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Overview
Sekhmet, the lion-headed goddess of divine wrath and healing, was worshipped as the fierce protector of Pharaohs and the bringer of balance between chaos and order. She embodies both destruction and cure a goddess invoked in times of war and in rituals of healing.
This 10-day luxury tour unveils the sanctuaries, statues, and chapels dedicated to Sekhmet, including a private audience with her statue at Karnak. Experience Egypt’s most powerful temples, guided by expert Egyptologists who bring her dual role as destroyer and healer vividly to life.
Tour Info
- Duration: 10 days , 9 nights
- Departure time and location: 24/7 from Cairo International Airport.
- Return time and location: 24/7 from Cairo International Airport.
- Package category: The Divine Journeys Collection
Tour Highlights
- Private access to Sekhmet’s chapel at Karnak Temple.
- Explore Luxor Temple and other sites where Sekhmet was honored.
- Discover statues, reliefs, and sanctuaries dedicated to the goddess of war and healing.
- View amulets and artifacts in curated museum visits.
- Learn from expert Egyptologists about Sekhmet’s dual nature—destruction and cure.
- Stay in iconic luxury hotels: Mena House, Winter Palace, Old Cataract, Ritz-Carlton.
What to Expect
- Exclusive Encounters: Private sanctuary visit at Karnak with the Sekhmet statue.
- Balanced Theme: Power and protection interwoven with rituals of health and renewal.
- Luxury & Comfort: Iconic hotels and private transfers throughout.
- Expert Insight: Stories of Sekhmet’s role in pharaonic battles, rituals, and medicine.
More About The Sekhmet Journey – Goddess of Power, War & Healing 10 Days Private Luxury Tour in Egypt
- This is a moderate-paced luxury tour that includes cultural exploration, long drives, and relaxing cruise days; some walking at archaeological sites is required.
- Cairo: Mena House (pyramid view) & Ritz-Carlton Cairo (luxury city stay).
- Luxor: Winter palace hotel
- Aswan: Old Cataract hotel
- Daily breakfast is included.
- Special lunches will be provided at the 9 Pyramids Lounge in Cairo, as well as at local restaurants in both Aswan and Luxor.
- All meals are included in the Nile Cruise.
- All transfers are in a private, modern, air-conditioned vehicle that is appropriately sized for your group.
- Domestic flights Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo are included.
- A private Egyptologist guides you throughout.
- 24/7 on-the-ground assistance from our team.
- October–April: most pleasant period with cooler desert evenings and comfortable days.
- May–September: possible but warmer weather.
Itinerary
Upon arrival, our dedicated VTC representative will meet you in the arrival hall of the airport. Assistance in customs, then transfer to your hotel. On arrival at your luxury hotel, you'll check into the hotel and have a leisurely, relaxing time unwinding from your long flight to Egypt.
According to the accommodation policy, check-in begins at 2:00 PM. If you do happen to arrive before that time, we will do our best to accommodate an early check-in based on availability. If the room is not ready right away, you may want to relax in the lobby of the hotel until such a time as your room becomes available, or until check-in time.
Overnight: Mena House, Cairo
After breakfast at the hotel, meet your private Egyptologist guide and depart in a luxury vehicle to explore ancient Egypt. Visit Memphis, the former capital, then continue to the majestic Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx.
Memphis
Begin your journey in Memphis, Egypt’s first capital and a sacred center where Isis was worshipped alongside her husband, Osiris. Here, you will walk through the Open-Air Museum of Mit Rahina, marveling at the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. This ancient ground reflects the early roots of Isis’ veneration as a goddess of love, healing, and eternal life.
Saqqara Complex
Home to the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt, Saqqara served as the vast necropolis of ancient Memphis. The complex features tombs, temples, and richly decorated mastabas that reveal the evolution of pyramid building and daily life scenes from over 4,000 years ago.
Wear comfortable shoes today, as the sites involve walking over uneven ground.
Hats, sunscreen, and bottled water are highly recommended.
Lunch is included at the 9 Pyramids Lounge. Dinner will be at your leisure, with our team happy to recommend Cairo’s best fine dining venues.
Overnight: Mena House, Cairo
Discover the wonders of the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza, symbols of Egypt’s ancient power and engineering genius. Then visit the nearby Grand Egyptian Museum, home to over 100,000 artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun, offering an unmatched journey through Egypt’s history.
GEM Visit
Home to the complete treasures of Tutankhamun, alongside over 100,000 artifacts spanning Egypt’s history, including the very dynasties Alexander sought to join by becoming pharaoh.
Giza Plateau, Pyramids & the Sphinx
Visit the iconic Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Guarding them is the Great Sphinx, symbol of strength and mystery, making Giza the most famous site in Egypt.
Optional: Private Sphinx Hall Access
Step beyond the ordinary with exclusive private entry into the Sphinx Hall, an area closed to the public. This mighty guardian of the plateau has long been linked to Isis’ protective power, watching over the sacred necropolis for millennia. Standing between its colossal paws, you will connect with an energy that unites ancient kingship, divine guardianship, and the eternal feminine force of Isis.
Kindly note that this is an optional tour with an additional fee.
Unlimited bottle of water will provided in your private car.
Overnight: Ritz-Carlton Cairo
Morning transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor.
Karnak Temples
The Karnak Temples are a vast and awe-inspiring complex, featuring towering columns, massive statues, and sacred lakes, a testament to ancient Egypt’s grandeur and spiritual devotion.
Private Access: Sekhmet Chapel at Karnak Temple
Enjoy exclusive access to the secluded chapel of Sekhmet, the fierce lion-headed goddess of war and healing. Hidden within Karnak Temple, this sacred space is rarely open to the public and offers a powerful, intimate encounter with one of ancient Egypt’s most enigmatic deities.
Domestic flight Cairo–Luxor included.
All meals provided onboard cruise.
Overnight: Winter palace hotel
Step into the heart of ancient Thebes with a visit to the West Bank, home to the stunning Medinet Habu Temple and richly decorated tombs of nobles and pharaohs, offering a vivid glimpse into Egypt’s royal and spiritual legacy.
Valley of the Kings
Step inside the legendary Valley of the Kings, resting place of Egypt’s most powerful rulers. The tomb walls are adorned with vivid scenes of the afterlife, where Isis is shown protecting Pharaohs as they journey toward eternal rebirth under her divine guardianship.
including the tomb of Tutankhamun.
Habu temple
Explore the magnificent mortuary temple of Ramesses III, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Located on Luxor’s West Bank, Medinet Habu features towering walls, vivid reliefs of battles and rituals, and detailed depictions of daily life and divine worship. It offers deep insight into New Kingdom art, architecture, and royal power.
Wear comfortable shoes today, as the sites involve walking over uneven ground.
Hats, sunscreen, and bottled water are highly recommended.
Overnight: Winter palace hotel in Luxor
At the scheduled pick-up time, meet your Egyptologist guide and transfer by boat to Philae Island for exclusive private access to the Temple of Isis, entering outside public hours.
Luxor Museum
The Luxor Museum showcases a carefully curated collection of artifacts from the Theban region, highlighting Egypt’s rich history and culture. With beautifully displayed statues, jewelry, and everyday objects, the museum offers insight into ancient Egyptian life, art, and religion, especially from the New Kingdom period.
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple houses a special chapel dedicated to Sekhmet, the lion-headed goddess of war and healing. Known for her fierce power, Sekhmet was worshipped here as a protector of the pharaoh and a divine healer. The Karnak complex contains numerous statues and shrines honoring her, highlighting her important role in ancient Egyptian religion.
Overnight: Old Cataract Hotel, Aswan
According to the pick-up time your tour guide will be waiting for you in the lobby of your accommodation to transfer you to visit the below sights.
Esna Temple
Esna Temple, dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum, is known for its impressive hypostyle hall filled with beautifully carved columns and intricate hieroglyphics. The temple features inscriptions linking the goddess Isis to fertility and creation rites, highlighting its importance in ancient Egyptian religious life.
Edfu Temple of Horus
Continue to the grand Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved sanctuaries in Egypt. Though dedicated to Horus, the reliefs also portray Isis as his mother and protector, standing by him in his mythic battle against Seth a testament to her eternal role as guardian and source of divine strength.
Comfortable shoes recommended.
Overnight: Old Cataract hotel in Aswan
In the morning, you will visit Kom Ombo Temple, a rare twin sanctuary dedicated to Sobek and Horus, overlooking the Nile and known for its unique reliefs and mummified crocodiles.
Temple of Kom Ombo
This is a unique twin temple, dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. It offers magnificent views of the river and fascinating ancient carvings.
Comfortable shoes recommended.
Overnight: Old Cataract hotel in Aswan
After breakfast, fly back from Aswan to Cairo. Upon arrival, check into the elegant Ritz-Carlton Cairo. Evening free at leisure.
Philae Temple
Philae Temple is a beautiful island sanctuary dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis. Known for its stunning architecture and well-preserved reliefs, the temple was a major religious center in ancient Egypt and a key site for the Isis cult. It sits gracefully on an island in the Nile near Aswan, surrounded by picturesque waters.
Overnight: Ritz-Carlton Cairo
As your journey with us ends, may the memories of Egypt stay with you forever carved in stone, painted on temple walls, and shining in your heart. We don’t say goodbye, we say until we meet again.
Standard hotel check-out at 12:00 PM.
Private airport transfer included.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- 9 nights luxury accommodation.
- Private access to Sekhmet Chapel at Karnak.
- Domestic flights Cairo–Luxor & Aswan–Cairo.
- Private luxury vehicles for transfers.
- Professional Egyptologist guide.
- Entrance fees to all listed sites.
- Daily breakfast and selected lunches.
- Meet & assist services at airports & hotels.
Exclusions
- International airfare.
- Entry visa.
- Personal expenses & tips.
- Optional add-ons (Sphinx Hall, Hot Air Balloon, Felucca sailing, Sound & Light at Philae).
Current Season Price Details
Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
| Single Room | Double Room | Triple Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Must adult # | |||
| Price per adult | $ 9960 | $ 7460 | $ 7460 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 4980 | $ 3730 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 2988 | $ 2238 |
Deposit
100 % of the total booking amount
Extra Fees
Visiting the Great Pyramid from Inside.
Private access to visit the Sphinx Hall.