Embark on a transformative 5-day Egypt tour for women, an immersive journey that transcends time and culture! Your women exploration kicks off in Cairo, where the legendary Pyramids of Giza stand as testaments to the mysteries of ancient civilizations. Amidst the awe-inspiring structures, you will unravel stories from the past and absorb the vibrant energy of the bustling Khan El Khalili markets. Venturing deeper into Egypt’s historical tapestry, your path leads us to Luxor, often hailed as the “world’s greatest open-air museum.” Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Karnak and Luxor temples, retracing the footsteps of pharaohs and priestesses.
Shifting gears, your Egypt tours for women coastal escapade takes us to Alexandria, where the harmony of history and modernity unfolds. From the legendary Alexandria Library to leisurely strolls through charming neighborhoods. You will savor the essence of Egyptian culture against the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea. Join us on this 5-day Egypt tour for women, where the echoes of history resonate in the present, and the allure of Egypt serves as the canvas for shared sisterhood. Uncover the treasures of Cairo, Luxor, and Alexandria alongside like-minded women, allowing the magic of Egypt to captivate your heart and soul!
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will meet and assist by our representative of “Egypt Best Vacations” who will help you through the visa and arrival regulations. Transfer to your hotel for free time and the beginning of your 5-day Egypt tour for women to Cairo, Alexandria and Luxor.
Your actual 5-day Egypt tour for women to Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor begins when our tour guide picks you up from your hotel to commence your tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and Saqqara.
Today, you will visit the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from the inside? (Optional). Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then on to the first pyramid in history of humanity, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara. Saqqara is one of the most important and richest necropolises in Egypt. It was the cemetery of Memphis, the 1st capital city of United Egypt in 3200 BCE. Then, transfer back to your hotel.
Your 5-day Egypt tour for women takes you today to Ancient Thebes (modern Luxor). So, take a transfer to Cairo Airport to fly to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, you will meet with your guide outside the terminal to commence your tour. Explore the magnificent Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried. Then to the unique Hatshepsut Temple, the female pharaoh of Egypt for about 20 years. Then proceed to the Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep III.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the impressive Temple of Karnak and the majestic Temple of Luxor. These temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad; Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Then, transfer to Luxor Airport to fly back to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel.
Travel to the beautiful City of Alexandria, for another wonderful day of your 5-day Egypt tour for women. Alexandria was the capital city of Egypt during the Greco-Roman era. Upon arrival, you will visit the famous Roman Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa. The catacombs are huge Egyptian tombs and royal cemeteries with Ptolemaic and Roman influences. The catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa are one the largest Roman burial sites not just in Alexandria but in Egypt. These catacombs started as a private tomb for a wealthy family, then became a public cemetery. The catacombs house more than 300 tombs.
From the catacombs to the nearby Pompey’s Pillar. Many of the ancient historians did not tell us more details about the “Pompey’s Pillar” but about the buildings that stood nearby and have disappeared now. The hill on which the pillar is erected was covered with temples and houses a long time before the Roman era. It was the place of the Citadel of Rhakotis. A temple was dedicated to Osiris-Serapis was built on the mountain.
From the Pompey’s Pillar to the magnificent Citadel of Qaitbay. The Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria is one of the most important fortifications in Egypt. It was constructed by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay to defend Egypt against the Ottomans/Turks.
You will end your tour in Alexandria by visiting the Library of Alexandria. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then drive back to Cairo for final night of your 5-day Egypt tour for women.
Explore the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of the Egyptian past are displayed on the two floors of the museum.
From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, which was built in 1172 to protect Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the Citadel. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant before finishing your tour at the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.
Conclude your 5-day Egypt tour for women. Transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave, but feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.
