Tour from Makadi Bay itinerary
Day 1: From Makadi Bay, travel to Cairo, the birthplace of the pyramids: You will be transferred from your Makadi Bay hotel to Hurghada Airport in the early morning for a flight to Cairo, where you will meet your private tour guide to begin your spectacular 3-day tour from Makadi Bay through:
Giza Pyramids Complex
Makadi day trips take you through the heart of a 2400 BC wonderland that includes the three enormous Giza Pyramids, the magnificent Sphinx, and six smaller pyramids.
The Great Pyramid of Giza
During this 3-day Makadi Bay tour, you will visit King Khufu’s tomb, the last intact marvel of the ancient world, which stands at a height of 147 meters (481 feet) and is made up of 2,300,000 blocks of limestone with a complicated interior. It was built in 2580 BC.
The Great Sphinx of Giza
A majestic wonder stands near the pyramids, rising 73 m (240 ft) high and 19 m (66 ft) wide. This incredible Sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a man—possibly King Khafra—showcases the power and grandeur of ancient Egyptian culture.
You’ll continue to do the following:
The Valley Temple
Your penultimate stop on the 3-day Makadi Bay tour will be the Valley Temple, an ancient center for mummification and immortality. Nestled between granite walls, this site features one of the best-preserved archaeological structures from Egypt’s Old Kingdom (2686-2181 BC), showcasing the ancient Egyptian funeral ceremony.
Lunch will be served in a restaurant with a view of the Pyramids and the Nile. At the end of day one, you’ll head to Cairo Airport to catch your flight to Aswan, where you’ll enjoy an overnight stay in a 5-star hotel
Day 2: Visit the Abu Simbel Temple: Get your breakfast boxes early in the morning and join your private tour guide for a private excursion to Abu Simbel Temple.
Temples of Abu Simbel
King Ramses II built the massive Abu Simbel temples in 1200 BC to immortalize his legacy and showcase his love for his wife, Queen Nefertari. Constructed between 1264 and 1244 BC, these temples honor the ancient Egyptian gods during the famous Abu Simbel Sun Festival, held every year on February 22nd and October 22nd
After returning to Aswan, eat lunch before boarding the first-class train to Luxor, where you will check into a 5* hotel and spend the night.
Day 3: Visit Luxor’s Attractions (last day of this Tour from Makadi Bay):
Breakfast will be served in the morning, after which you’ll check out of the hotel and meet your tour guide to continue your Makadi Bay excursion, exploring Egypt’s highlights in three days. You’ll visit top tourist attractions in Luxor, including:
The Kings’ Valley
You’ll explore an Egyptian New Kingdom necropolis (1570-1070 BC) with 63 stunning tombs rich with golden treasures, antiques, and captivating décor, as well as the mummies of great pharaohs like Rameses the Great, Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, and Tutankhamun.
Temple of Hatshepsut
The magnificent Deir El-Bahari, also known as Djoser-Djeseru (Holy of Holies), stands as Egypt’s best-preserved and most captivating temple. Built during the New Kingdom, it commemorates Queen Hatshepsut’s lengthy reign (1473-1458 BC) and serves to worship the creator deity Amun.
During this three-day Makadi Bay tour, you’ll see the two towering quartzite sandstone sculptures guarding Luxor, each 18 meters (60 feet) tall and representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386-1350 BC). They traveled 700 miles from Cairo, were destroyed by a massive earthquake in 27 BC, and were later resurrected in 199 AD.
Enjoy lunch on an island, followed by a scenic Nile boat ride. Afterward, you will travel to:
Karnak Temple
On the last day of your Makadi Bay tour, you’ll visit one of the world’s largest religious artificial structures, built over 3,000 years ago. This site features various temples dedicated to deities, including the Theban triad of father Amun, mother Mut, and son Khonsu.
You’ll then return to your accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle, concluding your 3-day Makadi Bay vacation.
