6 Days Feminist Egypt Trip in Ancient Egypt

Nothing compares to the majesty of the Pyramids of Giza Complex! You will be amazed by the magical craftsmanship involved in making such a complex structure in the world. Just enjoy your breakfast in the morning, and get ready to join your tour guide to visit:

The Great Pyramid of Giza

The Great Pyramid of Giza is a symbol of the power and prestige of women in ancient Egypt. The Pyramid was built by the pharaoh Khufu around 2570 BC. Women in Egypt enjoyed a high degree of social and legal equality with men and could own property, wealth, divorce, and even rule as pharaohs. It is a chance to witness one of the oldest and most magnificent wonders of the world.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx represents the ancient Egyptian civilization and culture. It is interesting to explore the different interpretations and stories that surround the Sphinx, which are related to gender. scholars suggested that the Sphinx symbolizes the fusion of masculine and feminine qualities, as it combines the body of a lion with the head of a human.

The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple was built by King Khafre, who was the son of King Khufu and the builder of the second-largest pyramid. The Valley Temple was used for the purification and mummification of the body of the queen before her burial in the pyramid. The Valley Temple also shows the influence of the goddess Hathor, who was associated with joy, music, celebration, dance, sex, and love.

The Pyramid of Khentkaus I

The Pyramid of Khentkaus I is a two-stepped tomb that was built for Queen Mother Khentkaus I who may have been the daughter of King “Menkaure” and the wife of King “Userkaf”. The tomb was known as the fourth pyramid of Giza, and it was constructed in two phases, it had a temple, a statuary room, a hall, a burial chamber, and a boat pit.

Lunch Meal

Enjoy lunch at a restaurant with a scenic view of the Pyramids or the Nile, then continue your feminist tour by visiting:

The Pyramid of Queen Merities

The Pyramid of Queen Merities is attributed to Meritites I who was the wife of King Khufu and the mother of King “Djedefre”. The pyramid had a base of about 46 meters and a height of about 29 meters, a burial chamber that was lined with limestone blocks, and a small mortuary temple that was decorated with reliefs. The Pyramid of the Queen was built around the 15th year of the reign of Khufu, and it shows the influence of the goddess Hathor who was associated with music, and love.

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum was founded in the 19th century by the French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette. This unique Museum has the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world as it includes over 120,000 items. You can witness the history and events of the museum itself such as the discovery of tombs of the queens, feminist artifacts, and statues of various statues of goddesses.

Transfer & Overnight

After spending your second day in Giza, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport to catch your flight to Aswan. Upon your arrival, we will take you to your hotel to check in for an overnight stay.

Receive your breakfast box in the early morning, then join your tour guide to witness Nefertari's sanctuary:

The Temple of Queen Nefertari

Nefertari Temple is the symbol of the power and beauty of the Egyptian queen Nefertari, who was the most beloved wife of Ramesses II. The temple was built by Ramesses II around 1264 BC and was dedicated to the goddess Hathor and six colossal statues of the queen and her husband. Nefertari was a royal consort, a diplomatic envoy, a literate scholar, and a religious devotee. She was respected and loved by Ramesses II, who called her "the one for whom the sun shines".

Lunch Meal & Overnight

Your lunch will be served at a restaurant in Aswan before we take you to Aswan station to catch your 1st train to Luxor to check into your hotel and overnight.

Start your fourth day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, then join your private guide who will take you to enjoy the most famous feminist ancient sites along the Nile River bank, to follow the feminist footprints, starting with:

Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple was dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. You can witness the achievements of women in Egyptian history and culture. You can see the obelisk of Hatshepsut, who was the famous female pharaoh of Egypt and ruled from 1479 to 1458 BC, and built many monuments at Karnak. You can also learn about the role of female musicians in the cult of Amun, who was the king of the gods.

Lunch Meal

Enjoy your tasty lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor, then we will take you by a modern vehicle to your hotel to relax. Evening time, join your tour guide to enjoy the city through Evening Light at the incredible:

Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple, built around 1400 BC by powerful rulers like Ramses the Great, Amenhotep III, and Alexander the Great. The temple is illuminated by colorful lights that highlight its ancient beauty at night. You can visit the temple at night and witness its colossal statues, paintings, obelisks, and pillars. You can also see the reliefs of the goddess Mut, who was the wife of Amun, who was worshipped at Luxor Temple. Luxor Temple is a place where you can feel the magic and mystery of ancient Egypt under the sky.

Overnight

After that, you will be transferred to your hotel in Luxor for an overnight stay.

You will have your breakfast at your hotel, then check out to be taken by an A/C modern vehicle to unveil the empowerment on Luxor's west bank, such as:

The Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings was the burial site of all the pharaohs of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties from 1539 to 1075 BCE. You can see wonderful tombs in this valley, such as Hatshepsut and Twosret, who ruled as kings. The valley also contains the tombs of influential queens such as Nefertari and Nefertiti, who were well-known for their beauty and power.

Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut Temple was built by the female pharaoh Hatshepsut of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt between 1479 and 1458 BC. The temple features three terraces connected by ramps, with statues and reliefs depicting the queen's divine birth, coronation, beliefs, and her expedition to the Land of Punt. The temple was designed to honor the gods Amun, Hathor, and Anubis.

The Valley of the Queens

The Valley of the Queens is the place where the wives of pharaohs were buried in ancient times. This site was known then as Ta-Set-Neferu which means “the place of beauty”. The valley contains over 90 tombs from the 18th to the 20th dynasties (1539 to 1075 BC). The most famous tomb belongs to “Nefertari” the beloved wife of Ramses II which is considered a masterpiece of ancient art.

Lunch Meal

Your lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Luxor before visiting:

The Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon are two statues of the pharaoh Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt in the 14th century BC. The statues are made of quartzite sandstone and stand about 18 meters tall, and they were named after Memnon who was a mythical king of Ethiopia by the ancient Greeks and Romans who believed that one of the statues produced a sound at dawn.

Overnight

You will be transferred now to Luxor Airport to catch your flight to Cairo. Then, we will take you by a modern vehicle to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

Once you have your breakfast at the hotel and check out, we will take care of your airport transfer and help you with the required formalities to end your 6 days of Feminist adventure in Egypt.