Queen Hatshepsut - 14 days Tour by On The Go Tours

Carbon neutral

14 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

2 peopleMinimum to book

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Starts

Cairo, Egypt

Ends

Cairo, Egypt

Highlights

Cairo - Explore the iconic Pyramids of Giza and marvel at the enigmatic Sphinx

Saqqara - Discover the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, Egypt’s oldest stone pyramid

Coptic Cairo - Visit historic churches and the Ben Ezra Synagogue in this ancient Christian quarter

Luxor - Wander through the monumental Karnak Temple and atmospheric Luxor Temple

West Bank - Experience the Valley of the Kings and Queen Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple

Nile Cruise - Sail the legendary river in comfort, passing timeless landscapes and riverside villages

Edfu - Tour the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus, Egypt’s best-preserved cult temple

Kom Ombo - Examine the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus beside the Nile

Aswan - Admire Philae Temple’s elegant architecture on Agilkia Island

Nile Cruise - Sail the legendary river in comfort, passing timeless landscapes and riverside villages

Edfu - Tour the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus, Egypt’s best-preserved cult temple

Kom Ombo - Examine the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus beside the Nile

Aswan - Admire Philae Temple’s elegant architecture on Agilkia Island

Itinerary

PRIVATE TOUR: Join this 14-day tour of Egypt, starting and ending in Cairo, and experience a journey through pharaohs’ lands and timeless landscapes. Explore the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum before heading to the ancient wonders of Saqqara and Coptic Cairo. Fly to Luxor to board a Nile cruise, sailing past grand temples and historic sites including Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and Philae Temple in Aswan. Continue along the Nile to visit Kom Ombo and Edfu before returning to Luxor. Conclude with a return flight to Cairo.

day 1 - Arrival in Cairo!

Upon arrival in Cairo, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure. You might like to explore the city, enjoy a coffee, or simply relax and settle in.

OverNight:Cairo

day 2 - Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo - Pyramids of Giza - Cairo. Today, you'll be picked up from your hotel for a guided excursion to the Giza Plateau. Here, you'll explore the world-famous Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. You'll then visit the Great Sphinx, a limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, believed to represent King Chephren.

Next, you'll head to the Grand Egyptian Museum, located about 2 kilometres from the pyramid complex. Also known as the Giza Museum, it is one of the largest archaeological museums in the world and houses an extraordinary collection of artefacts, including many from the tomb of Tutankhamun. After your visit, you'll return to your hotel.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Cairo

day 3 - Step Pyramid & Coptic Cairo

After breakfast, you'll be picked up from your hotel to visit Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of King Zoser. As the oldest known pyramid in Egypt, it marks a significant milestone in the evolution of pyramid construction.

You’ll then continue to Coptic Cairo, a historic part of the city closely linked to early Christianity. Here, you'll visit sites believed to have been visited by the Holy Family during their escape from King Herod. You then visit the Hanging Church, St. Sergius Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Afterwards, return to our hotel.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Cairo

day 4 - Flight to Luxor & Nile Cruise to the East Banks of Luxor

Cairo - Luxor. This morning, you'll check out of the hotel, and after you will be transferred to the airport for your flight south to Luxor. On arrival, you'll be welcomed by a local representative and transferred to the Nile cruise vessel.

After settling in and having lunch on board, you'll set out to explore the East Bank of Luxor. Your guide will lead you through the vast Karnak Temple complex, followed by a visit to the beautifully lit Luxor Temple. Dinner will be served on board, where you'll spend the night docked in Luxor.

Please note: The Nile cruise itinerary may change in sequence due to navigation or other factors beyond control, but all visits will be maintained.