Discover Egypt’s highlights in three days from Makadi Bay. Passion Egypt Tours will provide American guests with private transport, accommodations, and professional guides. Visit Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, including the Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Hatshepsut, and Abu Simbel. Book this highlights tour and uncover Egypt’s greatest treasures.
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Cairo Attractions
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Gain insight into the spiritual beliefs of the ancient Egyptians.
Visit the Pyramids, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, and Abu Simbel.
Enjoy a unique cultural experience with professional services.
Learn about 5,000 years of Egyptian civilization.
Explore the rich heritage of Cairo, Luxor, and Abu Simbel.
Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Makadi Bay and transferred to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will meet your private tour guide to start your magnificent 3-day tour from Makadi Bay, covering:
A 3-day Best of Egypt tour from Makadi Bay will guide you through the iconic wonders of 2400 BC, including the three magnificent Giza Pyramids, the majestic Sphinx, and six smaller pyramids.
During your 3-day Makadi Bay tour, you will visit the tomb of King Khufu, the only remaining intact wonder of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Constructed in 2580 BC, it stands 147 meters (481 feet) tall and is built from 2,300,000 limestone blocks, featuring a complex interior design.
A magnificent and timeless marvel stands near the pyramids, measuring 73 m (240 ft) in height and 19 m (66 ft) in width, symbolizing the strength and grandeur of the ancient Egyptian civilization. It is shaped like the mythical creature known as the sphinx, featuring the body of a lion and the head of a man, possibly representing King Khafra.
The valley temple, an ancient hub for mummification and the pursuit of immortality, will be the final highlight of your 3-day tour in Makadi Bay. It is one of the best-preserved archaeological sites from Egypt's Old Kingdom (2686-2181 BC), displaying the mortuary rituals of ancient Egypt within its granite walls.
The Grand Egyptian Museum serves as a magnificent gateway to the extraordinary ancient Egyptian achievements, representing 5000 years of continuous innovation and rich artistic expression. This monumental institution offers a unique opportunity to explore some of the most remarkable archaeological monuments and artifacts ever created, including:
The Hanging Obelisk, the statue of King Ramses II, the ten statues of King Senusert, the grand staircase, statues of Ptolemaic kings and queens, the victory column of King Merneptah, the magnificent Royal Regalia, and the grand atrium with gift shop.
A VIP ticket is available, providing access to view additional artifacts. For further details, please contact us.
Lunch will be provided at a restaurant offering views of the Pyramids and the Nile.
At the conclusion of the first day, you will proceed to Cairo airport to board your flight to Aswan, where you will check in to a 5-star hotel for your overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch
Flight: Traveling from Hurghada to Cairo and from Cairo to Aswan
Overnight: Aswan Hotel
Start your day early by collecting your breakfast boxes and accompany your private tour guide on an exclusive tour to Abu Simbel Temple.
Constructed around 1200 BC under the reign of King Ramses II, the magnificent Abu Simbel temples were designed to immortalize his victorious legacy and highlight his devotion to his wife, Queen Nefertari. Built between 1264 BC and 1244 BC, the temples honor ancient Egyptian deities and host the grand Abu Simbel Sun Festival, during which a solar phenomenon takes place annually on February 22 and October 22.
Upon your return to Aswan, you will enjoy a delightful lunch.
Next, board your first-class train to Luxor, check into a 5-star hotel, and stay overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor Hotel
In the morning, after enjoying your breakfast and checking out from the hotel, you will meet your tour guide to continue your Makadi Bay excursion. Over the next three days, you will explore Egypt's highlights by visiting the premier tourist attractions in Luxor, including:
You will explore a necropolis from Egypt's New Kingdom period (1570-1070 BC), featuring 63 captivating tombs adorned with golden treasures, artifacts, stunning decorations, and the mummies of prominent pharaohs including Rameses the Great, Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, and Tutankhamun.
The stunning Deir El-Bahari, also referred to as Djoser-Djeseru (Holy of Holies), is the best-preserved and most captivating temple in Egypt. It stands as a prime example of ancient Egyptian architecture, constructed during the New Kingdom to commemorate the illustrious reign of Queen Hatshepsut (1473-1458 BC) and to honor the creator god Amun.
During your three-day Makadi Bay tour, you will see the two massive quartzite sandstone statues guarding Luxor, each standing 18 meters (60 feet) tall and representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386-1350 BC). These statues were transported 700 miles from Cairo, were damaged by a major earthquake in 27 BC, and were restored in 199 AD.
Lunch will be provided on an island, which can be reached via a boat trip on the Nile, followed by a visit to:
On the last day of your Makadi Bay tour, you will explore one of the largest religious man-made structures and open-air museums in the world, built over 3,000 years ago. It houses multiple temples, both enclosed and open, that served as worship centers for various deities, including the Theban triad: the father Amun, the mother Mut, and their son Khonsu.
You will be transported back to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, concluding your 3-day Makadi Bay excursion exploring the highlights of Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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