UPPER EGYPT BY LAND

First part of the morning, breakfast and the our visits begin with the visit of the PYRAMIDS OF THE GUIZA PLATEAU: KHUFU, KHAFRE and MENKAURE, the only wonders of Antiquity that are still standing. The pyramids of Giza occupy a prominent place in the list of the greatest tourist attractions on the planet. 

We also visit the CELEBRE SPHINX AND ITS SOLAR TEMPLE . The enigmatic sphinx has a height of about 20 meters and a little over 70 meters in length, it is endowed with a human head and a lion’s body, something that for the ancient Egyptians brought together intelligence and strength in the same figure.

Later, transfer to visit SAQQARA, one of the most fascinating historical and archaeological areas in all of Egypt. The site is dominated by the famous Step Pyramid of King Djoser, considered the world’s first pyramid and the oldest large stone structure.

In Saqqara we visit other small pyramids such as the funerary complex of UNAS AND THE PYRAMID OF TETI, together with the tombs of some nobles and prestigious rulers that almost reach the level of Kagemny .

Lunch in a typical Egyptian restaurant.

Our last stop of the day will be to MEMPHIS, the ancient and first capital of Upper and Lower Egypt. The city was founded by Narmer, the first pharaoh of Egypt.

Back to the hotel for the overnight.

In the morning, breakfast and transfer to visit the GREAT EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM) , the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization. The structure will be just 2 kilometers from the three pyramids of Giza.

Then, transfer to the CITADEL OF SALADIN AND THE MOSQUE OF MOHAMMED ALI It is known as the Alabaster Mosque. The Citadel is a peak of history, this magnificent structure has witnessed numerous historical events throughout history.

Also, we will tour  the COPTIC CAIRO, one of the most unique in the city. Here, we will visit the CHURCH OF SAINT SERGIUS, known as the Church of the Cave, where the Holy Family was hidden during their flight to Egypt.

Lunch in a typical Egyptian restaurant.

Our last stop of the day will be to KHAN EL-KHALILI, the most famous market in Cairo. Walking through its labyrinthine streets is like visiting a real open-air museum. It is the perfect place to buy souvenirs and reproductions of Ancient Egyptian objects.

Also, we will visit  AL MOEZ STREET , one of the most unique in the city with jewels of world Islamic architecture.

Transfer to the train station to take the sleeping train to Aswan.

Dinner on the train and accommodation.

Breakfast on the train.

Arrival in Aswan and meet by the representative of TRAVOR. 

Transfer to visit THE TEMPLE OF PHILAE or as it is known The Pearl of the Nile, dedicated to the goddess Isis , goddess of love . The temple located on a separate island in the Nile River, where, according to the myth, the goddess Isis took refuge and rebuilds her beloved  Osiris from her  when  he was  killed by her brother and dismembered distributing her parts by the whole country. After the construction of the  Aswan dam, the temple was submerged in the water of the Nile and thanks to a UNESCO proposal, recovering thousands of artifacts that were underwater and moving stone by stone to its current location, the Agilkia Island .

Then, visit the ASWAN HIGH DAM, one of the most important engineering mega-constructions of the 20th century. This gigantic building is 111 m high, 3.5 km long and approximately 1 km wide. After its construction was completed, the area behind the dam was flooded with water and became Lake Nasser and is considered the largest man-made lake in the world.

Finally, visit the UNFINISHED OBELISK of Aswan, it is a granite mass 40 meters long and weighing more than 1,000 tons that makes up one of the most important mysteries of the archaeological world. The obelisk was built during the reign of  Queen Hachepsut . As its name indicates, the obelisk was never finished.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Transfer to the hotel, check-in and overnight.

In the early morning, picnic breakfast and transfer by road to visit the TEMPLE OF ABU SIMBEL .

The Abu Simbel temple, a complex made up of two rock-cut temples, one of which is dedicated to Ramses II and the other to Nefertari, his first and favorite wife. The complex is made up of two temples. The Great Temple to the deified gods Ra-Horakty, Ptah and Ramses II, and the Lesser Temple to the goddess Hathor and Queen Nefertari. The temple has four seated colossi flanking the entrance, two on each side, representing Ramses II on his throne. Beneath these gigantic figures are smaller statues representing Ramses’ conquered enemies. There are more statues representing various family members and some protective gods and symbols of power. Passing between the two colossi, one accesses the interior of the temple, which is decorated with engravings showing Ramses and Nefertari paying homage to the gods.

On the island you can see several buildings, among which the imposing  Temple dedicated to Isis stands out , although you can also see other buildings of great value such as the  Temple of Hathor , the Trajan Gate , or the pylons that are at the entrance of the complex.

Lunch at the restaurant of Fikry El Kashef or similar (a Nubian musician).

Take a private ride on a FELUCCA , a traditional Egyptian sailboat, on Lake Nasser.

Back to the hotel for the overnight.

Breakfast and departure by road to the city of Luxor with three stops along the way.

Arrival in Kom Ombo and visit the KOM OMBO TEMPLE and the Corcodilo Museum , built under the orders of Ramses II , the only one dedicated to two divinities: the gods Sobek and Horus the Elder , and it has two entrances, two hypostyle rooms and two exactly the same sanctuaries. In the Kom Ombo temple you can visit the Hathor chapel and see crocodile mummies, clay coffins and spectacular wall reliefs.

After the visit  transfer to Edfu city.  

Arrival and transfer in horse carriages to the TEMPLE OF EDFÚ, dedicated to the god Horus , it is the largest after the temple of Karnak and one of the best preserved in the country. The walls of the temple have rich inscriptions that provide important information about the time of its construction, providing details not only about the temple, but also about mythology, religion and the way of life in Ancient Egypt.

Then, towards our destination and last stop the city of Luxor. 

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon, transfer to the east bank to visit the LUXOR TEMPLE when it is illuminated, it is one of the most spectacular temples in Egypt and the most important monument in Luxor and is dedicated to Amon (god of wind). It was built by the pharaohs Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the former built the inner part and Ramses II the outer enclosure, adding the façade, the colossi and the obelisks.

Transfer to the hotel, check-in and overnight.

Breakfast and transfer to the city of Quena to visit the DENDERA TEMPLE, considered one of the most beautiful and best preserved temples in Egypt. The entire complex covers an area of ​​40,000 square meters and is limited by an adobe brick wall.

Then, transfer to visit the TEMPLE OF ABYDOS , known as the Outer Temple of Seti I. It was built around the year 1300 BC. C. by Seti I and his son Ramses II. It stands out especially for its fine reliefs, considered among the best of the New Kingdom.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Back to Luxor, transfer to the hotel to rest and overnight.

Breakfast and transfer to the west bank to visit the mysterious VALLEY OF THE KINGS, this great necropolis contains more than 60 tombs of pharaohs and nobles of the New Kingdom, one of the most prosperous periods in the history of ancient Egypt, (the visit is include 3 tombs, the tomb of Tutankhamen is excluded).

Then, visit the TEMPLE OF HATSHEPSUT known as the Temple of Deir el Bahari, it is an extraordinary monument capable of dazzling its visitors. It was designed by the architect Sennenmut . It is dedicated to Hatshepsut, the only woman to reign in Egypt for a long period. The temple has a part excavated in the rock and another area on the outside formed by three terraces.

To finish our visits in the West Bank, visit the ruins of the GIANT COLOSSI OF MEMNON, they are two statues that represent the pharaoh Amenhotep III and that were built to preside over his mortuary temple on the west bank of the Nile. They were built 3,400 years ago and show the pharaoh in a relaxation pose, with his hands resting on his knees and his gaze on the rising sun.

Our last stop of the day will be to the East Bank, we will visit the TEMPLE OF KARNAK, dedicated to the cult of the god Amon of Thebes, the largest temple complex in the world. For centuries, this place was the most influential Egyptian religious center. There was also a sacred lake, numerous smaller temples and chapels, and multiple rooms and warehouses located within the walls that surrounded the main enclosure.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Transfer to Luxor airport to take the flight to Cairo.

Arrival in Cairo, meet and assist by the representative of TRAVOR.

Transfer to the hotel, check-in and overnight.

Breakfast and transfer to the airport with the representative of TRAVOR to take the departure flight to the origin.

                                                                                 End of our services.