Discover the amazing world heritage sites in Egypt through this magical 3 Days UNESCO Tour of Cairo and Wadi El Hitan.
Tour Details
Details of the 3 Days UNESCO Tour of Cairo and Wadi El Hitan
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Tour Location: Giza / Cairo / El Fayoum Oasis / Wadi El Hitan
- Tour Availability: Available Everyday
- Pickup & Drop Off: Cairo International Airport
- Tour Type: Private
Wonderful 3 Days UNESCO Tour of Cairo and Wadi El Hitan
Book this 3 Days UNESCO Tour of Cairo and Wadi El Hitan to see the wonderful treasures of ancient and modern Egypt. Let us go on an exciting excursion to Cairo and El Fayoum Oasis to visit the most renowned historical sites from the Pharaohs’ era, as well as the world heritage site of Wadi El Hitan. The magnificent Giza Pyramids should be seen as soon as possible.
Tour Highlights
The highlights of the 3 Days UNESCO Tour of Cairo and Wadi El Hitan
Giza Highlights
- Giza Pyramids
- The Valley Temple
- Saqqara Pyramid
Cairo Highlights
- The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
- The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- El Muezz Street and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Tour Inclusions
The 3 Days UNESCO Tour of Cairo and Wadi El Hitan Inclusions
- The service of greeting and assisting at Cairo airport.
- Accommodation for 2 nights at 5* hotel in Cairo including breakfast.
- Expert tour guide throughout the tours.
- Transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles.
- Entry fees to all the sites listed in the itinerary.
- 3 Lunch meals during the trips.
- All charges and taxes.
Tour Exclusions
The 3 Days UNESCO Tour of Cairo and Wadi El Hitan Exclusions
- International Airfare.
- Entry Visa to Egypt.
- Tipping.
- Personal Expenses.
- Any optional tours.
Tour Itinerary
Detailed itinerary of the 3 Days UNESCO Tour of Cairo and Wadi El Hitan
Day 1: Arrival in Egypt / Visit Giza Pyramids: Our “Egypt Fun Tours” formal delegate will pick you up upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport then you will be assisted through your travel formalities and luggage identification before your professional Egyptologist will escort you by a modern air-conditioned car to visit the best of Cairo including:
Giza Pyramids Complex: It’s an ancient Egyptian site that witnessed the most precious legacy in history where the pharaohs of the 4th dynasty established their glorious tombs inside three remarkably structured pyramids. The three prominent pyramids are dedicated to Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure and the most significant one is the Pyramid of Cheops due to its very massive size.
The Great Sphinx: The Great Sphinx is the constant representation of wisdom and strength at Giza Pyramids Complex that’s why it was formed with a man’s head and a lion’s body. It measures 73 meters tall and 20 meters high and many myths found that the spectacular Sphinx was constructed to be the guard of the Giza Plateau.
The Valley Temple: The final spot you will visit at Giza Plateau is the Valley Temple which is dedicated to Pharaoh Khafre. It’s one of the best-preserved structures from the Old Kingdom which was usually used as a mortuary site for the mummification process. Lunch will proceed at a super quality restaurant then check in 5* hotel.
Your tour guide will drive you in the evening time to enjoy belly dancing and Tannura folkloric show onboard a deluxe Nile ship while you have the best delicious dinner meal in your life. We will transfer you back to your hotel.
Day 2: Fabulous Trip to Wadi El Hitan: After breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, we pick you up and start our trip to El Fayoum oasis where we explore:
Qarun Lake: Qarun Lake, also known as Birket Qarun, is a saltwater lake located in the Fayoum Governorate in Egypt, about 80 kilometers southwest of Cairo. It is considered one of the oldest natural lakes in the world and the third-largest lake in Egypt, covering about 202 square kilometers. The lake is situated in the El-Fayoum depression that receives agricultural and municipal pollution discharged through its two major drains.
Tunis Village: Tunis Village is a small village located in the oasis of Fayoum in Egypt. It is known for its art galleries, pottery workshops, and scenic landscape. The village is situated on a hill facing a large saltwater lake known as Qarun Lake, and it provides visitors with a unique opportunity to combine arts, adventure, relaxation, swimming, and agriculture all in one place. Visitors can explore Tunis Village during day trips from Cairo and enjoy activities such as pottery workshops, hiking, camel riding, and bird watching. Tunis Village is also home to a variety of hotels, including traditional-style eco-lodges and campsites. Overall, Tunis Village is a great destination for travelers looking to experience the natural beauty and local culture of the Fayoum Governorate in Egypt.
Wadi El Rayyan:
Wadi El Rayyan is a protected area and a nature reserve located in the Faiyum Governorate of Egypt, about 65 km southwest of Cairo. The reserve consists of two connected lakes, an upper lake, and a lower lake, with a waterfall and a canal between them. The area has been designated as a nature protectorate by the Egyptian government since 1989 and is now under the supervision of the Ministry of Environmental Affairs (EEAA).
Wadi El Hitan:
Wadi El Hitan, also known as Whale Valley, is a paleontological protected area located in the Western Desert of Egypt, about 150 km southwest of Cairo. It is one of the most significant paleontological sites in the world and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area is known for its invaluable fossil remains of the earliest, and now extinct, the suborder of whales, as well as a wide range of other prehistoric animal and plant species from the Eocene epoch, around 37 million years ago.
Transfer back to Cairo.
You will get back to the hotel to spend the night.
Day 3: Witness Cairo Museums / Fly Home: Have breakfast then you will be guided by your expert tour guide to discover the best-known sightseeing in Cairo including:
The Egyptian Museum: This is the time to impress the exhibition of the ancient Egyptian antiquities of many thousands of years in addition to the divine collection of King Tutankhamun and his jewelry, masks, and all his belongings. Have your lunch at a local restaurant then move to visit:
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is the key to fully exploring a number of rare and incredible artifacts from the rich and diverse culture and history of Egypt that dates to more than 400 years from Pre-historical to Ancient Egyptian Periods, Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic, and Contemporary modern times.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Enjoy your last experience in Egypt by visiting the oldest market in the Middle East where you will be face to face with many various types of goods, clothes, souvenirs, perfumes, etc. Finally, we will transfer you to Cairo airport on time to fly back home.
