5 Days Budget Trip Package to Cairo, Luxor & Alexandria

Giza Pyramids Complex

The Giza pyramids complex is located in the mysterious western desert for the last 4000 years which makes it one of the oldest monuments in the world. The entire complex consists of three main Pyramids, six little pyramids, the great protector of Egypt the glorious Sphinx and there is also the valley temple that was used to preserve the heritage and legacy of the kings and queens for countless generations.

The Great Giza Pyramid of Khufu

The last intact structure of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World makes it one of the oldest and largest constructions in the entire current world. The Great Pyramid is surrounded by mysteries and fringe theories due to its complex interior compared to its magnitude. It dates to 2580 BC which makes it older than 4500 years old, the structure was the first of its kind which launched the golden age of construction in Ancient Egypt. It was built in 20 years using 2,300,000 pieces of limestone each weighing 2.5 tons and a workforce of 100,000 free skilled workers. It stands at the height of 147 m (481 ft) which made it the tallest building in the world for 3800 years until the construction of the Lincoln Cathedral in England in 1311.

The Great Sphinx

The oldest statue in history 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 is known as Abu Al-Hawl which means The Father of terror in Arabic. It has a height of 73 m (240 ft) and 19 m (66 ft) and was carved out of single limestone rock.

The Valley Temple

The place where the Mummification process took place. The valley was constructed in Egypt's Old Kingdom (2686 2134 BC). It's one of the best-preserved structures of the Ancient Egyptian Civilization, made entirely from limestone, and granite, and holds amazing diorite statues of Chephren.

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

You will enjoy a tasty lunch meal at an amazing restaurant then move to visit:

The Egyptian Museum

The majestic Egyptian Museum lies in the heart of Cairo and contains the biggest & the greatest number of genuine beautiful ancient Egyptian artifacts and monuments in the world dating to more than 4000 years from all the various time periods from ancient Egyptian times, to Greek to Coptic to Islamic times. There are over 150,000 artifacts made from extravagant materials like gold or jewelry to ordinary ones like wood or stone that come in the form of statues, jewelry, and funerary objects like the treasures of King Tutankhamun, the Narmer palette, Papyrus, and countless others.

Overnight

After finishing your tour, transfer to Cairo Airport to have your flight to Luxor, upon arrival meet our representative to check in 5* hotel in Luxor and overnight.

Valley of the Kings

The Valley has acted as the final resting place and a stairway to heaven for the greatest Kings and Queens of Egypt's New Kingdom (1570-1070 BC). It is one of the most important archaeological spots in the world as it became a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. It holds 63 tombs filled with various enchanting artifacts, decorations, and the remains of pharaohs like Ramses (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X), Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, and the famous boy king Tutankhamen. The majority of the tombs there belong to favored nobles and members of the royal family. It was established as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. It is home to tombs such as Ramses II and Tutankhamen.

Hatshepsut Temple

A.K.A. Djeser-Djeseru (Holy of Holies) is the beauty of Luxor, it reflects the greatness of the new kingdom (1550-1070 BC) and showcases the vision and glory of one of the most successful rulers in the history of Ancient Egypt Queen Hatshepsut. It was designed by Hatshepsut s chancellor Senenmut in 1479 BC and took 15 years to construct. The design of the temple is based on the concept of Classical Architecture. It holds some of the most impressive decorations and statues in all of Egypt.

Colossi of Memnon

Two blocks of quartzite sandstone standing at the height of 18 m (60ft) weighing 720 tons each that has the shape of Amenhotep III (1386-1350). The Colossi are quite damaged due to a large earthquake in 27 BC but were rebuilt again in 199 AD. The Colossi of Memnon was famous during the Greco-Roman period as there used to be a rumor of the Vocal Memnon as the statues sang from time to time which was nothing more than the sound of the wind passing through the statue.

Lunch Time

Have your lunch at a restaurant in Luxor, then continue your trip by:

Karnak Temple

One of the world's biggest open-air museums, it was known as Ipet-isu which means "The Most Selected Of Places", and Pr-Imn House Of Amon, it dates more than 4000 years and is the largest religious man-made construction in the world. Karnak Temple was the center of the religious worship of the entire ancient Egyptian kingdom, it was dedicated to the Theban triad which consisted of God Amun with his wife the Goddess of Justice & balances Mut and his son the moon god Khnsou, plus other gods like the great Osiris, Montu, Ptah, and Isis.

Overnight

It is time now to transfer to Luxor Airport to return to Cairo for the overnight.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

The Catacombs are quite unique as there is only one of its kind in all of Egypt. This Necropolis dated to the 2nd century AD and is able to combine the artistic elements of the Hellenistic and Roman with the ancient Egyptian Pharaonic design in the ultimate breathtaking and amazing fashion. It holds a number of great numbers of Greek and Roman artifacts and decoration in its three-level stories which made it gain the title of one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages.

Pompey's Pillar

The Colossi of Memnon stands at the height of 28 m tall and 2.7 m wide of pure red granite and on its western upper side is a Greek inscription dedicated to Emperor Diocletian. The pillar is famous for being the largest monolith column ever built outside of Rome. It was named Pompey's pillar as in the Middle Ages the Crusaders mistakenly believed that the remains of the great Roman general Pompey is located in a pot at the very top of the pillar.

Lunch Time

Have your fantastic lunch and continue the rest of your adventure.

Qaitbay Citadel

Qaitbay citadel is a beautiful mixture of Islamic architecture and genuine Mediterranean beauty, it was constructed in 1477 by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf Al-Din Qa'it Bay on top of the legendary lighthouse of Alexandria using the stones salvaged from the lighthouse that served as the third-longest surviving wonder in the ancient world until it's destruction by earthquakes between 956 AD and 1323 AD. Qaitbay Citadel is quite famous as some believe it holds the immortal shining spirit of the Alexandria Lighthouse and contains phenomenal designs for the Islamic era.

Alexandria Library

Alexandria library is one of the biggest and most advanced libraries in the world, it acts as a commemoration of the ancient Alexandria library. It contains the world's sixth-largest Francophone library in the world. It is a trilingual library as it contains books in Arabic, English, and French and holds the largest depository of French books in North Africa and the Middle East, incredible art galleries plus a collection of some of the rarest books in the world.

Overnight

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