5-Day Accessible Icons: Cairo, Aswan, and the Majestic Abu Simbel

Classic Wheelchair-Accessible Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Cairo Airport—Welcome to Egypt

Upon your arrival at Cairo Airport, a representative from “Egypt Fun Tours” will assist you with passport control and luggage handling. You will then be transported in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your 5-star hotel for check-in. In the evening, enjoy a dinner cruise on the Nile, where you can relax and watch a vibrant belly dancing show, including a folklore band featuring the Tannoura dance, a traditional Egyptian performance. After the cruise, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Tour of the Great Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before joining your private tour guide for a visit to some of Cairo’s most iconic attractions:

• Giza Pyramids Complex: Explore the ancient wonders, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. The Great Pyramid, built around 2580 BC, is the last remaining wonder of the ancient world, standing 147 meters tall.
• Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a restaurant with a view of the pyramids.
• Egyptian Museum: Discover the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including treasures from King Tutankhamun and numerous mummies. The museum houses over 150,000 items, showcasing the rich history of ancient Egypt.

After your tour, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Fly to Aswan and Visit Aswan’s Top Attractions

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet your guide to explore Aswan’s highlights:

• Aswan High Dam: Learn about this modern engineering marvel built between 1960 and 1970, which controls Nile floods and generates hydroelectric power.
• Unfinished Obelisk: Visit this ancient monument created by Queen Hatshepsut, which remains in its original location due to a crack during construction.
• Lunch: Dine at a local restaurant in Aswan.
• Philae Temple: Explore this beautiful temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, relocated to its current site during the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

Check-in at your 5-star hotel in Aswan for an overnight stay.

Day 4: Tour to the Temples of Abu Simbel

Early in the morning, enjoy breakfast boxes as you travel to the Abu Simbel temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site. These temples, built by Ramses II, are famous for their colossal statues and the biannual sun festival that illuminates the inner sanctum. After your visit, return to Aswan for lunch, then catch your flight back to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 5: End Your Classic Wheelchair-Accessible Tour—Fly Back Home

On your final day, enjoy breakfast at the hotel. A representative from “Egypt Fun Tours” will assist you with your transfer to the airport for your departure. Reflect on the wonderful memories made during your 5-day journey through Cairo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.

This itinerary is designed to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for wheelchair users, with accessible transportation and accommodations throughout the tour.