Egypt is a country full of fascinating pyramids, temples, ancient cities and the beauty of the Nile River. On this 6-day tour, you will explore not only Egypt’s famous pyramids, but also numerous historical and cultural sites. Following in the footsteps of ancient Egypt, you will delve deep into civilizations lost throughout history.
We start our tour with our arrival in Cairo. Most of our first day is spent exploring the Pyramids of Giza. We will visit the Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramid of Kephren and the Pyramid of Mikerinos. These pyramids are considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and are the symbols of Egypt. Walking around the pyramids, you will get a sense of their size and historical significance. Then, we will visit the Sphinx and take a close look at the most well-known sculpture of the ancient world.
In the evening, you will have free time in the center of Cairo to enjoy traditional Egyptian cuisine.
On our second day, we visit the Egyptian Museum. This museum has one of the largest collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world and is filled with treasures excavated from Tutankhamun’s Tomb and other important archaeological artifacts. At the Egyptian Museum, you will learn more about the culture of ancient Egypt.
In the afternoon, we will explore Islamic Cairo. Here, we will explore the traces of the Ottoman era in Egypt, visiting important religious buildings such as the Muhammad Ali Pasha Mosque and the Suleymaniye Mosque. We will walk through Cairo’s historic districts and witness the cultural and architectural richness of the city.
On our third day, we fly from Cairo to Luxor. Luxor is one of the ancient capitals of Egypt and is famous for many ancient temples. First, we will visit the Temple of Karnak. Karnak is one of the largest temple complexes in the world and here is a huge temple dedicated to Amon Ra. The temple’s massive columns and statues make for an impressive sight.
In the afternoon, we will explore Luxor Temple. The Luxor Temple was one of the most important sites for religious rituals in ancient Egypt and houses many important statues and structures associated with Amon Ra.
In the evening, we check into our hotel in Luxor.
Most of our fourth day is spent exploring the Valley of the Kings. The Valley of the Kings is known as the site of the tombs of the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Here we will visit the tombs of many famous pharaohs, including Tutankhamun’s Tomb.
In the afternoon, we drive to the Temple of Hatshepsut. Hatshepsut was one of Egypt’s first female pharaohs and this temple is a great monument symbolizing her rule. The architecture of the temple and the surrounding natural landscape are quite impressive.
On our fifth day, we move on to Aswan. First, we will visit the Temple of Philae. Philae is a temple dedicated to the Goddess Isis and is located on the Nile River. The temple’s location close to the water creates an impressive atmosphere.
In the afternoon, we will explore the Aswan Dam. Built in the 1960s, this dam is considered a great engineering marvel to control the flooding of the Nile River. We will climb to the top of the dam to observe the impressive dimensions of the massive engineering project.
On the last day of our tour, we head to the Abu Simbel Temples. The Temple of Ramses II is one of the most famous temples in Egypt and is especially known for the temple’s colossal statues. This temple is among the most impressive structures symbolizing the greatness of ancient Egypt. Abu Simbel is of great architectural and historical significance.
In the afternoon, we will transfer to Aswan Airport and prepare for the return flight.