8 Days UNESCO Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Sound & Light Show:

Your marvelous journey begins when you land at Cairo Airport. Afterward, our staff will handle all the paperwork and luggage for you. Then, you will enjoy a private AC car ride to your hotel, where you can relax.

Later in the evening, you will experience the magical Sound and Light show at the Giza Pyramids Complex. This captivating show brings the entire history of ancient Egyptian civilization to life. Afterward, you will return to your hotel in Cairo to spend the night. Finally, enjoy a deep sleep in a very comfortable room.

Day 2: Explore the Heavenly Wonders of Cairo:

You will start your day with breakfast. Afterward, your tour guide will escort you to the Giza Pyramids Complex. This site features epic monuments from the Old Kingdom (2686–2134 BCE). Here, you will see the Great Khufu Pyramid, one of the most recognized ancient wonders, along with the Great Sphinx, the Horus of the Horizon, and the Valley Temple, which was central to the mummification process.

Afterward, you will enjoy lunch before continuing your tour to Memphis City. This incredible city was built in 2925 BC by King Narmer as the first capital of Egypt. The Greek name, Ai-gy-ptos, is the origin of the word “Egypt.” Then, you will visit the Saqqara Step Pyramid. This unique monument was constructed by Imhotep, the vizier of Pharaoh Djoser, in the 27th century BC as his final resting place.

Afterward, you will explore the Dahshur Pyramids. Located across the lands of Giza, the Bent Pyramid was built for King Sneferu (2575–2551 BC) and features a distinctive bent angle at the top. The Red Pyramid, also built by King Sneferu, dates back to between 2613 BC and 2589 BC and is made of red limestone. Finally, you will head to your hotel in Cairo for the night.

Day 3: Discover the Mythical Allure of Aswan

You will begin with breakfast. Afterward, you will head to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, you will meet our tour guide and explore the wonders of Aswan, starting with the Philae Temple. This beautiful structure, built between 380 BC and 362 BC by King Ptolemy II, served as a worship site for Osiris, the goddess of motherhood.

Afterward, you will see the Unfinished Obelisk. This colossal monument, commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC), weighs 1200 tons and stands 42 meters tall. After lunch, you will visit the Aswan High Dam. This modern marvel, constructed in the 1960s, marked Egypt’s entry into the industrial age by generating hydroelectricity. You will conclude your day and return to your hotel in Aswan for the night.

Day 4: Cast Your Eyes on the Glory of Abu Simbel

You will check out from your hotel in Aswan. Then you will travel with your tour guide while enjoying breakfast.

Your first stop will be the Abu Simbel Temples. These magnificent temples were constructed by Ramses the Great (1279–1213 BCE) to honor his achievements, the gods, and his beloved wife, Nefertari. The Abu Simbel Sun festival celebrates Ramses II’s ascension to the throne on February 22 and his birthday on October 22.

During this event, sunlight illuminates the faces of the four seated statues of Ramses II, Amun (the Creator God), and Ra (the Sun God), but not Ptah (the God of Creation). After your visit, you will have lunch. Then, you will catch a train to Luxor, where you will spend the night at your hotel.

Day 5: The Golden Beauty of Luxor

You will start your day with breakfast. Afterward, you will head to your hotel and then drive in a private A/C car to several incredible sites, beginning with the Valley of the Kings. This royal burial ground features more than 30 tombs from the New Kingdom (1570–1050 BC), spanning the 18th to 20th dynasties.

Afterward, you will visit the Valley of the Queens. This enchanting valley is the burial place of the wives and daughters of Pharaohs, including Queen Nefertari, from the 18th to the 20th dynasty.

Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Luxor, then continue your tour at the Karnak Temples Complex. This is the largest religious structure in the world dedicated to a single religion, built over 4000 years ago for the worship of ancient Egyptian gods. You will spend the night at your hotel in Luxor.

Day 6: A Majestic Collection of Artifacts in Cairo

You will check out from your hotel in Luxor and catch a flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will meet your tour guide and visit the incredible sites of Old Cairo, starting with the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. This museum showcases artifacts spanning 5000 years, from pre-historical to modern times, covering various historical periods.

Afterward, you will explore the Hanging Church, a stunning Coptic church dating back to the 3rd century AD, built on the Roman fortress of Babylon. Then, stroll along Al Muizz Street. This historic street, dating back to the Fatimid dynasty (909–1171 AD), showcases the beauty of Islamic art and architecture. You will have lunch before continuing your tour to the Sultan Hassan Madrassa Mosque.

This magnificent mosque, built during the Mamluk period between 1356 and 1363 AD, is renowned for its stunning decorations and architecture. Afterward, visit the Al Rifai Mosque, a modern structure completed in 1869 AD, located next to the Sultan Hassan Mosque.

Afterward, see the Baron Empain Palace, a Hindu temple in Heliopolis built between 1907 and 1911 AD. Finally, explore the Nilometer on Roda Island, built in 861 AD to measure the Nile River’s water levels. You will return to your hotel in Cairo for the night.

Day 7: Entertaining Super Safari Wadi El Hitan

Start your day with breakfast. Then, you will travel with your tour guide in a private 4×4 A/C car to Wadi El Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage site located about 150 km south of Cairo. This natural attraction is home to hundreds of fossils of extinct whale sub-orders dating back millions of years. You will also have the chance to try sandboarding on the sandy dunes of the Western Sahara.

Afterward, ride a camel across the desert, taking in the beautiful Sahara sights until you reach a Bedouin camp. There, you will enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch. After your exciting super safari, you will return to your hotel in Cairo for the night.

Day 8: (End of your 8-day UNESCO Tour in Egypt) Departure & Fly Back to Home:

You will have your breakfast, checkout, and end your 8-day UNESCO Tour in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan by catching your flight from Cairo Airport to your home.