6-Day UNESCO Tour Package Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Cairo Airport—Sound & Light Show
Your epic tour begins upon arrival at Cairo Airport. Our representative will assist you with formalities and luggage before driving you to your hotel. In the evening, attend the marvelous Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids Complex, which narrates the history of Ancient Egyptian civilization. Enjoy dinner and spend the night in Cairo.
Day 2: The Legendary Pyramids of Ancient Egypt
After breakfast, your private tour guide will escort you to the Giza Pyramids Complex, home to King Khufu’s Great Pyramid, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. After lunch, visit Memphis City, Egypt’s first capital built by King Narmer in 2925 BC.
Afterward, explore the Saqqara Step Pyramid, designed by Vizier Imhotep, followed by the Dahshur Pyramids, including the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, both built by King Sneferu. Return to your Cairo hotel for the night.
Day 3: The Pearl of the Mediterranean Sea—Alexandria
Enjoy breakfast before heading to Alexandria. On the way, stop at Wadi El-Natrun, known for its salt production and ancient significance. In Alexandria, visit the Alexandria Library, one of the largest libraries in the world, and the Abu Mena Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site honoring Christian martyr Menas of Alexandria. Explore the Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. Return to your hotel in Cairo for the night.
Day 4: The Mesmerizing Miracles of Cairo
After a delicious breakfast, head to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), showcasing the grandeur of ancient Egyptian culture. Enjoy lunch, then continue to the Hanging Church, located in the Babylon fortress. Walk along Al Muizz Street, filled with Fatimid architecture, and visit the Sultan Hassan Madrassa-Mosque, a stunning Mamluk construction. Also, explore the Al Rifai Mosque and the Baron Empain Palace, a Hindu temple in Heliopolis. Finally, see the Nilometer on Roda Island, used to measure Nile water levels. Return to your hotel in Cairo overnight.
Day 5: The Natural Wonder of Wadi El Hitan
Start your day with breakfast before heading to Wadi El Hitan. Travel by private 4×4 vehicle to this UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its fossils of extinct whales dating back millions of years. Enjoy a super safari across the Sahara in the western desert, participate in exciting activities, and savor a delicious barbecue lunch with a Bedouin community. After the safari, return to your hotel in Cairo.
Day 6: Departure (End of Your 6-Day UNESCO Tour Package)
Have breakfast before concluding your 6-day UNESCO tour in Lower Egypt. Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight home.
