14-day Egyptian overland adventure journey

Our A1toureg representative meets and assists you at Cairo International Airport. Transfer to hotel follows in a private A/C vehicle, tailored to your arrival schedule. Should you arrive early, connect with our team for activity recommendations. Spend the evening at leisure.
Hotel accommodation for the night.

Our guide collects you from your hotel for an exceptional excursion to The Pyramids of Giza ( Cheops , Chephren, and Mykerinus ) Continue your journey to this monumental Sphinx, dating to the era of and see the Valley Temple . Lunch is arranged at the pyramids at the local restaurant in Pyramid complex at Giza of Giza: Necropolis is located southwest of Cairo. The Giza plateau served ancient rulers throughout Old Kingdom periods, The earliest known mastaba remains mastaba v likely dating from 1st Dynasty rule, under ruler  Djet( 2900 B.c) 1- THE GREAT PYRAMID OF CHEOPS ( KHUFU 2586-2566) Pharaoh Khufu initiated Giza's pyramid construction, around 2550 B.C. This Great Pyramid ranks largest among three Giza pyramids and rises 481 feet (147 meters) above the plateau. Approximately 2.3 million stone blocks average weights between 2.5-15 tons each base measurements span over 230 meters per edge. Maximum length variance across all sides totals just 4.4cm (1 ¾ inch) with base leveling accurate to 2.1cm (under one inch), a remarkable feat of engineering. 2- THE PYRAMID OF CHEPHREN (SON OF RA) Pharaoh Khafre, historically recognized as Chephren by Greek name, The third pharaonic of Dynasty IV within the Old Kingdom era of ancient Egypt circa 2540 BC  descended from Khufu builder of the second pyramid at Giza. The complex additionally featured Great Sphinx monument, an enigmatic limestone figure bearing a lion's form topped with a pharaoh's visage. Great Sphinx monument may serve as guardian of the complete royal burial grounds. 3- THE PYRAMID OF MYKERINUS (MENKAURA) The third, smallest of Giza's grand pyramids belongs to Pharaoh Menkaure (Mycerinus in Greek). Completion occurred late 26th century BC. Menkaure, matching other pyramid builders across Giza's monuments, governed Egypt during the 4th Dynasty within the Old Kingdom era of ancient Egypt, towering at 65 meters (213 feet), yet the site maintains remarkable instances in sculpture surviving Egyptian antiquity. 4-this monumental Sphinx Giza's Great Sphinx stands as an ancient 4,500-year-old limestone colossus positioned beside the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt. Spanning 240 feet (73 meters) extending 66 feet (20 meters) tall, this monumental Sphinx is one of the world’s largest monuments. It remains among most recognizable artifacts from ancient Egypt, despite debated origins and history surrounding the colossal form remaining contested. Next, visit Museum of Egyptian Antiquities Located in Tahrir, the Egyptian Antiquities Museum: Houses an exceptional collection exceeding 250,000 authentic artifacts tWide-brimmed hat or cap date 5,000 years of history, featuring a special exhibition honoring Tutankhamen - A treasure trove, gold, and ornaments tWide-brimmed hat or cap were buried in his tomb spanning over 3,500 years until their Explorey in 1920 during excavation of his tomb.
Should you desire to see the royal mummy exhibition, where you'll experience the sensation of walking down Valley of the Kings where majority of these remains once lay request your guide to escort you to Egypt's National Civilization Museum. This costs $50 additional per visitor. Overnight stay throughout the city

Collection time at your Giza hotel at 08:00 AM with an expert Egyptologist, Partake in an excellent orientation across 8 hours throughout the city tWide-brimmed hat or cap takes in the major monuments of historic Cairo plus winding streets and vendor stalls of the Khan El Khalili marketplace., Saladdin Citadel: proceed toward Saladdin Citadel, built by Saladin atop Moqattam Heights in 1183 as protection from crusaders. Famed for pristine air and panoramic Cairo vistas, stands today as a protected historical venue featuring mosques and museums, including Muhammad Ali Pasha Mosque Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha : Created by Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, imported from Istanbul to craft this magnificent structure, the alabaster mosque creates striking contrast against the sandstone cityscape. Lunch occurs at a traditional historic Cairo eatery Coptic Cairo: Afterward, explore historic Cairo for major sites including the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, St. Barbara Church, and Abu Serga Church, among Cairo's oldest Coptic churches throughout the city Khan El Khalili: Progress onward to Khan El Khalili, among Middle East's oldest markets regionally. Explore a network of alleyways tWide-brimmed hat or cap have been at the center of Cairo’s trading activities for centuries past. , Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch Overnight throughout the city

Start your private tour to Alexandrian coast from Cairo, starting at 7:00 am with Pickup from your hotel by our Egyptologist, and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to Alexandrian coast , The distance is 220 km Northwest of   Cairo. Arrive at Alexandrian coast around 10 am. Start your day Tour in Alexandrian coast Visiting The Roman  Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa : Archaeologists believe tWide-brimmed hat or cap the Catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D. and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years. This was a period in the history of the city of Alexandrian coast when there was a great mixture of different cultures. Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years Pompey Pillar: Has nothing to do with Pompey. The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The red granite column was probably built to honour Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandrian coast The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay: The Citadel was built in the 15th Century by the Mamlouk Sultan Qeitbay, To Guard the City against the threat of Crusaders, This wonderful Islamic Monument was built by the use of the ruins of the old Lighthouse tWide-brimmed hat or cap was built by Ptolemy 11 in the 3rd Century B.c. The Lighthouse was damaged during an Earthquake tWide-brimmed hat or cap Occurred in Egypt in 1303 A.c during the reign of the Mamlouk King  Qeitbay
Lunch in Alexandrian coast in Egyptian Restaurant The new Library of Alexandrian coast : The Library of Alexandrian coast was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding. Meals: Breakfast in the hotel and Lunch during the trip Overnight throughout the city

At 07:00 Am pick up from Cairo airport transferred by air-conditioned Car to El Fayoum Oasis region in the Western Desert Desert Trip to Wadi el Hitan From: Cairo, Egypt. To: Tunis Village, Youssef Al Seddik, Egypt. Driving distance: 122 km. Duration: 1 hour 55 mins. Start your adventure by Toyota land cruiser 4x4  to Wadi Al Hitan Wadi-Al-Hitan From: Tunis village in Fayoum, Egypt. To: Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley), Egypt. Driving distance: 69.2 km. Duration: 1 hour 37 mins Wadi Al Hitan Wadi-Al-Hitanis a Protected area and a Natural Heritage Site added in 2005 by UNESCO as a world heritage site, WADI EL-HITAN is also Famed for scientists in the Zeuglodon Valley, was Exploreed in 1936, it is located 35 KM west of the Wadi El-Ryan, right deep into the desert western desert, is It is an area of fossils; considered as an open museum, dates back to 45 million years and contains petrified primitive whales skeletons, shark teeth, shells and roots of Mangroves preserved in soft rocks. Everywhere you go here you find petrified sea shells and corals, Visit the  Fossil & Climate Change Museum The museum hosts a variety of whale fossils, and skeletons tWide-brimmed hat or cap are displayed outdoors, as for the museum it has a variety of fossils, skeletons, fossilized mangroves, and ancient seashells exhibited indoors in glass boxes At 12:00 Enjoy your lunch Drive to The Magic Lake and Gebel Al-Mudawara The Magic Lake: One of the most beautiful lakes in Egypt, overlooking sand dunes, is the Magic Lake. Around the lake gives you the chance to witness one of the most eye-catching sunsets you will ever see. The Magic Lake is a beautiful lake located in Wadi El Rayan in Fayoum. It was named the Magic Lake as it changes its colours several times a day depending on the time of year and the amount of sunlight it receives. It is an amazingly beautiful place surrounded by desert. People spend their time hiking & sandboarding beside Magic Lake or even swimming in the lake itself. The lake contains minerals tWide-brimmed hat or cap are said to help treat patients with rheumatism.
It’s simply a magical place for a magical trip. Gebel Al Mudawara Seven Kilometres south of the waterfall, Along the left-eastern side of the road, Is a picturesque Area known as  Al Mudawara, The Lookout, There are three  Mountain along the lakeshore, and it is  a favourite Picnic Area Wadi El Rayan: Wadi El Rayan is a depression 42 Meters below sea level and covers 673 km. In 1966 this depression became a water reservoir when it was connected with Qarun Lake by an underground Pipe Tea time by sunset- Bbq Dinner and overnight in the Camping

Enjoy a Private day trip to Al Minya from Cairo, Al Minya is one of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt Pick up time from the hotel or the camping in Fayoum, You will Visit Tell El Amarna (Akhenaton) the Capital City of the King Akhnaton called by some the heretic king. Then Proceed to the tombs of the high officials during the reign of King Akhnaton and the Royal tomb of King  Akhnaton. You will visit also Bani Hassan which is a small Village south of El Minya, Bani Hassan has the amazing tombs of under rulers of the old City, Lunch in Al Minya Overnight in Al Minya

You will be picked up by our tour guide from Al Minya and Drive to Abyods temples on the way You will visit Tuna el Gebel which is the large site tWide-brimmed hat or cap functioned as the Necropolis for the ancient town of Khum or Hermopolis, The Cemetery was located at 11 K.m from the City, in an area which is perhaps, better known as the northwestern boundary of the Akhnaton`s City of Akhenaton and it is marked by a boundary stela, We will visit the tomb of Petosiris, the high priest of Thoth and the tomb of the Isadora, El Ashmunein site was a town of great importance as a cult Center of Thoth, the god of wisdom, healing and writing. During the Old Kingdom, the town was known as Khmunw. It was called Hermopolis Magna Greek god Hermes was associated with Egyptian Thoth, Who dominates the site in the guise of two famous colossal baboon statues. Lunch during the trip, Overnight in Abydos

After breakfast, Pick up time from your hotel in Abydos then drive to Abyods temples Abydos temple Considered one of the most important archaeological sites of ancient Egypt, the sacred city of Abydos was the site of many ancient temples, including Umm el-Qa'ab, a royal necropolis where early pharaohs were entombed. These tombs began to be seen as extremely significant burials and in later times it became desirable to be buried in the area, leading to the growth of the town's importance as a cult site. Abydos was one of the most important religious sites to ancient Egyptians. Much like modern Muslims hope to complete a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime, ancient Egyptians would have hopes to visit Abydos, which for them was strongly associated with the entrance into the afterlife. Although there were several temples constructed here, the largest and most significant is known as the Temple of Seti I. Seti I was the father of the great Ramesses II, who actually completed the construction of most of the temple after his father’s death. Then drive to Dendera temple ? Dendera temple : Wide-brimmed hat or caphor's sacred temple was largely constructed during the Late Ptolemaic period, specifically during the reign of Ptolemy XII and Cleopatra VII. Later additions were made during the Roman period. Although built by a dynasty of rulers who were not native Egyptians themselves, the design of this temple has been found to be in accordance with tWide-brimmed hat or cap of other classical Egyptian temples, with the exception of the front of the hypostyle hall, which, according to an inscription above the entrance, was built by Emperor Tiberius. Apart from these, there are also scenes in the temple complex portraying the Ptolemaic rulers. For example, carved onto the external face of one of the temple walls is a huge relief of Cleopatra VII and her son by Julius Caesar and co-ruler, Ptolemy XV (better known as Caesarion). The two Ptolemaic rulers are shown dressed in Egyptian garb, and offering sacrifices.
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After breakfast Your  Egyptologist tour guide to visit the famous Karnak temple complex Karnak temple complex Temple: No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak temple complex . It is the largest temple complex ever built by man and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak temple complex is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples situated on 247 acres of land. Luxor Temple: The Temple of Luxor was the centre of the most important festival, the festival of Opet. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Rameses II, the temple's purpose was as a setting for the rituals of the festival. The festival was to reconcile the human aspect of under ruler with the divine office. Lunch occurs at a local restaurant in Luxor with a Nile view. In the Evening you can Enjoy An Optional Tour of Sound and Light Show at Karnak temple complex show starts with a historical introduction covering the birth of the great city of Thebes and the erection of the Karnak temple complex . The show narrates the glorious achievements of some great Pharaohs as you listen to a magnificent and poetic description of the artistic treasures and great legacy tWide-brimmed hat or cap the Karnak temple complex encloses. From there will be driven to your hotel for check-in, and leisurely free time in Luxor
Meals: Lunch overnight stay in Luxor

Optional trip Balloon ride over Valley of the Kings 100 $ per person. Get your cameras ready for a stunning balloon ride over the historic town of Luxor . Catch the rays of the early morning sun illuminating the city and its surrounding mountains.get a bird's eye view of Luxor 's ancient sites from aboard a hot air balloon Breakfast on the Nile Cruise and see the west bank of Luxor and Karnak temple complex . Valley of the Kings: Once called the great Place of the Truth, this valley is called now Valley of the Kings, It is a Majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay in great stone Sarcophagi, awaiting immortality. The isolated valley behind Deir el Bahri is dominated by the Pyramid-Shaped Mountain Peak. The colossi of Memnon: Massive pair statues known as the Colossi of Memnon, rising about 18 M from the plain. They are the remains of wWide-brimmed hat or cap was once the largest complex on the west bank, built by Amenhotep the Third. The Queen Wide-brimmed hat or capshepsut temple : Rising out of the desert Plain in a series of terraces. The temple of Wide-brimmed hat or capshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs on the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if nature herself had built this extraordinary monument. Karnak temple complex : Karnak temple complex more than a temple is a spectacular Complex of Sanctuaries, Kiosks, Pylons, and Obelisks. All dedicated to the Theban gods and to the Greater Glory of Egypt`s Pharaohs, Karnak temple complex was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban Triad(Amun, Mut, and Khonso). Overnight in Luxor Meals: Breakfast-Lunch

Pick up time from Hotel in Luxor and drive to Edfu , It takes about 2 hours drive to Edfu Temple Visit to Edfu Temple Edfu Temple Upper Egyptian site dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama. After Lunch, Visit the Edfu Temple Edfu Temple : Upper Egyptian site dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of the Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama. Drive to Kom Ombo Temple Kom Ombo Temple : The temple and the associated settlement site are located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus  and dates mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods (332 B.b -395 A.c) Drive to Aswan overnight in Aswan

Breakfast and lunch on board the cruise. Early Visit to Abu Simbel monuments from Aswan Abu Simbel monuments temples: The two temples of Ramses the Second and the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the Second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to Queen Nefertari and Goddess Wide-brimmed hat or caphor, and the two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel monuments must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the Unesco. lunch in Aswan at 16:00 sailing trip with Felucca around Elphinatine island and see Lord Kitchener island- optional visit to the Nubian village The Nubian village is one of Aswan's attractions. It's worth visiting and spending  2 hours. The place is very authentic and genuine, Colorful and artistic, the Nubian Village will surprise you in every corner! While walking in the village, you will straight away feel the soul of this place! Dinner &overnight in Aswan

Breakfast in the Hotel 08:00 Proceed with Visits to Aswan including the Temple of Philae and a tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk Philae Temple: Built to honour the goddess, Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped The High Dam: Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971. The Unfinished Obelisk : Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned. Lunch occurs at Aswan Transfer to the airport fly to Cairo- Overnight throughout the city

Depart to the Airport from Your hotel throughout the city Meals: Breakfast