6 Days Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Holiday

Giza Pyramids Complex

The complex has lasted for 4000 years which makes it one of the oldest intact monuments in the world. The Giza complex consists of three main pyramids, six little pyramids, the great sphinx, and the house of the afterlife the valley temple.

The Great Pyramid

The Great Pyramid of King Khufu will be your first destination within the complex, it is one of the biggest structures in the world and the last intact structure of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The structure was constructed in 2580 BC which makes it older than 4500 years old. 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. The Pyramid 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. For the last millennia, the pyramid was & still is surrounded by mysteries and fringe theories due to its complex interior compared to its magnitude.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx takes a special place among the entire artifacts of Egypt and possibly the world. It is one of a kind due to its, age, size, and questionable origin. The Sphinx has a height of 73 m (240 ft) and 19 m (66 ft) and was carved out of single limestone rock. It has the shape of a mythical creature called the Sphinx that has the body of a lion and the head of a man king Khafre to represent wisdom & might. It is known in Egypt as Abu Al-Hawl which is Arabic for The Father of terror.

The Valley Temple

The Valley temple is the place where the Mummification Process took place. The valley was constructed within the old kingdom (2686 2134 BC), it's one of the best-preserved structures of the ancient Egyptian civilization and the source of great information about the mummification of Ancient Egypt. The valley is made entirely from limestone, and granite and holds magnificent diorite statues of King Khafre.

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

Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo. Then we will move on to visit:

Saqqara Step Pyramid

Saqqara Step Pyramid was the Pyramid that started everything revolving around pyramids construction golden age of Ancient Egypt, it is one of the first Pyramids ever constructed in Egypt in 2700 BC. It was built by the infamous Imhotep the vizier of Pharaoh Djoser. The Pyramid has a unique design of six steps and stands at the height of 62 m made entirely of limestone and is surrounded by first of a kind complex.

Memphis City

Memphis city was the first official capital of Ancient Egypt under the hand of its founder King Menes to be the life of the two lands after the Unification of Egypt 4500 years ago. It gained the title of the land of Endurance and beauty, the headquarters of the rule, trade, & art under the god Ptah (the Patron of Craftsmen). One interesting fact about Memphis is that the city was the home to the great temple of Hut-Ka-Ptah which means ( Enclosure of the Ka of Ptah ) and was translated in Greek as Ai-Gy-Ptos which is the etymological origin of the word Egypt.

Overnight

We'll fly to Aswan and check into the hotel for the overnight stay.

The High Dam

The High Dam represents the modern soul of the entire city of Luxor, it was constructed between 1960 & 1970 during the reign of Gamal Adel-Nasser. The dam was designed in cooperation with the Moscow-based Hydro project Institute to have better control over Nile flooding, generate Hydroelectricity, and provide increased water storage for irrigation in its reservoir lake Nasser.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk is a monument that deserves to be visited, it was constructed by Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) to stand at the entrance of the Karnak temple with the Lateran Obelisk which resides now at the Lateran palace in Rome but Unfortunately, the obelisk was cracked during construction and remained there till today, it reached a height of 42 m and weighed 1200 tons.

Lunch Time

Enjoy your lunch at a restaurant in Aswan, then continue your 6 Days Cairo, Luxor & Aswan tour by exploring:

Philae Temple

Philae temple is the mesmerizing temple of goddess Isis of Love & Beauty, it is famous for holding the "Myth of Osiris" on its walls that tells the story of the husband of Isis "Osiris" being killed by his evil brother "Set" out of pure hatred & envy then Osiris is resurrected to be the ruler of the underworld then set is defeated by Isis and Osiris Son Hours the sky God in a fierce battle at the temple of Edfu.

Overnight

Taking the train from Aswan to Luxor and checking into a hotel in Luxor for the overnight stay.

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings is true without comparison, in the deep core of a mountain lies the valley as the final resting place of the greatest kings and queens of Egypt's new Kingdom (1570-1070 BC). The valley became a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979 because of the number of enchanting decorations and breathtaking treasures. It holds 63 tombs filled with various enchanting artifacts, statues, hypnotic decorations, and the remains of pharaohs like Rameses (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X), Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, and the famous King Tutankhamun.

Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut Temple Djeser-Djeseru (Holy of Holies) is the most genuine example of the beauty of the ancient Egyptian civilization, it showcases the grandeur of the new kingdom (1550-1070 BC), Hatshepsut's dedication to Amun and reflects eminence & allure of one of the most successful rulers in the history of ancient Egypt Queen Hatshepsut. It was built in 1479 BC to be the house of the god Amun.

Colossi of Memnon

Colossi of Memnon are the colossal guardians of Luxor, they consist of two blocks of quartzite sandstone standing at the height of 18 m (60ft) weighing 720 tons each and have the shape of Pharaoh Amenhotep III(1386-1350). The colossi were damaged due to a large earthquake in 27 BC but were rebuilt again in 199 AD. The statues were very famous during the Greco-Roman period due to the phenomenon called The Vocal Memnon which resulted from the statues making a sinning sound from time to time at dawn which was nothing more than the sound of the wind passing through the statue.

Lunch Time

Then move to have your lunch on an island, so your tour includes a boat trip in the Nile River followed by a tour to:

Karnak Temples

The Karnak temple is the holiest of all the places in Luxor and probably the world, it is one of the world's biggest open-air museums which was known as Ipet-isu, The Most Selected of Places, and Pr-Imn House Of Amon. It dates to more than 4000 years and also is the largest religious man-made construction in the world, it was the heart of the religious practices of the entire ancient Egyptian kingdom for more than 1500 years.

Overnight

Then overnight at 5* hotel in Luxor.

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum is the magical book of Egypt that holds all of its secrets, wonders, and mysteries, it is one of the biggest museums in the world and holds a number of mesmerizing artifacts and monuments dating more than 4000 years from various time periods from ancient Egyptian times.

Lunch Time

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo then proceed to visit:

Salah El Din Citadel

The Citadel of Salah El-Din A.K.A. Cairo Citadel has been towering & protecting the city for ages. It looks over the entire city of Cairo since its construction was completed in 1182 AD by the great ruler Salah El-Din. It served as the kingdom's headquarters and as a powerful fortress against the crusaders & napoleon's French invasion and again in the 19th century, it became the headquarters of the government for more than 700 years.

Mohamed Ali Mosque

Mohamed Ali Mosque is known as the Alabaster Mosque because of the extensive usage of marble. It was constructed between 1830 and 1848 AD to be a replica of the blue mosque in Istanbul and acts as a symbol of independence and freedom against the Ottoman Empire. The mosque is truly enchanting with its ottoman-style architecture of French rococo influences and a great breathtaking dome.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The lavish National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a newly added wonder that has opened its gates after being renovated in 2020 to display a magical collection of the oldest and most informative artifacts and monuments from different time periods. Within the majestic museum is the hall of mummies that contains 28 royal kings and queens from the 5000 years old history of ancient Egypt.

Al Muizz Street

The celestial cultural wonder of Al-Muizz street will illuminate the golden history of the Islamic era of Cairo during the 10th century AD where it was built in the heart of the magical city of minarets next to the enriching khan El Khalili bazaar. This magnificent massive social gathering is filled with incredible cafes and ancient constructions.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Khan El Khalili is walking around memory lane into the time of the ancient Islamic empire. The bazaar is known as the golden brick road of the Middle East and the oldest active market in the Middle East dating back to 970 AD. The street holds captivating Islamic architecture designs and decorations.

Overnight

At the end of the day, we will transfer you to the hotel for overnight.