7 Days Budget Tour to Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria

Giza Pyramids Complex

The Giza Pyramids Complex is one of history's most ancient landmarks, dating back more than 4000 years and contains the three great pyramids, six little pyramids, the protector of Egypt, the Great Sphinx, and the valley temple, which was used in ascending the pharaohs to the heavens to their rightful place and preserving their legacy forever.

The Great Pyramid of Khufu

The Great Pyramid of Khufu is a part of history itself as it is the last intact structure of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It dates back to 2580 BC, which makes it older than 4500 years old and reached the peak of pyramid construction. It was constructed in 20 years using 2,300,000 pieces of limestone to reach 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 AD. Its interior complex design, compared to its size & magnitude, has grabbed the attention of countless people from all over the world.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx is the solidification of might & wisdom and is the oldest statue in existence. It has a height of 73 m (240 ft) & 19 m (66 ft), and the shape of a mythical creature called the sphinx, which has the body of a lion and the head of a man, probably King Khafre a.k.a. King Chephren.

The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple is a mortuary temple known for being the home of the Mummification process since Egypt's Old Kingdom. It is one of the best-preserved structures of the ancient Egyptian civilization, made entirely from limestone and granite, and holds amazing diorite statues of Chephren.

Lunch Time

Proceed to have your Lunch at a Pyramid / Nile view restaurant, then move to visit:

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. It is able to illuminate the artistry, spirituality, and enduring legacy of ancient Egypt for generations to come. GEM has an area of 490,000 square meters, which 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.

Overnight

Return to your hotel for overnight.

The High Dam

Aswan High Dam was constructed between 1960 & 1970 with the help of 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. After its construction, it put the Abu Simbel and Philae Temple in danger but was miraculously saved by UNESCO in the 60s in the most challenging archeological rescue mission in human history.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk is a unique monument with no comparison; it was constructed by an order from Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) to stand at the entrance of the Karnak temple with the Lateran obelisk that resides today at the Lateran Palace in Rome. The obelisk became known as "Tekhenu" which means to pierce the sky" & reached the height of 42 m and weighed 1200 tons, showcasing how exactly obelisks were constructed. The obelisk was cracked during construction and remained in the same place till today.

Philae Temple

Philea Temple is a genuine mesmerizing example of the goddess Isis of Love & Beauty; it is known for showcasing the Myth of Osiris" that the husband of Isis, "Osiris" Is killed by His 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. The temple was relocated in the 60s to the island of Agilkia as part of a rescue mission led by UNESCO after the construction of the Aswan High Dam & the flooding of Lake Nasser.

Kom Ombo Temple

Kom Ombo Temple with your tour guide which means "The Hill Of Gold". It was constructed in the Greco-Roman period between 205 BC & 180 BC in the reign of Ptolemy V. Kom Ombo is famous for its unique design a distinctive double design divided into two identical sectors, one for the crocodile god Sobek and the later one for the falcon sky god Horus.

Edfu temple

Edfu Temple is truly a special landmark as it is one of the last temples ever built during the Ptolemaic era between 237 BC & 57 BC to be the official worship house of the sky god Horus. The temple was constructed on the same site where the fight between the devil god Set and Horus happened according to Osiris Myth. The architecture & interior of the Edfu Temple is beautiful as it merges Greek and Egyptian design in the finest fashion.

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings is a tunnel to the afterlife and a staircase to the heavens for the greatest kings and queens of Egypt's New Kingdom (1570-1070 BC). It is probably the most important archaeological site in the world as it became a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. It contains 63 tombs filled with countless enchanting artifacts, decorations, and the remains of pharaohs like Ramses (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X), Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, and the famous boy-king Tutankhamun.

Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut Temple is the finest reflection of the allure & grandeur of the new Kingdom (1550-1070 BC) and showcases the great statue of one of the most successful rulers in the history of Ancient Egypt Queen Hatshepsut. The temple is called Deir El-Bahari and was once known as Djeser-Djeseru (Holy of Holies). It was designed in 1479 BC by Hatshepsut s chancellor Senenmut and took 15 years to construct & the design of the temple is based on the concept of Classical Architecture. It holds some of the most impressive decorations and statues in all of Egypt.

Colossi of Memnon

Colossi of Memnon is an ancient art piece protecting the city from all harm. The colossi consist of two colossal blocks of quartzite sandstone standing at the height of 18 m (60ft) weighing 720 tons each which has the shape of Amenhotep III(1386-1350). The colossi are quite damaged due to a large earthquake in 27 BC but were rebuilt again in 199 AD. The statues were famous during the Greco-Roman period as there used to be a rumor of The Vocal Memnon as the statues sang at dawn in a crying sound from time to time which was nothing more than the sound of the wind passing through the statue.

Lunch Time

You will then have your lunch on an island as your tour includes a boat trip on the Nile river. Then end your tour in Luxor by visiting:

Karnak Temple

Karnak temple is one of the holiest archeological sites in the world and one of the world's biggest man-made constructions & open-air museums in the world. It was known as Ipet-isu which means The Most Selected Of Places and Pr-Imn House Of Amon for more than 4000 years as the center of the religious worship of the entire ancient Egyptian kingdom. The entire complex was mainly dedicated to the Theban triad which consisted of God Amun with his wife the Goddess of Justice Mut and his son the moon god Khnsou, but also served other gods like the great Osiris, Montu, Ptah, and Isis. The complex covers 2 full miles of land and holds over 25 temples and chapels, including many Obelisks, sanctuaries, and groups of columns that detail the heroic tales of the Pharaohs.

Overnight

Finally, transfer to Luxor Airport to catch the flight to Cairo and check in 5* hotel for overnight.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are a special piece of foreign art located in Egypt, as it represents the fusion of the ancient Egyptian culture during the Greco-Roman Period. It was constructed as a necropolis dating to the 2nd century AD, which was able to mix the artistic elements of the Hellenistic and Roman culture with ancient Egyptian Pharaonic design in the ultimate breathtaking fashion. It holds a great number of Greek and Roman artifacts and decorations in its three-level stories, which made it gain the title of one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages.

Pompey's Pillar

Pompey's Pillar is a great pillar of ancient Roman times. It is the largest monolith column ever built outside of Rome and stands at a height of 28 m and is 2.7 m wide of pure red granite, and on its western upper side is a Greek inscription dedicated to Emperor Diocletian. The reason why it is named Pompey's pillar is that in the Middle Ages the crusaders mistakenly believed that the remains of the great Roman general Pompey are located in a pot at the top of the pillar.

Lunch Time

Lunch will be served at a seafood restaurant, then move to visit:

Qaitbay Citadel

Qaitbey Citadel is a special castle holding the spirit of Alexandria Lighthouse, it was constructed in 1477 by sultan Al-Ashraf Saif Al-Din Qa'it Bay to contain amazing Islamic decorations in the same location which contained the marvelous lighthouse of Alexandria using the stones salvaged from the destroyed lighthouse that served as the third longest surviving ancient wonder in the world until it's destruction by a series of earthquakes between 956 AD and 1323 AD.

Overnight

Finally, transfer back to your hotel in Cairo by a private air-conditioned car for the overnight.