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A day trip to Cairo from Hurghada is totally enough to change the whole of your life to a much better state as you are about to explore all about ancient Egyptian history. All our guests will be taken from your magical tropical atmosphere of Hurghada to the immortal wonders of Cairo such as the Giza Pyramids Complex which dates back more than 4000 years to the times of gods & pharaohs and head to the heart of old Cairo to discover a number of Islamic monuments such as the khan El Khalili Bazaar and many more. Our Clients will enjoy the most satisfying service of Egypt Tours Portal the best travel agency in Egypt, which includes a skilled tour guide and a relaxing A/C Vehicle. All of our clients will feel the magical spirits of the old and explore the majestic works of ancient times by booking this incredible tour.
Giza Pyramids Complex Giza Pyramids complex is where the glorious history of the ancient Egyptian civilization is remembered day after day until the end of days. The Great Giza complex consists of the three main great pyramids, six little pyramids, the great sphinx, and the valley temple.
The Great Pyramid The Great Pyramid of Khufu is a monument of pure greatness made to challenge time, it is the last intact structure of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The Khufu pyramid was constructed in 2580 BC in 20 years using 2,300,000 pieces of limestone each weighing 2.5 tons with a workforce of about 100,000 free skilled workers. It is 147 m (481 ft) tall which made it the tallest building in history for 3800 years and inside lies an enchantingly designed interior.
The Great Sphinx The great sphinx a.k.a “Hor-em-Akhet” which means “Horus of the horizon” is the immortal celestial guardian of Egypt. The sphinx is 73 m (240 ft) tall, 19 m (66 ft) wide, and has the shape of a mythical creature called the sphinx which possesses the body of a lion and the head of a man believed to be king Khafre to showcase his power and wisdom.
The Valley Temple It was created during Egypt old kingdom (2686 2134 BC) to be where the mummification process took place plus the valley is very well-preserved archeological because it offers valuable information about the mummification process and mortuary rituals of ancient Egypt.
The Grand Egyptian Museum The Grand Egyptian Museum is a golden portal leading to cosmic ancient Egyptian creations of celestial intelligence that were cultivated across 5000 years of continuous innovation and vivid artistic imagination. Within this colossal wonder is the once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover some of the greatest archaeological monuments and artifacts ever made which include : The Hanging Obelisk, King Ramses Il Statue, The 10 Statues of King Senusert, The Grand staircase, Statues of Ptolemaic Kings and Queens, The Victory Column of King Mercnptah, The epic Royal Regalia, and the Grand Atrium & Gift show. There is a VIP ticket that gives access to witness a number of other artifacts, for more information contact us.
Lunch Time Lunch will be served at a Pyramids/ Nile view restaurant, then move to visit:
The Egyptian Museum The Egyptian Museum is a time capsule filled with the greatest ancient Egyptian artifacts dating to more than 4000 years within the two floors of the museum made from extravagant materials like gold, silver & precious gems, and ordinary ones such as wood or stone found in the shape of statues and funerary objects, plus a number of other incredible monuments worthy of exploring.
Al Muizz Street The illuminating and blessed Al-Muizz street is known to be dating to the 10th century AD in the heart of Old Cairo at a close distance from Khan El Khalili Bazaar filled with the most captivating collection of ancient decorations and architecture.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar Khan EL Khalili bazaar is a street from the history books which was constructed in 970 AD to be the golden brick road of the Middle East, it remains an active bazaar and contains everything a traveler could imagine in its magical markets and shops plus a number of vintage cafes that reflect the classical beauty and prestige of ancient Islamic culture.
In the morning time, we will transfer you from your hotel in Aswan to the train station to catch the 1st class train to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be accompanied by your private Egyptologist tour guide where you'll visit the most famous Luxor tourist attractions including:
The proud golden rulers of the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth Dynasties of the incredible New Kingdom (1550 – 1070 BC) chose to be buried in the underground core of the Theban Necropolis which was divided into the west and east valleys. The Valley of the Kings holds 63 tombs of some of the most famous Pharaohs and nobles in Egypt's history. This location was chosen for its mythological value that witnessed the sunset at the western end then reborn and rejuvenated on the eastern horizon plus the tombs hid in the blessed shadow of a pyramid peak reaching for the sun.
The magnificent legacy of the golden Queen (1473–1458 BC) can be explored very clearly across the holy of holies found on the west bank of Luxor found in opposite the Karnak temple which is the main sanctuary of Amun. Hatshepsut temple was constructed by Senenmut the main priest of Amun in 1479 BCE for 15 years to possess three levels containing a number of the most magical decoration showcasing the great history and achievement of this great ruler.
The brilliant quartzite sandstone Colossi of Memnon has witnessed many things during its glorious lifespan it was created by Amenhotep III in 1350 BC to guard the golden heritage of one of Egypt’s most significant builders. Across the statues are 107 inscriptions from the Roman era showcasing the Greek mythological tale of kings Memnon plus there is mention of the wife Tiye and mother Mutemwiya and mention of the god of the Nile Hapi.
Then, we will transfer you to a local restaurant in Luxor to enjoy your lunch and after finishing, you will join your tour guide to visit:
The most selected of places the golden Karnak Temple Complex became a mega worship center the divine Theban triad that consists of Aman-Ra, Montu, and Mut. The construction of grand Karnak Temple Complex was created from 2055 BC to 100 AD to become the biggest religious complex ever created in history showcasing the finest examples of ancient Egyptian architecture such as the Hypostyle hall, avenue of sphinxes, and many more.
Finally, we will drive you back to the train station to catch your 1st class train to Aswan and transfer to your hotel to end your Luxor day tour from Aswan.
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