9 Days Trip of Feminist Pilgrimage in Egypt

After having your delicious breakfast at your hotel, your tour guide will pick you up from the hotel to enjoy a magical experience for a lifetime. Together, you will travel into the past to discover monuments left by the pharaohs and queens of ancient Egypt, such as:

The Giza Pyramids Complex

The Giza Pyramids Complex stands as a magnificent testament to the indomitable spirit of our ancient Pharaohs. The Complex of Giza consists of three main pyramids, the Valley Temple, the Great Sphinx, the tombs of the Queens, and the Queens’ pyramids, which demonstrate the grandeur of the ancient Egyptians. These magical structures were built by hands that knew no bounds.

The Great Pyramid

Khufu, who was the second king of the 4th dynasty, commissioned the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza around 2580–2560 BCE. This colossal monument of the King is one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world as it rises to a height of 146 meters (481 feet). The Pyramid of Khufu lets us celebrate the women who shaped this ancient civilization.

The Great Sphinx

The majestic Great Sphinx combines the body of a lion with the head of a human, which is commonly thought to symbolize King Khafre, who commissioned its creation. Generally linked to King Khafre, symbolizes royal power and the sun god.

The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple is an ancient Egyptian edifice that formed an integral component of the complex of King Khafre. Built for King Khafre, whose pyramid is the second largest at Giza. The Valley Temple was constructed for mummification rituals. Our dear feminists can explore the potential roles that women fulfilled during these ceremonies, including priestesses and singers.

Lunch Meal

Your tasty lunch will be served at a restaurant with a Pyramid / Nile view, and then, move with your tour guide to explore:

Merities I’s Tomb

Meritites I is an ancient Egyptian queen from the 4th Dynasty who rests in the middle of the Pyramid of Queens at Giza. Her name translates to "Beloved of her Father”. The beautiful queen was the daughter of King Sneferu and married her (half-)brother “King Khufu”. The intricate reliefs in her tomb provide a glimpse into daily life during that era.

Henutsen’s Tomb

Henutsen is an Egyptian queen from ancient times, she was the wife of Pharaoh Khufu. She held her position during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. You can see amazing inscriptions and statues that were discovered near the Great Pyramid of Giza which provide evidence of her existence. The strong queen played a very important role within the royal family during her era.

Transfer & Overnight

After enjoying your day in the Complex of Giza, you will be transferred in an A/C vehicle to Cairo International Airport to catch your flight to Aswan. Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel to check in and overnight.

After having your breakfast, you will join your Egyptologist guide in a private A/C vehicle for a themed day exploring sites linked to powerful queens and goddesses, starting from:

Philae Temple

Philae Temple was built between 380-362 BC in the Ptolemaic age for the worship of the goddess Isis, who held a great position among the deities in the ancient Egyptian pantheon. Isis was associated with motherhood, magic, dance, healing, and protection. The temple complex has structures such as the Temple of Isis and the Temple of Hathor, which demonstrate the importance of Isis and the continuity of her worship.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk was commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BC) of the 18th Dynasty, renowned for her architectural projects. It remains incomplete because a crack developed during extraction from the quarry.

Lunch Meal

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

The Nubian Village

You will enjoy visiting the Nubian Village where women play important roles in preserving storytelling, and community life. The famous colorful houses you have seen on Instagram are true, thanks to the creativity of Nubian women. Nubian women are skilled artisans as they create handicrafts, textiles, perfumes, jewelry, and more to contribute to economic independence.

Elephantine Island

Elephantine Island has a special connection with the goddess “Satis”, the name of the goddess also appears as Sathit, Setet, Satit, and Sati. Satis was associated with the flooding of the Nile River and fertility every year. This goddess was depicted as a woman that is decorated with the crown of Upper Egypt and held a scepter and an ankh. You can see magnificent temples that were dedicated to the worship of Satis on Elephantine Island.

Overnight

You will be transferred to your hotel in Aswan for an overnight stay.

Get your breakfast box in the morning, then join your tour guide to continue your feminist tour in Egypt by visiting:

Abu Simbel Temple

The temple complex of Abu Simbel was built by Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC to demonstrate the role and value of women and goddesses in ancient Egypt. Visit both the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Small Temple of Hathor & Queen Nefertari, which were dedicated to “Hathor”, the goddess of love and motherhood, and Queen Nefertari, “The beloved of Ramses II”. The presence of the smaller temple for Hathor and Nefertari alongside the larger temple for Ramses II demonstrates the connection between the divine feminine and the architecture of Abu Simbel.

Lunch Meal

Your lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Aswan, and then you will be transferred to your hotel in Aswan for the night.

You will have your breakfast, and then you will be transferred by a modern vehicle to discover women-centered iconography and goddesses in stone, starting with:

Edfu Temple

Edfu Temple (237–57 BC) is dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Its reliefs highlight the prominence of goddesses in religious life, especially Hathor, depicted as Horus’s consort and, in some traditions, his mother, showcasing the close bond between the two deities and the roles women played in temple rituals, as well as the roles that were played by women in religious activities.

Lunch Meal

Enjoy your delicious lunch before visiting:

Esna Temple

Esna Temple was built under Emperor Claudius (AD 41–54) to venerate Khnum, the god of creation. Neith, the great goddess, was also honored here; depicted with a shield and arrows, she embodies protection, motherhood, wisdom, and balance.

Overnight

Then, you will make your way to the train station and board your 1st class train to Luxor to check in at your hotel for an overnight stay in Luxor.

Have your breakfast in the morning, then you will be transferred with your tour guide to the east bank of Luxor to witness some of the most important feminist monuments of the world, such as:

Karnak Temple

The idea of divine femininity had great significance in ancient Egyptian society. You can see in Karnak Temple goddesses that symbolize the meaning of existence and the universe. Hathor was one of the goddesses that was associated with love, music, dance, and motherhood, and Hathor was honored in several temples, including representations at Karnak. You can also witness pharaohs who highlighted the contributions of women through inscriptions, such as Queen Hatshepsut commissioned obelisks and contributed to the expansion of Karnak Temple.

Lunch Meal

Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor, then we will drive you to your hotel to relax. Evening, you will be transferred to enjoy your night at:

Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple honored different goddesses from the Egyptian pantheon such as “Mut” the queen of the gods who wore the two crowns of Upper and Lower Egypt to show her connection to the pharaohs. Mut was a motherly goddess and part of the sacred triad with her husband “Amun” and their son “Khonsu”. The temple also showed scenes of royal women such as Queen Hatshepsut who reigned (1473–1458 BC) and Queen Nefertiti.

Overnight

Return to your hotel in Luxor for an overnight stay.

After having your breakfast at your hotel, you will be accompanied by your tour guide in a modern vehicle to follow in the footsteps of Egypt’s royal families:

The Valley of the Kings

Discover the legacy of ancient Egypt’s royal women and their impact on society. The Valley of the Kings was primarily reserved for New Kingdom pharaohs and elite officials, while most queens were buried in the nearby Valley of the Queens. During your visit, you’ll explore stories of remarkable women such as Hatshepsut (1479–1458 BC), the longest-reigning female pharaoh, and Nefertiti (c. 1370–1330 BC), the influential queen of Akhenaten. Earlier figures like Merneith, the first known female ruler, predate the Valley of the Kings but highlight the deep roots of female power in Egypt.

Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut ruled as a pharaoh in her own right from 1473 to 1458 BC and was among the rare female rulers of ancient Egypt. One of her most enduring legacies is the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, located at Deir el-Bahri near the Valley of the Kings. The great queen defied the conventional expectations of her gender and demonstrated the potential of women for strong and successful leadership. You can enjoy the buildings and monuments that she constructed during her reign which prove that women can achieve greatness in any domain even those dominated by men.

Lunch Meal

Enjoy your tasty lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor before witnessing:

Deir El-Madina

The inhabitants of Deir El-Medina respected their unique religious customs, and their village had a temple that was dedicated to different goddesses. The women of Deir El-Medina had pivotal roles in religious and household fields as they engaged in sacred rituals, and their tombs depicted scenes from everyday life.

The Valley of the Queens

Are you interested in the ancient Egyptian relics and the Valley of the Queens? This is a place you should not miss, as you can explore the history of the ancient royal women and their contributions to ancient civilization. There, you can see the Valley of the Queens and the Valley of the Nobles, which are the burial sites of the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth dynasties. You will enjoy witnessing the tomb of the beautiful “Nefertari,” the most beloved wife of King Ramses the Great, which was decorated by him.

The Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon was built around 1350 BC and represents the power of pharaohs over Egypt. The statues show Amenhotep III, his mother “Mutemwiya” and his wife “Tiye” who signify the resurrection. The name of the statue comes from “Memnon” the son of “Eos” who wept for her son every morning after he was slain by Achilles in the Trojan War.

Overnight

It is time to take you to your hotel in Luxor for an overnight stay.

You will have your breakfast at your hotel, and then, we will take you to Luxor Airport to catch your flight to Cairo. Upon your arrival, you will join your tour guide to continue your feminist tales of the hidden gems of Cairo, such as:

The Egyptian Museum

Guests can explore the objects that exist in the Egyptian Museum that belonged to or depicted powerful female rulers of ancient Egypt, such as Hatshepsut and Cleopatra. You can also notice the artifacts that show Queen “Tiye,” the spouse of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. You can also examine the sacred objects and images of goddesses such as Isis, Hathor, Ma'at, Bastet, and Sekhmet. These goddesses had important roles in ancient Egyptian legends and were worshipped by men and women.

Aisha Fahmy Palace

Aisha Fahmy Palace is a historical and cultural attraction that was built in 1907 by Ali Fahmy Pasha and named after his daughter, “Princess Aisha Fahmy”. The palace is a masterpiece of architecture that was designed by the Italian Antonio Lashak. The palace is a rare example of the lavish lifestyle of the Egyptian aristocracy in the early 20th century and a valuable museum of art and history.

Lunch Meal

Enjoy your lunch before moving to visit:

Khan El-Khalili 

Khan El-Khalili is a famous bazaar and souq where you can experience the culture of Egypt. The bazaar was established in the 14th century during the Mamluk era, when women had a significant role in trade and commerce. The bazaar was a gathering point during the 1919 revolution, where figures like Huda Sha’rawi and Doria Shafiq inspired national movements. Khan El-Khalili is also a place where you can support the local women artisans who make and sell a variety of products such as spices, perfumes, jewelry, textiles, and handicrafts.

Al-Muizz Street

Al-Muizz Street, established in 969 AD during the Fatimid era, dates back to the 10th century. It is one of the oldest and most important streets in the city, as it was the main axis of economic and religious life in the Fatimid era. The street is lined with many monuments of Islamic architecture, such as mosques, madrasas, mausoleums, and palaces.

Overnight

After enjoying your day in Cairo, we will take you to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

You will have your breakfast in the morning before our representative arrives to take you to Cairo International Airport to help you with your departure procedures. Then, you will catch your flight back home and end your 9 days feminist trip in Egypt.