Spiritual and Historical Secrets of Egypt Tour Package

Take a domestic flight to Aswan, which is considered the origin of Chakra. Enjoy a relaxing day tour of Aswan to the Temple of Philae. The magnificent Temple was dedicated to the Cult of the Goddess Isis. Still, it became submerged after the first Aswan dam was built in 1902, and it was not until the sixties that many countries attempted to save the Temple. All these countries, together with UNESCO, moved the Temple to Agilika Island. The Egyptians built the Temple, and during the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine era, every ruler was keen on adding and expanding the Temple to show his reverence to the Egyptian deities. Your Egyptologist guide will explain all the different reliefs, courts, and towers of the Temple before riding a motorboat back to your next stop. Stare at the massive obelisk in Aswan. In the granite quarry of the city lies the giant obelisk. It is called the Unfinished Obelisk because it was never erected. It would have measured about 137 feet (42 meters) if completed and is estimated to weigh around 1164 tons. It is believed that the female pharaoh Hatshepsut ordered carving it during the 18th dynasty. Check in the Nile cruise.

Continue sailing on the Nile and visit this unique temple of Kom Ombo. The temple was dedicated to two Egyptian Deities: Horus with the falcon head and Sobek with the crocodile head. The temple has two entrances, one for each of the two gods. The temple is beautifully located on a high mound. This location gives the visitor the chance to enjoy the view of the Nile. Then visit the temple at Edfu. The temple was dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed. It is the most well-preserved among ancient temples. Your private guide will give you a detailed history of the temple and its reliefs, and It is believed that both temples are the center of Chakra.

The tour begins with the Karnak temple, a complex of temples. The temple is dedicated to Amun Ra, the chief god in Egyptian mythology. Enjoy the Great Hypostyle court and the reliefs and murals that were added through the generations. Feel astonished at the tall obelisks 70 feet high and cut off a single piece of granite. Look at the statues of the different pharaohs who want to show their loyalty to Ra. Unique entry to the temple of Sekhmet. Keep an eye on the magnificent tall columns and their papyrus and Lotus capitals while their shafts are loaded with hieroglyphics. Following this, you will go for a short drive to Luxor temple. Initially, both temples were connected with the Ram-Headed Sphinxes Avenue. The connection was to celebrate the annual visit of Ra from Karnak to his wife Mut in Luxor. The temple of Luxor witnessed many historical eras and has its extensions and additions along the ages. Different structures and murals show the Greek, Roman, Islamic, and Coptic influences. Stare at the statues and obelisks of Ramses II. There should be two obelisks at the entrance of the temple, but one of them was sent to Paris.

Free day in Luxor for relaxation and meditation.

Free day in Luxor for relaxation and meditation.

Today you will visit the archeological site of Abydos. The site is always famous for being the cult of Osiris and Isis. It is also the place for many temples and tombs. Touring the site of Abydos, visitors will have the chance to see the major attractions there, such as the temple of Osiris, Seti I, and the temple of Ramses II. You will visit the main attractions in the company of your Egyptologist guide, who will tell you the history of the temples and explains the walls and columns reliefs. The temple of Dendera was dedicated to the goddess Hathor, the goddess of maternity and love. The temple is distinguished by its well-preserved wall paintings and ceilings, vast and colossal entry, and detailed carvings. Many pieces of evidence show that many religious structures go back to the Old and New Kingdoms that reflect the holiness of the area. However, the current temple dates back to the Greek period, with many additions and expansions during the Roman era. The birth house or (Mamisi) dates back to the late period.

Fly back to Cairo and check-in at your hotel in Cairo.

Discover the magic of Giza city and explore the famous Giza pyramids area and Sphinx. You will start visiting the symbol of Eternity and the only wonder that still survives among the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Cheops(Khufu). It is certainly one of the most important monuments of ancient Egypt. A masterpiece of fabricated structure and architecture, you will be overwhelmed by the huge size of its blocks, the height, and the age that exceeded 4600 years. While you stare at this great monument, your guide will explain fully the history of all the area including the other pyramids, of Chephren and Mycerinus, answer all your questions and give you free time for photography. You will have the chance to take pictures of the area including all the pyramids from the panorama area.). You will spend more than four hours in the area so that you will have enough time to enter the great pyramid chamber. You may like to have fun and explore the edge of the desert by having a camel ride around the area. From inside the Valley temple, we will enter a shortcut to the Sphinx. Moving to the Sphinx area where you will spend some time exploring this monolith statue, which symbolizes the power and wisdom of the pharaoh as the statue, was carved as a lion body and the head of the pharaoh. Next to the Sphinx area, you will visit the valley temple where you will learn about mummification in ancient Egypt.

Explore the treasures of the Egyptian museum (opened in 1902) and look at remarkable monuments and artifacts in its different halls on a guided tour. Although the museum has tens of thousands of artifacts in this short tour, your Egyptologist guide will focus on the highlights and masterpieces of the museum. Visit the Tut Ankh Amun Wing on the first floor and see his incredible collection of historically significant artwork. The treasures are mainly golden, and they cover a pretty large section of the museum. This museum area includes important statues, furniture, and gold sculptures. Following the visit to the museum, you will go to the citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster mosque. Drive to the old section of Cairo, where you will pass by the highest mountain in Cairo. The fort of Saladin was built on a cliff of this mount to protect the city against the Crusaders. In 1830 Mohamed Ali, the king of Egypt, ordered the building of the Alabaster Mosque inside the citadel. You will go inside the mosque to see its main components and learn about the Islamic pillars. Aside from its vast size and exquisite beauty, one of the beautiful elements of this mosque is that it has two identical slim minarets, top-covered with lead as the mosque domes and semi-domes. Enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the mosque, where you can see the Giza pyramids on clear days. Feel the relaxation of your soul when you go to Old Coptic Cairo. It is a very sacred and holy area containing 14 churches and a Jewish synagogue. The tour starts with a visit to the Hanging Church, one of the most beautiful churches built in the 5th century. Consecrated to Virgin Mary, The church was built above one of the towers of the fort of Babylon. It has 110 beautiful icons and once was the seat of the Patriarch. Your guide will explain to you all about the church before moving to the Cavern Church of St Sergius and Bacchus church. Thousands of visitors come annually to this church to visit the cave where Jesus the baby and the Virgin Mary were hiding for three months during the journey of escape in Egypt. The religious tolerance in Egypt is embodied by your visit to the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo. This temple is among the other 11 synagogues in Egypt and is named after a merchant from Jerusalem called Ben Ezra. You will be given the complete history of the synagogue and the position of the Jewish community in Egypt.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.