Itinerary for the 10-Day Egypt UNESCO Tour
Day 1: Arrival + Sound & Light Show
Begin your majestic 10-day UNESCO tour by landing at Cairo Airport. Our representative will assist with paperwork and luggage, and then transport you to your hotel in a private A/C car. In the evening, enjoy the Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids Complex, where the history of ancient Egyptian civilization will come to life. Return to your hotel in Cairo for the night.
Day 2: Explore the Ancient Pyramids of Giza
Start your day with breakfast, then visit the Great Giza Pyramids Complex. This includes the Great Pyramid of King Khufu, the last of the ancient seven wonders, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, home to the mummification process. After lunch, continue to Memphis City, the first Egyptian capital established by King Menes. Visit the Saqqara Step Pyramid, designed by Imhotep for Pharaoh Djoser, and explore the Dahshur Pyramids, including the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid. Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
Day 3: Catch Your Flight to Aswan
Check out from your hotel and fly to Aswan. Upon arrival, transfer to your Nile Cruise and begin your tour with:
- Philae Temple: Located on Agilkia Island, this temple complex is a part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project.
- Unfinished Obelisk: Visit the largest known ancient obelisk in Aswan’s stone quarries, believed to have been commissioned by Pharaoh Hatshepsut.
Return to the Nile Cruise for lunch and dinner on board.
Day 4: Felucca Trip and Elephantine Island Tour
After breakfast on the Nile Cruise, enjoy a Felucca trip on the Nile, touring Elephantine Island, the Aswan Museum, and the Temple of God Khnum. Lunch on board before the cruise heads to Kom Ombo to explore the unusual temple and the Crocodile Museum. Dinner on board the Nile Cruise.
Day 5: Explore Edfu Temple
Begin your day by visiting the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. This well-preserved temple dates back to the Ptolemaic Kingdom and is located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu.Lunch on board the Nile Cruise as the ship sails to Luxor.
Day 6: Luxor Tours
After breakfast, check out from the Nile Cruise and explore Luxor’s west bank:
- Valley of the Kings: An ancient burial site with tombs of pharaohs and nobles from the New Kingdom.
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: A stunning mortuary temple showcasing ancient Egyptian architecture.
- Colossi of Memnon: Two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, standing at the entrance of his mortuary temple.
Check-in at your hotel in Luxor and enjoy breakfast on board.
Day 7: Luxor Tours
After breakfast, visit Luxor’s east bank:
- Karnak Temple: One of the world’s largest temple complexes, featuring a mix of temples, pylons, and chapels.
- Luxor Temple: Built around 1400 BC, this temple was a site of royal rejuvenation and coronation.
Breakfast is included at the hotel.
Day 8: Dendara and Abydos Day Trip
After breakfast, explore:
- Dendara Temple: Dedicated to the goddess Hathor, known for its impressive architecture and decorations.
- Abydos Temple: Known for the Temple of Seti I and the Abydos King List, showcasing intricate reliefs and the Osireion.
Transfer back to Luxor.
Breakfast and lunch are included.
Day 9: Luxor to Cairo
After breakfast, fly to Cairo and visit:
- New National Egyptian Museum: Home to thousands of artifacts from various periods of Egypt.
- The Hanging Church: A significant Coptic construction from the 3rd century AD.
- Golden Muizz Street: Known for Islamic art and architecture from the Fatimid dynasty.
After lunch, continue to:
- Sultan Hassan Mosque: A Mamluk-era mosque with enchanting architecture.
- Al Rifai Mosque: An Islamic construction next to Sultan Hassan Mosque.
- Baron Empain Palace: A Hindu temple in Heliopolis, dating back to the early 20th century.
- Nilometer: An ancient device on Roda Island for measuring Nile River water levels.
Transfer to your hotel in Cairo for the night.
Day 10: Departure
After breakfast, check out and conclude your 10-day UNESCO tour by catching your flight from Cairo Airport to your home.
End of the 10-Day UNESCO Tour
