restaurant, then move to visit:

Saqqara Step Pyramid

The great step Pyramid of Saqqara is a very important and essential construction that came to be in (2670 – 2650 BC) as the first of its kind to possess an important mortuary complex and a massive courtyard.

Memphis City

Memphis was a uniting city that came to be in the 31st century BC through the power and will of king Djoser who came under the protection of the god Ptah the patron of craftsmanship and creation. One of the reasons that make the city important is its greek name "Aigyptos" which served as the origin of the name "Egypt".

Overnight

Finally, we will drive you back to your hotel in Cairo for the overnight.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is a Greco-Roman tomb dating to the 2ⁿ century, it is made up of three floors made of amazing decorations dating to the early Roman and Hellenistic eras.

Pompey's Pillar

Pompey’s pillar is carved around 300 AD for Diocletian the Roman emperor and is33.85 m high and made of granite the only column located outside of Rome, known as the Roman Triumphal Column.

Lunch Time

Enjoy your lunch at a restaurant in Alexandria, then continue your trip by exploring:

Qaitbay Citadel

The Qaitbay Citadel is a legendary landmark with a special Islamic aura, built-in 1447 AD by Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay. The Citadel is renowned for being in the exact same place that contained the epic lighthouse of Alexandria; one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

Alexandria Library

The Bibliotheca Alexandria is a magical library that was constructed in 2002 to showcase the spirit of the ancient Library of Alexandria and holds the sixth biggest francophone library in the world plus it has a number of inner museums, art galleries, and many more.

Overnight

Return to your hotel in Cairo to spend the overnight.

Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple is a highly beautiful construction that was made in 1400 BC as a part of Thebes to hold many festivals like the Opet and pay respects to the Theban Triad of Mut, Aumn, & Khonsu, and hold the rejuvenation of kingship ceremony.

Karnak Temple

The Karnak Temple Complex "The Most Selected of Places" is the largest open museum in the world that was constructed by Pharaoh Senusret I during the Middle Kingdom (2000–1700 BCE) and the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305–30 BCE). It is home to the Great Hypostyle Hall, the precinct of Amun-Re, and the Avenue of Sphinxes that connects it to Luxor Temple.

Hatshepsut Temple

The mesmerizing Hatshepsut Temple was constructed in the 5th century BC which was carved in the face of the mountain bedrock. It is a very incredible construction built to honor the legacy of Queen Hatshepsut and Amun-Re and holds a number of shines for Hathor, Anubis plus many courts, decorations.

Valley of the Kings

The immortal Valley of the Kings is a magical tomb found in the core of a mountain and designed to hold 63 tombs from the 6th till the 11th century to hold the mummies of treasures of famous kings like Tutankhamun, Seti I, Ramses II, Akhenaten, and many more.

Colossi of Memnon

The two huge statues of the colossi of Memnon have stood the test of then since they were carved from quartize in the image of Pharaoh Amenhotep III in 1350 BC to honor his legacy and preserve his memory and achievements.

Edfu Temple

Edfu Temple is a legendary temple that served as the worship center for the sky falcon god Horus patron of divine protection and victory. It was constructed in the Ptolemaic era between 237 BC and 57 BC. Across the walls of the temple is the source of great knowledge of religion, myth, and language from that era.

Kom Ombo Temple

Kom Ombo Temple is a very rare ancient Egyptian temple for many reasons, it has a unique double design each dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek of the Nile and Horus the elder. It was one of the last pyramids to be built during the Ptolemaic age between 180 BC and 47 BC.

Abu Simbel Temples

The marvelous Abu Simbel Temples are two majestic temples constructed to showcase the epic legacy and achievements of Ramess the great (1303-1213 BC). The temple was constructed in 1264 BC which shed some light on the victory of the battle of Kadesh, honoring of the gods, and his wife Nefertari. It was relocated to the western bank of Lake Nasser in the last 60s as part of the UNESCO rescue operation.

Aswan High Dam

The High Dam is an incredible monument that was constructed during the early 60s to control the floodwaters, save water in the artificial lake Nasser, and produce electricity with great efficiency.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The majestic Unfinished Obelisk of Hatshepsut (1507 – 1458 BC) is great construction that showcases the great mastery of the ancient Egyptians. It is the biggest obelisk ever and was meant to stand at the Karnak temple but was cracked during its carving process.

Philae Temple

Philae Temple is a miraculous temple that was transported to Agilkia Island by UNESCO. It was built in the 7th century BC to honor the legacy of the Goddess Isis of Motherhood and her mythical story. Much great information about the religious history of ancient Egypt was deprived of this epic temple.

Lunch Time

Your lunch will be served at a restaurant in Aswan.

Overnight

You will fly to Cairo and our driver will transfer you to our hotel in Cairo to check in and spend the overnight.

Salah El Din Citadel

The great Cairo Citadel of Salah El-Din is a fortress that embodies the concept of greatness, built on the highest point in Egypt from 1174 AD all the way to 1848 AD. It was the government headquarters for more than 700 years from the 13^th till the 9^th century where it served as the center of the Islamic age.

Mohamed Ali Mosque

The Mohamed Ali Mosque is an enchanting construction found within the citadel of Salah El Din which was built in 1848 AD. It is a great example of Ottoman architecture and is famous for containing some captivating Islamic decorations.

Lunch Time

You will have your lunch and then continue your tour to:

Sultan Hassan Madrassa-Mosque

The Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan is a true example of Islamic architecture built in 1363 AD to hold some enchanting architectural designs and the most impressive decorations across its massive size.

Al Rifai Mosque

Al Rifai Mosque dates back to the modern era as it was built in 1912 to act as a mausoleum for Muhammad Ali Family. It is a perfect example of the golden Islamic and modernized ancient Egyptian architecture.

Overnight

You will spend the overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

Bahariya Oasis

The Bahariya Oasis can be found 370 km north of Cairo in the western desert. The oasis dates back to the middle kingdom (1975 BC-1640 BC) and the Greco-Roman ages. It is home to many great attractions such as the white desert Sahara Suda, the Black Desert, the Crystal Mountain, the Museum of the Golden Mummies, and many more.

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum was built in 1901 to safeguard Egyptian artifacts that amount to more than 120000 pieces of artifacts from all the different periods of ancient Egyptian History.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The NMEC is a newly constructed museum built in 2017 to showcase the majestic history and culture of Egypt starting from prehistorical times till the current moment. All the mummies of some of the most famous kings and queens were transported to the museum and up to 40000 pieces of artifacts from all time periods.

Lunch Time

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

The Hanging Church

The Hanging Church Of the Virgin Mary a.k.a the staircase church was constructed in the 3^rd century in the same location that held the holy family. It has a magical design of Coptic art and architecture placed across the interior and exterior of the Church.

Amr Ibn Al Aas Mosque

Amr Ibn Al-as Mosque came into existence in 640 AD to become the first mosque ever created in Africa. It was enlarged and rebuilt many times across history and is known to showcase some of the most captivating examples of Islamic architecture and decorations.

Ben Ezra Synagogue

The mythical Ben Ezra Synagogue is a rare construction found in the heart of Cairo and established in 882 AD, famous for shedding some light on the Jewish heritage in Egypt. It holds the most magical creations of art and architecture from the Jewish culture.

Al Muizz Street

Within the heavenly street of the golden city of old Cairo is a labyrinth of miraculous history and rich culture which was established for hundreds of years in the 10th century AD of the Fatimid era. Everyone will explore the beauty of the Islamic civilization through a number of incredible houses and cafes.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

The Khan EL Khalili Bazaar has been the ideal location for shopping since 1382-1389 AD during the reign of Sultan Barguq in the Mamluk era. The street is home to the best artisan and workshops in Egypt which will be filled with all kinds of exotic and rare items.

Overnight

We will drive you back to our hotel.