Location

Saqqra or Sakkara is an Egyptian village in Giza which is part of greater Cairo governorate. It was the necropolis of the royalty of the ancient Egyptian capital Memphis (founded 3100 B.C). The Step Pyramid is the most remarkable of the entire complex; as it’s the oldest complete stone building known in history.
Located in Giza about 30 km south of Cairo.
Opens daily: 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
It takes anywhere between 25-45 minutes depending on your location and traffic.

The Egyptian museum of antiquities is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East which was inaugurated in 1902. It displays an extensive collection of 120,000 items.

Opens daily: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Located in downtown Cairo.
It takes anywhere between 10-30 minutes to get there depending on your location and traffic.

One of the only remaining wonders of the ancient world; are a testament to the power and genius engineering of the ancient Egyptians. Built roughly 2550-2490 B.C. on a rocky plateau on the west bank of the river Nile. The three Great Pyramids of Giza, along with their associated pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx form the Giza necropolis.
Located in Giza which is part of Cairo governorate.
Opens daily: 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
It takes anywhere between 15-45 minutes depending on your location and traffic.

Enjoy relaxing and watching the birds while floating on a sail-boat with a view of Luxor from The Nile. The boat will take you to the Banana Island on the other side of The Nile while you can explore the little island with all the banana and citrus trees grown by the farmers, plus visiting the crocodile pools and other animals they have.

The balloon flies over the monumental area of the west bank in Luxor which has most of the temples and tombs of ancient Egypt; a free visit to an open air museum. The pick up for the balloon ride is quite early in the morning, then you will be transferred to the west side either by boat or car. The flight takes about an hour or a little more. It’s one of the most breathtaking excursions you can do in Luxor.

Dendera was one of the most important religious sites in ancient Egypt as the famous goddess Hathor (Goddess of Joy, love, music and dancing) was deified here. It’s one of the most preserved temples of Egypt with its vivid colors especially after restoration, and also one of the least visited as it’s about an hour half drive from Luxor.

The extraordinary scenes on the ceiling shows the astrological depictions and zodiacs of ancient Egypt, plus the very famous so called ‘light-bulb’ scenes in one of the crypts underground.

Located about 50 miles (80 km) north of Luxor.
Opens daily from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
It takes about an hour and half to get there by car from Luxor.

The magnificent memorial temple of Ramesses III (1186-1155 BC). One of the Least visited sites of Egypt although the colors and the unique war scenes should make it of the highlights of Luxor. A visitor to the site gets to see the remains of the palace of Ramesses III which was adjacent to the temple.

Located on the west side of Luxor.
Opens daily from 6 a.m.-5 p.m.
It takes about 30-45 minutes to get there by car. A few minutes ride from the valley of the kings or the valley of the queens.

It was the burial place for the queens and other members of the royal families during the New Kingdom period. There are over 90 tombs, unlike the valley of the kings most of the tombs are unfinished while a visitor can still see two nice tombs.

Despite being a secondary choice for tourists; Nefertari’s tomb (the wife of Ramesses II) makes the place worth visiting as it marks the most beautiful and notable tomb in Egypt. An extra ticket has to be purchased for that tomb.

A Hidden village in the heart of the Theban mountains which was the house of the workers and artisans who dug and painted the tombs at the valley of the kings and queens since 1520 BC. Apart from visiting the temples and royal tombs, this village is one of the most important and interesting archaeological sites because of the wealth of information it provided on the daily life of the people who lived there. Unfortunately a small number of tourists make it to that hidden gem. The site offers tombs, a temple and the remains of their houses.

Located on the west side of Luxor.
Opens daily 6a.m – 5 p.m.
It takes about 30-45 minutes to get there by car. A few minutes ride from either the valley of the kings or the valley of the queens.

The massive stone statues (60 ft high) flank the entrance of the funeral temple of the rich pharaoh Amonhotel III; who ruled Egypt in 1350 BC. The temple was the largest on the west bank but unfortunately has been damaged by an earthquake and only the 2 statues still rising majestically.

Located on the west side of Luxor.
A short stop on your way to the valley of the kings.