9 Days South African Seniors Trip to Egypt Wonders

Giza Pyramids Complex

On a scary land in Giza more than 4500 years ago, the Giza pyramid plateau rose to power to reach the heavens through some of the most captivating archaeological monuments ever built such as:

The Great Pyramid

The greatest archaeological monument ever built in the history of Egypt is the pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu in 2580 BC. The epic pyramid is able to reach 147 m (481 ft) using 2.3 million limestone blocks that have a total weight of 5.7 million tons, filled with amazing chambers and pathways.

The Great Sphinx

Horus of the horizon the Sphinx is the largest and first man-made largest cut stone in 2600 BC to be the legendary piece of art showcasing strength and wisdom.

The Valley Temple

The house of purification and mummification was made by Pharaoh Khufu to prepare their mortal vessels for their journey to the afterlife.

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 entire senior guests will enjoy their lunch at a pyramid and Nile view restaurant then move with their tour guide to explore:

Saqqara Step Pyramid

The Vizier of Pharaoh Djoser Imhotep made a huge and innovative achievement between 2670 BC and 2650 BC as he constructed the first-ever pyramid complex that features a six-step design.

Memphis City

The city of immortal glory and unity Memphis city was the first capital of Egypt which was constructed in 2925 BC to become the center of the rule and act as the inspiration for the name Egypt.

Overnight

The entire senior guests will enjoy their hotel to spend the overnight.

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum was built in 1901 to be the historical time vault showcasing the immortal monuments and artifacts of Egypt.

The Hanging Church

The holy church of the virgin mary the Hanging church is one of the oldest historical and cultural wonders in old Cairo made in the 5^th century AD on the southern wall of Babylon the Roman fortress where the holy family took as a shelter at some point.

Amr Ibn Al Aas Mosque

The first mosque to ever be built in the history of Africa in 641 AD has passed through a series of architectural innovations showcasing the riches of the epic and golden Islamic age.

Abu Serga Church

Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church was built on the spot where the holy family took their first steps in Cairo during the 4th century which makes it one of the oldest models of the early Coptic churches in all of Egypt.

Ben Ezra Synagogue

The mythical synagogue of Ben Ezra is an incredibly rare construction that is able to shed some light on Jewish art since it was built in 882 AD.

Lunch Time

The whole senior will have their lunch at a local restaurant, so everyone can visit:

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The NMEC is a miraculous passage that was open to the public in 2017 to lead travelers from all over the world on a magical journey across 50,000 artifacts and 20 royal mummies.

Al Muizz Street

Al-Muizz li-Din Allah al-Fatimi Street is the golden path of light reflecting the ancient Islamic history located in the heart of old Cairo since its establishment in the 10th century during the Fatimid dynasty. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1979.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

The Bazaar of Khalil el Khalili remains the most attractive shopping center in all of Egypt since its construction in 970 AD to be the main gathering for the finest craftsmen and cafes in all of Cairo.

Overnight

The senior travelers will catch their flight at Luxor Airport and then spend the overnight in their 5*hotel.

Valley of the Kings

The gates to the heavens valley of the Pharaohs came into existence to contain 63 tombs belonging to great names like Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut, Ramses II, and more from the New Kingdom Dynasty (1550 – 1070 BC) in the underground belly of a hidden hill, filled with a number of legendary decorations, treasures, and archaeological wonders.

Hatshepsut Temple

The holy of holies temple of Queen Hatshepsut is a complete and enchanting architectural piece that was constructed in 1479 BC to honor the creator god Amun and her position as the main priestess plus protect her great legacy from oblivion.

Colossi of Memnon

The supernatural Colossi of Memnon hold a number of mythical stories that were made during his reign (1386 BC – 1350 BC). These twin identical statues stood the test of time to honor his history which was even famous in the Greco-Roman period.

Lunch Time

The senior guests will continue by having lunch at a Nile View Restaurant then head with their tour guide to witness:

Karnak Temples Complex

The magical religious capital of Thebes the Karnak temple was built over the course of more than 1700 years between 2000 BC and 30 BC to honor the epic Theban triad of Khonsu, Mut, and Amun. Some of the most enchanting elements of the complex are the great Hypostyle Hall and the Avenue of Sphinxes that leads to the beautiful Luxor Temple.

Overnight

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