Overnight Tour to Cairo and Luxor from Sokhna Port

New Travel Dynamics representative will pick you up from your cruise in Sokhna Port. Then transfer you to Cairo airport to fly to Luxor. Upon arrival at Luxor you will be accompanied by your tour guide and a private air‑conditioned vehicle to visit:

Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings is a hidden treasure of art found in an underground area of a sacred hill. It contains 63 tombs belonging to the pharaohs of the New Kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC) of the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties, including Ramses II, Hatshepsut, Seti I, Tutankhamen and many others.

Hatshepsut Temple

The illuminating example of ancient Egyptian architecture is the holy of the holies temple of Queen Hatshepsut (1507–1458 BC). This temple is a symbol of grace and bliss that was built in 1479 BC to honor the sun god Amun and shows her legacy as the most successful ruler in the history of Egypt.

Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386–1349 BC) have stood for centuries since they were created in 1350 BC. These statues are known as the guardians of Thebes. They carry decorations that tell the story of his family and images of the god Hapi. The statues also produce sounds that were heard in the Greco‑Roman period.

Lunch Time

After the visits you will have lunch on an island. Your tour will include a boat trip on the Nile River followed by a visit to Karnak Temple.

Karnak Temple

The Karnak Temple Complex, built between 2000 BC and 30 BC has been an religious center since the Middle Kingdom to the Greco‑Roman period. It is the open‑air museum on Earth. The complex honors the Theban triad of Amun, Mut and Khonsu. Inside the complex you will see the Avenue of Sphinxes the great hypostyle hall and many other attractions.

Overnight

After the tour you will be transferred to a hotel, for the overnight.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and take the flight to Cairo where you will meet your Egyptologist tour guide to visit:

Giza Pyramids Complex

The Giza Pyramids complex was built by the kings of the dynasty during the early days of the old kingdom (2686 – 2134 BC) to honor the golden miracles of the ancient Egyptian civilization.

The Great Pyramid

The Great Pyramid of Giza is a living miracle that has survived through time to tell the story of Pharaoh Khufu (2609 BC. 2584 BC). It was designed by his architect Hemiunu in 2570 BC to reach a height of 147 meters using 2.3 million limestone blocks and 400,000 skilled workers. The pyramid has an inside with the King’s chamber, the grand hall the Queens chamber and many other parts.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx is a guardian spirit known as Horus the god which shows the legacy of Pharaoh Khafre (2558 BC. 2532 BC). It was carved from a piece of limestone to remember the strength and wisdom of Khafre. It is the man-made statue in the world today. The Sphinx has his face and the body of a lion. Between his paws is a dream stele that was placed there in 1401 by Pharaoh Thutmose IV.

The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple is a royal granite temple from the dynasty built in 2600 BC inside the Giza Complex. It was used to perform the Mummification Process on the members of the dynasty.

The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is an divine work of art filled with amazing archaeological finds. It is placed next to the pyramids of Giza. Covers nearly 490,000 square meters. It is a gateway to 5,000 years of history showing the art the beliefs and the lasting legacy of Egypt for future generations. It connects Egypt with modern ideas through smart buildings, creative design and powerful stories.

GEM is planned to have one of the conservation centers in the Middle East along with research labs and learning areas that focus on protecting Egypt’s heritage. People can see items like the Hanging Obelisk, the 11-meter colossus of Ramses II and all the items from Tutankhamun’s complete collection.

Lunch Time

Lunch will be served at a restaurant, with views of the pyramids and the Nile. After that move to visit:

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum is a building of architecture and art that was opened in 1901 in the center of Cairo. It shows some of the treasures and artifacts ever made in history.

In the evening you will be transferred to Sokhna Port by an air-conditioned vehicle.