A round trip through the Nile Valley, encompassing El Minya, Sohag, Abydos, and Dendera, starting from Cairo and concluding in Luxor, can be a fantastic historical and cultural journey. This itinerary typically involves a combination of overland and potentially some internal flights, with a focus on exploring ancient Egyptian temples and sites.
Day 1: Cairo
Begin in Cairo, exploring the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the grand Egyptian Museum.
Day 2: Cairo
Visit to the Egyptian Museum, old Cairo, Mohamed Ali mosque and Basar.
Day 3: El Minya
Drive to El Minya, a city known for its rock-cut tombs and temples. Explore Beni Hassan, with its rock-cut tombs featuring vibrant paintings. Overnight in El minya.
Day 4: El Minya
Continue exploring El Minya, including Tuna el-Gebel, a necropolis with catacombs, and the ruins of Akhenaten’s city at Tell el-Amarna. Overnight in El Minya
Day 5: Sohag
Travel to Sohag. Explore the Red Monastery and the White Monastery, both important Coptic Christian sites. Overnight in Sohag.
Day 6: Abydos & Dendera:
Head to Abydos, a major religious center with the Temple of Seti I, known for its exquisite reliefs. Continue to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Overnight in Luxor
Day 7: Luxor:
Explore Luxor, including the Karnak Temple complex, Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 8: West Luxor
Visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 9: Departure
light back via Cairo or tour extension as per Request.
The program shown is a proposal that can be modified to suit all expectations and wishes. The price is calculated according to the final form of the selected program.
Tour Duration depends on the previously agreed visit program and sightseeing.
