9 Days Amazing Seniors Trip to Egypt Wonders

Giza Pyramids Complex

On a scary land in Giza more than 4500 years ago, the Giza pyramid plateau rose to power to reach the heavens through some of the most captivating archaeological monuments ever built such as:

The Great Pyramid

The greatest archaeological monument ever built in the history of Egypt is the pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu in 2580 BC. The epic pyramid is able to reach 147 m (481 ft) using 2.3 million limestone blocks that have a total weight of 5.7 million tons, filled with amazing chambers and pathways.

The Great Sphinx

Horus of the horizon the Sphinx is the largest and first man-made largest cut stone in 2600 BC to be the legendary piece of art showcasing strength and wisdom.

The Valley Temple

The house of purification and mummification was made by Pharaoh Khufu to prepare their mortal vessels for their journey to the afterlife.

Lunch Time

The entire senior group will enjoy their lunch at a pyramid and Nile view restaurant, then move with their tour guide to explore:

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 aligned with the stellar pyramids of Giza, and spans nearly 490,000 square meters. 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 will come face to face with immortal 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

The entire senior guests will enjoy their hotel to spend the overnight.

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum was built in 1901 to be the historical time vault showcasing the immortal monuments and artifacts of Egypt.

The Hanging Church

The holy church of the virgin mary the Hanging church is one of the oldest historical and cultural wonders in old Cairo made in the 5^th century AD on the southern wall of Babylon the Roman fortress where the holy family took as a shelter at some point.

Ben Ezra Synagogue

The mythical synagogue of Ben Ezra is an incredibly rare construction that is able to shed some light on Jewish art since it was built in 882 AD.

Lunch Time

The whole group will have their lunch at a local restaurant, so everyone can visit:

Al Muizz Street

Al-Muizz li-Din Allah al-Fatimi Street is the golden path of light reflecting the ancient Islamic history located in the heart of old Cairo since its establishment in the 10th century during the Fatimid dynasty. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1979.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

The Bazaar of Khalil el Khalili remains the most attractive shopping center in all of Egypt since its construction in 970 AD to be the main gathering for the finest craftsmen and cafes in all of Cairo.

Overnight

The senior travelers will catch their flight at Luxor Airport and then spend the overnight in their 5*hotel.

Karnak Temple

The miraculous Karnak Temple Complex was created mainly to become the main center of worship that came into existence between 1970 BC in the Middle Kingdom until the end of the Roman era around 30 BC on 100 hectares (274 acres). The 18th dynasty of the Theban triad, which is made of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu, is the main focus of the worship as seen across all the inner temples, shrines, the colossal hypostyle hall, and many more.

Lunch Time

You will have your lunch at a local restaurant, then head with your tour guide.

Luxor Temple by Night

Under the beautiful shades of the sun and the magical lunar rays of the moon, Luxor Temple comes to life through all of its magnificent art and architecture around 1400 BC by some miraculous rulers like Amenhotep III, Tutankhamun, Ramesses II, and Alexander the Great. The temple acts as a center of royal coronation, mythical rituals for the rejuvenation of kingship, and religious festivals like the Opet, which utilized the marvelous avenue of the sphinxes.

Overnight

After the visits, transfer comfortably to your Luxor hotel for check-in and overnight.

Valley of the Kings

The gates to the heavens, the Valley of the Pharaohs, came into existence to contain 63 tombs belonging to great names like Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut, Ramses II, and more from the New Kingdom Dynasty (1550 – 1070 BC) in the underground belly of a hidden hill, filled with some legendary decorations, treasures, and archaeological wonders.

Hatshepsut Temple

The holy of holies temple of Queen Hatshepsut is a complete and enchanting architectural piece that was constructed in 1479 BC to honor the creator god Amun and her position as the main priestess, plus protect her great legacy from oblivion.

Lunch Time

The senior guests will continue by having lunch at a Nile View Restaurant, then head with their tour guide to witness:

Colossi of Memnon

The supernatural Colossi of Memnon hold several mythical stories that were made during his reign (1386 BC – 1350 BC). These twin identical statues stood the test of time to honor his history, which was even famous in the Greco-Roman period.

Overnight

After the tour, you will be transferred comfortably by air-conditioned vehicle to the Red Sea resort city of Hurghada.

Overnight

The senior guests will head to their hotel in Hurghada for the overnight.

Overnight

The senior travelers will return to the hotel to have dinner and spend the night.