Cairo - Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza Plateau,
Egyptian Museum & Necropolis of Saqqara
Luxor - Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon,
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut & Temple of Karnak
Arrival Cairo airport, Our tour manager will be waiting you with sign of Ramasside, transfer to hotel and overnight.
Overnight: Cairo
Today a visit to the incredible pyramids and huge Sphinx at Giza Plateau. It’s estimated the largest - Khufu (Cheops) was constructed from no less than 2.5 million quarried limestone blocks, weighing around 6 million tonnes. No mean feat, when you consider the pyramids were built without the use of modern equipment! Maybe opt for a camel ride. Travelling on to the necropolis of Saqqara, innumerable sand strewn temples and tombs await discovery. It’s at Saqqara where you’ll see Zhoser’s step pyramid. Rising 6 steps, it served as the prototype for ancient Egypt’s most enduring architectural legacy. This evening we travel by overnight sleeper train to Luxor.
Note: We don’t recommend it, it takes 15 to 18 hours. We recommend that you upgrade and take a domestic flight which allows you to travel in comfort and gives you an extra night in a 5 star hotel.
Overnight: Sleeper Train | Breakfast
Note: We don’t recommend it, it takes 15 to 18 hours. We recommend that you upgrade and take a domestic flight which allows you to travel in comfort and gives you an extra night in a 5 star hotel.
This morning we arrive into Luxor and check into our hotel. One of the world’s greatest open-air museums, the 4000 year old site of ancient Thebes - known today as Luxor is our base for two exciting days of exploration. Enjoy some rest and relaxation. Tonight, there is an optional visit to Temple of Luxor. The temple is magically illuminated by a thousand coloured lights at night fall, book and pay locally. Remainder of the evening at leisure with a chance to enjoy the facilities of our hotel.
Overnight: Luxor | Breakfast
Luxor - Cairo. Take flight over ancient Luxor with an optional hot air balloon ride early this morning before we cross to the West Bank of the Nile. The massive pair of statues known as the Colossi of Memnon are the first monuments we’ll see as we start our day's sightseeing. They are all that remains of the temple of Amenophis III. Today, we visit the Valleys of the Kings and the imposing colonnaded temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Returning to our hotel, we enjoy free time before visiting Karnak. More than a temple, Karnak is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons and obelisks - built on a grand scale. During the height of Theban power, Karnak was the most important place of worship. Tonight, we return to Cairo by overnight sleeper train.
Overnight: Sleeper Train | Breakfast
Arrive to Cairo and hotel check-in. Later, a guided visit to the Egyptian Museum. which houses more than 250,000 artifacts displaying a rare collection of Egyptian art spanning over 5,000 years. The museum features an exceptional range of antiquities, including statues, mummies, and priceless relics that reflect the richness of ancient Egyptian civilization, offering a fascinating insight into Egypt’s timeless heritage.
Overnight: Cairo
Sunday. Our tour ends after breakfast and included onward departure transfer to the airport. Breakfast
Hotels accommodation with Breakfast daily
Entrance Fees
Tour Guide
2 overnight trains: Cairo - Luxor - Cairo (1st class sleeper cabin)
Airport arrival and departure transfer day 1 and day 6
All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
International flights
Visa
We can provide you with your visa upon arrival at your request.
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