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Aswan Day Tour to Cairo 2-Day by Flight | Cairo Landmarks Package

  • 02 Days
  • Private
  • Every Day
Description

✈️ Two Days of Magic: Aswan to Cairo

Day 1: The Great Pyramids and Sphinx Your adventure starts with a quick morning flight from Aswan to Cairo. This saves you time so you can start exploring right away. Once you land, your expert guide will take you straight to the Giza Pyramids.

🏜️ The Giza Pyramids – Timeless Wonders of Ancient Egypt

First of all, the Giza Pyramids stand as one of the most extraordinary achievements of ancient civilization. Located on the edge of Cairo, these iconic monuments instantly capture attention and inspire awe. As soon as you arrive, you will clearly see why they are counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and remain a global symbol of Egypt’s rich history.

🏗️ Masterpieces of Ancient Engineering

Most importantly, the Giza Plateau is home to three main pyramids built for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. The Great Pyramid of Khufu, in particular, is the largest and oldest of the three. Moreover, its precise construction and massive stone blocks continue to amaze engineers and historians alike. Despite being thousands of years old, the pyramids still stand strong, proving the brilliance of ancient Egyptian builders.

🗿 The Great Sphinx and Sacred Landscape

In addition, nearby you will find the legendary Great Sphinx, a colossal statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. This mysterious guardian has watched over the pyramids for centuries. As you explore the area, you will also discover smaller pyramids, ancient temples, and burial sites, which together create a sacred landscape full of stories and symbolism.

🌅 An Unforgettable Experience

Finally, visiting the Giza Pyramids is more than just sightseeing—it is a journey back in time. As you walk across the plateau and take in the panoramic views, you will feel a deep connection to ancient history. Overall, the Giza Pyramids offer a powerful and unforgettable experience that continues to inspire travelers from around the world.

Day 2: Museums and Ancient Streets The second day begins with a trip to the Egyptian Museum. Inside, you can see the golden treasures of King Tut and many ancient statues. Next, you will visit the historic area of Old Cairo. You can walk through old streets and see beautiful, ancient churches. This part of the city shows how many different cultures lived in Egypt over the years. At the end of the day, your driver will take you back to the airport for your flight home. This short trip is the best way to see the icons of Egypt with total ease.

Aswan Day Tour : 2 day Aswan to Cairo tour by flight visiting Cairo landmarks
Discover Cairo’s iconic landmarks on a 2-day tour from Aswan by flight
Itinerary
  • In the morning we will pick you from your hotel in Aswan and transfer you to the airport for around an hour’s flight to Cairo. Once you reach, your highly qualified tour guide will meet you at Cairo Airport and drive you to start your two days trip with:
    The Step Pyramid of Saqqara
    It’s called also step Pyramid of Zoser or Josser, due to the King Zoser who ordered his minister Imhotep to build it, this pyramid consists of six-layers, It’s height was about 197foot (60 meters). It is the first Pyramid ever built and it is the first largest scale stone building in the world.
    Pyramid of Unas
    The Pyramid of Unas is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty.
    Pyramid Complex of Teti
    Teti (c.2345–2323 BC), the first ruler of the Sixth Dynasty, built his pyramidal complex not far from the Step Pyramid of (c.2667–2648 BC), in Saqqara. Upon completion, it stood 52.5 m tall.
    The mastaba tomb of Kagemni also known as Memi
    The mastaba was discovered in 1843 by Richard Lepsius. It had to wait until 1905 before von Bissing would begin his publication of rooms IV to VIII, which wasn't completed until 1911.
    The mastaba of Nikauisesi
    The mastaba of Nikauisesi is situated in the north-east sector of the necropolis of SaqqaraThe tomb was discovered in 1979-80 by the Supreme Council of Antiquities
    The mastaba of Ankhmahor
    The mastaba of Ankhmahor is situated on the northern side of Teti’s pyramid at Saqqara in the block of tombs belonging to the officials of the king’s Dynasty VI reign.
    Memphis Open Air Museum
    Memphis was the oldest capital of ancient Egypt, the first one that was founded after the unification of upper and Lower Egypt. The city was founded in the first dynasty (3100 BC).
    Giza Pyramids Complex
    The three main pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure) are sufficient enough to build a 2-meter-long wall and span 100,000 square kilometers around the globe along with the equator.
    The Great Pyramid
    The Great Pyramid of King Khufu is considered largely represents the spirit of ancient Egypt, King Khufu who built this Pyramid as a cemetery has left little information about his reign.
    The Magical Sphinx
    Who among us when mentioning the name of the Sphinx does not think about this stone sculpture that carved in the form of the human head and lion body, which is located in the Giza plateau in Egypt the Sphinx is one of the oldest and the largest sculptures in the world, it’s about 73.5 meters long and 6 meters wide.
    Enjoy your lunch and it will be served at a local restaurant after the day tour. Then return to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.
  • The Egyptian Museum
    Centrally located on the edge of Tahrir Square in Cairo, the Egyptian Museum is hard to miss on any tour of Cairo. Opening in 1902, it was purpose-built to house the antiquities of Ancient Egypt. The museum was founded in 1857 by French Egyptologist August Mariette.
    The Citadel of Cairo
    The citadel of Saladin 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.
    Mohamed Ali Mosque was built on a rectangular area inside Salah al-Din Citadel, it’s divided into two parts
    National Military Museum
    This museum is the first of its kind to be devoted to the history of the Egyptian military through the ages. The museum was locates in al-Haram Palace in 1949 in the Cairo Citadel in 1949.
    National Police Museum
    The National Police Museum is one of the museums in the Salah al-Din Citadel, located in its northern section. Its exhibitions display the history of Egypt’s police force.
    Coptic Churches in Old Cairo including:
    The Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr, 2 churches built into the walls of the Fort of Babylon and its remains could be Cairo's oldest structures; and the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius), where, the Holy Family took shelter in a cave, with the church being erected her to commemorate this. This whole area is a world-famous destination for Pilgrims.
    Finally, you will be transferred to the airport to fly back to Aswan and once you arrive, your private driver will transfer you back to your hotel to end your two days trip to Cairo.
    • Experience
    • Highlights
    • ⭐ Experience Highlights
      ✨ Fly from Aswan to Cairo for maximum comfort
      ✨ Explore the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza
      ✨ Discover the Egyptian Museum’s priceless artifacts
      ✨ Learn from a professional Egyptologist guide
      ✨ Enjoy private guided tours and smooth transfers
      ✨ Experience Cairo’s rich ancient and cultural heritage
    • Includes
    • ✈️ Domestic flights (Aswan–Cairo–Aswan or onward)
      🏨 1 night accommodation in Cairo (with breakfast)
      🧑‍🏫 Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
      🚗 Private air-conditioned transportation
      🏛️ Entrance fees to mentioned sites
      🍽️ Lunch during sightseeing tours
      💧 Bottled water during tours
      📑 All service charges and taxes
    • 🎟️ Optional tours and activities
      🍷 Drinks during meals
      💰 Tipping (optional)
      🛍️ Personal expenses

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