2 Days Cairo & Luxor Tour from El Gouna

Prepare yourself for your 2 days Cairo and Luxor tour from El Gouna so your driver will fetch you from your hotel to Hurghada Airport to board flight to Cairo. Next, you will meet your personal tour guide to allure:

Giza Pyramids Complex:

The superb Giza Pyramids Complex is regarded as an instructive open-air museum which was established in 2600BC by the Pharaohs of the fourth dynasty. The complex includes the Great Pyramid, Khafre's pyramid, Manekaure's pyramid, the Great Sphinx, tamples, and the worker's village including the ruins of the workers who built this complex.

The Great Pyramid:

The immortal Great Pyramid of King Khufu of the fourth dynasty is a great wonder which was built in 2750BC. King Khufu built this pyramid to serve as a royal tomb for him in the afterlife. The Great Pyramid remains the only standing wonder of the ancient world seven wonders. The height of the pyramid originally reaches 147 meters high. There was a golden pyramidion crowning its top reflecting the power and strength of the ancient Egyptian Kingdom.

The Great Sphinx:

The Great Sphinx is regarded as the royal guardian of the Giza Pyramids Complex, this marvelous, mythical statue is the most famous man-made statue ever made in the whole world. The Sphinx was carved for King Khafre and it was carved from a single limestone block taking the shape of the body of a lion and the human head of King Khafre.

The Valley Temple:

The Valley Temple in Giza near the Nile and the well-known Temple of the Great Sphinx was established for King Khafre. The Valley Temple was established to serve as the royal place for mummification and purification of Kings and Queens whose names and remains were found in the Temple. The Valley Temple was connected to khafre's pyramid and the Great Sphinx by a causeway called the procession.

The Egyptian Museum:

The charming Egyptian Museum is considered the pearl of the Egyptian Civilization, it was established to show the greatness and glory of the ancient Egyptian Country. The museum presents insights about the Egyptians history from more than 5000 years ago from the Pre-historic Era to the Greco-Roman Era including over 120000 artifacts. The Egyptian Museum serves as a significant destination for travelers all over the world.

After enjoying a good lunch at an elegant restaurant, you will discover:

Khan El Khalili Bazaar:

We will take you to the most famous Bazaar and Souq in Egypt ever. This Souq was established during the Mamluk Era and it was the most important hub for trade all over the world. There, you can buy precious souvenirs for you and your beloved people, you also can take memorable photos and try wearing the custom clothes of the Mamluk Era. You can take a tour through the shops and Cafeterias and see how amazing the view is!

Once the tour is over, you will be transported to the airport to fly for Luxor, where our representative will pick you up and drive you to our 5-Stars hotel. Overnight in Luxor

Breakfast, check out your hotel and you will then get ready for a full day of sightseeing across the marvels of Luxor:

Karnak Temple:

The Karnak Temple Complex is the most massive, most impressive and most important ancient religious center in the world. Establishing this temple started in 1970 BC, during the reign of King Seti I who was the father of King Ramses II. Karnak Temple was dedicated to Amun, his wife Mut, and his son Khonsu. Karnak Temple is connected to Luxor Temple by the Avenue of the Sphinxes, which represents the power of ancient Egyptian architecture.

Enjoy a delightful lunch on an island through the Nile River.

Valley of the Kings:

The Valley of the Kings is an underground site filled with tombs in Luxor which was established in an old dry valley of the Nile and included about 63 royal tombs of Pharaohs and nobles of the new kingdom (1570- 1050 BC). These tombs are richly decorated with paintings and hieroglyphs to help the deceased in the afterlife. The Valley of the Kings was the major royal necropolis in ancient Egypt.

Queen Hatshepsut Temple:

Queen Hatshepsut Temple in Luxor is regarded as the best example of the classical architecture of the new kingdom. Queen Hatshepsut erected this temple in 1479 BC to honour God Amun in addition to indicate her strength and make her name still known forever. This magnificent temple serves as a testament to the great ancient Egyptian architecture and civilization.

Colossi of Memnon:

They are two large statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III which were carved in 1350BC to act as a massive piece of art. There are several artistic hieroglyphs and engravements on their sides showing the King's family, heritage, and the Nile God Hapi. They are standing in front of the ruins of the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III and acting as guardians of it. The Colossi of Memnon gained their fame due to the phenomenon of emmiting sound like music at dawn, its thought that they are singing but the scientific explanation is the change of temperature making rapture in stones, which makes this sound.

Your guide will drive you to El Gouna by vehicle to end your 2 days trip to Cairo and Luxor from El Gouna.