Egypt Luxury Itinerary 2 weeks

In the morning, you will move with the tour guide to have a delicious breakfast at one of the restaurants, and then begin your trip to the pyramids:

• Giza Pyramids

The Pyramids of Giza are the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and are still the largest man-made structures in the world. They were built over a period of 20 years, beginning around 2560 BC, by the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.

• The Great Sphinx

The Sphinx was builted by the ancient Egyptians as a guardian and protector overlooking the Giza Plateau, and the Sphinx was, as all the monuments of the Pharaonic era in Egypt. There is no doubt that the Sphinx makes you ask more than one question, and here we will explain everything related to the Sphinx.

• The Valley Temple

Next to the sphinx is the so-called Temple of the Valley, about 111 x 56 m. Discovered by Mariette in 1853, and in it were found the names of the pharaoh Chephren, so it is attributed to this temple.

• Lunch Time

Have lunch in one of the restaurants overlooking the pyramids and enjoy the taste of Egyptian grills, Then you continue your tour to:

• Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara

Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the burial place of the famous Pharaoh Djoser in the Third Dynasty It is a long technical development in ancient Egypt. It is a new architectural form because it is the first of the step pyramids. The pyramid was initially designed as a mastaba (tombs in the First and Second Dynasties) which was expanded into six stepped structures 60 meters high.

• The Ancient City of Memphis

Founded around 3050 B.C.E. by the first pharaoh of Egypt, Menes, the ruins of the city are located 19 km south of Cairo, on the west bank of the Nile. The local god was Ptah.

• Red Pyramid

Red Pyramid at Dahshur is considered another project of the Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Sneferu. After completing the curved pyramid, which is also located near the Dahshur cemetery.

Finally, Spend the night at the hotel.

In the morning, you will move with the tour guide to have a delicious breakfast at one of the restaurants, and then begin your trip to:

• The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum of Cairo is located in the center of the city, in Tahrir Square, in a neoclassical building designed by Marcel Dourgnon and opened in 1902.

• Lunch Time

Have lunch in one of the wonderful restaurants and then continue your enjoyable tour.

• Salah El Din Citadel

Salah El Din Citadel in Cairo is located in the area of El Muqattam on Salah Salem Street. It was established mainly by Saladin, the nephew of Sultan Nur El Din Mahmud who succeeded in conquering the Crusaders. He assumed power in Egypt in 1169 founding the Ayyubid dynasty in Egypt. Also, He established this military Citadel to be the center of government and placed it on the Muqattam hills in a very strategic location overlooking the cities of Cairo and El Fustat.

• Mohamed Ali Mosque

The Citadel of Saladin contains many buildings, the Alabaster Mosque of the Turkish Sultan Mohamed Ali, built in 1814, the palace of El Gawhara, now destroyed, Correspondingly, the mosque of Sultan El Naser Mohamed in 1335 of the Mamluk period, Alson, the military museum and the museum of the Egyptian police. Also mosques of different periods and a well for water reserve, the well of Joseph.

Finally, Return to the hotel and spend the night.

Have breakfast at the hotel and move to Cairo Airport to travel to Luxor to visit:

• Luxor Temple

One of the great historical landmarks of Ancient Egypt, a temple that has been present in several generations of humanity and passed through several reigns.

• Karnak Temple

The oldest structures at Karnak come from the Middle Empire: the white chapel of Sesostris I (1965-1920 BC), reconstructed in the open-air museum, and the foundations of what was the most sacred part of the 12th dynasty temple of Amun in the sanctuary of the sacred boat and the Courtyard of the Middle Empire (behind the sixth pylon).

Finally, Return to the hotel to spend the night.

Have breakfast at the hotel and move with the tour guide to:

• Dendera Temple

Accordingly, The Temple of Hathor underwent successive renovations throughout its history, but its current state corresponds to the Hellenistic period. It is dedicated, as its name indicates, to the goddess Hathor, who was the goddess of love, joy, dance and music.

• Lunch Time

Have lunch in one of the restaurants overlooking the Nile River and then continue the tour.

• The Temple of Abydos

The Temple of Abydos Located approximately 2.5 hours (by car) north of Luxor. Abydos is one of the most important religious sites in ancient Egypt.

Finally, Check in for a Nile cruise and have dinner on board.

Have breakfast and head to the:

• Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings is located in the city of Luxor, on the West of the Nile River. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut The funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known as Deir el Bahari, name meaning "monastery of the north" and designed by its architect in the royal court, Senenmut, is "the wonder of wonders" of ancient Egypt: it stands on the west bank of the Nile and is partially excavated in the mountain behind which lies the Valley of the Kings.

• Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon are twin statues representing Amenhotep III in a seated position. His hands rest on his knees and his gaze is directed towards the east, in the direction of the Nile River and the rising sun. The statues are carved in blocks of quartzite, brought especially from Giza and the quarries of Gebel el-Silsila, north of Aswan, including the stone bases.

• Lunch Time

Have lunch in one of the restaurants overlooking the Nile River and then continue the tour.

Finally, have dinner on board.

Have breakfast on board and start a tour to:

• The Temple of Edfu

The Temple of Edfu is considered the best preserved temple of the Greco-Roman period in Egypt. On the walls of this temple we can see the scenes of the myth of the god Horus and how he defeated the god Set (the god of evil in ancient Egypt) when he avenged the murder of Osiris (the father of Horus).

• Lunch Time

Have lunch in one of the restaurants overlooking the Nile River.

• Kom Ombo Temple

The temple of Kom Ombo is one of the most famous in Egypt because it is completely symmetrical.

Finally, Back to onboard the Cruise spend the night.

Have a wonderful breakfast on board and enjoy a trip to:

• The High Dam

The Aswan Dam, Egypt, is one of the most important engineering mega constructions of the 20th century. It was built to alleviate the annual floods and occasional droughts experienced by Egypt. It was built on January 11, 1960, and completed on July 21, 1970.

• The Unfinished Obelisk

The unfinished obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh of Egypt, is located in the granite quarries in Aswan in Egypt, where the pharaohs quarried blocks for the construction of temples, statues, obelisks, and pyramids. The interest of the site, the granite quarries, focuses on the area of the gigantic block of stone in the quarry, the unfinished obelisk of Hatshepsut, cut on all sides but one, three of its faces are separated.

• Philae Temple

The temple was rearranged on the island of Agilkia, which was on the island of Elephantine. The building of this temple consists of the mamisi, which is located in the middle, and the mobile one behind it. There are also two towers to the north and south. To the left of the small edifice is the main temple of the goddess Isis.

• Lunch Time

Have lunch in one of the restaurants overlooking the Nile River.

Finally, On board the ship, you will enjoy Nubian folklore shows and a magical night in the middle of the Nile.

Have breakfast and then move with the tour guide in an air-conditioned car to visit:

• Abu Simbel Temples

Abu Simbel Temples is one of the jewels of Egypt, a huge sanctuary dedicated to the pharaoh Ramses II, which has ensured that the name of this Egyptian monarch has endured for more than 3,000 years.

• Lunch Time

Have lunch in one of the restaurants overlooking the Nile River.

Finally, Have dinner and spend the night on board the ship amidst nature and tranquility.

Have breakfast and move with the guide to:

• Kalabsha Temple

The temple of Kalabsha is located on Lake Nasser, very close to the high dam. It takes about 30 minutes driving from the city of Aswan.

• Lunch Time

Have lunch in one of the restaurants overlooking the Nile River.

You will have breakfast in the morning and start moving to the airport to return to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will move with the driver to the hotel and spend some time resting and spending the night in Cairo.

Breakfast at the hotel and with the driver for a wonderful trip to:

• Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Khan El Khalili Bazaar is a huge medieval-style shopping mall where you will find everything you can imagine, and what you can't imagine as well. This Khan El Khalili Bazaar, full of stalls and stores will take your breath away. Lose yourself in its narrow streets and enjoy the sounds, smells and fantastic treasures that you will find in this Cairo bazaar.

• Lunch Time

Have lunch in one of the wonderful restaurants and then continue your enjoyable tour.

Finally, Return to the hotel and spend the night.

Breakfast at the hotel and wonderful trip to:

• Al-Muizz Street

Al-Moez Street dates back to the reign of the Fatimid Caliph Al-Moez, the first Fatimid Caliph of Egypt. The street is currently an open museum that contains many Islamic monuments dating back to several eras.

• Lunch Time

Have lunch in one of the wonderful restaurants and then continue your enjoyable tour.

Finally, Return to the hotel and spend the night.

Breakfast at the hotel, then get ready to move to the airport to end your wonderful trip in Egypt and return to your home again.