8 Days Group Trip to Egypt Wonders With A Nile Cruise

Giza Pyramids Complex

For more than 4600 years the Giza plateau was built to house the greatest monuments ever built in the history of the world such as:

The Great Pyramid

The great pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu came to life in 2600 BC through the design of his main vizier Hemiunu which reaches a height of 147m (481 ft) and a total weight of 6 million tons. The Pyramid holds a highly advanced interior filled with a number of chambers such as the queen, chamber, the grand hall, the king’s chamber, and the big void.

The Great Sphinx

The immortal living wonder of the Khafre sphinx was built in 2500 BC by being carved entirely from a limestone block that has the pharaoh’s face and the body of a lion. Between the paws of the sphinx is the dream Steele of Thutmose IV which was added in 1404 BC.

The Valley Temple

The center of the mummification process was built in the old kingdom (2686 – 2134 BC) to prepare the 4th dynasty kings and queens for their afterlife journey.

The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a remarkable facility of state-of-the-art technology that exhibits immortal archaeological treasures, aligned with the stellar pyramids of Giza, and spans nearly 490,000 square meters. It serves as a gateway to 5,000 years of history, illuminating the artistry, spirituality, and enduring legacy of ancient Egypt for generations to come. GEM is designed to have one of the biggest conservation centers in the Middle East, along with research labs and educational facilities dedicated to preserving Egypt’s heritage. Everyone can marvel at treasures such as the Hanging Obelisk, the 11-meter colossus of Ramses II, and the complete collection of over 5,000 artifacts from Tutankhamun. 

Lunch Time

The entire group will have their lunch at an amazing Pyramids & Nile view restaurant, then move with their tour guide to visit:

The Egyptian Museum

The great Egyptian Museum was built in the center of Cairo in 1901 to safeguard the precious artifacts of Ancient Egypt.

Overnight

The Group Egypt tour will continue by heading to Cairo airport to catch a flight to Aswan and when arrival check-in 5* deluxe Nile Cruise where everyone will enjoy dinner & spend the overnight onboard the cruise.

Aswan High Dam

The incredible high dam of Aswan was the first of its kind which was built in the 60s to produce hydroelectricity and save the floodwaters at the artificial lake Nasser.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The unfinished obelisk is a great open-air museum that has a height of 42 m and a total weight of 1200 tons which sheds some light on the ancient Egyptian stone techniques of stone carvings.

Philae Temple

The house of the goddess Isis of motherhood Philae temple was constructed in the Ptolemaic era in the 7th century BC which immortalizes the ancient tale of Isis and Osiris. Philae temple was moved in the 60s by UNESCO on Agilkia Island.

Kom Ombo Temple

The twin temples of Kom Ombo were constructed in the Ptolemaic age between 180 BC and 47 BC to be the worship centers for both Hours the elder and Sobek the crocodile god of the Nile.

Edfu Temple

Edfu Temple is one of the last and most preserved temples to be constructed in Egypt during the Hellenistic era between 237 BC and 57 BC on the same location that held the battle between the falcon sky god Horus and his uncle Set the god of the desert.

Valley of the Kings

The divine valley of the kings is a true archaeological miracle that came into life from the start of the 6th century BC to the 11th century BC. The valley can be found under the earth at the core of a magical hill filled with 63 tombs belonging to the greatest rulers to ever walk the earth such as Tutankhamun, Seti I, Hatshepsut, Ramses the Great, and various more.

Hatshepsut Temple

The stunning temple of Queen Hatshepsut (1508 BC-1458 BC) and the eternal house of Amun was carved directly at the cliffs of the Deir el Bahari cliffs in 1479 BC. The temple is a true model of the ancient classical architecture of ancient Egypt.

Lunch Time

All Group Members will have their lunch at an awesome local restaurant and continue their group Egypt tour with their tour guide by visiting:

Colossi of Memnon

The unique colossi of Memnon have stood the test of time since its construction in 27 BC by the hands of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386 – 1350 BC) to showcase its tremendous legacy.

Karnak Temples Complex

The extraordinary Karnak Temple complex was the center of religious life in ancient Egypt from 1700 years from 2000 BC to 30 BC. The complex was entirely dedicated to the worship of the Theban triad which consisted of Amun, Mut, and Khnsou plus other deities were worshipped. The complex is renowned for its number of amazing attractions such as the grand Hypostyle Hall, an enchanting Avenue of Sphinxes connected directly to Luxor Temple, and a number of others.

Overnight

The group tour will continue by transferring by an A/C car to a 5* hotel in Hurghada for the overnight.