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Tour Details
- Duration: 11 Days – 10 Nights
- Tour Location: Cairo – Alexandria – Luxor – Aswan
- Tour Availability: Available Everyday
- Pickup & Drop Off: Cairo Airport
- Tour Type: Senior
11Days Seniors Tour to Cairo, the Nile, and Alexandria
On these divine 11-day Seniors holidays, travelers may experience the height of tranquillity and excitement in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan. The complete senior traveler population will get nothing short of exceptional and satisfactory treatment in regards to all lodgings, convenient transportation, perfect 24/7 customer service, spectacular Nile Cruises, and qualified tour guides. All of the historical and archaeological sites, including the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the Sphinx, Salah El Din Citadel, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the Catacombs, Qaitbey Citadel, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel Temples, Edfu Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple Complex, and numerous others, will be visited by senior tourists throughout their entire trip. The trip of a lifetime has become a fantastical reality displaying the best works of art ever produced.
Tour Highlights
Cairo Attractions
- Giza Pyramids Complex
- Memphis City
- The Egyptian Museum
- Islamic Landmarks In Old Cairo
Alexandria Attractions
- The Catacombs
- Pompey’s Pillar
- Qaitbey Citadel
- Alexandria Library
Luxor Attractions
- Karnak Temples
- Luxor Temple
- Valley of The Kings
- Hatshepsut Temple
- Colossi of Memnon
Aswan Attractions
- Abu Simbel Temples
- Aswan High Dam
- Philae Temple
- Edfu Temple
- Kom Ombo Temple
Tour Inclusions
- 6 Nights Accommodation In A 5* Hotel In Cairo.
- 3 Nights Accommodation In A Deluxe Nile Cruise Full-board.
- 1 Nights Accommodation In A 5* Hotel In Luxor.
- Domestic Flight Tickets “Cairo to Aswan / Luxor to Cairo”.
- Meet and greet service by our representatives.
- The assistance of our guest relations during the trip.
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary.
- Private Egyptologist guide throughout all your journey.
- All service charges & taxes.
Tour Exclusions
- International Airfare.
- Egypt entry visa.
- Any optional tours.
- Tipping.
Tour Itinerary
Day One: Arrive in Cairo and enjoy the Light and Sound Show
At Cairo Airport, one of our employees will be ready to assist all of our esteemed senior customers with carrying their bags and completing all passport entry procedures. Then, our senior tourists will be driven to their 5* hotel reservation in a private air-conditioned vehicle, where everyone will check-in and unwind.
Our senior visitors will travel with their private tour guide to the Giza pyramids to watch a magnificent sound and light show that tells the story of the ancient Egyptians’ ascent to greatness and immortality. After the show, the senior tour will eat dinner at a restaurant in Cairo before returning to their hotel for the night.
Food: Dinner
Hotel in Cairo overnight
Day Two: A tour of Memphis, Saqqara, and the Pyramids
The whole senior group will have breakfast in the early morning at their Cairo hotel before traveling in a private A/C vehicle with their tour guide to see:
Giza Pyramids Complex
In 2600 BC, the most amazing archaeological site was created to display some of the most beautiful structures and pyramids, including:
The Great Pyramid
With the aid of 2.3 million limestone blocks weighing a combined 5.7 million tonnes, King Khufu’s magnificent Giza pyramid (2609 BC – 2584 BC) was constructed to reach the skies at a height of 147 m (481 ft) tall, with several chambers and walkways, including the King’s Chamber.
The Great Sphinx
The Sphinx, the earliest cut-stone statue ever constructed in the history of ancient Egypt, was created during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre (2558–2532 BC) as a tribute to his fortitude and intelligence. In 1404 BC, Dream Steele of Thutmose IV was put between the paws.
The Valley Temple
Khufu, a pharaoh of the 4th dynasty, oversaw the construction of the mummification and purifying complex.
After eating lunch at a nearby restaurant with a view of the Pyramids and the Nile, the senior tour will proceed with their guide to:
Step Pyramid of Saqqara
Imhotep created the step pyramid of King Djoser, which stood at six steps and resembled a stairway leading to heaven, between 2670 and 2650 BC to usher in the Golden Age of Pyramid Building.
City of Memphis
Memphis Metropolis, the largest and most significant city ever constructed in human history, was created in 2925 BC as a result of Pharaoh Narmer’s goal for the unification of Egypt. It is known that the modern name “Egypt” has its roots in Memphis’s ancient Greek name “Aigyptos.”
The whole senior trip will then return by car to your hotel in Cairo for the night.
breakfast and lunch
Hotel in Cairo overnight
Day Three: Travel to Alexandria, a Special City.
The complete senior tour holiday will take pleasure in their breakfast before traveling in a private A/C car with their tour guide to see:
Kom El Shoqafa’s catacombs
The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are a subterranean work of art that blends Greco-Roman and ancient Egyptian aesthetic elements. They were built in the second century to house a single Roman family inside a three-story cemetery.
Pompey’s Pillar
The magnificent Roman triumphal column monument of Emperor Diocletian, which was built in 300 AD and has a height of 22.85 m, is said to have contained the bones of general Pompey.
Citadel of Qaitbay
The castle of Qaitbay, built-in 1477 AD utilizing the site and remnants of the old library of Alexandria, is the sole Islamic structure across the Mediterranean Sea.
All of the senior tourists will have lunch at a neighborhood eatery in Alexandria before traveling to:
Alexandria Library
A wonderful collection of books is shown in a contemporary Alexandria library that was inaugurated in 2002 and is one of the best libraries in Africa.
The whole senior trip will return to their Cairo hotel to spend the night.
breakfast and lunch
Hotel in Cairo overnight
Fly to the magnificent city of Aswan on day four.
After finishing their breakfast and checking out of their hotel in Cairo, the senior Egypt tour group will ride with their tour guide in a private A/C car to the Cairo Airport to catch their flight to Aswan. The seniors will learn the following when they meet their tour guide:
High Dam at Aswan
Since it was built in the 1960s to conserve the Nile’s waters and generate energy, Egypt has evolved into the industrial age thanks to the high dam of Aswan.
The Unfinished Obelisk
The unfinished obelisk, which would have stood at the gate of the Karnak temple at 42 meters, was intended to be the largest obelisk ever constructed during the time of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC).
Temple of Philae
The Myth of Osiris, one of the greatest tales ever told, and some of the most magnificent structures and artifacts ever created were shown at the fabled temple of Isis, the goddess of Motherhood, which was constructed in the 7th century BC.
The whole group of senior tourists will go to their 5-star Nile Cruise to check-in, have lunch and supper, and stay the night.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
From Cairo to Aswan via plane
Throughout the night: on the Cruise
Day 5: Visit the mysterious Abu Simbel Temples and then sail to Kom Ombo.
After finishing their breakfast boxes, the senior Egypt tour group will ride in a private air-conditioned van with their tour guide to explore:
Abu Simbel Temples
To demonstrate the magnificence of Ozymandias, who won a decisive victory in the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BC and led to the signing of the earliest known peace treaty, the two celestial temples of Ramsess the Great (1303 BC–1213 BC) were built in 1264 BC. The charming sun festival, an annual solar event, commemorates Ramsess the Great as well as Amun, Ra-Horakhty, Ptah, and the four other gods.
The whole senior Egypt trip will board the Nile Cruise for lunch, supper, and overnight accommodations.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Throughout the night: on the Cruise
Day 6: Visit Edfu and the Kom Ombo Temple before sailing to Luxor
After eating breakfast aboard the Nile Cruise, all senior guests will go with their tour guide to see:
Temple of Kom Ombo
The two identical Kom Ombo temples, which are located on the Nile River’s bank, were built between 180 BC and 47 BC and are an extremely valuable source of knowledge on ancient Egyptian calendar and medicinal procedures.
Temple of Edfu
To celebrate the heritage of Horus, the deity of divine protection and triumph, the Edfu Temple was constructed between 237 BC and 57 BC. It is a beautifully maintained temple that epitomizes ultimate allure and majesty.
The whole group of senior travelers will return to their Nile Cruise for lunch, supper, and overnight lodging.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Throughout the night: on the Cruise
Day Seven: Explore Luxor’s heavenly wonders
The whole group of senior tourists will have breakfast aboard the Nile Cruise, check out, and then go out with their tour guide to view the famous structures of Luxor, such as:
Sacred Complex of Karnak
The unique religious temple complex of Karnak, which spans 247 acres and was constructed over 2000 years between (2000 BC – 30 BC), was created to honor and revere the Theban triad of Mut, Amun-Re, and Khonsu.
The senior trip as a whole will depart for their 5-star hotel in Luxor for lunch before continuing in the evening to explore:
Temple of Luxor
In 1400 BC, the temple of Luxor served as a focal point for festivities under the New Kingdom (1550 BC–1070 BC), a site for crowning royals, and a place to host public festivals.
All members of the senior trip will return to their hotel to spend the night.
breakfast and lunch
Nighttime: Luxor Hotel
Day 8: Discover Western Luxor’s Wonders
The whole group of senior tourists will eat breakfast at the hotel, check out, and then drive in a private A/C car with your tour guide to explore:
The Kings’ Valley
A buried treasure including 63 tombs from the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties, including those belonging to Ramses the Great, Tutankhamun, and many more, may be found in the center of a holy hill in the Sahara known as the “Valley of the Kings.”
Temple of Hatshepsut
The “Hatshepsut Temple” is a three-level temple that was carved into the Deir el Bahari stone cliffs in 1479 BC. It was constructed to preserve the various accomplishments and heritage of Queen Hatshepsut, honor the legacy of the creator god Amun, and serve as a prime example of ancient classical architecture.
Memnon’s Colossi
The iconic, 60-foot-tall twin quartz sculptures of Amenhotep III, whose reign was between 1386 and 1350 BC, provide fascinating details about his life and times.
The senior tour will have lunch at a wonderful view restaurant before traveling in a private air-conditioned car to Luxor airport to catch a flight to Cairo. Once our customers arrive in Cairo, a private vehicle will transport them to their hotel where they will spend the night.
breakfast and lunch
Flight: Cairo to Luxor
Hotel in Cairo overnight
Day Nine: Explore Cairo’s Wonders
After eating breakfast, the senior tourists will continue their journey with a private tour guide to explore:
The Egyptian Museum
The magnificent Egyptian Museum was constructed in 1901 to display the finest artifacts and structures ever created by the ancient Egyptian Civilization.
The Seniors as a whole will have lunch in Cairo before traveling to:
Citadel of Salah El Din
Between 1176 and 1182, the lasting Cairo Citadel served as a defensive fortification and the major administrative center for the ruling class and the government. There are several beautiful mosques, interior museums, and other structures within the citadel.
Mosque of Mohamed Ali
The most exquisite specimen of Ottoman architecture is the charming Alabaster mosque, which was built in the Cairo Citadel between 1830 and 1848.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Since its opening in 2017, the NMEC has been welcoming visitors to its central location in the legendary city of Fustat, where it provides an in-depth tour of Egypt’s ancient artifacts and structures.
Market in Khan El Khalili
The magnificent Khan El Khalili Bazaar was built in 970 AD to provide tourists from all over the globe with the most incredible shopping experience throughout the marketplaces and cafés.
The whole group of senior tourists will return to their hotel in Cairo to spend the night.
breakfast and lunch
Hotel in Cairo overnight
Day ten: Cairo Free Day
The complete group of senior travelers will stay the night at the hotel in addition to eating breakfast and lunch there. Everyone will be able to experience Cairo, the golden city, in their special way.
Dining: Breakfast
Hotel in Cairo overnight
Day 11: Conclude Your 11-Day Seniors Tour of Egypt
Everyone will have breakfast on the last day of the senior Egypt trip before being transported to the airport to fly home, capping out the 11-day Cairo, Alexandria, and Nile Cruise senior Egypt vacation.
Dining: Breakfast
Hint: To meet your demands and fit your requirements, you may offer your opinions about including or omitting any trips from your tour schedule.
