12 Days UNESCO Grand Egypt Tour

Arrival at Cairo Airport + Dinner Cruise

• Welcome to Egypt: Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our dedicated King Tut Tours representative will be waiting for our senior travelers at the arrival gate. He will assist you with luggage handling and guide you smoothly through the passport control and visa procedures.

• Hotel Transfer: You will then be transferred by a private, modern, air-conditioned vehicle to your 5* hotel in Cairo for a hassle-free check-in, where you can unpack and relax.

• Dinner Cruise: In the evening, if you have the energy, you can join your professional tour guide for a delightful dinner cruise on the Nile River. Enjoy a delicious oriental meal while watching traditional Egyptian performances and beautiful folklore shows.

• Overnight: Transfer back to your hotel for a peaceful night’s sleep.

• Meals: Dinner

• Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Discovering Giza Pyramids Complex & The Grand Egyptian Museum

Visiting Giza Pyramids Complex

Morning Start: On the second day of your tour in Egypt, you will enjoy your breakfast at your hotel, and then your tour guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby to start a really incredible tour in Giza, where there are some of the most hypnotic ancient Egyptian attractions, and all tourists love to start their adventure in Egypt with.

Giza Pyramids Complex:

The Giza necropolis is considered one of the most important sites in Egypt, as it contains the best ancient attractions and the most breathtaking sightseeing that meant a lot to the ancients. You will find there the three main Pyramids of Giza.

in addition to so many other pyramids and attractions. You will also get a chance to explore the great Egyptian history through your tour guide, who will make sure that you learn everything regarding such an important civilization.

The Great Pyramid: The Pyramid of Khufu is considered one of the most impressive pyramids that have ever been built by the ancient Egyptians. It belongs to the second pharaoh of the 4th dynasty, King Pharaoh Khufu (2609 BC – 2584 BC).

who intended to build a tomb for himself in 2570 BC that is more impressive than any other tombs that have ever been built, and eventually, the result was the biggest and greatest pyramid to ever be built by the ancient Egyptians, and it took more than twenty years to be built.

The Great Sphinx:

You must have heard about the mythical Sphinx in Giza that acted as a guard to the complex thousands of years ago, and what really differentiates that sculpture from any other ancient statues is that it has the body of

a lion as a sign of power and the head of a man, and to be more specific, it is the head of Pharaoh Khafre (2558–2532 BC) himself. You will get thrilled after heading to that site and taking some amazing photos with the ones you love.

Lunch: After finishing your tour, you will be transferred to a pyramid-view restaurant where you will enjoy a delicious lunch meal while looking at the pyramids.

The Grand Egyptian Museum:

Grand Egyptian Museum is a giant billion-dollar artistic and cosmic phenomenon that is aligned with the legendary pyramids of Giza and spans nearly 490,000 square meters. It serves as a gateway to 5,000 years of history.

illuminating the artistry, spirituality, and enduring legacy of ancient Egypt for generations to come. It bridges ancient Egypt and modern innovation through advanced architecture and immersive storytelling. GEM is designed to have one of the biggest conservation centers in the Middle East.

along with research labs and educational facilities dedicated to preserving Egypt’s heritage. Everyone can marvel at treasures such as the Hanging Obelisk, the 11-meter colossus of Ramses II, and the complete collection of over 5,000 artifacts from Tutankhamun.

Overnight: Then, your private driver will transfer you back to your 5* hotel in Cairo to enjoy a relaxing night and have a look at the amazing beauty of Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

• Drive to Alexandria: Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, check out, and drive to the beautiful city of Alexandria accompanied by your expert guide in a private, comfortable air-conditioned vehicle (~3 hours driving).

• Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa: Start your tour by descending into the magnificent Roman Catacombs, a fascinating underground necropolis that blends Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architectural styles.

• Pompey’s Pillar: Visit the famous Pompey’s Pillar, a massive triumphal column carved from a single block of red Aswan granite, standing proudly amidst the ruins of the ancient Serapeum.

• Lunch: Savor a wonderful seafood lunch at a premium restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

• Citadel of Qaitbay: Explore the historic Citadel of Qaitbay, an impressive 15th-century defensive fortress built on the exact site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World).

• Alexandria Library: Visit the iconic Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern architectural marvel built to commemorate the ancient Great Library of Alexandria.

• Overnight: Check into your 5* hotel in Alexandria for a relaxing evening by the sea.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Overnight: Alexandria Hotel

• Drive Back to Cairo: After breakfast, check out and travel back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will continue your exploration of Egypt’s monumental pyramid heritage.

• Saqqara Step Pyramid (UNESCO Site): Visit the Necropolis of Saqqara to witness the revolutionary Step Pyramid of Djoser, designed by the legendary architect Imhotep in the 27th Century BC. This monument marks the historical birth of monumental stone architecture.

• Dahshur Pyramids (UNESCO Site): Drive further south to Dahshur to explore two of the best-preserved early pyramids built by King Sneferu: The Bent Pyramid, famous for its unique change in angle, and the Red Pyramid, which is the world’s first successful smooth-sided stone pyramid.

• Lunch: Enjoy a fantastic lunch at a high-quality local restaurant during the tour.

• Overnight: Check into your 5* hotel in Cairo to spend a peaceful evening.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Overnight: Cairo Hotel

• Fly to Aswan: Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, check out, and transfer to Cairo Airport to catch your domestic flight to the beautiful southern city of Aswan.

• Aswan Sightseeing (UNESCO Site): Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, your expert Egyptologist tour guide will welcome you to begin exploring Aswan’s landmarks. Visit the famous High Dam, an engineering marvel, followed by a gentle boat ride to Agilkia Island to explore the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis.

• Cruise Embarkation: After the tour, transfer to your 5* deluxe Nile Cruise for a smooth embarkation. Enjoy lunch on board and a peaceful afternoon relaxing in your cabin.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise (Aswan)

• Abu Simbel Excursion (UNESCO Site): Early in the morning after breakfast, travel with your tour guide in a private, modern, air-conditioned vehicle to the majestic site of Abu Simbel near the southern border.

• Abu Simbel Temples: Stand in awe before the two colossal twin temples of King Ramses II and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Carved directly into the mountain during the 13th Century BC, these temples stand as an ultimate testament to the eternal glory of the New Kingdom and represent a magnificent global engineering miracle in how they were completely relocated stone by stone by UNESCO.

• Cruise Relaxation: Return to your cruise ship in Aswan for lunch and enjoy a fully relaxing afternoon sailing along the Nile.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise (Aswan)

• Kom Ombo Temple: Enjoy breakfast on board as the ship sails toward Kom Ombo. Visit the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo, overlooking the Nile, dedicated symmetries to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god.

• Edfu Temple: Return to the cruise for lunch and continue sailing toward Edfu. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to visit the exceptionally well-preserved Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus.

• Sail to Luxor: Return to the ship and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of sailing toward Luxor through the Esna Lock, watching the beautiful Egyptian countryside pass by from the sun deck.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise (Luxor)

• West Bank Tour (UNESCO Site): Relish breakfast on board before heading out to discover the breathtaking treasures of Luxor’s West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings to step into beautifully decorated royal tombs carved deep into the mountainside, followed by the unique Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

• East Bank Tour (UNESCO Site): Enjoy lunch back on the cruise ship, then head to the East Bank of Luxor to explore the massive Karnak Temples Complex, the largest place of worship ever built, followed by the enchanting Luxor Temple.

• • Drive to Hurghada: After concluding your tour, travel toward the beautiful coastal paradise of Hurghada via a private, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle (~4 hours driving with rest stops).

  • Resort Check-in: Upon arrival in Hurghada, check into your luxury 5* Red Sea resort and start enjoying your all-inclusive stay.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Overnight: Hurghada Resort

• Leisure & Relaxation: Two full, glorious days dedicated entirely to ultimate rest, comfort, and coastal tranquility by the Red Sea shores.

• Resort Luxuries: Enjoy the exceptional all-inclusive services of your 5* resort. You can relax under a beach umbrella, take gentle walks along the private sand, or swim in the warm, calm waters.

• Optional Activities: For those who wish, gentle optional excursions like glass-bottom boat tours, semi-submarine marine life viewing, or light snorkeling trips can be arranged.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks & Drinks

• Overnight: Hurghada Resort

• Fly Back to Cairo: After breakfast, check out from your Hurghada resort and transfer to Hurghada Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo.

• Historic Cairo Tour (UNESCO Site): Upon arrival, join your guide to explore the magnificent living heritage of Historic Cairo. Visit the majestic medieval fortress of Salah El Din and the gorgeous Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali.

• Historic Coptic Cairo: Explore the ancient fortress of Babylon and visit The Hanging Church, built over the Roman bastions.

  

• Al Muizz Street & Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Conclude your day with a gentle walk through Al Muizz Street, which holds the greatest concentration of medieval architectural treasures, before entering the vibrant stalls of Khan El-Khalili Bazaar for an unforgettable market experience.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Overnight: Cairo Hotel

• Departure Day: Enjoy your final breakfast at the Cairo hotel, followed by a smooth check-out.

• Airport Transfer: Your private driver will pick you up and transfer you safely and comfortably to Cairo International Airport to catch your departure flight back home, concluding your marvelous 12 Days Transcendent UNESCO Egypt Tour.

• Meals: Breakfast