Travel form Cairo to Luxor and Sharm El Sheikh

After breakfast, you will be met with our professional Egyptologist who will join you today in order to add more amazement to your trip. Your unique tour in Cairo starts with The Pyramids of Giza, the most popular monument in the world. Constructed around 2500 BC as the necropolis of the kings of the forth dynasty, there is the pyramid of Cheops or the Grand Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the smaller pyramid of Menkaure, and the marvelous sphinx constructed with a body of a lion and the head of a human to guard the pyramids from any threats.
Our next stop will be to Saqqara, the royal burial site of the 3rd dynasty of the Old Kingdom in Egypt and one of the richest archeological places in Egypt with treasures being discovered until today. The highlight and the centerpiece of Saqqara is the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest surviving stone monument in the whole world and the first proper pyramid to ever be constructed in Egypt in the 27th century BC. This would be a marvelous chance to understand the evolution of the pyramids building in ancient Egypt. The step pyramid is considered to be one of the most important landmarks of pyramids construction in Egypt.

Our last stop of the day will be to Memphis, the first capital of unified Egypt. Established in 32nd century BC by KingNarmer after he unified Upper and Lower Egypt. The city served as the seat of the government until the 22nd century. However, all the displayed exhibited in the open-air museum we will explore today belong to the New Kingdom with the highlights being the amazing Colossi of Ramses II, the alabaster sphinx, and many other statues and items.

Later on, you will proceed to have the lunch meal at local restaurant. After lunch we will drive back to the hotel for rest and refresh. At night, free at leisure on your own in Cairo or (Optional) sound & light show at Giza pyramids, where the startling sphinx will tell you the whole story and history behind the creation of the pyramids in an entertaining blend of sounds and lights. Finally, we will get back to the hotel for overnight. (Breakfast & Lunch)

Breakfast meal will be served at your hotel. After that, you’ll join your expert tour guide in such awe-inspiring tour in the city center of Cairo. We begin our visits of the day by exploring The Egyptian Museum, the largest museum in the world with a huge collection of displays dating back to various periods of the ancient Egyptian history with the highlights being the golden exhibits of Tutankhamen, the mummies’ hall, large impressive reliefs, statues, and many other fascinating items.
Our next visit will be to the Citadel, constructed in the 10th century by Saladin to protect Egypt and became the residence of the rulers of Egypt for a period that lasted more than seven centuries. The citadel itself is one of the most impressive medieval fortresses and it contains many remarkable monuments like the famous Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Mosque of El Nasser Mohamed, and many interesting museums. This is besides offering the guests amazing panoramic views of the city of Cairo. Later on, you will enjoy your lunch meal at local restaurant.

After lunch we will proceed to Coptic Cairo area, a part in the Egyptian capital that hosts some of the most interesting Coptic monuments in the country. We will start our Coptic tour by visiting The Hanging Church, first established in the 5th century and one of the most important historical churches in Egypt. Our next visit in Coptic Cairo will be to the Abu Serga Church, believed to be constructed where the holy family rested at the end of their journey, it was constructed in the 7th century. Our last visit in Coptic Cairo will be to the Church of Saint Mary, an orthodox church, built during the 5th century, restored and rebuilt many times afterwards.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo for rest and refresh. At night, free at leisure on your own in Cairo or (Optional) we can offer Nile Cruise Dinner, with the most delicious open buffet, a Tanoora show, a belly dancing performance, live music, and remarkable views of the river Nile. Finally, we will get back to the hotel for overnight. [Breakfast & Lunch]

Enjoy your wonderful buffet breakfast at the hotel. After that, you will be met with our English-speaking representative, who will transfer you by private A/C vehicle to Cairo International Airport in order to catch your domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival to Luxor International Airport, you’ll be met with our local representative there who will welcome you at the airport to help and assist you in all formalities.
We will then leave the airport and proceed to our hotel for check in, rest and refresh. After that, you’ll be met with our Expert tour guide, who will accompany you to visit Temple of Karnak, the largest Pharaonic temple complex in the world. Constructed over a period of more than one thousand years, almost all the impressive items of the Karnak we see today date back to the new kingdom specially the huge amazing columns of the hypostyle hall which are constructed by Ramses II, the greatest builder of ancient Egypt.

Our next visit of the day will be to the Luxor Temple, another startling temple which was established around the 14th century BC and the construction continued for many years afterwards by Ramses II, Queen Hatshepsut, and many other Pharaohs. The temple is featured with its variety of design outlines and architecture. This is besides the huge two statues of Ramses II which ornaments the façade of the temple.

After the tour, we will get back to the hotel for rest & refresh. We have many optional tours so you can enjoy in Luxor, however, the most attractive tour is the sound & light show at the Karnak Temple to enjoy the interesting show where you get to know the stories behind the construction of many sections of the temple and many facts about the different Pharaohs and kings who contributed to the construction of this marvelous complex. Finally, you will get back to your hotel for overnight. [Breakfast]

Morning time is free at leisure or (Optional) you can enjoy a Hot-air Balloon adventure to explore Luxor from the sky, having amazing views of the city. It is as if you are a bird flying across the marvelous monuments of Luxor.
Enjoy your delicious breakfast before exploring the West bank of Luxor, the city of the dead where many marvelous mortuary temples and necropolises are located. Our first visit of the day will be to the Valley of the Kings, the richest and most fascinating ancient tombs in Egypt. This was the burial site of the kings from the New Kingdom. This includes the marvelous tomb of Tutankhamen, discovered intact by Howard Carter in 1922 as the most important archeological discovery in the 20th century. The tombs are featured with marvelous wall painting which survived until today.

The next visit will be to the Temple of Deir El Bahari, which was constructed during the reign of the 18th dynasty by Queen Hatshepsut, one of the greatest rulers of Egypt. The Temple is featured with its many terraces, the statues of the Queen with a beard, and its magnificent location carved out of one of the great mountains of Thebes.

Our last visit at the West Bank will be to the Colossi of Memnon, these two huge statues are the only remaining items of the great funerary temple of Amenhotep III constructed in 1350 BC and became a landmark of Luxor afterwards. After the tour, we will get back to our hotel in Luxor for overnight. [Breakfast]

Check out after breakfast. Then you will be met with our local representative, who will transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor International Airport in order to catch your domestic flight to the amazing city of Sharm El Sheikh (usually with one stop in Cairo). Upon arrival to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, you will be met with our local representative there, who will be awaiting your peaceful arrival, carrying a sign with your name.
A private transfer from the airport to your chosen hotel in Sharm El Sheikh is included. Our representative will help you at the check in, and we will check in within few minutes! Enjoy the rest of day in Sharm El Sheikh swimming, snorkeling, diving, or even chilling out at the wonderful beaches of the city.

Evening time is free at leisure on your own in Shram El Sheikh, so you can explore this amazing city by night. Sharm El Sheikh is famous for hosting the largest number of nightspots including restaurants, cafes, discoes, bars, shops, and various stores and different types of entertainment.

Dinner meal will be served at your hotel, so you can choose your preffered meal from the buffet! Finally, you’ll proceed to your nice room to spend your first night in the heart of the Red Sea! [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]

Breakfast meal will be served at the hotel. Enjoy the day in Sharm El Sheikh swimming, snorkeling, diving, or even chilling out at the wonderful beaches of the city.
Evening time is free at leisure on your own in Sharm El Sheikh, so you can explore this amazing city by night. Sharm El Sheikh is famous for hosting the largest number of nightspots including restaurants, cafes, discoes, bars, shops, and various stores and different types of entertainment or you can seize the chance to go for an (optional BBQ Dinner) with Bedouin party in the desert, where you can enjoy the delicious Bedouin BBQ in the marvelous desert mood and enjoy Bedouin music and dances. Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh. [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]

Breakfast meal will be served at the hotel. Enjoy the day in Sharm El Sheikh swimming, snorkeling, diving, or even chilling out at the wonderful beaches of the city.
We can also offer you such a nice Safari tour in the desert of Sinai, in order to show you such a small part of our Egyptian desert full of adventure! All our tours are secure and we assure the highest quality of services at very special rates for all our valued guests.

The Safari tour may has two stops in the desert. This first one will be for tea time on the Bedouin way, and the other one will be for a BBQ Dinner party. After the tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel for overnight. [Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]

Check out after breakfast. Later on, you will be met with our local representative in Sharm El Sheikh, who will transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to Sharm El Sheikh Airport in order to catch your domestic flight to Cairo. Normally, direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo takes around one hour. Upon arrival to Cairo International Airport, you’ll be met with our English-speaking representative, who will help you in all formalities, then transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo for check in, rest and refresh. The rest of the day is free at leisure on your own in Cairo, so you can explore the capital of Egypt at night. Finally, you’ll get back to your hotel in order to spend your last night in Cairo before departing Egypt. [Breakfast]

Check out after breakfast. Later on, you’ll be met with our English-speaking representative who will transfer you by private A/C vehicle to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport in order to catch your domestic flight to Cairo, where you can catch your departure flight from Egypt, with wonderful memories about your last trip to this lovely destination of the world. [Breakfast]