The first day begins with a flight from Port Ghalib to Cairo: The first day of your trip will begin early in the morning when you will be transferred from your hotel to Marsa Alam Airport, where you will be greeted by your private tour guide and begin discovering Egypt’s wonders, beginning with:
Giza Pyramids Complex
There are a number of legendary buildings inside the embrace of the one and only Giza Pyramids complex, including the three magnificent Pyramids of Giza, which belong to Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and date back over 4000 years to 2600 BC, as well as the Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The huge pyramid of Khufu is usually the first structure you see upon entering the Giza Plateau. It is renowned as the only remaining wonder of the ancient world. Builders constructed it over 20 years to house King Khufu’s mummy, which dates back to 2580 BC. Standing 147 meters tall, the pyramid features a highly complex interior.
The Great Sphinx of Giza
The huge statue, known as the Fallen from the Heavens, was erected during the reign of Pharaoh Chephren (2558-2532 BC) to become the world’s largest ancient statue. It features the body of a lion-like sphinx and the face of Khafre.
The Valley Temple is a Buddhist temple located in the valley of
The Valley Temple is a gigantic Granite funerary temple that has the power of defying time by practicing mummification.
The Pyramids/Nile View Restaurant will serve lunch. Finally, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport to take your flight to Aswan, where you will check in to a 5* hotel for the night.
Day 2: Visit the Abu Simbel Temple: You will have your Breakfast Boxes in the early morning, then check out of your accommodation and join your private tour guide for a visit to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temple.
Temples of Abu Simbel
The Abu Simbel temple, built in the reign of Ramses II (1292-1186BC) in 1200 BC, is a one-of-a-kind structure that represents the pinnacle of ancient Egyptian architecture. It is one of two temples dedicated to him and the home of the legendary Sun Festival, while the other is dedicated to his wife Queen Nefertari.
After returning to Aswan, you will have 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:
On your last day, you will have breakfast, check out of your accommodation, and go to the city of the sun to see some of the most valuable works of ancient Egyptian culture, beginning with:
The Kings’ Valley
Imagine a route through the center of a mountain filled with unimaginable riches and vibrant wall paintings inside huge tombs dating from Egypt’s New Kingdom (1570-1544 BC), with up to 36 tombs dating to renowned rulers like Tutankhamun, Ramses VI, Seti I, and others.
Temple of Hatshepsut
The temple of Queen Hatshepsut (1479-1458 BC), which was built in 1479 BC and is one of the best-preserved archaeological monuments in the world, is the greatest example of ancient Egyptian architecture.
Memnon’s Colossi
Throughout history, people have moved, shattered, and rebuilt the Colossi of Memnon several times.
They erected the statues in the likeness of Amenhotep III (1386-1350 BC) and transported them 700 kilometers from Cairo to Luxor to guard Thebes’ wealth.
They will serve lunch on an island accessible only by boat.
After that, you’ll finish your journey from Port Ghalib by going to:
The ancient religious spirit and commitment shine through in every temple, monument, and corner of the 247-acre Karnak Temple Complex. Built more than 3,500 years ago, it stands as one of the world’s oldest and largest open-air museums.
Finally, an A.C. vehicle will transfer you to your accommodation in Port Ghalib, concluding your three-day Egypt Highlights tour from Port Ghalib.
Remember that you have the freedom to modify anything in your itinerary.