11 Days Trip to Masterpieces of Egypt

Join your private tour guide in the evening to have the most terrific open buffet dinner cruise and live a wonderful experience over the Nile with the best local whirling dervishes and belly dancing shows.

Your tour guide will drive you back to your hotel.

The Pyramids of Giza are the most impressive and recognizable monumental landmarks in the world which were mainly constructed to honor the spectacular kings of the 4^th dynasty. The three Pyramids of the Giza Complex are a world of imagination since they consist of burial chambers for the pharaoh and his family members which contain thousands of precious treasures.

It's classified as one of the Seven Wonders of the World due to its vast height. It's the oldest and largest pyramid at the site and it's dedicated to King Cheops (2609 BC - 2584 BC). The Pyramid of Cheops is the final burial tomb for King Khufu and his wives which was completed in 2570 BC to become the tallest archaeological construction on earth for over 3800 years.

The Great Sphinx is an awful scared statue of a lion with a human head which most myths assured that it refers to Pharaoh Khafre (2558–2532 BC). This gigantic sculpture measures 73 meters in length and 20 meters in height and it was presented as the guardian of the Giza Plateau and a model of Power and wisdom.

The Valley temple is a very massive building that was originally used as a mortuary temple for Pharaoh Chephren and it's a part of the Giza Pyramids Complex. The Valley temple is real proof of the important role of the fourth dynasty in Egypt civilization.

The Grand Egyptian Museum emerges as a luminous gateway into the eternal soul of ancient Egypt, a cosmic treasury where 5,000 years of genius, devotion, and artistic brilliance are reborn. Spanning a vast sunlit atrium and cutting-edge galleries, this monumental sanctuary unveils marvels that defy time: the suspended wonder of the Hanging Obelisk, the awe-inspiring 11-metre colossus of Ramses II, the commanding presence of ten statues of King Senusret, the grand ceremonial staircase lined with royal masterpieces, and the indomitable Victory Column of Merneptah. At its core lies the radiant heart of pharaonic legacy, the unparalleled, purpose-curated constellation of more than 5,000 treasures from Tutankhamun, guiding every visitor on a spellbinding journey into the artistry, faith, and enduring power of one of humanity’s greatest civilizations.

Have lunch at a wonderful restaurant then move to witness:

Dahshur is a royal complex situated on the west bank of the Nile and it's known for several pyramids made by Pharaoh Snefru, the father of Khufu around 2700 - 2600 BC. However, two of them are the best-preserved monuments in Egypt. The Bent Pyramid was made from local limestone and it measures 101 meters high. And the Red Pyramid is dedicated to Pharaoh Snefru and is regarded as the first perfect and complete pyramid in history.

You will spend your night at your hotel in Cairo.

It's one of the best-preserved religious monuments which had maintained a special position throughout Ancient Egypt's history. Karnak temple was found across 247 acres which were created between 1971 BC and 30 BC mainly created by the Pharaohs of the New Kingdom to honor the ancient iconic god of Amun, the ruler of the universe.

Enjoy your lunch meal at a deluxe restaurant then you will be taken to check-in 5* hotel to relax then you will be guided to visit:

Luxor Temple is a large temple complex that was built approximately 1400 BCE to honor the creator god Amun. The site is made of sandstone blocks from Nubia and it's surrounded by mud-brick walls. The entrance of the Luxor temple is called the first pylon and it was built and decorated by Ramses II to show his military victories, especially at the Battle of Kadesh.

We will drive you back to your hotel to spend the night.

This is the site that contains the wonderfully painted cemeteries of the kings, the royal family members, and the nobles of the New Kingdom. The valley of the kings had been set as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. More than 60 royal tombs were discovered at the site including the tombs of Rameses II, Seti I, Amenhotep I, Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut, and many more.

Hatshepsut temple is the closest sample of classical architecture which was constructed upon the order of the Great Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC). The temple is located at the foot of the cliffs at Deir El Bahari and it was made of limestone unlike most of the other mortuary temples in the New Kingdom Period.

Lunch will be served at a very good Nile view restaurant then move to witness:

Colossi of Memnon consist of the two famed statues of Amenhotep III (1391–1353 BC) which were founded in 1350 BC in the Theban Necropolis along the west bank of the Nile River. These twin sculptures were carved out of quartzite sandstone from El Gabal El Ahmar and has 107 magical inscriptions in ancient Greek and Latin across their sides.

You will spend the night at your hotel accommodation in Luxor.

Dendera temple is one of the best-preserved temples which covers approximately 40,000 square meters in Qena, around 60 kilometers north of Luxor. This magical attraction was made between 2250 BC and 343 BC and is surrounded by a mud-brick enclosed wall it's amazing to know that Dendara Complex is the main spot of ancient chapels and shrines.

Abydos temple is one of the holiest and oldest attractions in Ancient Egyptian history. Abydos Temple dates back to the Predynastic Period which served as a pilgrimage center for the worship of the god "Osiris". The major monument at the site is the Temple of Pharaoh Seti I (1290 BC - 1279 BC) which was built around 1300 BC and completed by Ramses II.

It's one of the World's magnificent burial grave sites which was reserved for the queens and the royal princes and princesses of the New Kingdom. The valley of the queens was erected by the New Kingdom pharaohs and it was named "Ta-Set-Nefru" which means "The Place of Beauty". The most famous temple is Queen Nefertari (1290–1224 BCE) wife of Ramsess the great.

It's a large ancient Egyptian complex that contains the most glorious inheritance of the ancient Egyptians. The complex started during the reign of the 18^th dynasty and was completed during the Roman Period. It is located on the Theban hills on the west bank of the Nile River by Ramses III (1187–1156 BC) The most renowned attraction at the site is The Mortuary Temple of Ramses III and the Cult of Amun.

It's the settlement of over 100 families of craftsmen and artists who designed, constructed, and ornamented the royal private burial tombs of the kings and queens of Egypt. It was established during the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties of the New Kingdom (1570 - 1050 BC). The site had dazzled the whole world when it was found.

Edfu Temple is one of the most captivating historical sites in Egypt which dates back to the Ptolemaic reign. The works at the temple had started in 237 BC during the time of Ptolemy III and it was completed by 57 BC within the reign of Ptolemy IV. Edfu Temple consists of an entrance, and a chapel in addition to the Mamisi, the house of the divine birth of Horus.

Kom Ombo Temple is a unique monument made between 180 BC and 47 BC because the building is a double design and the site consists of two symmetrical temples; the southern temple was used for the worship of the crocodile god Sobek and the northern building belongs to the falcon god Horus.

The erection of such a spectacular Abu Simbel temple served many purposes. The major temple is dedicated to King Ramses which was constructed to memorize his own victory at the Battle of Kadesh. At the same time, it was completed in 1264 BC to honor Amun, Ptah, and Ra Horakhty, the heritage of Ozymandias. It honors the memory of the signing of the first documented peace treaty in 1247 BC. And the smaller temple is dedicated to the goddess Hathor and Queen Nefertari.

The Nubian village is the best opportunity to witness the rarest example of simplicity and the homeland of civilization where you can explore the unfamiliar traditions, culture, and architecture and you will be in direct contact with the genuine inhabitants and the glorious legacy of thousands of years.

It's one of the best of Aswan landmarks where you can visit the Botanical Gardens of Aswan. Tourists can take a felucca or a motorboat to the east bank of the Nile to reach Kitchener Island. The place has gained its name when Lord Kitchener used this island to be the headquarters of his soldiers during his battles in Sudan.

It's situated from the west bank hillside along the Nile River, downstream from the first cataract in the Nile. Elephantine Island is the real representation for the beauty of Aswan. At very ancient times, the island was a very important trading center called Swenet.

Enjoy an Egyptian lunch meal at a Nile view restaurant.

We will transfer you to the airport to catch a flight back to Cairo and check-in 5* hotel to spend the night.

The Egyptian Museum is a very massive display of precious antiquities which contains thousands of divine artifacts and legacies. It has the power to shed light on the magical historical and artistic heritage of the greatest civilization on earth.

Lunch will be proceeded at a local restaurant in Cairo then move to:

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The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a golden door leading to the legendary history of Egypt which lasted for over 7000 years. It was created in 2020 to showcase the greatness and bliss of this immortal civilization through a magical collection of 50,000 artifacts and 20 royal mummies displayed in the most enchanting manner.

Al Muizz Street retained its importance as the main street through the Fatimid caliphate in the 10th century AD which exhibits the greatest of the impressive Fatimid, Ayyubid, and Ottoman ruins in Egypt.

Al Aqmar Mosque's one of the magnificent and oldest structures in Islamic Cairo and it's regarded as one of the most popular Fatimid ruins in Egypt. Al Aqmar Mosque has a unique architectural design since it uses an offset façade – its façade was designed to be squarely facing the main street while the rest of the mosque lies at an angle.

It's the second-largest mosque in Old Islamic Cairo which was erected between 990 and 1013 AD. The mosque is known for its unique structure reflecting the progress of Islamic architecture at this time since it has very significant pillars with some decorated corners and arches on both sides of the main entrance.

Located at Al Darb Al Asfar, Bayt Al Suhaymi is one of the oldest and most elegant houses which had constructed during the 17^th century. The building is still one of the rarest examples of Cairo's finest architecture in the Medieval Ages.

This captivating monument is the inheritance of the British officer, John Gayer-Anderson. The building is grandly decorated with Mashrabiyya screens and marble inlays and it also includes a room ornamented by gold taken from a house in Damascus that dates back to the 17^th century.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar is a great opportunity to amaze a wide selection of fabric shops and markets made between 1382 and 1389 AD. The site is a significant exhibition of a wide variety of food, goods, oil, and perfume.

We will drive you back to your hotel.