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4-Day Sightseeing Tour To Cairo & Aswan Highlights
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Archeology, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Arabic, English

Description

Embark on a vacation to explore major highlights of Egyptian cities- Cairo and Aswan and learn about their ancient architecture and glorious history. Tour across the extraordinary Great Sphinx, the world-famous Giza Pyramids, enchanting Egyptian Museum, ancient Philae Temple and the hypnotic Unfinished Obelisk. Also, stroll through Khan El-Khalili, the oldest market in the Middle East.

Highlights
  • Explore the Great Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
  • Understand the history and heritage of the country at the Egyptian Museum
  • Admire the impressive High dam and Unfinished Obelisk
  • Pay your respects at Philae Temple and Citadel of Cairo
  • Look at the majestic Colossi of Memnon
  • Day 1- Arrival to Cairo expand_more
    • Connect with your tour guide at the airport, who will assist you through customs formalities. 
    • After you have collected your luggage, he will take you to your Cairo hotel in a deluxe vehicle.
  • Day 2- Cairo Sightseeing expand_more
    • After breakfast, go for a full-day city tour.
    • Visit the Great pyramid of King Khufu, one of the oldest and largest constructions in the world, built-in 2580 BC in 20 years using 2,300,000 blocks of limestone.
    • Continue visiting Mycerinus and Chephren pyramids, from where you will ride the camels to the Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
    • Then, visit the Papyrus institute to learn how papyrus was made in ancient times, followed by the perfume factory and Jewellery shop.  
    • Next, head to the Citadel of Cairo, which contains many monuments dating back to different Islamic eras. It was not only just a fortified castle that was used to defend the city but also many mosques, and other purposes was in the citadel for 800 years.
    • Afterwards, proceed to the Egyptian Museum to see a rare collection of artifacts that date back to 5000 years. Over 250,000 genuine monuments are presented, the Egyptian Museum also contains the most important artifacts that reflect the splendour of ancient Egyptian civilization.
    • Later, drive to Khan El-Khalili, one of the beautiful places in Cairo and the oldest market in the Middle East. It’s a medieval-style mall with the finest silverware that you will find only in Khan El Khalili.
    • At the end of this exciting day, return to your hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 3- Cairo - Aswan - Cairo expand_more
    • A new day starts with breakfast, and then drive to the airport to catch your flight to Aswan. 
    • Visit the Temple of Philae, built to honour many gods like Isis and Hathor, and contain many stories about Osiris and Horus. In 1960, UNESCO relocated the entire complex to the" Island of Agilkia" to escape the dangers of the Nile floods.
    • Move to the High Dam, which was built between 1960 and 1970 across the Nile and had a positive effect on the economy and culture of Egypt. 
    • Then, head to the unfinished Obelisk. It is the largest Obelisk ever built by order by Queen Hatshepsut as its height is 42 m and weighs 1.200 tons.
    • Next, proceed to the Nubian Village. Discover the colourful culture of Nubia, one of Africa's oldest civilizations, travelling by felucca sailboat or modern motorboat. Meet locals, visit a traditional house, drink tea, and have free time to explore villages independently.
    • After that, go to the Botanical Island.
    • At the end of this fantastic day, return to Aswan airport and fly back to Cairo overnight.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

  • Day 4- Departure expand_more
    • Have breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.

    Meals: Breakfast 

What's Included
  • Arrival / departure assistance
  • All transfers as per program by private and deluxe air-conditioned vehicle for all transportation
  • Private English speaking Egyptologist guides as per the itinerary. (Any language is available)
  • Entrance fees for all sightseeing
  • All applicable taxes
  • Meals, as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Round trip domestic flight ticket Cairo / Aswan / Cairo
What's Excluded
  • Tipping for guides, drivers, Nile cruise crew, etc
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, etc
  • Drinks and Water in hotel and Nile Cruise
  • 03 nights’ accommodation in Cairo on Bed and breakfast basis
Meeting Point

Cairo International Airport Road, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Egypt

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 1599 Per Person
2 To 5 USD 1150 Per Person
6 To 10 USD 1105 Per Person
11 To 20 USD 1005 Per Person
Child
1 To 2 USD 120 Per Person
3 To 5 USD 300 Per Person
6 To 11 USD 700 Per Person

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USD 1599 / person