Overview
This expansive 6-day journey offers an unparalleled exploration of Egypt’s two most iconic cities, seamlessly blending the bustling history of Cairo with the monumental grandeur of Luxor. The tour begins in Cairo, where you are greeted with personalized assistance and smoothly transferred to your hotel to commence your Egyptian adventure. The initial days are dedicated to the wonders surrounding the capital, starting with a privately guided tour of the Giza Plateau. Here, you will stand in awe of the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, and contemplate the mysteries of the Great Sphinx, one of the world’s oldest and largest sculptures. The exploration of Cairo continues with a full-day tour that takes you into the heart of the city’s treasures, including the Egyptian Museum, which houses the world’s most precious collection of Egyptian art, featuring the legendary treasures of Tutankhamen. You will also visit the historic Citadel, the beautiful Alabaster Mosque, the ancient churches of Coptic Cairo, and the vibrant Khan El Khalili bazaar.
The adventure then moves south with a domestic flight to Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes. In Luxor, you will explore the magnificent temples on the East Bank, including the Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in history, and the impressive Luxor Temple. The final full day of exploration is dedicated to the West Bank, the necropolis of the pharaohs, where you will visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, the stunning terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the colossal statues of the Colossi of Memnon. This tour is a perfect combination of Pharaonic history, from the pyramids of the Old Kingdom to the temples and tombs of the New Kingdom.
Highlights
- Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza: Discover the Great Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos – and the Great Sphinx of Giza, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human.
- Treasures of Cairo: Visit the Egyptian Museum, with its collection of 5000 years of art, the Citadel with the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha, the historic area of Coptic Cairo, and the Khan El Khalili bazaar.
- Karnak and Luxor Temples: Explore the East Bank of Luxor, visiting the impressive Karnak Temples, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, and the Temple of Luxor, built by Amenhotep III and Ramesses II.
- Valley of the Kings: Drive to the West Bank to visit the burial place of many kings, including the tombs of Tut-Ankh-Amon and Ramssess VI.
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: Visit the magnificent temple built by Queen Hatshepsut, the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.
- Colossi of Memnon: Pass by the two massive stone statues which are remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
