8 Day UNESCO Treasure Hunt Tour in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan
Tour Details
Duration | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
Tour Location | Giza - Cairo - Luxor - Aswan - Faiyoum |
Tour Availability | Everyday |
Pickup & Drop Off | Cairo Airport |
Tour Type | UNESCO Tour |
8 Day UNESCO Tour to Cairo, Luxor & Aswan for South African Travelers
8 Day UNESCO treasure Hunt tour in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan will shed light on the countless miracles of Egypt. The wonderful Egypt Tours Portal will provide all our South African clients with the most excellent services through our relaxing private A/C Vehicle, comfortable accommodations, and a professional Egyptologist tour guide at very affordable prices which is expected from the best travel agency in Egypt. All our South African guests will explore the legendary History and enchanting Culture of Egypt which will be explored in the most vivid manner across the heavenly cities of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan which hold a number of UNESCO world heritage sites that showcase all the elements that make Egypt the finest traveler destination in the world. Egypt Tours Portal team of tour Operators, tour Guides, and drivers will make sure all our clients are enjoying every moment of their vacation across the incredible attractions of the Giza Pyramids Complex, Dahshur Pyramids, the National Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, Karnak Temples Complex, Valley of the kings, the valley of the Queens, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan High Dam, and Wadi El Hitan. Book this 8 days magical UNESCO tour and have the most epic holiday.
Tour Highlights
Giza Attractions
- Giza Pyramids Complex
- The Grand Egyptian Museum
- Memphis City
- Saqqara Step Pyramid
- Bent Pyramid
- Red Pyramid
Cairo Attractions
- The National Museum
- Hanging Church
- Muizz Street & Khan El Khalili
- Sultan Hassan & Rifai Mosques
- Nilometer
Upper Egypt Attractions
- Karnak Temples
- Valley of the Kings
- Valley of the Queens
- Abu Simbel Temples
- Philae Temple
Fayioum Attractions
- Wadi El Hitan Desert
- Super Safari
Tour Inclusions
- 4 nights of hotel accommodation in Cairo
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Luxor
- 1-night hotel accommodation in Aswan
- Domestic flights {Cairo to Aswan + Luxor to cairo}
- Train ticket from Aswan to Luxor
- Meet and greet upon arrival
- Super Safari in the desert in Wadi el Hitan
- Expert private tour guide
- Private vehicle with air conditioning
- Entrance fees for all the mentioned sites
- Meals are included
- All services and taxes
Tour Exclusions
- Entry Visa into Egypt
- Any Extra tours
- Tipping
Tour Itinerary
Day One: Arrival & Sound & Light Show
Your marvelous journey across the heavenly lands of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan will take place when you land at Cairo Airport then our employee will handle all the paperwork and luggage then take you to your hotel by a private A/C car to relax.
At night you will head to the magical Sound and Light show at the Giza Pyramids Complex where the entire history of the ancient Egyptian civilization will be on full display. The show will be followed by a magical dinner at a restaurant in Cairo.
You will return to your hotel in Cairo to spend the overnight.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Two: Explore the Heavenly Wonders of Cairo
You will begin your day by having your breakfast then your tour guide will escort you to:
The Giza Pyramids Complex is filled with a number of epic monuments dating to the old kingdom (2686 – 2134 BC) showcasing the level of greatness and dedication to preserving their legacy and honoring the gods by reaching to the heavens and sitting next to the stars.
The great Khufu Pyramid is one of the most recognized ancient wonders on earth Which is known to be the only remaining wonder of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It was completed in 2570 BC to be 138.5 meters (454.4 ft) tall while facing the four cardinal points of the compass plus possessing a number of magical chambers located across the belly of the Pyramid.
The Great Sphinx Horus of The Horizon of Pharaoh Khafre (2558 – 2532 BC) is the largest man-made structure on earth which possesses a unique design of the king's head on the statue of a historical lion to shed light on his infinite power and incredible wisdom.
The Valley Temple is a magical archaeological creation of magnificence and immortality which stood as the center of the mummification process which is known as the opening of the mouth.
The Grand Egyptian Museum is a golden portal leading to cosmic ancient Egyptian creations of celestial intelligence that were cultivated across 5000 years of continuous innovation and vivid artistic imagination. Within this colossal wonder is the once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover some of the greatest archaeological monuments and artifacts ever made which include :
The Hanging Obelisk, King Ramses Il Statue, The 10 Statues of King Senusert, The Grand staircase, Statues of Ptolemaic Kings and Queens, The Victory Column of King Mercnptah, The epic Royal Regalia, and the Grand Atrium & Gift show.
There is a VIP ticket that gives access to witness a number of other artifacts, for more information contact us.
You will have your lunch then you will continue your tour guide to:
The incredible golden city of white walls city of Memphis was built in 2925 BC by King Narmer to be the first capital ever built after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. The current Greek name of the city Ai-gy-ptos is the source of the commonly known word today Egypt.
Saqqara Step Pyramid is a one-of-a-kind monument designed by Imhotep the vizier of the Pharaoh Djoser in the 27th century BC to be his eternal resting place. The pyramid held a magical design of six steps plus a magical courtyard that changed the shape of pyramids construction in Egypt.
Across the celestial lands of Giza in Dahshur are two fantastic pyramids known as the Bent Pyramid which was produced for king Sneferu (2575-2551 BC) to honor his innovation, the pyramid is known to possess a unique bent angle at the top, and the red pyramid which was made between 2613 BC & 2589 BC using red limestone by king Sneferu.
You will head to your Hotel in Cairo Overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Three: Discover the Mythical Allure of Aswan
You will have your breakfast then head to Cairo Airport to catch a flight to Aswan where you will meet our tour guide then head to the wonders of Aswan such as:
Philae Temple is a gorgeous archaeological structure filled with mythical tales of glory and sacrifice which was built between 380 BC and 362 BC by king Ptolemy II to be the main worship home of Isis the goddess of Motherhood and the wife of Osiris the ruler of the Underworld.
The great Unfinished Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) is a colossal piece of art that weighs 1200 tons and has a height of 42 m which is able to shed light on the incredible tools and building techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to stand the test of time.
You will have your lunch, then head to:
The epic Aswan High Dam is a modern advanced construction that was established between 1960 and 1970 to make Egypt enter the new industrial age by generating Hydroelectricity and make way to the new industrial age.
You will end your day and head back to your hotel in Aswan for the overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: From Cairo to Aswan
Overnight: Aswan Hotel
Day Four: Cast Your Eyes on the Glory of Abu Simbel
You will checkout from your hotel in Aswan then head with your tour guide with a breakfast box to:
The great temples of Abu Simbel were created by Ramses the great (1279-1213 BCE) in 1264 BC to celebrate and eternalize his countless achievements, honor the divine protection of the gods, and show his love to his beautiful wife Nefertari. The sun festival of Abu Simbel celebrates the anniversary of Ramsess II ascension to the throne on February 22 and his birthday on October 22 where the sunlight touches the face of the four seated statues of Ramsess II, Amun (The Creator God), and Ra (Sun God) except for Ptah (God of creation).
You will have your lunch at a restaurant in the city of Aswan.
You will catch a train to Luxor where you will spend the overnight in your hotel in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor Hotel
Day Five: The Golden Beauty of Luxor
You will have your breakfast then you will head to your hotel then you will drive to a private A/C car to a number of tremendous constructions such as:
The Valley of the Kings is a golden Royal final resting place located in the belly of a divine mountain filled with more than 30 tombs dating back to the New Kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC) across the 18th to 20th dynasty.
The enchanting valley of the Queens is where the wives and daughters of Pharaoh were buried from the 18th till the 20th dynasty were buried. The most famous tombs of the 90 found there is the magical tomb of Queen Nefertari beloved of Hathor which holds amazing artworks.
Enjoy your lunch at a restaurant in Luxor, then continue your trip by exploring:
The Karnak Temples Complex is the largest religious structure in the world dedicated to one religion, created more than 4000 years ago for the worship of the gods of ancient Egypt. The temple is devoted to the god "Amun" which is part of the Theban triad of the 18th dynasty with his wife Mut and her son Khonsu.
You will spend the overnight in your hotel in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor Hotel
Day Six: A Majestic Collection of Artifacts in Cairo
You will checkout from your Luxor Hotel then catch a flight to Cairo where you will head with your Tour Guide to the amazing constructions of Old Cairo such as:
The NMEC is an amazing museum which was opened for the public in 2020 whic is filled with incredible artifacts from the different ages of ancient Egypt across 7000 years from Pre-historical, to Pharaonic, to Archaic, to Greco-Roman, Medieval, to Coptic, to Islamic, and finally modern & contemporary times.
The Hanging Church or the magical staircase Church is a heavenly piece of art found in the heart of old Cairo is an amazing Coptic church dating to 3rd century AD which was built on the Roman fortress of Babylon which was built in the 6th century BC.
The golden Muizz Street is the heart and soul of Cairo which dates back to the Fatimid dynasty (909 – 1171 BC) and offers a clear vision of the Islamic art and architecture of ancient Egypt.
Khan El Khalili bazaar is the most renowned and magical shopping hub on earth which was created between 1382 AD and 1389 AD. The phenomenal street of Khan El Khalili holds the greatest artifacts which are taken from the rich culture and history of Egypt that lasted for over 5000 years.
You will have your lunch and then continue your tour to:
The magical mosque of sultan Hassan is a vision of beauty, luxury, and grace that dates back to the Mamluk period between (1356 – 1363 AD) filled with the most marvelous and attractive decorations, art, and architecture.
The amazing Rifai Mosque is a magical art piece made not that far ago to honor the art of the old Islamic golden ages; is a modern construction that dates back to 1869 AD located next to the enchanting mosque of sultan Hassan.
The extraordinary Baron Empain Palace is an epic architectural wonder created in the shape of a Hindu temple by a European baron in Heliopolis dating back between 1907 and 1911 AD during his work in Egypt.
The Nilometer is a mystical piece of ancient technology found on the Roda Island in the core of the magical capital of Cairo which was created in 861 AD to gigue out the exact level of the Nile River Waters.
You will return to your hotel in Cairo Overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: From Luxor to Cairo
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Seven: Entertaining Super Safari Wadi El Hitan
You will have your breakfast then head with your tour guide in a private 4x4 A/C vehicle to:
This an epic natural UNESCO wonder located in Fayyum about 150 km south of Cairo in the magical center of prehistorical wonder Wadi El Hitan retains hundred of extraordinary fossils of extinct sub-order of whales that dates all the way back millions of years which is able to show their evolution across history. You will try sandboarding across the sandy dunes of Western Sahara.
You will ride a golden camel across the celestial desert through the divine Sahara sights until you arrive at the Bedouin camp and have a mouthwatering barbecue lunch.
You will finish your super safari and then return to your hotel in Cairo for the overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Eight: Departure & Fly Back to Home
You will have your breakfast, checkout, and end your 8 Day UNESCO Treasure hunt Tour in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan by catching your flight from Cairo Airport to your home.
Meals: Breakfast
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Umbrella.
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Medication.
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Comfortable Shoes.
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Sunblock & Sunglasses.
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Warm clothes in winter.
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Cotton clothes in summer.
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What You Will Love About This Tour?
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Our South African Clients will live a majestic journey leading to the Giza Pyramids Complex, Dahshur Pyramids, the National Egyptian Museum, Hassan Mosque, Al Rafai Mosque, Muizz Street, Hanging Church, Wadi El Hitan, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Karnak Temples, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Abu Simbel Temples, Philae Temple, and more.
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The cosmic million years old whale fossils of the golden Wadi El Hitan will reveal some of the most incredible facts.
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Our South African Guests will enjoy the most incredible services during this splendid UNESCO Tour.
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The artistic and architectural marvels of the golden cities of Egypt will unveil the finest facts of history and culture.
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All the miraculous UNESCO gems of Egypt will make your holiday a work of magic.
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