11 Days Pyramids, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Holiday

Start your second day in Egypt with a delicious breakfast at the hotel then you will be guided by a modern A.C vehicle to visit Giza Pyramids Complex including:

The Great Pyramid

Khufu pyramid was built upon the request of Pharaoh Cheops, the second ruler of the fourth dynasty and it's considered the first and largest pyramid built at Giza Plateau.

In addition to Khufu Pyramid, you will extend to the second largest pyramid of King Chephren, the son of Cheops.

The third-smallest pyramid at Giza Plateau belongs to Pharaoh Menkaure which stands alongside the other two pyramids.

The Stunning Sphinx

The wild ghost of the Giza Pyramids Complex "The Sphinx" served as the safe guardian of the three timeless pyramids of Giza. This very largely structured statue which is dedicated to Chephren has the body of a lion and the face of a pharaoh and this is a representation of strength and wisdom.

The Valley Temple

The Valley temple is the best-persevered site all over Egypt which served as the home of mummification as well as an important mortuary temple for religious rituals. This wonderful site was partly made from Tura limestone and apart from pink granite.

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The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a newborn institution made of magic and glory that offers a golden gate showcasing the 5000-year-old legacy of the greatest civilization on earth. Within this living miracle are thousands of beautiful wonders exciting epis history and rich culture which include:

The Hanging Obelisk, The 10 Statues of King Senusert, King Ramses Il Statue, the Statues of Ptolemaic Kings and Queens, The Grand Staircase, The epic Royal Regalia, The Victory Column of King Mercnptah, and the Grand Atrium & Gift show.

The museum offers a VIP ticket which provides access to some very Unique wonders, for more info contact us at any time.

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 A lunch meal will be served at an amazing restaurant then visit:

Saqqara Step Pyramid

The captivating Saqqara step pyramid is the first step pyramid ever built upon the request of King Djoser during the 27^th century BC. It consists of six steps and Saqqara Step Pyramid served as a mastaba tomb for the king to facilitate his afterlife so that he could reborn.

Memphis City

Memphis city is an ancient Egyptian city founded by Pharaoh Menes and it served as the first ancient capital of the country due to its central location between Lower and Upper Egypt.

You will catch your flight to Hurghada and once you arrive there, you will be taken by a private vehicle to 5* hotel to check-in and spend the night.

This is the time for your first recreational activities in Hurghada away from the ancient monuments. You will marvel at the wonderful landscapes of the Egyptian deserts with a desert safari by quads including a camel ride and a B.B.Q dinner then back to the hotel.

Continue Hurghada activities with an amazing Scuba Diving trip with a professional instructor to enjoy the masterpieces of the Red Sea, impress the coral reefs and the distinctive kinds of sea creatures, and by the end of the day, you will get back to your hotel.

Breakfast then you'll get ready to start your Nile cruise trip by around 3 hrs driving by a private A.C car to Luxor where you will meet your personal tour guide to tour the East Bank Highlights:

Karnak Temple

No monumental site in Egypt is more magnificent than Karnak Temple so if you are mainly fond of the unbelievable historical relics and the ancient architecture and art, you will truly enjoy much more at Karnak Temple. In addition, it's the most impressive temple founded in Ancient Egypt, this majestic site is a truly significant religious center for many deities.

Check-in 5* deluxe Nile cruise to enjoy your lunch meal.

You will be guided once more by the evening time to discover

Luxor Temple

The marvelous Luxor temple was established upon the request of King Amenhotep III and it belongs to the god Amun.

Overnight on board.

Continue your 11 days Egypt vacation with a guided trip to the most wonderful attractions in the West Bank:

Queen Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut Temple is one of the most significant monumental attractions on the west bank of the Nile. It belongs to the great Queen Hatshepsut and it was mainly erected to honor the achievements of the only female ruler in Egypt history.

Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings is just a piece of diamond on the west bank of the Nile that can never be missed. More than 60 royal burial graves of the rulers of the 18^th and 19^th dynasties with much more of the hidden treasures and precious belongings will be waiting for your exploration.  

Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon is just the twin massive statues of quartzite sandstone standing on the west bank of the Nile and they were constructed upon the request of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, one of the rulers of the 18^th dynasty.

You will get back to your Nile cruise for lunch while sailing and overnight on the cruise.

Breakfast then join your highly qualified Egyptologist by a horse carriage to witness:

Edfu Temple

Edfu temple is a well-preserved site dated back to the Ptolemaic Period which is dedicated to the god Horus and its significance is due to its unique decorations and its timeless contents.

Lunch onboard the cruise then continue sailing to visit:

Kom Ombo Temple

This significantly structured temple was constructed during the Ptolemy ruling period. Kom Ombo temple is a double temple, dedicated to Honor some of the ancient deities like Khonsu, Sobek, and Horus.

Back to the Nile cruise for an overnight stay and sail to Aswan.

Early morning, you will get your breakfast boxes before your private tour guide will escort you in a modern A.C vehicle to the southwest for about 3 hrs driving to experience:

Abu Simbel Temples

Abu Simbel Temples is one of the must-see highlights in Egypt which was built during the reign of Ramses II. It consists of two twin temples, the main largest one is dedicated to the king himself and the other little one is dedicated to his wife, Queen Nefertari. What makes this temple is distinctive is that it’s related to a phenomenon that takes place every year on 22^nd February and October which is named "The Sun Festival", the sun shines over the faces of the four main statues seated at the entrance of the temple.

We will drive you to your Nile cruise in Aswan for a delicious lunch on board and overnight.

After having breakfast, you will check out the cruise and join your tour guide to enjoy:

The High Dam

Aswan High Dam was constructed by the order of president Gamal Abdul Nasser and it's considered one of the best essential projects carried out in Egypt in the last 100 years. Its role was great to save the monumental highlights from the floods and after that, it became a valuable source of energy.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk is one of the symbols that represent the greatness of the ancient Egyptian architecture that belongs to the ruling period of Queen Hatshepsut. Its erection started in 1508 BC and it was first built at the entrance of Karnak Temple and most of the structure was cracked. However, its remnants still remain today. 

Philae Temple

Philae temple is one of the well-preserved classical structured temples which was built by Ptolemy II and completed by the Roman Emperors. This marvelous temple was about to be drowned in the destructive floods of the Nile. However, UNESCO did big efforts to move it to Agilkia Island to save it.

Have lunch at a good quality restaurant then fly to Cairo, check-in 5* hotel, and spend the night.

Breakfast then you will accompany one of our expert tour guides to visit:

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum is a piece of heaven in which many hundreds of artifacts, relics, treasures, statues, and precious belongings related to the most well-known kings and rulers of Ancient Egypt like Tutankhamen and Amenhotep II.

Have your lunch at a local restaurant then we will drive you towards:

Salah El-Din Citadel

This massive fortification is one of the most impressive monuments in Egypt which was constructed in 1176 AD and completed in 1182 AD by the order of El Malek El Kamel who was the first ruler to have a seat in the citadel. The majestic Cairo citadel was mainly built to protect the country against the Crusaders' attacks then it turned to be the center of the government.

Through the citadel, you will marvel at:

Muhammed Ali Mosque

Cairo Citadel was decorated by Muhammed Ali Mosque or as it's known "The Alabaster Mosque" which was designed by the skillful architect Yousuf Bushnak upon the order of Muhammed Ali Pasha and its establishment lasted from 1830 to 1848 AD.

The National Egyptian Museum

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is the key to fully explore all historical and cultural treasures of Egypt in the most relaxing and welcoming manner that dates back to more than 4500 years across all the time periods of Egypt which are Pre-historical, Ancient Egyptian Periods, Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic, and the contemporary modern times.

And at the end of the day, you will have a wonderful experience to:

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Khan El Khalili Bazaar is the most well-known market in Africa which where you will taste the history of Egypt among the old districts and the Egyptian local traditions. The bazaar has a big selection of foods, souvenirs, and clothes that you can get some of them to immortalize your trip.

You will return to your hotel in Cairo.

Breakfast meal, check out then you will be taken to Cairo International Airport to catch a flight back home.