The 6-day UNESCO journey across Lower Egypt reveals Egypt’s immense historical and cultural wealth. Passionegypttours ensures American guests enjoy comfortable stays, private A/C vehicles, and professional Egyptologist guidance. Explore Cairo and Alexandria, visiting Giza, Dahshur, the Egyptian Museum, Hassan and Al Rafai Mosques, Muizz Street, the Hanging Church, Alexandria Library, Abu Mena, Wadi El Natrun, and the magical fossils of Wadi El Hitan. Book this exceptional tour and experience Egypt’s treasures in a new light.
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Marvel at UNESCO treasures including the Pyramids, Dahshur, mosques, Muizz Street, Hanging Church, Wadi El Hitan, and more.
See ancient whale fossils on an epic desert safari.
Enjoy excellent services during this UNESCO adventure.
Learn about 5,000 years of Egyptian history and culture.
Create unique and lasting memories.
Your extraordinary journey to Cairo starts upon your arrival at Cairo Airport, where our experienced representative will assist you with all formalities and baggage. You will then be transported to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
You will visit the Giza Pyramids Complex to experience the spectacular Sound and Light Show, which will present the complete history of the magnificent Ancient Egyptian Civilization up to the present day; afterwards, you will enjoy dinner at a restaurant in Cairo.
Spend the overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
After breakfast, your private tour guide will accompany you to the remarkable UNESCO sites that highlight some of humanity's most significant achievements, including:
The remarkable Giza Pyramids Complex, originating from the Old Kingdom period (2686 – 2134 BC), features several magnificent monuments designed to demonstrate the exceptional creativity of the ancient Egyptians, including:
The Great Pyramid of King Khufu was built around 2850 BC and stands as the only remaining wonder among the ancient Seven Wonders. It held the record as the tallest structure for 3,800 years, reaching a height of 138.5 meters (454.4 feet). Constructed by 400,000 skilled laborers, it consists of 2.3 million limestone blocks weighing a total of 6 million tons. The pyramid was designed as Khufu's final resting place and aligned to face the four cardinal points.
The Guardian Sphinx of Pharaoh Khafre (2558 – 2532 BC) is the largest and best-preserved man-made structure, measuring 73 meters (240 ft) in length, 20 meters (66 ft) in height, and 19 meters (62 ft) in width, serving as an enduring symbol of power and wisdom.
The Valley Temple, where ancient royalty attained immortality through mummification, is renowned for the Opening of the Mouth ceremony, which was believed to transcend the limits of time and space.
The Grand Egyptian Museum serves as a magnificent gateway to the timeless creations of ancient Egypt, showcasing 5,000 years of continuous innovation and vibrant artistic expression inspired by celestial wisdom. This monumental site offers a unique opportunity to explore some of the most remarkable archaeological monuments and artifacts ever uncovered, including:
The Hanging Obelisk, Statue of King Ramses II, The Ten Statues of King Senusret, The Grand Staircase, Statues of Ptolemaic Kings and Queens, The Victory Column of King Merneptah, The magnificent Royal Regalia, and the Grand Atrium & Gift Shop.
A VIP ticket provides access to view several additional artifacts. For more details, please contact us.
After lunch, you will proceed with your tour guide to:
Memphis City is one of the earliest capitals in ancient history, established by King Narmer in 2925 BC as the residence for his dynasty, formed after the unification battle that merged Upper and Lower Egypt.
The Saqqara Step Pyramid is a unique structure designed by the vizier Imhotep for Pharaoh Djoser in the 27th century BC as his mortuary complex, marking the first of its kind. This remarkable pyramid is recognized for initiating the era of pyramid construction and transforming the course of civilization.
The Pyramids of Dahshur are exceptional and magnificent structures, including the remarkable Bent Pyramid, constructed for King Sneferu (2575-2551 BC) and notable for its distinctive bent shape. The Red Pyramid, also built by King Sneferu between 2613 and 2589 BC, is made from red limestone.
You will return to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
After breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up in a private vehicle to take you to Alexandria, known as the Bride of the White Sea. Along the way, you will make stops at:
The remarkable Wadi El Natrun has been renowned since ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman times for its abundant salt deposits. By the 4th century AD, it had become a refuge for Egyptians.
You will proceed to Alexandria, where you will have the opportunity to admire several remarkable monuments, including:
The Alexandria Library ranks among the largest libraries globally, housing 8 million books, a collection of magical artifacts, many rare volumes, and the world’s sixth-largest Francophone library.
The Christian monastery is a sacred site ready to be discovered, founded in the 3rd century to honor the spirit of the Christian martyr Menas of Alexandria. In 2001, the temple was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Qaitbay Citadel is a captivating Islamic fortress constructed by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay in 1477 AD. It stands on the site of the destroyed lighthouse of Alexandria, built to honor its legacy, and incorporates stones salvaged from the original structure.
You will then return to your hotel in Cairo to spend the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo hotel
After enjoying your delicious breakfast, you will proceed to the heart of Cairo with your Tour Guide, beginning with:
The "NMEC" is an enchanting center of rich culture and history that was magnificently reopened in 2021. It was designed and established under the guidance of UNESCO to celebrate the splendor and legacy of the ancient Egyptian civilization. The museum houses 50,000 artifacts from various eras, along with an impressive hall dedicated to mummies.
Dine at a restaurant in Cairo, then proceed with your tour by visiting:
The golden staircase of the celestial Hanging Church is a sacred structure located within the remarkable gatehouse of the 4th-century BC Babylon fortress, which served as the Coptic patriarchate for all Christians in Cairo.
Al Muizz Street is a remarkable street showcasing exquisite architecture and decorations from the Fatimid dynasty, dating back to approximately 969 AD. It served as the vibrant center of social life and economic activity.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar is the largest and most renowned marketplace, constructed between 1382 AD and 1389 AD. The enchanting street of Khan El Khalili offers an array of exceptional artifacts and products, reflecting Egypt's rich culture and history that has endured for over 5,000 years.
The Sultan Hassan Mosque is an impressive architectural masterpiece constructed during the Mamluk era, between 1356 and 1363 AD, standing as one of the most remarkable Islamic monuments in Cairo, the historic capital city.
Al Rifai Mosque was built in 1869 AD by the descendants of Mohamed Ali to serve as their final resting place. It is located next to the Sultan Hassan Mosque, creating a stunning and remarkable sight to witness.
The Baron Empain Palace is a remarkable marvel inspired by a magnificent Hindu temple, situated in Heliopolis and constructed between 1907 and 1911 AD by a European nobleman working in Egypt.
The remarkable device known as the Nilometer is an ancient invention dating back to 861 AD, situated on Roda Island, and was used to measure the Nile River's water level during the annual flooding period.
You will return to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
You will enjoy breakfast, after which your tour guide will accompany you to the Natural Wonder that predates human history:
You will travel in a private 4x4 vehicle to a natural site containing fossils of extinct sub-order whales, dating back millions of years, located 150 km south of Cairo. Experience an exciting super safari across the stunning Sahara of the western desert and engage in a variety of thrilling activities.
Enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch with the Bedouin tribe.
Complete your safari tour and return to your hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Enjoy your breakfast before concluding your 6-day UNESCO tour of enchanting Lower Egypt, after which you will depart from Cairo Airport for your journey home.
Meals: Breakfast
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