8 Days Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour for Senior

Giza Pyramids Complex

You must have heard lots of stories regarding that necropolis and how the Giza pyramids complex contains dozens of incredible historical landmarks on its land. You will find there three fabulous Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menquare in addition to so many other attractions and marvelous historical highlights and you will definitely enjoy while being there a lot.

The Great Pyramid

The Great Pyramid of Khufu is a true miracle and the last wonder of the ancient world that has been built during the reign of the great for Pharaoh Khufu (2609 BC - 2584 BC) to become his final resting place by his vizier and main architecture Henmiunu in 2570 BC. The construction of that huge Pyramid took lots of years and much effort but eventually, they managed to construct a really fascinating pyramid with all of the blocks and chambers inside. It has a height of 138.5 meters (454.4 ft) which made it become the tallest building on earth for 3800 years plus it remains the only intact member of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

The Great Sphinx

You will also manage to visit the amazing Giza Sphinx while being in the complex and it is without a doubt, one of the most prestigious sculptures to be ever built by a man. The body of the sculpture takes the shape of a lion’s body with a tail and everything but it has the face of a man and it is believed that it is the facial features of his builder, Pharaoh Khafre (2558–2532 BC). You will definitely love being there especially hearing the story behind how it lost its nose from your tour guide.

The Valley Temple

There is also that incredible valley Temple that had great importance for the ancients since all of their mummification & purification processes plus the Opening of the Mouth ceremony used to be operated there to let they're dead ready for the afterlife journey and preserve their bodies in a specific way to have the same shape in the next life.

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

After finishing the tour in Giza, we will transfer you to a nice restaurant that has a Pyramid view to enjoy a delicious lunch meal.

Overnight

After finishing it, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo to relax and spend the rest of your day.

Karnak Temple

Karnak temple is the largest religious temple to be ever constructed and the complex contains actually lots of temples and chapels including the hypnotic temples of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu. It was also known to the ancient Egyptians by its name "Iper Isu" which means the most select of places. It was built between 1971 BC and 30 BC 247 acres to be the main headquarters of the nation of Egypt throughout the New Kingdom (1570 - 1050 BC).

Luxor Temple by Night

This is another magical ancient temple that contains a large peristyle court, so many chambers, and a complex of halls. In one of its halls lies the incredible granite shrine of Alexander the Great. It was completed in 1400 BC for the rejuvenation of kingship and gained the name of the southern sanctuary where the Opet festival and the crowning of kings were held. The best time to visit Luxor temple is in the evening to enjoy the beautiful view of the sunset.

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings is the sloping cliff that is located above the western floodplain. The bodies of the ancient Pharaohs and great rulers were buried in tombs that were cut deep into the rock. There are more than 63 tombs in the valley including the majestic tombs of Seti I, Rameses (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X), Amenhotep I, Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut, and more. All the tombs are dedicated to the rulers of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties who lived in the New Kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC).

Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon are the most impressive ancient monuments on the west bank of the Nile at Luxor. They are in fact two statues that represent the pharaoh (1391–1353 BC) who were built in 1350 BC and they stood there for a long time ago since the time of constructing the mortuary temple of the Pharaoh.

Hatshepsut Temple

The holy of holies Hatshepsut temple is known as Deir El-Bahri and used to be dedicated to Amun-Ra "The Sun God" and the countless achievements of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) which stands as a magical piece of beauty and grace that stood the test of time. The overseer of the works and her main architect Senemut was the one who designed it and what makes it unique is its classical architecture in 1479 BC.

Edfu Temple

Edfu temple is a very important ancient temple made between 237 BC and 57 BC on the legendary battleground of hours and set that reflects the Ptolemaic culture and it was dedicated to Horus "The Falcon God". This amazing site was constructed on the top of very ancient ruins that date back to the reign of King Ramses III. This site is an interesting temple due to the inscriptions on its walls that narrate very essential information regarding the ancient language & religion that were used during the Hellenistic period.

Kom Ombo Temple

Kom Ombo didn’t have much importance before the Ptolemaic period as the town has become a trade one and to please the local population who used to live in the area, Kom Ombo Temples were built between 180 BC and 47 BC and they were dedicated to two unrelated deities; Sobek "The Crocodile God" and Haroeries "The Falcon-Headed God" and that is why Kom Ombo Temples represent a great part in the history of Egypt and are considered very important tourist spots as it shed light on the medical tools and practices performed by the Egyptian doctors.

Aswan High Dam

This is very amazing sightseeing in Aswan which is around 3600m long and 111m tall. Aswan High Dam was made between the 60s and 70s which played and still plays a very important role for the whole Egyptians as it provides the whole necessary amount of irrigation water, and electricity, plus provided dozens of jobs for the Egyptians which saved the income in Egypt and made life much easier.

Philae Temple

Philae temple is one of the most picturesque temples all around Egypt which was mainly established for the goddess Isis between 380-362 BC in the Ptolemaic age on Philae Island but it was relocated with the assistance of UNESCO to be in Aglika Island to save it from being destroyed. What is really fascinating about the history of that temple is that early Christians used that time as a church. It has across the walls the epic story of Isis and Osiris shown in the greatest detail.

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum is considered by the whole travelers who come to Egypt to spend their vacation, a must-be-visited place as it contains some of the greatest ancient Egyptian findings along with the whole history of Egypt from different cultures & civilizations.

Lunch Time

Then, you will be transferred to a Nile view restaurant where you are going to enjoy your lunch meal and then join your tour guide on an unforgettable tour to:

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The magnificent National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is the greatest museum of its kind which is dedicated only to displaying the marvels of the ancient Egyptian civilization that spanned over 7000 years. It is established in the ancient city of Fustat to display 50,000 artifacts taken from the rich history and culture of Egypt. The metaphysical museum has a remarkable hall of mummies that contains 20 royal kings and queens.

Al Muizz Street

The golden road of the heavenly city of Cairo was made in the 10th century AD to be a central commercial road in the Fatimid era. The labyrinth of Al Muizz Street holds a number of great cafes and houses which will shed light on their culture and way of life during this heavenly time period.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Travelers who come to visit Egypt really love heading to Khan El-Khalili bazaar which was created between 1382 AD and 1389 AD in the mamluk era that is known to be the largest open-air market. There, you will find lots of amazing items that are sold in dozens of stores and shops along the bazaar and the prices there are totally affordable which allows you to buy lots of souvenirs and personal items.

Overnight

At the end of your day tour, our driver will transfer you to your hotel in Cairo to check in and spend your night.