Private Day Trip to Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum

Early Morning Egypt Travel Planning tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo. Start your amazing Cairo day tours to visit The Great Pyramids of Giza:

  • The Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu): The only surviving of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the oldest pyramid in Giza and the largest in all Egypt tours, Khufu’s Great Pyramid stood 146m high when it was completed around 2570 BC.
  • Pyramid of Chephren (Khafre): it is the second-tallest and second-largest of the 3 Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza and the tomb of the Fourth-Dynasty pharaoh Khafre (Chefren), who ruled c. 2558−2532 BC.
  • Pyramid of Menkaure (Mycerinus): It is the smallest of the three main Pyramids of Giza, located on the Giza Plateau in the southwestern outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. It is thought to have been built to serve as the tomb of the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Menkaure.
  • The Great Sphinx: The Sphinx is carved from a single piece of stone. One of the most famous monuments in the world, it is indeed a legendary statue for it has the body of a lion and the face of a man. lt is 70 m long and 20 m high. The face of the Sphinx closely resembles that of King Kephren.
  • Move to visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or the Cairo Museum. It is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display and the remainder in storerooms. Built in 1901 by the Italian construction company, Garozzo-Zaffarani, to a design by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon, the edifice is one of the largest museums in the region, you can visit The Royal mummy’s room (additional cost).

Finish your tour and transfer back to your hotel in Cairo.

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Private Giza Day Tours to Sakkara, Memphis And Dahshur

In the morning, Egypt Travel Planning tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo. Start your amazing Cairo Tour to visit:

  • Memphis City: it was the capital city of the Lower Egypt at the 3rd millennium BC & it is located south of the Nile River delta, on the west bank of the river. The Memphis archaeological zone was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 & contains the ancient city’s site are the cemeteries, or necropolises as well as the huge Colossi of Ramses II that is one of the largest and most impressive of this great builder in Egypt.
  • The pyramids of King Zoser in Sakkara: it was built by Imhotep and it is the only one of its kind as it was the first real pyramid to be constructed in ancient Egypt (predates those at Giza) that’s why it is the most ancient surviving monument and the oldest stone building in history. The pyramid consists of six layers of Mastaba tombs positioned above each other’s which represent a staircase to heaven as it goes upwards in six steps on four sides to its top.
  • Pyramid of Dahshur (The Red Pyramid): it has been built with limestone by King Senfru which is the first proper pyramid to be built in ancient Egypt & second largest pyramid in Egypt after the grand pyramid of Cheops in Giza & located about 10 kilometers to the South of Sakkara & it is about 100 meters in height and the length of each side of its square shaped base is 188 meters.

After finishing your tour transfer back to your hotel.

Private Tour from Cairo to Alexandria

Early Morning, Egypt Travel Planning tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to start your amazing tour to the beautiful city Alexandria through (Cairo- Alexandria) Desert Road which takes around 3 hours driving.

Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 312 B.C. and was the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt.

Arrive to Alexandria & visit the following amazing sites:

  • The Catacombs of Kom El Shoukafa: It is the largest Roman Funerary complex in Egypt as it is an underground wonder world of ornate carvings and paintings and a mixture of Roman and Egyptian designs. And dates from the second century A.D. This warren of tombs on three levels.
  • The Pompey’s Pillar: it’s a Roman triumphal column of 25-meter high and 2.7-meter at its base which Made of red Aswan granite and was built in honor of the Roman Emperor Diocletian who freed the besieged city and brought food to its starving people and site contain also a big statue of him.
  • Citadel of Fort Qaitbey from outside: it’s a mixture between Pharaonic & Islamic histories as the fort is on the original site of the Pharos (It was Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse which built in 279 BC to a height of 12 meters and topped with the statue of Poseidon) & it was built in the 1480’s.
  • Morsi Abu Alabas Mosque: It is an Egyptian mosque in the city of Alexandria & it is located in the Anfoushi neighborhood of Alexandria, near the Citadel of Qaitbay. It’s contained the tomb of Murcian Andalusi Sufi Sheikh Abul Abbas al-Mursi who died in 1286 and the mosque was first built in 1307 and redesigned and built in today’s current form by Eugenio Valzania and Mario Rossi in the years 1929/1945.

Drive back to Cairo & transfer to your hotel.

Private Day Tour to El Fayoum Oasis and sightseeing from Cairo

In the morning, Egypt Travel Planning Tour Guide will pick you up from your hotel Cairo. Drive to El-Fayoum Oasis by private Air Condition Vehicle through desert Road which takes around one and half hour (about 105 km).

  • El Fayoum Oasis: Fayoum is a city in Middle Egypt & it is one of the most beautiful regions of Egypt & it includes two areas declared as protected by the Egyptian Government: Lake Qarun and Wadi Rayan National Parks. Fayoum is considered as an oasis, but it differs from the real oasis as it receives the water directly from the Nile by an ancient canal.
  • Upon arrival, you will see vegetation as we near El Fayoum drive to explore:
  • Meidum Pyramid: It contains a large pyramid and several mudbrick mastabas.
  • Qaroun Lake: it was declared as one of the protected areas in 1989 & it is considered one of the most important ancient natural lakes. It is the remaining part of the ancient Moeris Lake. You can practice water sports, fishing and bird watching. The best period for fishing is from July to September.
  • Wadi Al-Rayyan (Al-Rayyan Valley): It was designated as a Protected Area in 1989 to protect the area & it consists of two lakes connected by Egypt’s only waterfall which is of the best known attractions in Wadi El- Rayan & it’s a paradise for a bird watchers as there are 169 species.
  • Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of the Whales): is a natural reserve area located in the western desert & the whale fossils represent one of the iconic stories of evolution because it contains about 400 rare fossils of whales as well as the presence of fossils of other early animals such as sharks, shark teeth, crocodiles, sawfish, turtles and rays.

Finish your visit and transfer back to your hotel in Cairo.

Abu simbel and Aswan from Cairo by flight

In the early morning, a Egypt Travel Planning Travel representative will transfer you from your Cairo hotel to Cairo International Airport.

You will fly to Abu Simbel via a domestic flight through Aswan. Upon landing at Abu Simbel Airport, a Egypt Travel Planning Egyptologist tour guide, holding a sign with your name, will meet you. Your amazing Aswan day tours begin with the Abu Simbel Temples, situated on the western bank of Lake Nasser, approximately 230 km southwest of Aswan near the Sudan border. These two temples, constructed for Pharaoh Ramses II and his wife Nefertari, date back to 1255 BC and were rediscovered two centuries ago. The larger temple, honoring three major Egyptian goddesses, showcases four large Ramses II statues on its facade. The smaller temple, dedicated to the love goddess Hathor, features statues of Nefertari. After visiting, you will fly to Aswan by domestic flight.

Hot Air Balloon Over Luxor After Sunrise

Imagine floating effortlessly above the lush valleys of Luxor, where the horizon is painted with the hues of sunrise, and the majestic temples of ancient Egypt lay sprawled beneath you. A hot air balloon ride in Luxor is not just an excursion; it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, offering an unparalleled vantage point to witness the grandeur of a civilization that has stood the test of time.

Hot Air Balloon Over Luxor Sunrise

Embark on a magical journey as you drift through the skies in a hot air balloon over Luxor. This is not just a trip; it’s an ethereal experience, offering breathtaking views of the East and West valleys of Luxor. Gaze upon the vast Egyptian countryside and the timeless temples of ancient Egypt from thousands of feet above, making your Luxor visit truly unforgettable.

 

Private Hot Air Balloon Over Luxor

Drift majestically through the bright skies in a hot air balloon Luxor enjoying the breathtaking views of the East and West valleys of Luxor. See the Egyptian country side and the temples of ancient Egypt thousands of feet from above. Luxor Hot air balloon ride is an experience not to be missed during your visit to the country.

  • General info Flights are scheduled at sunrise because that is when the winds are the calmest. All passengers must be at least 6 years old and be able to climb in and out of the basket and chase vehicle unassisted.
  • Durations Approximately 45 minutes of flight time
  • Weather Dependent This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the Experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.
  • What to Wear ? Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions. Tennis shoes or comfortable footwear is important.
  • Booking Information For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 24 hours in advance

Full Day Luxor tour to East and West Bank

Early Morning, Egypt Travel Planning tour guide will be picked up you from your Hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor to explore the highlights of this ancient world.

Transfer by private Air-Conditioned vehicle to The West Bank of the Nile River to visit:

  • The Valley of the Kings: It was the burial site of almost all the Pharaonic kings of the 18th till 20th dynasties & the most known tombs are Tut-Ankh-Amon (where discovered the treasures of this Golden King), King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, , King Ramses VI, King AmonhotepII and King Mrenptah. The clients visit 03 tombs during their tour according the opening tombs at that time.
  • The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: located in the West Bank of the River Nile & also knows by Deir El-Bahari Temple which is the Mortuary Temple of beautiful Queen Hatshepsut the first known female monarch (she ruled for about two decades) and who was stepmother of pharaoh Thutmose III.
  • The Colossi Statues of Memnon: located West Bank of the River Nile which are two huge stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt during the Dynasty XVIII (around 1350 BC).

Continue to discover the East bank of the Nile River & visit:

  • The huge Temple of Karnak complex: located in the East Bank of the River Nile & considered the largest open-air museum which was one of ancient Egypt’s grandest and most ambitious building projects with multiple temple buildings & covers more than 100 hectares.
  • The Temple of Luxor: located in the heart of the city in the East Bank of the River Nile & it is one of the wonderful temples of Egypt & its entrance is known as the first pylon which was built by Ramses II and was decorated with scenes of his military expeditions (Specially his victory at the battle of Kadesh).

Finish your tour and drive back at your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor.

Private Tour to the West Bank in Luxor

Early Morning, Egypt Travel Planning tour guide will be picked up you from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor to explore the highlights of this ancient world.

Transfer by private Air-Conditioned vehicle to The West Bank of the Nile River to visit:

  • The Valley of the Kings: It was the burial site of almost all the Pharaonic kings of the 18th till 20th dynasties & the most known tombs are Tut-Ankh-Amon (where discovered the treasures of this Golden King), King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, , King Ramses VI, King AmonhotepII and King Mrenptah. The clients visit 03 tombs during their tour according to the opening tombs at that time.
  • The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: located in the West Bank of the River Nile & also knows by Deir El-Bahari Temple which is the Mortuary Temple of beautiful Queen Hatshepsut the first known female monarch (she ruled for about two decades) and who was stepmother of pharaoh Thutmose III.
  • The Colossi Statues of Memnon: located West Bank of the River Nile which are two huge stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt during the Dynasty XVIII (around 1350 BC).

Finish your tour and drive back at your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor.

Private Tour to the East Bank in Luxor

In the morning, Egypt Travel Planning tour guide will be Pick up you from your Hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor to explore the highlights of this ancient world.

Transferred by private Air Condition vehicle to discover the East bank of the Nile River & visit:

  • The huge Temple of Karnak complex: located in the East Bank of the River Nile & considered the largest open-air museum which was one of ancient Egypt’s grandest and most ambitious building projects with multiple temple buildings & covers more than 100 hectares.
  • The Temple of Luxor: located in the heart of the city in the East Bank of the River Nile & it is one of the wonderful temples of Egypt & its entrance is known as the first pylon which was built by Ramses II and was decorated with scenes of his military expeditions (Specially his victory at the battle of Kadesh).

Finish your tour and drive back at your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor.

Dendera and Abydos tour from Luxor

A Day Tour to Dendera and Abydos from Luxor. A Luxor excursion and sightseeing activity to two remarkable temples. Abydos Temple is one of Egypt’s finest monuments with exquisite decoration located North of Luxor built by Seti I. Then proceeding to Dendera temple built by the Ptolemies. The Luxor day tour to Dendera and Abydos by professional Egyptologist includes hotel Pick up and drop off.

  • Visit Abydos temple one of the most remarkable temples in Egypt.
  • See Dendara with its intact relifs.