Overview
Embark on a mesmerizing 5-day journey through Cairo and Luxor, where ancient wonders and vibrant culture await.
Highlights
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- Explore all Must-See sights in Cairo
- Visit the Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx.
- Discover all Cairo’s Mosques, churches.
- See the treasures of the Egyptian Museum
- Visit the Valley of the Kings
- Visit the West Bank attractions in Luxor.
- Visit the Great Karnak & Luxor temples.
- Available for Solo travelers
- All Transportation in private Vehicle
- Flexible to start any time according to your travel dates.
Included/Excluded
- Domestic flights from Cairo-Luxor-Cairo
- 3- Nights at Hotel in Cairo B&B
- 1- Night at hotel in Luxor
- Qualified Egyptologist
- Entry Fees for the Sightseeing
- All Pickup & Drop off
- Transportation in private vehicle
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- All Taxes Applicable.
- International Flights
- Tipping
- Any Extras not mentioned.
- Entry Vis to Egypt
Tour Plan
Arrive Egypt - Meet & Assist - Cairo Day 1
On arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by one of our representatives who hold a sign by your name he will help you to finish all your formalities and help you to get your visa after that he will escort you to your hotel by private vehicle. Delve into the antiquities of Egypt on this epic journey which begins in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
Discover the Iconic Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx & Cairo Top Attractions. Day 2
After breakfast, your private guide will take you to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient World the great Pyramid of Khufu’s (Cheops) Three small pyramids You will continue to explore the rest of the Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre’s (Kafren) pyramid - Khufu's son, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site, the remains of the funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra (Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body which dates from the time of Chephren the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of Chefren This temple served two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. After visiting the pyramids, you will then continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands.
Then move to visit Egyptian museum, also known as Cairo Museum, it is a home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, and dates back some 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms, The Egyptian Museum, which is filled with thousands of Pharaonic artifacts, including the golden treasures of king Tutankhamen. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases and toys from ancient Egypt are all on display, and many priceless statues and other artifacts can also be seen which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1922s when his tomb was excavated.
Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant Then Move to visit a visit to Old Cairo to visit fascinated built wonders such as the Hanging Church that was built in the 3rd and beginning of the 4th century. also, in the Basilica style. After this day back to your hotel in Cairo.
Exploring The Wonders of Luxor - East Bank - By Flight Day 3
After breakfast, check out from the hotel in Cairo, then transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor upon arrival meet your guide then Proceed to Start your tour in the East bank of Luxor by visiting the complex of Karnak the biggest temple in Egypt was Known as Ipet-Isut (Most Perfect of Places) to the Ancient Egyptians, Karnak was dedicated to the city’s most powerful triad of god Amun, his consort Mut and their son Khonsu, the moon-god. Covering some 40 hectares (100 acres), Karnak is a vast site. For more than 1,500 years it was the most important religious and intellectual center in Ancient Egypt especially during the golden age of the empire. Begun during the Old Kingdom, became the national shrine from the 11th Dynasty, c.2134BC. The temple complex was expanded during the following centuries, with each pharaoh adding his own shrines and monuments to make his mark. Karnak was abandoned around the 4th century AD when the Egyptians turned to Christianity.
The Karnak Temple was connected to Luxor temple by a 3km long processional Avenue of Sphinxes a part of which is still visible, the rest of which is currently undergoing excavation. Eventually, it will be renovated in its entirety all the way to Luxor temple. After your tour in the Karnak temple head to the Temple of Luxor was dedicated to the mighty Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The core of the temple was built by Amenhotep III the grandfather of King Tutankhamun (1390–1352 BC), and even though it was embellished and expanded several times, its plan remains much simpler and more compact than the complex in Karnak have your lunch at a local restaurant before your check-in your hotel Luxor.
Exploring The West Bank of Luxor - The Valley of the Kings & Hatshpsute Temple & More Day 4
After breakfast at your hotel, you will start your tour to the west bank of Luxor start with the Valley of the Kings (KV) ever since Howard Carter opened up King Tutankhamun’s tomb to reveal the treasures of the boy king, the Valley of the Kings has captured the imaginations of travelers. The vividly painted tombs of Thebes' pharaohs allow visitors a glimpse at the burial rites and death rituals of Ancient Egypt, and today remain Luxor's West Bank's greatest and most popular attraction. There you will have the opportunity to visit 3 tombs there are more than 64 tombs are found in the Valley of the Kings and still waiting for more discoveries, after that the second tour in the West Bank will be to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut that located beneath massive cliffs near the west bank of the Nile, the Mortuary Temple Hatshepsut, also known as Deir el Bahri, is dedicated to Amon-Ra, the sun god. Designed by an architect named Senemut, the temple is unique because it was designed like classical architecture. Note the lengthy, colonnaded terrace some of which is 97 ft high, pylons, courts, and hypostyle hall. Inside you'll see the sun court, chapel, and sanctuary. Temple reliefs depict the tale of the divine birth of Queen Hatshepsut and trade expeditions to the Land of Punt (a reference to modern Somalia) one of the rare reliefs in the Egyptian temples after that have some rest at the Alabaster factory to see the work of the grandsons of the ancient workers and you can get some as souvenirs after that move to the famous gigantic statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. Carved out of hard yellowish-brown sandstone quarried in the hills above Edfu, they represent Amenophis III seated on a cube-shaped throne, and once stood guard at the entrance to the king's temple, of which only scanty traces are left. In Roman Imperial times they were taken for statues of Memnon, son of Eos and Tithonus, who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War, stop for a photo then have lunch at a traditional restaurant move to Luxor airport to fly back to Cairo, upon arrival our team will pick you up then transfer to your hotel in Cairo.
Final Departure Day 5
After breakfast, and according to your flight details TRAVAYAGE Tours representative will escort you to the airport for final departure.
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