Experience 5 Days Tour to Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor

You will have your delicious breakfast at your hotel, then your tour guide will pick you up from the hotel for a feminist exploration at the Giza Pyramids Complex, starting by visiting:

The Great Pyramid of Giza

The Great Pyramid was built in 2570 BC by the Great Pharaoh Khufu; it is the last remaining of the Seven Wonders. You can learn about the role of women in ancient Egypt, who had more rights and freedoms than in many other cultures of the time. Ancient Egyptian women could own property, divorce, rule, and even become pharaohs, so you will appreciate the architectural achievements of the pyramid, which was built with precise alignments and covered with white limestone that reflected the sun.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx of Giza is a magical sculpture that represents the ancient Egyptian civilization. This huge statue was built around 2500 BC during the Old Kingdom period and is believed to depict the pharaoh, Khafre. The lion also connects to the goddess "Sekhmet," who had protective powers as well as healing abilities.

The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple was associated with women or goddesses, often seen as spiritual guides for the deceased queens. This sacred palace was associated with “Menkaure,” who ruled in the 26th century BC, and contained statues of him with his wife and female goddesses such as “Hathor,” the goddess of love and dance. These statues show the respect that the pharaohs had for the female powers in their religion.

Henutsen’s Tomb

Henutsen was an ancient Egyptian queen consort who lived during the 4th dynasty of the Old Kingdom Period. The Queen was the second or third wife of Pharaoh Khufu and was buried at Giza. She was the mother of Seshemnefer II and III, who also had mastaba tombs at Giza. Queen Henutsen was a priestess of Hathor and Neith, who were the goddesses of the afterlife.

Lunch Meal

Enjoy your tasty lunch at a beautiful restaurant with a Nile / Pyramid view before visiting:

Merities I’s Tomb

Merities I was an ancient Egyptian queen of the 4th Dynasty who was the wife of King Khufu and the mother of King Djedefre. Her name means "Beloved of her Father". The tomb of Queen Merities I was decorated with statues of her with her husband and goddesses such as Hathor.

The Egyptian Museum

The museum has a special hall that is dedicated to the royal mummies of the ancient kings and queens of Egypt who ruled from the 17th to the 20th dynasty such as Hatshepsut, and Seqenenre Taa II. The museum also demonstrates statues of goddesses such as Hathor, you can also see crowns and ornaments that were worn by Queen Tiye and Nefertiti.

Overnight

After that, you will be transferred by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Prepare for a magical tour from Cairo, starting with a delightful breakfast, as you head to the stunning city of Alexandria with your expert tour guide. Uncover the hidden gems of Alexandria, a city enriched by the historic and impactful contributions of women to its vibrant culture and history, including:

The Catacombs of Kom El-Shaqafa

The Catacombs of Kom El-Shaqafa are a historical archaeological site that dates back to the 2nd century CE. The catacombs were a place of refuge and worship for the early Christians who faced persecution and discrimination from the Roman authorities. The catacombs have a mix of Roman, Greek, and Egyptian cultures, and they contain statues and carvings of female deities such as Hathor, who was associated with the pharaohs.

Cleopatra's Palace

Cleopatra's Palace is an archaeological site submerged underwater, located near Alexandria, dating back to the 1st century BC. The Palace was the residence of Cleopatra VII, who was the last queen of Egypt and one of the most influential women in history. Cleopatra was a powerful ruler, a brilliant diplomat, a patron of arts and sciences, and a lover of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

Bibliotheca Alexandria

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a symbol of the revival of the ancient Library of Alexandria, continues to serve as a center of learning and culture in the ancient world. You can learn in this place about the achievements of women in different fields such as science, literature, arts, and politics. You can also attend events and activities that promote the empowerment and rights of women. You can explore its collections, which include books, manuscripts, maps, multimedia, and artifacts that are related to women.

Lunch Meal

Have a delicious seafood lunch at a renowned Alexandria restaurant, known for its fresh and flavorful dishes, then continue your feminist tale in Alexandria by visiting:

Royal Jewelry Museum

The Royal Jewelry Museum, built to honor Princess Fatma, a descendant of Khedive Ismail, showcases the jewelry and ornaments belonging to Egypt’s royal family, who ruled from 1805 to 1952. The museum was built for Princess “Fatma Al-Zahra,” who was a descendant of Khedive Ismail, who was one of the most influential rulers of Egypt. The museum also honors the legacy of the queens and princesses of Egypt, who were powerful and influential women in their society.

Pompey’s Pillar

Pompey's Pillar was built in 297 A.D. to commemorate the Roman Emperor Diocletian. The area around the pillar is called the Serapeum where “Hypatia” a female astronomer, mathematician, scholar, and philosopher of the 4th century AD lived and worked. Her academic achievements and her tragic death are linked to the culture of the Serapeum at that time.

Transfer & Overnight

After that, you will be taken by a modern vehicle to Cairo International Airport to catch your flight to Luxor. Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel to check in for an overnight stay.

Start your fourth day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Then, follow your tour guide to explore Luxor through the lens of women's historical roles and contributions in ancient Egypt:

The Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings includes the tomb of Queen Hatshepsut, who was the first female ruler of Egypt, who reigned for 22 years, and Nefertiti, who was the wife of Akhenaten, who was known for her beauty and religious reforms in the 14th century BC. You can also learn about the roles and rights of women in ancient Egyptian society, such as their ability to own property and serve as priests. The Valley of the Kings was used as a royal burial site of the New Kingdom from about 1539 to 1075 BC.

Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut was the first female pharaoh of Egypt. One of her most enduring legacies is the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, located at Deir el-Bahri near the Valley of the Kings. Who ruled for about two decades in the 15th century BC. Also, she claimed divine authority by associating herself with the goddess Hathor and the god Amun, and she depicted herself as the daughter of Amun, who chose her as his successor. Hatshepsut legitimized her prestige as both a woman and a pharaoh, breaking traditional gender norms of ancient Egyptian society.

Lunch Meal

Enjoy your delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor before visiting:

The Valley of the Queens

The Valley of the Queens is a site where many royal women of the New Kingdom were buried. You can witness the most famous tomb, which belongs to Queen Nefertari, who was the beloved wife of Ramses II and was associated with the goddess Hathor. You can also witness the tomb of Queen Titi, a Ramesside queen, who was depicted as a goddess in her own right and wore a headdress and a sun disk. The Valley of the Queens also contains the tombs of the daughters of Ramses III, who were priestesses of Hathor.

The Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon was constructed by Pharaoh Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt from 1386 to 1353 BC, they were dedicated to his wife Tiye and his mother Mutemwiya who were two influential women in his life. The statues are decorated with images of the Nile god Hapi who symbolizes the union of Upper and Lower Egypt, and the plants of papyrus and lotus which represent the same idea.

Transfer & Overnight

After enjoying your day in Luxor, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport to catch your flight to Cairo. Then, we will take you to your hotel in Cairo to check in for an overnight stay.

Have your breakfast at the hotel, then proceed to Cairo International Airport to complete your departure procedures and end your 5 days feminist tour in Egypt.