Two-day excursion to Cairo and Luxor from Sokhna port

Day 1:

We will meet you at your cruise in the port of Sokhna; You will recognize our driver by the sign with your name in his hands. It will take you to the capital of Egypt – Cairo!

First of all, you will go to the giant pyramids of the  pharaohs Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure in Giza. You will be amazed by one of the Seven Wonders of the World, which were built more than 4500 years ago and still hold the architectural secret of construction. Be sure to smile at Mr. Sphinx, who has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. If you have the desire,  then you will be able to ride a camel, visit  the museum of the “Sun Boat”, where there is a piece of engineering art, a boat in which Pharaoh Cheops, the builder of the Great Pyramid, was supposed to sail in the afterlife.

Then you will visit the Egyptian Museum, which houses a huge collection of artifacts, jewelry, statues, sarcophagi, mummies and many other interesting items. Discover the treasures of the pharaohs  of Egypt and immerse yourself in the history of amazing civilizations! For an additional fee, you can visit the Hall of the Royal Mummies.

After lunch at a local restaurant in the city, you will have a unique opportunity to visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din, which is located in the heart of Islamic Cairo and was founded by one of the greatest rulers, the legendary Sultan Salah El-Din (better known in Europe as Saladin). He was a successful conqueror and statesman, and in order to protect the city from the European Crusaders, he ordered the construction of this fortress. Inside the fortress you will definitely see the Muhammad Ali Mosque, which is also known as  the Alabaster Mosque. This huge mosque looks down on the city from the hill and is part of the beautiful architecture of the Ottoman period.

If you have a little time left, you can stroll through the famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar and buy some Egyptian souvenirs as souvenirs. Experience a special element of Arabian culture – bargain!

In the evening, you will drive to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor, from where our driver will take you to your hotel.

2nd day:

After breakfast at the hotel, you will set off to continue the exciting tour.

First, take a short stop to see the 3,400-year-old Colossi of Memnon, the giant statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

The next stop will be in the Valley of the Kings. This is the place where the ancient Egyptians buried their kings and nobles for 500 years. The mummies of some famous persons of the time, as well as pharaohs, were found here. Take the opportunity to descend into one of the tombs of the Egyptian rulers, and you’ll discover well-preserved colorful paintings and hieroglyphs on the walls.

Get ready for another attraction –  the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, who was one of the most famous rulers of Ancient Egypt. The female pharaoh proved her ability to successfully rule the empire and finally created for herself a temple of extraordinary architecture, with columns, a hypostyle hall and many statues, paintings and bas-reliefs.

In the afternoon, after lunch at one of the local restaurants, you will visit the Karnak Temple. This is certainly one of the most unusual temples in the whole world, which has been in remarkably good condition for thousands of years. You will have plenty of time to explore the gate, where you will learn how the pylon was built, walk along the alley of sphinxes (with the body of a lion and the head of a ram),  discover the hypostyle hall with its more or less preserved columns, admire hieroglyphs and paintings, see the Sacred Lake and various chapels, temples and statues.

And if you want, find the Sacred Scarab located near the lake, go around it three times clockwise – and, according to legend, your wish will definitely come true…!

In the evening you will fly back to Cairo, from where our driver will take you to your cruise, to the port of Sokhna.