12 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Sharm El Sheikh & Palaces Holiday

Giza Pyramids Complex

The Giza Pyramids Plateau is one of the oldest archaeological locations on the face of the earth dating back to more than 4500 years, offering a golden path across the great pyramids of the 4^th dynasty, the sphinx, and many more.

The Great Pyramid

The Pyramid of Khufu is a celestial construction built as a tomb by Khufu’s Vizier Hemiunu during the 26^th century BC in 27 years. It was 147 m "481 ft" tall on a base of 230.3 m "755.6 ft" and one day become one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the oldest one to remain fully intact.

The Great Sphinx

The widely famous Great Sphinx of Pharaoh Khafre "2558 – 2532 BC" was cut from the limestone bedrock to showcase the facial features of King Khafre mixed with the body of a mythical creature of the sphinx that has the body of a man and the head of a human.

The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple is rare construction built for preparing the bodies of the kings for their burial pressures through the mummification process. It is made of megalithic columns of red granite and alabaster floors with minor decorations and statues of Khafre himself.

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 Pyramids / Nile view restaurant, then move to visit:

Saqqara Step Pyramid

The Saqqara Step Pyramid is the first of its kind, built during the 27^th century BC for Pharaoh Djoser and designed by the legendary Imhotep. It is by far the first Large-scale man-made cut stone construction with a height of 62.5 m (205 ft).

Memphis City

Memphis City the found 20 km (12 mi) south of Cairo near the Nile Delta, it was founded by Pharaoh Menes to be the first official capital of Egypt during the old kingdom and honor the god Ptah of Craftsmanship. In 1979 it became a UNESCO world heritage site.

Overnight

You will head back to your hotel in Cairo to spend the overnight.

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum was one of the first buildings of its kind, built-in 1901 to mold more than 120000 pieces of artifacts from all the different periods of ancient Egyptian history.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The NMEC is an incredible museum built in 2017 to showcase the entire history and culture of Egypt from prehistorical times to the current day. It holds all the mummies of some of the most famous kings and queens and about 40000 pieces of artifacts.

Lunch Time

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

The Hanging Church

The divine Hanging Church of the Virgin Mary a.k.a the staircase church was built in the 3^rd century in the same location that held the holy family which was one the gate of the ancient roman fortress of Babylon.

Amr Ibn Al Aas Mosque

Amr Ibn Al-as Mosque is the oldest mosque ever built in Egypt and the entire African continent around 640 AD. It was reconstructed and enlarged many times across history and holds some of the most impressive examples of pure Islamic architecture.

Ben Ezra Synagogue

The magical Ben Ezra Synagogue is an epic construction and the only one of its kind representing an ancient culture that is found in the heart of Cairo and established in 882 AD.

Al Muizz Street

In the heart of the golden capital of Old Cairo is the shining street of Al Muizz which was constructed within the Fatima dynasty in 10 AD century to become the main street of the Capital where all the social and economic activities top place. It's now an important tourist site filled with magical works of art and incredible cafes and shops.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

The Khan EL Khalili Bazaar has been the perfect spot for shopping since 1382-1389 AD during the reign of Sultan Barguq in the Mamluk era. The street will be filled with all kinds of exotic and rare items that can only be found in Cairo.

Overnight

At the end of the day, we will transfer you to Cairo airport to catch your flight to Sharm El Sheikh.

Saint Catherine Monastery

The monastery of Saint Catherine was built in 565 AD by Justinian I when the prophet Moses has seen the burning bush. It is one of the oldest working Christian monasteries on earth and holds the world’s oldest continually operating library and many more amazing attractions.

Salah El Din Citadel

The legendary Salah El-Din citadel is located on the highest point in Cairo and was constructed in 1174 AD by Saladin till 1848. It was the main headquarters for more than 700 years from the 13th till the 19th century. It became a UNESCO world heritage site as part of Islamic Cairo in 1976.

Mohamed Ali Mosque

The Mohamed Ali mosque is located inside the citadel of Salah El-Din which was built in 1848 AD to become an ideal example of Ottoman architecture and the most marvelous Islamic decorations.

Lunch Time

You will have your lunch then continue your Egypt tour to:

Sultan Hassan Madrassa-Mosque

The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a mesmerizing golden construction built in 1363 AD to hold some amazing architectural elements and the most impressive historical monuments from the Islamic Age.

Al Rifai Mosque

Al Rifai mosque stands line in line with the golden sultan Hassan mosque which dates back between 1356 AD to 1363 AD. The Mosque is an ideal example of the golden Islamic and modernized ancient Egyptian architecture.

Overnight

You will spend the overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is a highly unique attraction that came to be in the 2nd century AD to become one of the middle ages seven wonders. It is a tomb for a single Greco-Roman family that merges the Hellenistic and Roman influences with ancient Egyptian funerary cult.

Pompey's Pillar

Pompey’s Pillar is a Roman Triumphal column that was constructed around 300 AD to honor Diocletian the Roman emperor. It was believed to hold the remains of General Pompey at the top of the pillar.

Lunch Time

Enjoy your lunch at a sea view restaurant in Alexandria, then head to:

Qaitbay Citadel

Qaitbey Citadel is an incredible 15th-century fortress built on top of the same location as the ancient Alexandria Lighthouse using its salvaged rocks.

Alexandria Library

The modern Bibliotheca Alexandria is an important cultural center established in 2002 across 20000 square meters to become the sixth biggest francophone library in the world and house many inner museums, art galleries, laboratories, and more.

Overnight

You will head back to your hotel in Alexandria for the overnight.

Morsi Abu Abbas Mosque

Morsi Abu Abbas mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Alexandria was built in 1307 AD for Saint Abu Abbas Al Mursi. It has been renovated many times and was deeply affected by the architecture of Egypt’s old Cairo.

Saint Mark's Church

Saint Mark Orthodox Cathedral church is the historical headquarters of the pope of Alexandria. It was constructed by St. Mark the Evangelist in 42 AD after a miraculous intervention.

Lunch Time

Enjoy your lunch at a restaurant, then continue your vacation by visiting:

Montazah Gardens

The Montaza Royal Gardens was constructed in 1892 by Khedive Abbas II, it holds a number of rare plants and the most amazing landscapes.

Alexander the Great Statue

The statue of Alexander the great was made in 332 BC by Sculptors Constantinos Baliou Loghos which can be found in Alexandria.

Overnight

End your tour in Alexandria & transfer back to your hotel in Cairo for overnight.

Mohammed Ali Palace

Mohammed Ali Palace is a grand ancient palace that embodies luxury which was built in 1875 AD by Mohammed Ali Tewfik in Minial in Southern Cairo. It is a house museum at the current moment showcasing the glamour and art of the royal price. It merges different styles of Mainly Islamic and European architecture and extensive artworks, furniture, clothing, silverware, objects art collections, and medieval manuscripts from the Middle Ages.

Lunch Time

You will have your lunch then proceed to:

Abdeen Palace

The Abdeen Palace in Cairo is the presidential palace and the former official residential of the ruling family of Egypt. It was constructed from 1863 to 1874 AD for the cost of 2.7 million pounds. The palace is a true center of royal luxury, it holds many museums like the Royal Family Museum, the Arms Museum, the Presidential Gifts Museum, the Silver Museum, and the Historical Documents Museum that contains the most mesmerizing artifacts.

Baron Palace

The Baron Empain’s Palace a.k.a Le Palais Hindou "The Hindu Palace" is a rare gem built between 1907 and 1911 by Belgian businessman Edward Louis Joseph Empain. It is famous for providing a unique perspective in the world of foreign architecture from India.

Overnight

You will head back to your hotel to spend the overnight.