8 Days Trip to the Treasures of Egypt

Giza Pyramids Complex

It's the greatest human engineering project ever built in history which was founded roughly 2550 to 2490 B.C. and includes three of the most renowned Egyptian Pyramids. The ancient pharaohs of the 4^th dynasty insisted to establish these man-made structures as burial spots containing the mummies of prominent kings and the glorious items they may need in the afterlife.

The Great Pyramid

The Great Pyramid is one of the Seven Wonders of the World that remains standing and the most gigantic pyramid in history which belongs to King Khufu (2609 BC - 2584 BC). This wonderful monument was constructed over 480 feet and it was made from 2.3 million rocks.

The Great Sphinx

The Sphinx is an ancient colossal statue related to Pharaoh Chephren created around 2500 BC and most archeologists believed that the head of the sculpture refers to the king. This fabulous monument has a pharaoh's head and a lion's body that's why it was originally built to guard the most important spots at Giza Plateau.

The Valley Temple

It's a gigantic structure of huge granite blocks created by King Khafre that was mainly founded as a funerary temple for worship purposes and as a center of mummification which is known as the Opening of the mouth ceremony that was performed on the kings and the nobles of the 4th dynasty.

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

This is the time to have your lunch at a very good local restaurant then move to visit:

The Pyramids of Dahshur

The two pyramids of Dahshur are the most captivating pyramids in Egypt which were built by Pharaoh Snefru, the father of Khufu. The site was founded during the reign of the 3^rd dynasty and it consists of four pyramids the best known of which are the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid.

Overnight

You will return to spend the night at your hotel.

Karnak Temple

Karnak temple is located on the east bank of the Nile in Luxor city found across 247 acres which were created between 1971 BC and 30 BC, and it's a vast mix of temples and the largest space of the site belongs to Amun Ra and the temple was related to both the gods and the rulers who ruled the country and wished to be memorized on the walls of Karnak.

Lunch Time

Have your tasty lunch at a good reputable restaurant then you will take to check in 5* hotel and relax.

Luxor Temple by Night

This is the time to travel over the years to one of the most captivating attractions in Egypt which was completed in 1400 BC and kept a very good preserved condition and intact unique carvings on its walls. Luxor temple has several pylons measuring 70 yards long plus a magical Avenue of Sphinxes leading to the Karnak temple.

Overnight

We will drive you back to your hotel.

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings is a vast complex of more than 60 royal tombs which was erected by the pharaohs of the 18^th and 19^th dynasty to be their own burial ground. The most famed tomb at the site belongs to King Tutankhamun which was found by Howard Carter in 1922.

Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut temple "1479 B.C" is the most inspiring representation of the ruling time of Queen Hatshepsut which had witnessed great progress in trade, architecture.. etc. Queen Hatshepsut ruled the country during the 18^th dynasty and she insisted to immortalize her awful achievements so she built this wonderful temple.

Lunch Time

Lunch will be on an island in the Nile so the trip includes a boat ride then move to visit:

Colossi of Memnon

Colossi of Memnon are two gigantic sculptures cared out of quartzite sandstone which was founded in 1350 BC during the reign of Amenhotep III in the Theban Necropolis. Both figures tower a height of 23 m each to act as guardians to a Theban temple of Amenhotep III which was disappeared for unknown reasons.

Overnight

You will return to your hotel to spend the night.

Dendera Temple

Dendara temple was one of the most prominent religious temples in Ancient Egypt built by Ptolemy IX SoterII which is related to the god Hathor, the goddess of love, beauty, music, and fertility. The temple of Hathor is 38 miles away from Luxor and it was created and decorated during the second century BCE.

Abydos Temple

Abydos temple is dedicated to Seti I so it's named "The Temple of Seti I". The temple is a massive limestone structure which had seven gateways. The most popular thing about Abydos Temple is that it's related to the other six gods in addition to Seti I so it's considered it's one of the most important religious sites in history.

Lunch Time

We will drive you back to Luxor and have lunch at a Nile view restaurant.

Overnight

Move back to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Valley of the Queens

Valley of the Queens is the burial place of the female pharaohs who either ruled the country or belonged to the royal families. The site was known as "Ta Set Neferu" meaning "The Place of Beauty" which was used during the reign of the 18^th and 19^th dynasty and almost 80 tombs are populating the valley.

Habu Temple

Another ancient captivating site in Luxor west bank is Medient Habu Temple which was established by Pharaoh Ramses III and completed in 1156 BC. it's regarded as one of the largest funerary temples in Egypt. The main reason for building the temple was religious in order to be used for the worship of Amun and Osiris.

Lunch Time

Lunch will be served at a deluxe restaurant then you will move to visit:

Deir El-Medina

Deir El Medina is the name of the workers' village where the builders of the pharaohs' tombs at Valley of the Kings and queens had lived. Approximately 120 craftsmen and their families occupied the site which was named "The Place of Truth". It was built in the period of the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt from 1570 to 1070 BC.

Overnight

You will be taken to Luxor Airport to fly back to Cairo and check-in 5* hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum is one of the most distinctive representations of the best Cairo highlights founded in 1901. The museum exhibits many thousands of ancient glorious antiquities and divine treasures.

Lunch Time

Your lunch will be ready at an Egyptian good quality restaurant then continue your trip by witnessing:

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a metaphysical bridge of craft and magic that shed light on the history, art, and culture of all the golden time periods of Egypt that spanned across 7000 years. Within the magical walls of the museums are a number of the most incredible collection of 50,000 artifacts and about 20 mummies displayed in a magical state-of-the-art fashion since 2020.

Al Muizz Street

Now, you are at the entrance of a real paradise when you decide to enter El Muizz Street, named for the first Fatimid successor in Egypt. This terrific street occupied a large number of ancient palaces, mosques, and landmarks of the Ayyubid, Mamluk, and Ottoman rulers after the Fatimids had established their inheritance there. Let's have a quick overview of the best-known monuments in Al Muizz Street:

Bab Al Futuh

The gate of conquest is one of the three remaining gates in the walls of Old Cairo City. Bab Al Futuh was constructed in 1087 and was part of the ancient fortification established by the Vizier Badr Al Jamali.

Bab Zuweila

It's the south gate of the city which was completed in 1092 by Badr Al Jamali. Bab Zuweila consists of two massive towers or minarets that a steep climb can reach.

Mosque of Sultan Al Muayyad

It's an ancient mosque located in the heart of Old Cairo which was built by Mamluk Sultan Al Muayyad Saif El-Din Shaikh. The construction started in 1415 CE and was completed by 1421 CE and the site included a mosque and madrassa.

Sultan Al Mansur Qalawun Mosque

The marvelous complex of Sultan Qalawun is the finest example of Mamluk architecture. The complex was constructed by Sultan Al Mansur Qalawun in 1284 and it consists of a mosque, a madrassa, a Mausoleum, and a Murista.

Sultan Al Ghuri Complex

Situated at Al Muizz Street, the Ghouriyya Complex was founded during the 16^th century by Sultan Qanush Al Ghuri. The complex consists of a mosque and a mausoleum and most buildings at the site standstill today as a reminder of a flourishing period in Cairo's history.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Khan El Khalili Bazaar is a great complex of shops and markets which exhibit a very wide selection of goods, carpets, oils, perfume, and souvenirs. The bazaar was built during the 14^th century by Emir Dajaharks El Khalili so it's regarded as the oldest market in Africa.

Overnight

We will drive you back to your hotel.