11-Day Grand Egypt Seniors Holiday

Arrival at Cairo Airport + Dinner Cruise

• Welcome to Egypt: Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our dedicated King Tut Tours representative will be waiting for our senior travelers at the arrival gate. He will assist you with luggage handling and guide you smoothly through the passport control and visa procedures.

• Hotel Transfer: You will then be transferred by a private, modern, air-conditioned vehicle to your 5* hotel in Cairo for a hassle-free check-in, where you can unpack and relax.

• Dinner Cruise: In the evening, if you have the energy, you can join your professional tour guide for a delightful dinner cruise on the Nile River. Enjoy a delicious oriental meal while watching traditional Egyptian performances and beautiful folklore shows.

• Overnight: Transfer back to your hotel for a peaceful night’s sleep.

• Meals: Dinner

• Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Discovering Giza Pyramids Complex & The Grand Egyptian Museum

Visiting Giza Pyramids Complex

Morning Start: On the second day of your tour in Egypt, you will enjoy your breakfast at your hotel, and then your tour guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby to start a really incredible tour in Giza, where there are some of the most hypnotic ancient Egyptian attractions, and all tourists love to start their adventure in Egypt with.

Giza Pyramids Complex:

The Giza necropolis is considered one of the most important sites in Egypt, as it contains the best ancient attractions and the most breathtaking sightseeing that meant a lot to the ancients. You will find there the three main Pyramids of Giza.

in addition to so many other pyramids and attractions. You will also get a chance to explore the great Egyptian history through your tour guide, who will make sure that you learn everything regarding such an important civilization.

The Great Pyramid: The Pyramid of Khufu is considered one of the most impressive pyramids that have ever been built by the ancient Egyptians. It belongs to the second pharaoh of the 4th dynasty, King Pharaoh Khufu (2609 BC – 2584 BC).

who intended to build a tomb for himself in 2570 BC that is more impressive than any other tombs that have ever been built, and eventually, the result was the biggest and greatest pyramid to ever be built by the ancient Egyptians, and it took more than twenty years to be built.

The Great Sphinx:

You must have heard about the mythical Sphinx in Giza that acted as a guard to the complex thousands of years ago, and what really differentiates that sculpture from any other ancient statues is that it has the body of

a lion as a sign of power and the head of a man, and to be more specific, it is the head of Pharaoh Khafre (2558–2532 BC) himself. You will get thrilled after heading to that site and taking some amazing photos with the ones you love.

Lunch: After finishing your tour, you will be transferred to a pyramid-view restaurant where you will enjoy a delicious lunch meal while looking at the pyramids.

The Grand Egyptian Museum:

Grand Egyptian Museum is a giant billion-dollar artistic and cosmic phenomenon that is aligned with the legendary pyramids of Giza and spans nearly 490,000 square meters. It serves as a gateway to 5,000 years of history.

illuminating the artistry, spirituality, and enduring legacy of ancient Egypt for generations to come. It bridges ancient Egypt and modern innovation through advanced architecture and immersive storytelling. GEM is designed to have one of the biggest conservation centers in the Middle East.

along with research labs and educational facilities dedicated to preserving Egypt’s heritage. Everyone can marvel at treasures such as the Hanging Obelisk, the 11-meter colossus of Ramses II, and the complete collection of over 5,000 artifacts from Tutankhamun.

Overnight: Then, your private driver will transfer you back to your 5* hotel in Cairo to enjoy a relaxing night and have a look at the amazing beauty of Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Fly to Luxor—Embark on Your Luxury Nile Cruise

• Fly to Luxor: Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, check out, and transfer to Cairo Airport to catch your domestic flight to Luxor.

• Karnak & Luxor Temples: Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, your expert Egyptologist tour guide will welcome you and accompany you to visit the majestic East Bank of Luxor. Explore the massive Karnak Temples complex, the largest place of worship ever built, followed by the enchanting Luxor Temple.

• Cruise Embarkation: After the tour, transfer to your 5* deluxe Nile Cruise for a smooth embarkation. Enjoy a warm welcome, lunch on board, and spend a relaxing afternoon unpacking in your cabin.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise (Luxor)

• West Bank Tour: Relish breakfast on board before heading out to discover the wonders of Luxor’s West Bank.

• Valley of the Kings: Visit the final resting place of Egypt’s legendary pharaohs. You will step into beautifully decorated royal tombs carved deep into the mountainside, which still preserve their vibrant original colors.

• Hatshepsut Temple: Marvel at the unique Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a stunning architectural masterpiece carved directly into the towering limestone cliffs.

• Colossi of Memnon: Stop for photos at the two massive stone statues of King Amenhotep III, which have stood as silent guardians for millennia.

• Sailing: Return to the cruise ship for lunch as it begins its peaceful journey sailing toward Edfu through the Esna Lock. Enjoy afternoon tea on the sun deck while watching the beautiful Egyptian countryside pass by.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise (Edfu)

• Edfu Temple: After breakfast on board, enjoy a comfortable transfer to visit the exceptionally well-preserved Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. This temple is considered the best-preserved of all ancient Egyptian monuments.

• Sailing & Kom Ombo: Return to the ship for lunch and continue sailing toward Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, visit the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo, overlooking the Nile, dedicated symmetrically to two gods: Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god.

• Sail to Aswan: Return to the cruise ship and enjoy a relaxing evening of sailing toward the beautiful southern city of Aswan.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise (Aswan)

• Aswan Sightseeing: Enjoy breakfast on board before starting your day exploring the beautiful landmarks of Aswan.

• The High Dam: Visit the world-famous Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel built in the 1960s that created the massive Lake Nasser and shaped modern Egypt.

• Philae Temple: Take a short, gentle boat ride to Agilkia Island to visit the magnificent Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis. The temple was completely rescued from the rising waters of the Nile and rebuilt stone by stone.

• Lunch & Leisure: Return to the cruise for a delicious lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the sun deck or enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of Aswan.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise (Aswan)

• Abu Simbel Excursion: Early in the morning after breakfast, check out from the cruise and travel with your tour guide in a private, modern, air-conditioned vehicle to the majestic site of Abu Simbel.

• Abu Simbel Temples: Stand in awe before the two colossal temples of King Ramses II and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Carved directly into the mountain during the 13th Century BC, these temples stand as a testament to the eternal glory of the New Kingdom and represent an engineering miracle in how they were completely relocated by UNESCO.

• Drive to Hurghada: After the tour, enjoy lunch and travel toward the beautiful coastal paradise of Hurghada via a private, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle (~4.5 hours driving with rest stops).

• Resort Check-in: Upon arrival in Hurghada, check into your luxury 5* Red Sea resort and start enjoying your all-inclusive stay. Spent the evening relaxing by the beach or pools.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks & Drinks

• Overnight: Hurghada Resort

• Free Day: A completely free day dedicated to maximum comfort and personal relaxation.

• Resort Luxuries: Enjoy the exceptional all-inclusive services of your 5* resort. You can read a book under a beach umbrella, take a gentle walk along the soft sand, or soak up the refreshing coastal atmosphere.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks & Drinks

• Overnight: Hurghada Resort

• Free Day: Another beautiful, unhurried morning by the Red Sea. You can choose to continue your peaceful relaxation at the resort or join an optional gentle activity.

• Optional Activities: If you wish, you can go on a relaxing boat cruise to explore the vibrant coral reefs or experience a semi-submarine tour to view the marine life safely through glass windows without getting wet.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks & Drinks

• Overnight: Hurghada Resort

• Fly Back to Cairo: After breakfast, check out from your Hurghada resort and transfer to Hurghada Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo.

• Salah El Din Citadel: Upon arrival, join your guide to explore the rich cultural and Islamic heritage of Cairo. Visit the majestic medieval fortress of Salah El Din, which served as the seat of Egyptian government for centuries, and explore the gorgeous Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali.

• The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC): Visit this state-of-the-art museum, which provides a comprehensive overview of Egypt’s long history, and step inside the world-famous Royal Mummies Hall.

• Lunch: Savor a delicious lunch at a premium local restaurant.

• Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Conclude your day with a gentle, delightful walk through the historic Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest open-air shopping markets in the Middle East, filled with unique souvenirs, spices, and perfumes.

• Overnight: Return to your hotel for your final night’s stay.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Overnight: Cairo Hotel

• Departure Day: Enjoy your final breakfast at the Cairo hotel, followed by a smooth check-out.

• Airport Transfer: Your private driver will pick you up and transfer you safely and comfortably to Cairo International Airport to catch your departure flight back home, concluding your marvelous 11 Days Seniors Holiday.

• Meals: Breakfast