11 Days Group Tour itinerary
Day 1: Sound and Light Show at Cairo Arrival
The group will be on its first day when it arrives at the Cairo airport, where one of our employees will help each of our clients carry their bags and complete all the necessary paperwork for their passport entries. The whole party will be driven to their reserved 5-star hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, where everyone will check-in.
The entire group will travel with their tour guide to the Giza pyramid complex in the evening to see the amazing sound and light show, which tells the story of the great rise of ancient Egyptian civilization through the ages. After the show, the group will eat dinner and travel back to their hotel to spend the night.
- Food: Dinner
- Hotel in Cairo overnight
Day 2: Explore Memphis and the Saqqara and Giza Pyramids.
The whole group will have breakfast together in the morning before heading off on their group vacation trip in a private A/C vehicle, commencing with:
Giza Pyramids Complex
The biggest collection of ancient structures ever constructed in human history, including the Giza Pyramids Plateau, have been there for 4,600 years.
The Great Pyramid
With 2.3 million limestone stones weighing 2.5 tonnes apiece and standing 147 meters tall as his everlasting mausoleum and gate to the stars, the mythical pyramid of Khufu was built in 2600 BC. It is the final surviving example of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
The Great Sphinx
The mysterious sphinx, which has the body of a lion and the features of King Khafre (2558–2532 BC), the son of King Khufu, was carved out of a single piece of limestone about 2500 BC.
The Valley Temple
To accommodate all of the founding 4th dynasty’s royal members, the mansion of purification and mummification was built during the ancient kingdom (2686–2134 BC).
After enjoying lunch with a breathtaking view of the Pyramids and the Nile, the complete party will go with their tour guide to the following locations:
Step Pyramid of Saqqara
Imhotep built the golden six-step pyramid between 2670 and 2650 BC as the ultimate resting place for Pharaoh Djoser. This pyramid was the inspiration for a subsequent wave of pyramid building.
City of Memphis
The enchanted city of Memphis is famed for having served as Egypt’s first permanent capital under Pharaoh Narmer in 2925 BC while being guarded by the deity of craftsmanship and art, and it also has a sizable monument of Ramses the Great.
After dinner, everyone will return to their hotel to stay the night.
- breakfast and lunch
- Hotel in Cairo overnight
Day 3: Travel by air to Hurghada
The tour party will have breakfast at the hotel, check out, and then go to the Cairo airport in a private A/C vehicle with their tour guide to catch their flight to Hurghada. When the party arrives, our agent will transport them to the Hurghada 5-star hotel. The remainder of the day will be free for the whole party to enjoy Hurghada, a city resort on the Red Sea, in all its natural beauty and calm. The party will stay the night and have their lunch and supper at their Hurghada hotel.
- Meals: Soft drinks, breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Flight: Hurghada to Cairo
- Hotel in Hurghada overnight
Day 4: Take Part In A Hurghada Snorkeling Adventure
After eating breakfast, the party will leave with their tour guide to meet the snorkeling teacher who will educate and lead them through the diverse underwater environment of the Red Sea, which is home to amazing fish and coral reefs. The whole party will have their lunch and supper there, as well as stay the night.
- Meals: Soft drinks, breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Hotel in Hurghada overnight
Day 5: Exploration of East Luxor
After breakfast in the early morning, the group will check out of the Hurghada Hotel and board a private A/C vehicle before meeting their tour guide, who will lead them to the magnificent sights of East Luxor, including:
Sacred Complex of Karnak
Sacred of holies The Karnak temple complex was built to honor the heavenly Theban triad of Amun, Khonsu, and Mut and served as the religious center of ancient Egypt for more than 1700 years, from the Middle Kingdom’s founding in 2000 BC to the end of the Ptolemaic kingdom in 30 BC. It is the largest open-air museum in the world. The monumental Hypostyle Hall, the Amun-Re precincts, and the fabled Avenue of the Sphinxes that links them to Luxor Temple are among the complex’s most striking architectural features.
All of the party members will go to their 5-star Nile cruise to check in, have lunch, and wait until the evening so they may travel with their tour guide to see:
Luxor Temple by Night
The ethereal and alluring Luxor temple was constructed in 1400 BC to commemorate the rebirth of the kingdom and the Theban triad. It also served as the main site for religious celebrations and the coronation of pharaohs.
After dinner, everyone will go back to their Nile cruise to spend the night.
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Throughout the night: on the Cruise
Day 6: Explore West Luxor’s Magnificent Attractions
Following breakfast aboard the Nile Cruise, the whole party will depart with their tour guide to see the attractions of West Luxor, including:
The Kings’ Valley
The Valley of the Kings’ royal residence was a time vault constructed between the sixth and eleventh centuries BC to preserve the legendary past and artifacts discovered in 63 tombs that belonged to the greatest kings of the new kingdom, including Ramses the Great, Tutankhamun, Seti I, Hatshepsut, and many others.
Temple of Hatshepsut
To honor her status as the high priestess wife of Amun and to commemorate his tremendous accomplishments, the Hatshepsut temple was built into the steep rocks of Deir El Bahari in 1479 BC.
Memnon’s Colossi
The epic colossi of Memnon, which was carved out of quartz by Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386–1350 BC) in 27 BC, have withstood the test of time.
By eating lunch and supper aboard the Nile Cruise, staying the night, and traveling to the legendary city of Aswan, the complete party will continue their trip to Egypt.
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Throughout the night: on the Cruise
Day 7: Explore the Mystical Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo.
After eating breakfast, the party will leave with its tour guide to explore:
Temple of Edfu
The Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, was built between 237 BC and 57 BC during the Ptolemaic dynasty to celebrate the mighty Horus, the sky falcon deity of triumph and protection who overcame his wicked uncle. positioned on the same plot of land as the temple.
After eating lunch, the party will return to their Nile Cruise and continue cruising to Kom Ombo. The group will next go with their tour guide to discover:
Temple of Kom Ombo
A unique site to see, Kom Ombo Temple was constructed in the Ptolemaic Period (“180–47 BC”) to commemorate Horus the Elder and the crocodile deity Sobek.
The group will travel back to their Nile Cruise where they will eat supper and spend the night.
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Throughout the night: on the Cruise
Day 8: Examine the Outstanding Abu Simbel Temples
The whole party will board a private A/C vehicle in the morning with their tour guide and breakfast boxes to explore:
Abu Simbel Temples
Ramses the Great (1303–1213 BC) constructed the two earthen temples at Abu Simbel in the third century BC to preserve his legacy and accomplishments from oblivion, such as his victory in the Battle of Kadesh, which led to the signing of the first written peace treaty. The ancient Egyptian gods Amun, Ra Horakhty, Ptah, and Ramsess himself are honored during the temple’s solar festival on February 22 and October 22. The second temple, which is just 100 meters distant, might help explain his attachment to his queen wife Nefertari.
After eating their lunch and supper and spending the night there, the party will return to their Nile Cruise.
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Throughout the night: on the Cruise
Day 9: Explore The Mystical Wonders of Aswan.
After breakfast, the party will disembark from the Nile Cruise and accompany the tour guide to visit Aswan’s highlights, including:
High Dam at Aswan
In the 1960s, the incredible Aswan High Dam was built to spur innovation by generating power and conserving water in Lake Nasser.
The Unfinished Obelisk
The fascinating and instructive obelisk of Hatshepsut was intended to stand in the Karnak Temple, but it was damaged during carving, which might reveal something about ancient Egyptian workmanship.
After lunch, the party will depart with their tour guide to begin their collective exploration of Egypt.
Temple of Philae
The Philae temple, which was constructed in the 7th century BC during the Ptolemaic dynasty to serve as the worship center for Isis, the goddess of motherhood, is one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples.
When you arrive in Cairo, the group will meet our employees and ride together in a private A/C vehicle to a 5-star hotel where they will spend the night. The whole group will go there together.
- breakfast and lunch
- Flight: Cairo to Aswan
Day 10: Explore Cairo’s Enchanting Attractions
Following breakfast for everybody, the group’s Egypt vacation trip will resume, and their tour guide will lead them on an exploration of:
The Egyptian Museum
To preserve and present around 120.000 objects from Egyptian history, the Great Egyptian Museum was constructed in the center of Cairo in 1901.
The whole party takes lunch at a neighborhood eatery in Cairo before traveling to:
The Hanging Church
The Holy Hanging church, which was built over Babylon’s southern wall in the third century, is by far the most significant in Egypt.
Mosque of Amr Ibn Al Aas
The majestic Amr Ibn Alas mosque was erected in 640 AD and is still being repaired, refurbished, and expanded today. It was the first mosque ever built in all of Africa.
Synagogue of Ben Ezra
The unique opportunity to see the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which was established in 882 AD and is the only one of its type in Egypt, will add a particular touch to the group cruise. It is adorned with the most amazing Jewish art, architecture, and enchanting decorations.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
The magnificent NMEC is a center for history and culture. It was made available to the public in 2017 and serves as a time machine that leads visitors through a golden route lined with 5000 years’ worth of history and 20 royal mummies that were discovered in their hall.
Market in Khan El Khalili
Since its erection between 1382 and 1389 AD, the gilded Khan El Khalili Bazaar has been a living marvel in the center of Cairo. The Bazaar is regarded by tourists from all over the globe as the best marketplace in the Middle East for shopping.
The party will return to their Cairo hotel to spend the night.
- breakfast and lunch
- Hotel in Cairo overnight
Day 11: Finish Your 11 Days Group Tour To the Pharaohs’ Land and Fly Home
Everyone will have breakfast on the last day of the 11-day Cairo, Nile Cruise, and Hurghada group trip before being transported to the airport to fly home.
Hint: To meet your demands and fit your requirements, you may offer your opinions about including or omitting any trips from your 11 Days Group Tour To the Pharaohs’ Land schedule.
