Morning: After having a refreshing breakfast, you would set out with your private tour guide to start your Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan tour package by visiting the most renowned archaeological attraction in the world, the Giza Pyramids Complex. This historic attraction has survived for more than 4,000 years, making it one of the oldest existing wonders in the world. Your first stop would be the Great Pyramid of King Khufu, which is an awe-inspiring architectural marvel and the only existing wonder from the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This 147m-tall marvel, which took the form of the world’s tallest building for 3,800 years, was constructed in 2580 BC using more than two million limestone blocks.
The tour proceeds to the Great Sphinx, a statue that occupies a unique position in the history of the world because of its enormous size and ancient craftsmanship. Carved out of a single giant limestone rock, the Sphinx is depicted as having the body of a lion, as well as the head of King Khafre, who embodies the ideal blend of wisdom and strength. Renowned as the "Abu Al-Hawl" or the Father of Terror, the Sphinx is the eternal protector of the plateau. Very close by, the tour proceeds to the Valley Temple, the holiest of places that witnessed the Mummification Process. Built during the reign of the Old Kingdom, this well-preserved temple of limestone and granite is the main reason we have been able to learn about the ancient Egyptian funerary practices, in addition to featuring the incomparable diorite statues of King Khafre. Then comes the future of history at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), an awe-inspiring blend of cutting-edge science and archaeological grandeur. Covering an area of 490,000 square meters and harmoniously situated in alignment with the Giza Pyramids, the GEM marks the beginning of an amazing journey of 5,000 years of heritage. Here, you will be amazed at witnessing the world's first Hanging Obelisk, the massive 11-meter colossus of Ramses II, and the legendary full collection of King Tutankhamun.
Lunch Time Move to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo and continue your trip by a visit to the Saqqara Step Pyramid.
To round off this monumental day, you will visit the Saqqara Step Pyramid, which marks the beginning of the golden age of pyramid-building. Designed by the brilliant Imhotep for Pharaoh Djoser in 2700 BC, this six-stepped limestone pyramid soars an impressive 62 meters into the air, and it's situated in a unique ceremonial complex that has never been seen before and has remarkably survived intact for so many centuries.
We'll fly to Aswan and check into the hotel for the overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: From Cairo to Aswan
Overnight: Aswan Hotel