8 Days Easter Cairo & Ancient Egypt Nile River Cruise

Giza Pyramids Complex

The mythical Giza pyramids complex is a sacred work of architecture that preserve the golden legacy of all the members of the 4th dynasty which was built in 2600 BC.

The Great Pyramid

The golden heritage of the Pharaoh Khufu (2609 BC - 2584 BC) was established in the shape of a grand pyramid in the old kingdom in 2570 BC which was established as a final resting place that reaches the golden entrance of heaven. The main architect Henmiunu was able to be the only living member of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the tallest archaeological wonder for 3800 years that lasted 138.5 meters (454.4 ft). In the core and corners of the Great Pyramid of Khufu is the Queen’s and King’s chamber plus more.

The Great Sphinx

The majestic and honorable Giza Sphinx is a symbol of eternal wisdom and power which can be seen radiating from the face of Pharaoh Khafre (2558–2532 BC) and the body giant prehistorical lion. The Sphinx has inspired many travelers and kings which is seen across the marvelous Dream Steele of Thutmose IV (1401–1391 BC) which shows his interaction with the Sphinx.

The Valley Temple

The heavenly Valley temple is a magical monument made to immortalize the bodies of all the royal kings and queens of the 4th dynasty. The valley is a very preserved archeological monument that was designed to perform the mummification process and the opening of the mouth ceremony.

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

Then, we will transfer you to have your tasty lunch in a terrific Pyramids / Nile view restaurant and then you will join your private Egyptologist guide on a special tour to discover the secrets & mysteries inside the impressive:

The Egyptian Museum

The incredible Egyptian museum is an immortal construction that was created in 1901 BC to protect and display all the magical blessings of ancient Egypt that are able to uncover the 5000 years old history of the greatest civilization on earth.

Overnight

After finishing your tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo for the overnight.

Karnak Temple

The immortal religious center of Thebes the capital of Egypt was the home of the ancient Egyptian deities which was established over 2000 years from the middle to the Ptolemaic period between 1971 BC and 30 BC. Karnak Temple acted as a center for the 18th dynasty gods of Mut, Amun, and Khonsu, and a number of gods and goddesses were also worshiped across the hypostyle hall, pylons, and shrines.

Luxor Temple by Night

The golden lunar wonder Luxor temple was built in the New Kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC) and founded in 1400 BC by Amenhotep III and Ramses II to eternalize the dogma of the rejuvenation of kingship. The heavenly southern sanctuary was dedicated to the 18th dynasty of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, establish the Opet festival and become a center for the crowning of many kings. The Avenue of Sphinxes is found between Luxor and Karnak temples together.

Valley of the Kings

The magnificent valley of the kings is the source of the greatest collection of information wealth about the religious and mythical beliefs of the ancient Egyptian civilization of the New Kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC). It was created in the Theban Necropolis for the kings of queens of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties such as Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut, Seti I, Ramses the great, and many more.

Hatshepsut Temple

The magical Hatshepsut temple is a divine work of art that stood the test of time to showcase the classical architecture of ancient Egypt. It was established in 1479 BC to honor the heritage of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC). The temple was dedicated to the creator god Amun as seen across all the statues and carvings found across its three floors.

Colossi of Memnon

The most unique piece of art found in Luxor which is found at the entrance is the miraculous and enduring Colossi of Memnon which reach the height of 18 m (60 ft) and is carved in 1350 BC from stoned quarried in Cairo. The statues were modified very heavily in the Greco-Roman period and 107 inscriptions were added across their sides.

Edfu Temple

The shinning temple of Edfu is one of the most preserved magical shrines in Egypt which was made in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC. It is dedicated to the worship of Horus the god of victory and protection and all the scenes in the temple is able to showcase many significant facts about the religion, language, and mythical beliefs of the ancient Egyptians. There are also scenes of the great battle that took place between Seth and Horus on the ground of the temple.

Kom Ombo Temple

The Double temple of Kom Ombo is a very magical archaeological monument that was made to be the worship house of two great gods who are Sobek the crocodile god source of the Nile and Haroeris. It was created in the Ptolemaic dynasty between 180–47 BCwhich is able to offer a great deal of information about the three seasons of ancient Egypt, the medical instruments used by doctors, and more about ancient Egyptian beliefs.

Aswan High Dam

The marvelous High Dam of Aswan was a step in the future as it was designed in the 60s for saving the flood waters of the Nile River in the artificial lake of Nasser and also produce an infinite supply of hydroelectricity.  

The Unfinished Obelisk

The heavenly Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) is a majestic piece of art that can be found sleeping in the bedrock after being broken in the carving process. It explains the carving techniques and the tools made in establishing all the obelisks of the new kingdom. It reaches a height of 41.75 meters (137.0 ft) and a weight of a thousand tons.

Philae Temple

The magical and mythical temple of Philae is a heavenly monument of greatness that was created between 380-362 BC by rulers from the Ptolemaic age. Philae Temple was established to preserve the epic tale of the patron god of the temple Isis the goddess of motherhood who resurrected her husband Osiris through some of the most amazing and enchanting wall carvings. It was moved in the 60s to the magical island of Agiklia.

Abu Simbel Temples

The Abu Simbel Temples are a celestial creation of royal glory that was established by King Ramses II (1279-1213 BC) who became victorious in the epic battle of Kadesh in 1247 BC which ended in the first documented peace treaty ever made. The temple is very famous for the Sun Festival that takes place on the 22 of February and October of each year to celebrate Ozymandias birthday and coronation, where the sun shines on the faces of the seated statues of Anum, Ptah, and Ra‑Horakhty plus himself.

Lunch Time

After finishing your tour, we will transfer you to Aswan International Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo.

Overnight

Upon your arrival, we will transfer you to your hotel in Cairo to spend the overnight.