6 Days
Cairo and Luxor holidays for 6 days
starts From $1250
That is tour for those who are interested in Egyptian history .you will visit many temples in Luxor,the King Tut monuments and the Pyramids via land without taking a cruise down the Nile.
You will learn about the Pyramids of Giza, the Djoser step Pyramid, the temples of Karnak and Luxor and the tombs in the Valley of the Kings in the West Bank. Your guide is an expert in Egyptology, so if you have any questions about these periods in history or any aspects of Egyptian culture, you will be able to ask and receive a well-informed answer. You will come away with valuable insight and a deeper understanding of both ancient and modern Egyptian culture.
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
You will be greeted with a smile upon arrival to Cairo airport by a friendly tour representative. Our representative will facilitate Egypt entry visa process on your behalf, visa fees is included. A private transfer between Cairo airport and Mena house hotel will be provided.
Accommodation: Mena House (5*)
Mena House is a beautiful and unique hotel in Cairo, with its own rich and colorful history. Fascinating guests have frequented the property since 1869 and it has continuously held the attention of royalty and political thinkers. This palatial hotel is located in the shadows of the Great Pyramids of Giza in Cairo and it is surrounded by 40 acres of verdant green gardens. The royal history of the hotel is reflected in luxurious interiors that are embellished with exquisite antiques, handcrafted furniture, original works of art, and magnificent antiques that are rarely found in luxury hotels. Mena House has played host to kings and emperors, heads of state, and celebrities.
Located 700 meters from these wonders of the ancient world, Mena House offers unmatched views of the pyramids. You can gaze upon the magnificence of the pyramids from your room, watching the sun rise and set over these legendary monuments. After dinner at one of the many restaurants, you can return to your room and see them lit up for your private viewing pleasure. An ideal location for meetings in Cairo, the hotels banquet and conference center offer venues for weddings, receptions, and meetings ranging from 50 to 1000 guests. Recreation options at the hotel include a heated swimming pool, and a fully equipped spa & fitness center. Regarded as one of the leading luxury hotels in Cairo, the hotel combines the magical charm of a bygone era with unrivaled service fit for royalty. Your interlude at the hotel promises to be a journey of discovery, exploring Cairo’s ancient treasures and unraveling the many mysteries of Egypt’s past.
Ancient Egyptian Sphinx of Giza
Day 2 – Giza
Enjoy this customized guided tour, which explores the Great Pyramids of Egypt, ancient Memphis, Saqqara, the Solar Boat, Chephren Pyramid, and the famous Sphinx.
You will visit the legendary Great Pyramid, the largest one of the Giza group.
After visiting the Great Pyramids, head to Memphis with your private Egyptologist guide. There, you can see the 34 ft. statue of the most famous pharaoh, King Ramses II. Ramses II ruled Egypt for almost 67 years during the new kingdom.
Then we will take a private tour to the Saqqara monument, which is a must-see attraction in Giza. Enjoy the step pyramid for king Djoser; it is 4,500 years old and 200 feet tall.
Lunch at a great local restaurant is provided after visiting Saqqara.
In the afternoon, it is time for a new adventure and unique experience, as you will be picked up before sunset from the Mena House hotel to travel to the desert. Your private guide will lead you on your choice of camel or horse, where you can enjoy watching the sunset with a panoramic view of the Great Pyramids while exploring in the Sahara desert around the Great Pyramids and Sphinx.
After the Sunset camel or horse back ride, enjoy a delicious dinner at one of the most famous Bedouin restaurants.
Accommodation: Mena House (5*)
Sphinx Avenue at the Karnak Temple in Luxor
Day 3: Cairo – Luxor
Transfer in a private vehicle between the Mena House hotel and Cairo airport is provided. Osiris Tours representative is provided for airport assistance.
Flight from Cairo to Luxor is provided.
An airport transfer with a private vehicle from Luxor airport to the Winter Palace hotel is provided.
Luxor Temple in Luxor
After arrival to Luxor, enjoy a private custom tour of the fascinating and historic East Bank of Luxor with a qualified Egyptologist guide. Your guide has the education, experience and knowledge of Egyptian history to give you a fascinating insight into the historic sights you will be seeing.
You will start by visiting the Karnak temple. Walk along the Sphinx Avenue to enter the complex, as your guide explains how the massive facade was constructed and how they used the Sphinx Avenue for the Opet Festival.
Karnak Temple is considered to be more than just a temple; it is an open museum and the largest ancient religious site in the whole world. It was built for the sacred Theban triad, God Amun Ra, his wife Goddess Mut, and their son, God Khnsu.
More than 30 pharaohs including Hatshepsut, Ramses II, King Tut and others contributed to its construction process. Karnak consists of huge pillars, towering columns, massive avenues of sphinxes, and an obelisk that stands 97-feet tall and weighs 323-tons (646000 pounds). There is a sphinx avenue for over a mile and half and 1500 sphinx statues connect the Karnak and Luxor temples together. This road was used once a year during the OPET festival (the honeymoon for God Amun Ra & his wife Goddess Mut)
Continue to Luxor Temple, which was once joined to the Temples of Karnak by a one-mile long Sphinx Avenue.
Luxor temple was built by the king Amenhotep III, who died before he finished it. King Ramses II then completed it and built his massive statues by the entrance of the temple.
Accommodation: Sheraton hptel(5*)
Day 4: Luxor
With your private Egyptologist guide explore some of the most incredible sites of the country. Your custom private tour will take you to the Queen Hatshepsut temple.powerful woman in ancient Egypt. She ruled Egypt for 20 years during the New Kingdom time (15th Century B.C.), she is considered one of the most successful pharaohs in Egyptian history. Hatshepsut was the daughter of King Thutmose I and the wife of Thutmose II (he was also her half-brother).then valley of the kings and Colossi of memnon.