12 Days Family Tour Across the Essential Wonders of Egypt

Giza Pyramids Complex

The Giza Pyramids complex is one of the greatest human architectural achievements dating back to more than 4500 years, filled with captivating wonders Such as:

The Great Pyramid

The great Giza Pyramid of king Khufu (2609 BC - 2584 BC) is an incredible construction that came to be in 2600 BC to be his gate to the heavens which is designed by his Vizier Hemiunu. It is one of the last remaining seven wonders of the ancient world, one of the tallest & largest constructions on earth at 147 m (481 ft) tall, and a weight of 6 million tons in total.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx of Pharaoh Khafre (2558 – 2532 BC) is the heavenly protector of Egypt and is known to be one of the oldest, largest, and most famous man-made statues in the world, carved from a single block of limestone in the shape of a lion body and the head of a man.

The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple is an ancient medical facility found in the heart of the Giza complex, constructed for performing mummification rituals.

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

The whole family will enjoy their Lunch at a majestic Pyramids / Nile view restaurant, then move to visit:

Saqqara Step Pyramid

The Step Pyramid of Saqqara is a majestic piece of art and innovation from the imagination of Imhotep between 2670 BC and 2650 BC to be the burial complex of Pharaoh Djoser.

Memphis City

Memphis city was founded by king Narmer in 2925 BC to be the first documented capital of Egypt. It was under the holy protection of Ptah of craftsmanship. It was known by its Greek name "Aigyptos" which became the original current name of "Egypt".

Overnight

The whole family will head back to their hotel for the overnight.

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum is a cultural treasure built to last since its inauguration in 1901 to offer a collection of monuments and artifacts dating to more than 5000 years.

Lunch Time

The whole family will have their lunch in Cairo and then head to:

Salah El Din Citadel

The celestial Cairo Citadel was constructed between 1176 and 1182 to be Egypt's government headquarters for more than 500 years until the 1860s. Within the citadel are many museums and mosques featuring incredible decorations and marvelous examples of Islamic architecture.

Mohamed Ali Mosque

Mohamed Ali Mosque is a creature of ultimate beauty, construed between 1830 and 1848 as a symbol of freedom and independence. It is a perfect example of Ottoman architecture that came to be known as "The Alabaster Mosque" as the walls were made of white alabaster taken directly from the great Giza pyramids.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a gateway to the great heritage of ancient Egypt which was opened in 2017 to showcase the historical and cultural legacy of Egypt. The museum holds about 50000 artifacts from Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic, plus Modern times. In the hall of mummies are 18 kings and 4 queens dating back to more than 4500 years.

Al Muizz Street

The glorious Al Muizz Street is one of the most enchanting and legendary streets in Old Cairo which was established during the Fatimid age in the 10th century AD. All travelers will witness the most epic wonders of art and culture located within the blessed maze of Muizz within the old cafes and houses.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Khan El-Khalili bazaar holds the greatest center for shopping in the Middle East. It was constructed in 970 AD, is home of various miraculous treasures, and is the best spot for shopping in all of Cairo.

Overnight

The whole family will head back to their hotel in Cairo to spend the overnight.

Aswan High Dam

Aswan High Dam is a modern wonder that was built during the early 60s to control the floodwaters, save water in the artificial lake Nasser, and produce hydroelectricity.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk of Hatshepsut (1507 – 1458 BC) is able to shed some light on the great mastery of the ancient Egyptians craftsmanship. It is the largest obelisk ever created that was meant to stand at the Karnak temple but was broken during its carving process.

Philae Temple

Philae Temple is a heritage attraction made to showcase the myths of ancient Egypt. It was constructed in the 7^th century BC in the Ptolemaic era to honor the legacy of the Goddess Isis of Motherhood.

Abu Simbel Temples

The marvelous Abu Simbel Temples of Ramsess the great are two incredible masterpieces constructed to shed some light on the grand heritage of Ozymandias (1303-1213 BC). The temple was made in 1264 BC that tells the story of his victory in the battle of Kadesh, honor Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah, and showcase his love for his wife Nefertari. It was replaced on the western bank of Lake Nasser in the last 60s as part of the UNESCO rescue operation.

Kom Ombo Temple

The double temples of Kom Ombo were created in the honor of the crocodile god Sobek of the Nile and Horus the elder. It was one of the last monuments to be constructed during the Ptolemaic age between 180 BC and 47 BC.

Edfu Temple

Edfu Temple of the sky falcon god Horus patron of divine protection and victory is one of the most preserved temples in Upper Egypt. It was built in the Ptolemaic era between 237 BC and 57 BC and is famous for being the source of great information about the religion and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians.

Karnak Temples Complex

The Karnak Temples complex is the biggest open0museum religious compound on earth, founded across 1700 years from the Middle Kingdom (2000–1700 BCE) to the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305–30 BCE). The Complex honors the Theban triad of Amun, Khunso, and Mut and showcases a number of incredible ancient Egyptian architectural wonders like the grand Hypostyle Hall, a number of precincts, and the legendary Avenue of Sphinxes that is connected directly to Luxor temple.

Lunch Time

The entire family will have their lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor, then visit:

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings acted for 500 years from the 6^th to the 11^th century BC during the new kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC) as a time capsule filled with royal treasures. It has 63 decorated tombs to very renowned kings and queens such as Tutankhamun, Seti I, Hatshepsut, the entire Ramses dynasty, and more.

Hatshepsut Temple

The enchanting Hatshepsut Temple is a gem of pure beauty and grandeur carved within the Deir el-Bahari cliffs in 1479 BC to honor the great legacy of Hatshepsut, containing a number of shrines dedicated to Hathor, Anubis & Amun.

Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon were left by Amenhotep III (1386 BC – 1350 BC) in his own image. It is carved from Quartize to be 18 m (60 ft) tall, showcasing amazing carving about his legacy and family.

Overnight

The family will transfer to Hurghada by a private A/C Car to check in at their 5* hotel to spend the overnight.