Explore the Cultural Attractions of Egypt in 10 Days

On the second day, following a delectable breakfast, your tour leader will take you to meet your tour guide. Here, you will visit some of Egypt's most popular tourist destinations and learn about the pinnacles of ancient Egyptian civilization. You will visit the following sites:

Giza Pyramids:
The Giza pyramid complex, which has survived for more than 4,000 years, represents the pinnacle of ancient Egyptian fame. The Giza complex includes the Great Sphinx, the Everlasting Valley Temple, three major pyramids, and six smaller Pyramids.

The Magnificent Pyramid:
The only structure that remains from the era when man was able to reach the sky and create the seven wonders of the ancient world is the Great Pyramid. The Great Pyramid was built in 2580 BC with the help of 2,300,000 limestone blocks, each weighing 2.5 tonnes, and a labor force of more than 100,000 skilled free laborers working for 20 years. Constructed in 1311, the Lincoln Cathedral in England surpassed the height of the pyramid by 147 meters (481 feet), holding the title of the highest building in the world for 3800 years. Even now, the plant's intricate, sophisticated interior and enigmatic beginnings continue to captivate everyone on staff.

The famous Sphinx at Giza :
The Great Sphinx is now called Abu Al-Hawl, which means "The Father of Terror" in modern Arabic. It was formerly known as "Hor-Em-Akhet," which translates to "Horus of the Horizon." The mythological sphinx, which has a lion's body and a man's head and is meant to represent King Khafre as a representation of his strength and wisdom, served as the model for the design. The sphinx is 73 meters (240 feet) tall and 19 meters (60 feet) wide (66 feet), which was carved out of a single, massive limestone rock.

The Valley of Temples: 
The Valley of Temples was built in the complex where the mummification process was done during the Old Kingdom of Egypt (2686 and 2134 BC). The valley is a particularly well-preserved archaeological site and has been the source of vital information on the mummification process and ancient Egyptian burial rites because of the building prowess of the ancient Egyptians.

Following a delectable lunch at a restaurant with a view of the pyramids, your tour guide will take you on an amazing tour of the following: After learning more about the intriguing history of the country at the Egyptian Museum, we'll go to Cairo's Old City to explore Khan El Khalili, which is a bazaar brimming with souvenir shops, Cafes, and shisha bars.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
 

After your breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to some of the most stunning locations in Old Cairo, including:

The Hanging Church:
The Virgin Mary's Holy Church, also known as The Hanging Church, is the focal point of Cairo's Coptic heritage because it is one of Egypt's oldest, most important, and well-known churches and has long been the home of the Coptic patriarch. This church was constructed in the fifth century AD on the southern wall of a Roman fortification known as Babylon, the holy family took sanctuary in this building. The hanging church, which combines creative architectural elements from the seventh to the thirteenth centuries, is thirty feet tall and breathtakingly beautiful both inside and out.

Mosque of Amr Ibn Al Aas:
This Mosque was built in the year 641 AD and used as a place of worship. This destination is the starting point of Egypt's Islamic history and one of the most important and well-known Islamic sites in Egypt. Throughout the years, the Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque has undergone numerous restorations, serving as a living museum of the evolution of Islamic architecture.

Ben Ezra Synagogue:
The Ben Ezra Synagogue was built in the 19th century and it is a unique tourist attraction. It functioned as a church until 882 AD when it was converted to a synagogue. The synagogue was found to have amazing Jewish patterns and decorations and to be in excellent condition. 

Bazaar Khan El Khalili:
This Bazaar was built circa 970 AD, and it is a breathtaking representation of a bygone era. Khan El Khalili was known as the "Golden Brick Road" of the Middle East. It offers everything a traveler could want in its extensive market and retail establishments, along with a few historic cafés that evoke the timeless elegance and beauty of early Islamic culture. The entire roadway is lined with magnificent Islamic architecture and ornamentation. We'll stop for lunch at a nearby restaurant after that. After that, we'll transport you to an opulent five-star hotel in Cairo, where you will overnight.

Meals: breakfast and lunch.

After your breakfast, our tour leader will come to your Cairo hotel and drive you to the airport for your direct flight to Luxor, where you can unwind on a Nile cruise. First, we'll visit :

Karnak Temple
You will visit the Karnak temple was called Ipet-isu The Most Selected of Places, and then Pr-Imn House of Amon, suggesting that it was the birthplace of ancient Egyptian religion. It has been the principal center of worship for many gods, such as Osiris, Ptah, and Isis, for more than 1500 years. But the main focus of the complex was the Theban triad: the moon god Khnsou, his son Amun, and his wife, the Goddess of Justice Mut.

You will spend the afternoon and evening touring after lunchtime on the Nile Cruise, Visiting :

Temple of Luxor
A lunar miracle occurs every night at Luxor Temple when the moon illuminates the entire building, exposing its allure and mystique. It was given the name "Ipetresyet," which translates to "southern sanctuary," when Pharaoh Amenhotep III built it in 1400 BCE. The temple's incredible design features pillars and rich ornamentation that seem even more exquisite at night. It was dedicated to Amun, the deity of the Theban Triad, who represents the return of kingly authority.

After that, you'll return to your Nile Cruise to spend the night.

Meals : breakfast , lunch and dinner 
 

Following your tour guide's lead after breakfast on the boat, visit some of Luxor's most stunning tourist destinations, such as:

King's Valley
The Valley of the Monarchs is where Egypt's greatest kings and queens (1570–1070 BC) pass through to reach the reed fields. The 63 tombs in the valley are attributed to the pharaohs Rameses (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X), Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, and Tutankhamun, whose tomb received more visitors than that of Ramses the Great. In 1979, the Valley received the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.

The Temple of Hatshepsut
Known as Djoser-"Holy Djeseru's of Holies," the magnificent Hatshepsut Temple honors Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most famous kings of ancient Egypt. The temple took fifteen years to construct and was started in 1479 BC during the new kingdom. It was devoted to the everlasting legacy of Hatshepsut and the creator deity Amun. With its magnificent Classical architecture inspired by the New Kingdom's design, the temple showcases some of the most impressive ancient Egyptian artifacts and sculptures.

The Monument of Menon
Each weighing 720 tonnes, the two massive quartzite sandstone stones known as the Huge Colossi of Memnon were modeled after Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386–1350). They were destroyed in a major earthquake in 27 BC, and they were rebuilt in 199 AD. The statues gained immense fame throughout the Greco-Roman Empire due to the Vocal Memnon phenomenon, which was simply the sound of wind passing through the statue at dawn. After that, you'll resume your cruise.

You will spend the remainder of the day and lunch on board your Nile Cruise.

Meals : breakfast , lunch and dinner 
 

After breakfast on your Nile Cruise, you'll meet your tour guide to see the stunning: 

The Temple of Kom Ombo Kom Ombo, or "Golden Hill," was built during the Greco-Roman era, between 205 and 180 BC, during Ptolemy V's reign. In opposite but nearly similar parts of the temple are representations of Horus, the falcon sky god and guardian of kings and queens, and Sobek, the crocodile deity and patron of fertility. You'll resume your Nile Cruise after lunch and continue sailing until you arrive in Luxor.
 

After breakfast, you will begin your journey by getting ready to explore one of Egypt's most impressive temples, which is:

Edfu Temple
One of the last structures constructed as the official temple of the sky god Horus during the Ptolemaic period (237–57 BC) was the Edfu Temple. From 237 BC to 57 BC, it was one of the last temples ever built for the sky deity Horus, and it functioned as his official house of worship. The Osiris Myth states that it was constructed on the same site as the conflict between Horus and the evil god Set. Greek and Egyptian design elements are expertly combined in the Edfu Temple's exterior and interior architecture.

Next, we'll explore some of Aswan's most stunning tourist destinations, such as:

High Dam

A testament to Egypt's unwavering resolve and brilliance, the High Dam was built in cooperation with the Hydro Project Institute in Moscow between 1960 and 1970 to better control Nile floods, generate hydroelectricity, and improve water storage for agriculture.

The Completed Obelisk
The incomplete obelisk at the entrance to the Karnak temple, also known as "Tekhenu," meaning "to pierce the sky," was constructed by Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC). It shows how obelisks were made, as they would have weighed 1200 tonnes and stood 42 meters tall if they hadn't been broken during construction. Sadly, the obelisk sustained damage during construction, but it remains in its original position.

The Temple of Philae
In the well-known "Myth of Isis & Osiris," Set, the brother of the desert god, brutally kills Osiris, Isis's husband, as payback. Then, Osiris rises from the grave to rule the underworld, and Hours, the falcon sky god and the son of Isis and Osiris, vanquishes Set to bring about a new era marked by justice and prosperity that is celebrated at the Philae Temple. In the 1960s, the temple was moved as part of a rescue operation spearheaded by UNESCO to the island of Agilkia.

After lunch, you'll head back to the Nile Cruise and travel to Aswan, the city of eternal light.
Meals : breakfast , lunch and dinner 
 

After receiving your breakfast boxes, you will head southwest of Aswan to see the following sights after meeting your tour guide and leaving early:

The temples of Abu Simbel
The Abu Simbel temple, also called the "Temple of Ramesses, treasured by Amun," has been a site of wonder and fascination since Ramses the Great built it on the southern border guarding the gates of heaven (1279-1213 BCE).

During the sun festival, which takes place on February 22 and October 22, respectively, sitting statues of Ramses II, Ptah (the God of Creation), Amun (the Creator God), and Ra (the Solar God) are displayed. Queen Nefertari, the devoted wife of Ramses II, is honored in a second, smaller temple. Midway through the 1960s, the temple served as the focal point of a rescue operation spearheaded by UNESCO.

Following that, we'll take you back to Aswan so you can take a nighttime Nile cruise.

Meals : breakfast , lunch and dinner
 

After your Cairo lodging, you will be picked up by our representative. Take a private van to your Cairo hotel. Comfortably drive 105 kilometers southwest from Cairo to Fayoum. After reaching Fayoum Oasis, a dry oasis, proceed to Quaroun Lake to see the birds. Browse the Fayoum Museum's collection of sculptures and Roman portraits to learn more about the ancient city of Karanis. About 95 kilometers separate Fayoum and Cairo.

After that, continue on to Wadi Al Ryan Water Falls. The western desert contains a naturally occurring depression known as Wadi El Rayan, which is 42 meters below sea level. The two lakes that makeup Wadi Rayan are home to Egypt's only waterfalls. It was formed in 1970 when drainage water from the farmlands of Fayoum overflowed. In Fayom, sandboarding is enjoyable. There will be a late lunch at a reputable restaurant. After that, return to Cairo by transfer.
Meals : Breakfast 

You will be picked up from your Cairo lodging by our representative.
On the last day of your 10-day cultural tour vacation in Egypt, you will have your farewell breakfast before making your way to the Cairo airport and returning home in comfort. Please share your ideas with us so that we can better meet your needs if you would like any trips added or removed from your schedule.