11 Days Seniors Holiday Across the Lands of Pharaohs

Giza Pyramids Complex

The greatest archaeological moment ever built came to being in 2600 BC to showcase some of the most enchanting monuments and pyramids such as:

The Great Pyramid

The blessed Giza pyramid of King Khufu (2609 BC – 2584 BC) was built to touch the heavens at the height of 147 m (481 ft) tall with the help of 2.3 million limestone blocks that has a total weight of 5.7 million tons, featuring various rooms and pathways like the King’s Chamber.

The Great Sphinx

The oldest cut-stone statue ever built in the history of ancient Egypt "The Sphinx" came to be in the reign of Pharaoh Khafre (2558 – 2532 BC) honoring his strength and wisdom. Between the paws, in 1404 BC dream Steele of Thutmose IV was added.

The Valley Temple

The center of purification and mummification was constructed in the reign of Pharaoh Khufu of the 4^th 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

The senior tour will have their lunch at a local Pyramid & Nile view restaurant, then will head with their tour guide to:

Saqqara Step Pyramid

The step pyramid of King Djoser came into existence between 2670 BC and 2650 BC to stand at six steps in the shape of a staircase leading to paradise, designed by Imhotep to launch the golden age of pyramid constructions.

Memphis City

The greatest and most important city ever built in the history of mankind "Memphis City" was in 2925 BC through the vision of the unifier of Egypt by Pharaoh Narmer. "Aigyptos" Memphis's ancient Greek name is known to be the origin current name of "Egypt".

Overnight

Finally, the whole senior tour will drive back to your hotel in Cairo for the overnight.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is an underground art piece that mergers the artistic element of  Greco-Roman with ancient Egyptian, created in the 2nd century to hold a single roman family within a three floors cemetery

Pompey's Pillar

The marvelous roman triumphal column monument of Emperor Diocletian has 22.85 m in height, made in 300 AD, and is rumored to contain the remains of general Pompey.

Qaitbay Citadel

The only Islamic construction across the Mediterranean sea is the citadel of Qaitbay made in 1477 AD using the location and salvaged blocks of the ancient library of Alexandria.

Lunch Time

All the senior travelers will have their lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria, then head to:

Alexandria Library

A modern library in Alexandria that was opened in 2002 to be one of the greatest libraries in Africa showcases a great collection of books.

Overnight

The whole senior tour will head back to their hotel in Cairo to enjoy the overnight.

Aswan High Dam

The high dam of Aswan is an advanced tool that has driven Egypt to the industrial age since the time of its construction in the 60s to save the waters of the Nile and produce electricity.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The unfinished obelisk is destined to be the greatest obelisk ever built during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) at 42 m to stand the gate of Karnak temple.

Philae Temple

The legendary temple of Isis the goddess of Motherhood was built in the 7^th century BC to narrate and immortalize one of the greatest stories ever told “The Myth of Osiris” and showcase some of the greatest monuments and artifacts ever built.

Abu Simbel Temples

The two heavenly temples of Ramsess the great (1303 BC-1213 BC) were constructed in 1264 BC to stand as evidence of the greatness of Ozymandias who achieved a great victory at the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BC which ended in the signing of the first documented peace treaty. The enchanting sun festival is an annual solar phenomenon that honors the four gods of Amun, Ra-Horakhty, Ptah, and Ramsess himself.

Kom Ombo Temple

On the bank of the Nile River are the two identical temples of Kom Ombo which were constructed between the years of 180 BC and 47 BC to be the source of very important information about the ancient Egyptian calendar and ancient medical practices.

Edfu Temple

Edfu Temple is a highly preserved temple, an embodiment of absolute allure and grandeur which was built between the years of 237 BC and 57 BC to honor the legacy of Horus the god of divine protection and victory.

Karnak Temples Complex

The religious temple complex of Karnak is a one-of-a-kind archaeological religious open museum across 247 acres that was built across 2000 years between (2000 BC – 30 BC) to celebrate and worship the Theban triad of Mut, Amun- Re, and Khonsu.

Lunch Time

You will have lunch at a restaurant in Luxor, then will head to their 5* hotel in Luxor, then proceed in the evening to explore:

Luxor Temple

The temple of Luxor was a hub of celebration during the New Kingdom (1550 BC – 1070 BC) in 1400 BC to celebrate the rejuvenation of kingship, a center of royal crowning, and hold the open festival.

Overnight

The whole senior tour will head back to their hotel to spend the overnight.

Valley of the Kings

In the core of a divine hill in the Sahara "Valley of the Kings" is an underground treasure filled with 63 tombs from the 18^th, 19^th, and 20^th dynasties filled with the wonders and mummies of the great figures of the ancient Egyptian civilization such as Ramses the Great, Tutankhamun, and various more.

Hatshepsut Temple

Carved in the stone cliffs of Deir el Bahari in 1479 BC "Hatshepsut Temple" is a three-level temple built to protect the various achievements and heritage of Queen Hatshepsut, honor the legacy of the creator god Amun, and become an ideal example of ancient classical architecture.

Colossi of Memnon

The legendary twin quartz statues of Amenhotep III whose reign (1386 BC – 1350 BC) are 18 m (60 ft) which highlights great information about his history.

Lunch Time

The senior tour will have their lunch at a nice-view restaurant.

Overnight

Head to Luxor airport by a private A/C vehicle to catch a flight to Cairo, once our clients land a private vehicle will take them to their hotel to check in and spend the overnight.

The Egyptian Museum

The incredible Egyptian Museum was built in 1901 to showcase the greatest artifacts and monuments ever made in the history of the ancient Egyptian Civilization.

Lunch Time

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

Salah El Din Citadel

The guardian spirit of the enduring Cairo citadel was between 1176 AD and 1182 AD to be a defensive fortress and the main headquarters for the ruling members and the government. Within the citadel are a number of marvelous mosques, inner museums, and many more.

Mohamed Ali Mosque

The enchanting Alabaster mosque can be found in the center of the Cairo Citadel between 1830 AD and 1848 AD to be the most perfected example of Ottoman architecture.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The NMEC is open to the public since its inauguration in 2017 in the core of the epic city of Fustat to offer a tour of the historical artifacts and monuments of Egypt in great detail.

Al Muizz Street

The majestic Al Muizz street was established in the 10th century AD in the magnificent Fatimid period which has the shape of a street maze filled with rich diverse art, history, and culture across all the amazing cafes and houses.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

The golden Khan El Khalili Bazaar is a magical center for shopping constructed in 970 AD to offer travelers from all over the world the most amazing shopping experience across the markets and cafes.

Overnight

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