Arrive in Egypt When you arrive at Cairo International Airport, one of our representatives will be waiting for you with a sign bearing your name. He will assist you with completing the necessary paperwork and obtaining your visa, and he will then drive you in a private vehicle to your hotel. Explore Egypt's historical treasures on this grand tour, which starts in Cairo. Spend the night in Cairo.

Begin your magnificent day today by touring the Giza Plateau, home of the magnificent Giza Pyramids. Chephren and Cheops Mycerinus Of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, it is the only one still standing, having been constructed during the Fourth Dynasty (around 2690 BC). Enjoy the chance to explore one of these iconic buildings' interiors and be amazed by the enormous stones that were used to build them (extra ticket). After that, take in the Great Sphinx's backdrop of the pyramids, a scene that has long inspired explorers. After that, eat lunch at a nearby restaurant. Explore Sakkara, which is just 27 kilometers southwest of Cairo. See Sakkara's Step Pyramid.
Constructed for King Zoser, this pyramid has significant importance in the evolution of the pyramids, as they progressed from a basic mastaba to their iconic pyramidal design. The brilliant Vizir Imhotep is credited with building the first stone structure in history. Visit Memphis City, the historic Egyptian capital after that, to see the enormous monument of Ramses II and the magnificent Alabaster Sphinx. Return to your hotel in Cairo after seeing the magnificent statue of King Ramses II, the largest monument ever erected for a monarch, and the Alabaster Statue of Queen Hatshepsut. This city dates back to 3100 B.C

Visit the most well-known Egyptian Museum on a fresh day of your trip of Egypt, which showcases items dating back to the Pharaonic era. The museum features an exceptional collection of artwork spanning five millennia, which is regarded as the world's most valuable collection of Egyptian art. More than 120,000 magnificent objects are on display, including jewels and gold that had been hidden inside his tomb for more than 3,500 years until being uncovered during the 1920s excavation. Following your tour of the museum, you have lunch and then head to the Coptic Cairo, also known as Old Cairo in Egyptian, which is located inside the walls of the Roman citadel of Babylon, the site of the Coptic churches, was a place of safety for them. Egypt was a Christian country for three centuries, from the conversion of Emperor Constantine until the coming of Islam. The Coptic church is one of the oldest communions and was the actual pioneer of severe monasticism in the isolated desert. Tens of thousands of Copts remain in Egypt, with a large population residing in Old Cairo. El Muallaqa, also known as the Hanging Church, is their most well-known structure. It was constructed over one of the entrances to the ancient citadel, with its nave dangling above the walkway. The Saints Sergius Church in Old Cairo also houses the synagogue and the Crypt, where the Holy Family sought refuge during their flight to Egypt
About Ben Ezra. (Awaiting restoration) A small number of Jewish families, dispersed around Cairo, formerly called this place home. Since at least the fourth century BC, there has been a religious structure on this location—first a church, then a synagogue—and the current synagogue is home to a Torah covered in gazelle skin that is believed to have been discovered in the fifth century BC. Pilgrims go from all over the world to this location, and then they return to your hotel. Spend the night in Cairo.

If the Egyptian Museum is not officially opened, you will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum.

The manager of Look at Egypt Tours will take you to the airport for your one-hour trip to Luxor after breakfast at your Cairo hotel, in accordance with the timing of your flight. When you arrive, your knowledgeable Egyptologist guide will be there to assist you as you begin your exploration of the riches and wonders of ancient Thebes. Luxor is the world's largest outdoor museum. Begin your tour by seeing the magnificent Temple of Karnak complex in Luxor. This enormous structure is one of the most ambitious and daring construction projects in all of Ancient Egypt. During their rule, every pharaoh (ancient king) worth their salt contributed to and altered the structures here, leaving their mark.
seal on the most sacred holy site in the kingdom. See the walls, obelisks, sacred lake, and other features of the temple. Next, proceed to the Luxor Temple, which was constructed by Amenhotep III (1390-52 BC), completed by Tutankhamun (1336-27 BC) and Horemheb (1323-1295 BC), and then expanded upon by Rameses II (1279-13 BC). Karnak was considered the home of the gods, and its splendors were to be celebrated by all. A granite shrine honoring Alexander the Great (332–305 BC) may be seen in the back of the temple, which was originally built for the major god of the empire at the time, Amun

Following breakfast on board, your journey to the west bank of Luxor will begin with a visit to the Valley of the Kings (KV). Travelers' fascination with the Valley of the Kings dates back to Howard Carter's excavation of King Tutankhamun's tomb, which unearthed the young king's riches. The most important and well-liked site on Luxor's West Bank today is the intricately painted tombs of the pharaohs of Thebes, which provide tourists a look into the burial customs and death rituals of Ancient Egypt. There, you will get the chance to explore three of the over 64 tombs located in the Valley of the Kings and continue to await further findings, then go to the Valley of the Queens. "The place of beauty" was Ta-Set-Neferu at the time. The Valley was originally constructed to house the tombs of the Egyptian royal queens. Princes, princesses, and other members of the aristocracy were also interred there. During your journey, you will see the Tomb of Nefertari, the Great King Ramses II's wife, which is the most exquisite tomb in Egypt. The polished stone walls of the 5600 square foot Tomb are adorned with stunning multicolored artwork, and several paintings capture the fabled queen's breathtaking beauty. Ramses II frequently glorified his adored queen, as in the breathtaking Abu Simbel Temples, and the Tomb undoubtedly accomplishes its purpose. We won't even try to begin to describe the incredible array of artwork or the abundance of attractions in this Tomb. Visit the tomb of Hatshepsut, the formidable woman who ruled Egypt for sixteen years, and then take a break at the Statue of Memnon. After that, take a tour of the Alabaster factory to see the contemporary Egyptian sculpture and handcrafted artifacts, and then return to your Nile cruise, where all meals are served on board.

When your luxurious Nile cruise reaches Edfu, a horse-drawn carriage will be waiting for you to take a tour of either the spectacular Temple of Horus or the Temple of Edfu. Because Edfu's temple was established in the second century BC, it is among the best-preserved temples in Egypt and one of the most magnificent building marvels of the Ptolemy Dynasty. Huge hieroglyphics and brilliant friezes that mimic the patriotic decorations of previous pharaohs decorate the towering sandstone walls here. Strolling about its enormous rooms, passing beneath enormous doors, and moving like ants down its corridors that appear to have been constructed towering, you truly get a sense of the omnipotence of Egypt's governing elite. Savor your stay, then return to your Nile cruise and proceed cruising in the direction of Kom Ombo. Have fun while you're on your cruise. Up to Kom Ombo, have lunch and take in the sundeck teatime. One of Egypt's most recognizable vistas is the Great Temple of Kom Ombo's towering columns, which rise sharply above the bank of the Nile as you approach from the river. Although Kom Ombo is now a quiet agricultural backwater encircled by sugar cane fields, its strategic location along the Nile and its distinctive temple to the gods Sobek and Haroeris serve as a reminder of the region's significance in ancient Egypt. Wander about the temple's towering, you truly get a sense of the omnipotence of Egypt's governing elite. Savor your stay, then return to your Nile cruise and proceed cruising in the direction of Kom Ombo. Have fun while you're on your cruise. Up to Kom Ombo, have lunch and take in the sundeck teatime. One of Egypt's most recognizable vistas is the Great Temple of Kom Ombo's towering columns, which rise sharply above the bank of the Nile as you approach from the river. Although Kom Ombo is now a quiet agricultural backwater encircled by sugar cane fields, its strategic location along the Nile and its distinctive temple to the gods Sobek and Haroeris serve as a reminder of the region's significance in ancient Egypt. Wander about the temple's

Following breakfast on your Nile cruise, depart early. Together with your guide and your own car, go to the Abu Simbel temples for three hours, and be ready to be astounded by the majesty of these two temples. Unquestionably, these two temples are among the most stunning structures in the world, with the Pyramids of Giza ranking first among Egypt's most popular tourist destinations. In the 1960s, the temples' relocation was a momentous occasion. When the High Dam was built, the temples were in danger of being submerged in Lake Nasser. With UNESCO's assistance, the Egyptian government made a global plea to preserve these enormous relics. They were effective in taken apart and moved to a location 60 meters above the cliff where they were first erected. The smaller temple honors Ramses II's favored wife, Queen Nefertari, while the larger, more well-known temple honors Ramses II. In the thirteenth century BC, Ramses II constructed both of them. Four enormous, sitting images of Ramses are depicted on the massive front of the Ramses II temple. The sculptures are each 67 feet high, and the facade is 119 feet broad by 100 feet high. The front entrance opens onto a 185-foot-long man-made rock cave that connects to a number of hallways and rooms inside the temple. The building of the Abu-Simbel temple is most notable for being orientated in a manner that the sculptures of the four gods sitting at the end of the inner temple cave are illuminated twice a year by the morning sun's rays that stream through the cave. Following this trip back to Aswan, eat lunch at your cruise ship and then proceed to another famous site, the Temple of Philae, which honors the goddess Isis, also referred to as the Mother Goddess. The temple is situated in a lovely environment and was moved by UNESCO to a new location when the construction of the Aswan Dam threatened the original location. After seeing the temple, which features a number of shrines and sanctuaries, return to your cruise ship, have supper, and spend the night there.

Check out of your cruise after breakfast and return by flight to Cairo. You will be taken to your hotel so you can unwind when you get in Cairo

Check out of your cruise after breakfast and return by flight to Cairo. You will be taken to your hotel so you can unwind when you get in Cairo
Day 9: Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the Citadel, and the Bazaar in Islamic Cairo
Visit the New Brand Museum to begin your new day's tour of Cairo after breakfast. Fustat, the first Egyptian capital after the Arab Islamic conquest, was an obvious choice for the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) site because it is situated at a crossroads in Egyptian history and is home to numerous Coptic churches and monasteries, the Coptic Museum, the Ibn Ezra Temple, and the Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, Egypt's first mosque. The museum's outdoor areas, which are intended to highlight the exceptional setting above Lake Ain El-Sira—the last naturally occurring lake—also provide views of the Citadel of Saladin in Cairo. A collection of 50,000 items representing Egyptian civilization from prehistoric periods to the present will be on exhibit at the museum, which partially opened in 2017. The two distinct areas of the permanent collection are one thematic and the other chronological. Archaic, pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic, medieval, Islamic, modern, and current will be the chronological areas covered. The following will be the theme areas: The Nile, writing, state and society, material culture, reasoning, beliefs, and the gallery of royal mummies are all examples of the decline of civilization. After seeing the museum, take advantage of a historical and heritage tour of Cairo. You'll see Medieval Cairo, which UNESCO has designated as a World Heritage Site. Built in the tenth century, this area of the city was initially acted as the caliphs' royal enclosure. Mosques and other religious structures of significant historical value abound. You will see the Salah El-Din Citadel, a fortification that houses the towering Mohamed Ali Mosque, popularly referred to as the Alabaster Mosque, as well as several museums and gardens tucked away beyond its walls. After that, proceed to the gates of Old Cairo, also known as Islamic Cairo, and take a stroll through its most well-known street, El Muizz Street, which is thought to be the largest Islamic open-air museum in the world. It begins at the Gate of El Nasr (Victory) and passes by the most mosques, Madras (ancient Islamic schools), old homes, and other buildings. Put an end to your day.
Khan el-Khalili, a significant souk in the old city of Islamic Cairo, may be seen by visiting the Old Bazaar of Cairo. Midway through the day, you will have lunch before returning to your accommodation. Spend the night in Cairo.

Following breakfast, you will have free time until your scheduled departure. Our representative will assist you with completing any necessary paperwork and will see to it that your stay is concluded at the airport.