11-Day Egypt Relaxed Tour

1st day: Arrive in Cairo and Enjoy the Light and Sound Show

• Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, our staff will assist with luggage and passport procedures.
• Transfer to a 5-star hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle for check-in and relaxation.
• In the evening, enjoy a magnificent Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids, telling the story of ancient Egypt’s greatness.
• Dinner at a restaurant in Cairo, followed by a return to the hotel for the night.
  Meals: Dinner
  Overnight: Hotel in Cairo

2nd day: Memphis, Saqqara, and the Pyramids Tour

• Breakfast at the hotel before heading to the Giza Pyramids Complex with your guide:
  • The Great Pyramid: Built for King Khufu, rising 147 m (481 ft) with numerous chambers.
  • The Great Sphinx: The largest carved stone statue in ancient Egypt.
  • The Valley Temple: A mummification complex built for Pharaoh Khufu.
• Lunch at a nearby restaurant with views of the Pyramids and the Nile.
• Continue to:
  • Step Pyramid of Saqqara: Designed by Imhotep, marking the beginning of pyramid construction.
  • City of Memphis: The ancient capital of Egypt, founded by Pharaoh Narmer.
• Return to the hotel in Cairo for the night.
  Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
  Overnight: Hotel in Cairo

3rd day: Discover Alexandria

• After breakfast, travel to Alexandria to explore:
  • Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs: A unique underground burial site blending Greco-Roman and Egyptian styles.
  • Pompey’s Pillar: The tallest ancient monument in Alexandria, built in honor of Emperor Diocletian.
  • Citadel of Qaitbay: A fortress built on the site of the ancient Library of Alexandria.
• Enjoy lunch in Alexandria, then visit the Alexandria Library, a modern marvel housing millions of books.
• Return to your hotel in Cairo for the night.
  Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
  Overnight: Hotel in Cairo

Day 4: Fly to Aswan

• After breakfast and check-out, take a private vehicle to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan.
• Meet your guide and visit:
  • High Dam at Aswan: A key development for Egypt’s industrial growth.
  • Unfinished Obelisk: An ancient monument intended for the Karnak Temple.
  • Temple of Philae: Dedicated to the goddess Isis, showcasing stunning architecture and artifacts.
• Board a 5-star Nile Cruise for check-in, lunch, and dinner.
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  Overnight: Nile Cruise

5th day: Abu Simbel Temples and Sail to Kom Ombo

• Enjoy breakfast boxes before traveling to:
  • Abu Simbel Temples: Built by Ramses the Great to commemorate his victories and honor the gods.
• Return to the Nile Cruise for lunch, dinner, and overnight accommodations.
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  Overnight: Nile Cruise

Day 6: Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples, Then Sail to Luxor

• After breakfast on the Nile Cruise, visit:
  • Temple of Kom Ombo: A unique double temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus, providing insights into ancient Egyptian medicine and calendars.
  • Temple of Edfu: Built between 237 BC and 57 BC, this well-preserved temple celebrates Horus, the god of protection and victory.
• Return to the Nile Cruise for lunch, dinner, and overnight accommodations.
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  Overnight: Nile Cruise

7th day: Explore Luxor’s Heavenly Wonders

• Enjoy breakfast on the cruise, check out, and explore:
  • Sacred Complex of Karnak: A vast temple complex dedicated to the Theban triad, built over 2,000 years.
• Lunch at a 5-star hotel in Luxor, followed by a visit to:
  • Temple of Luxor: A key religious site during the New Kingdom, built around 1400 BC.
• Return to the hotel for the night.
  Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
  Overnight: Luxor Hotel

8th day: Discover Western Luxor’s Wonders

• After breakfast, check out and transfer to explore:
  • Valley of the Kings: Home to 63 tombs from the New Kingdom, including those of Ramses the Great and Tutankhamun.
  • Temple of Hatshepsut: A stunning three-level temple honoring the female pharaoh.
  • Colossi of Memnon: Twin statues of Amenhotep III, each 60 feet tall.
• Enjoy lunch at a scenic restaurant before transferring to Luxor Airport for a flight to Cairo.
• Upon arrival in Cairo, transfer to your hotel for the night.
  Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
  Flight: Luxor to Cairo
  Overnight: Hotel in Cairo

9th day: Explore Cairo’s Wonders

• After breakfast, continue your journey with visits to:
  • The Egyptian Museum: Home to countless ancient artifacts, including treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb.
• Lunch in Cairo, then visit:
  • Citadel of Salah El Din: A historic fortress with beautiful mosques and museums.
  • Mosque of Mohamed Ali: An exquisite example of Ottoman architecture within the Citadel.
  • National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: Opened in 2017, showcasing Egypt’s rich history.
  • Khan El Khalili Bazaar: A vibrant market perfect for shopping and experiencing local culture.
• Return to your hotel in Cairo for the night.
  Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
  Overnight: Hotel in Cairo

10th day: Cairo Free Day

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and have the day free to explore Cairo at your leisure.
  Meals: Breakfast
  Overnight: Hotel in Cairo

Last day: Conclude Your 11-Day Tour

• Have breakfast before being transferred to the airport for your flight home, concluding your remarkable 11-day Tour Across the Lands of Gods.
  Meals: Breakfast

This itinerary offers an enriching experience of Egypt’s historical and cultural treasures, perfect for older travelers seeking comfort and adventure.