Your 2 Days Cairo Tour from Aswan by Plane gives you two full days to experience the main highlights of Cairo without rushing back to Aswan on the same day. Begin with a domestic flight from Aswan and a private guided journey through the city’s ancient landmarks, museums, and historic neighbourhoods.
On your first day, explore the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Saqqara. After an overnight stay in a 4★ Cairo hotel, your second day takes you through the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, the Cairo Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque, the Hanging Church, and Khan El Khalili before your return flight to Aswan.
Round-trip domestic flights, private air-conditioned transfers, a professional Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, meals as mentioned in the itinerary, and one night in Cairo are all included, giving you a clear and well-organised way to explore Cairo from Aswan.
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Tour Duration
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Tour Type
Cultural & Historical
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Day 1: Aswan to Cairo – Giza, GEM & Saqqara
Your Cairo Tour from Aswan by Flight begins with an early private transfer from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan to the airport. Fly to Cairo, meet your private Egyptologist guide on arrival, and begin a full day exploring the city’s ancient landmarks and museums.
Giza Pyramids Complex:
Explore the Giza Plateau, home to the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Your guide introduces the main monuments, temples, and royal burial landscape that make this site one of Egypt’s most important archaeological areas.
Great Pyramid of Khufu:
Stand before the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World and take in the extraordinary scale of Khufu’s pyramid. Your guide explains the key facts behind its construction and enduring place in Egypt’s history.
The Great Sphinx:
See the famous limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a king, standing watch over the Giza Plateau. It remains one of the most recognisable symbols of ancient Egypt.
The Valley Temple:
Visit this remarkably preserved stone temple, closely connected to the Pyramid of Khafre and the funerary rituals of the Giza complex.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to two more important sites.
Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM):
Explore spacious galleries and modern displays that bring Egypt’s ancient heritage into focus. Your guide highlights the key collections and gives you time to appreciate the scale of the museum.
Saqqara Step Pyramid:
Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, designed by Imhotep and recognised as the first monumental stone pyramid in Egypt. The surrounding necropolis shows how pyramid building developed before the great pyramids of Giza.
After completing your sightseeing, check in to your 4★ Cairo hotel for an overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch
Day 2: Trip to Museum, Citadel & Khan El Khalili
After breakfast at your hotel, continue your 2 Days Trip from Aswan to Cairo by Plane with a guided exploration of Cairo’s museums, historic landmarks, and traditional market streets.
The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir):
Explore one of Egypt’s most important collections of antiquities, including royal treasures, statues, mummies, and objects from daily life. Your guide highlights the pieces that best tell the story of ancient Egyptian civilisation.
Salah El-Din Citadel:
Visit the medieval fortress built by Salah El-Din to protect Cairo. From its elevated position, the Citadel offers wide views across the city and a clear introduction to Cairo’s Islamic history.
Muhammad Ali Mosque (Alabaster Mosque):
Located inside the Citadel, this landmark mosque is known for its central dome, tall minarets, and bright alabaster interior. It is one of the most recognisable examples of Ottoman-era architecture in Cairo.
The Hanging Church:
Discover one of Old Cairo’s best-known Coptic churches, built above the gatehouse of the Roman Fortress of Babylon. Its wooden ceiling, icons, and peaceful interior reflect an important part of Egypt’s Christian heritage.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to your final stop.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar:
Walk through Cairo’s historic market, where narrow lanes are filled with traditional crafts, lamps, spices, cafés, and souvenir shops. It is a lively final glimpse of everyday life in the old city.
After completing your visits, transfer to Cairo Airport for your return flight to Aswan. On arrival, a private transfer takes you back to your hotel or Nile cruise.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
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Tour Inclusions
- Round-trip domestic flights between Aswan and Cairo.
- Private Egyptologist guide during all sightseeing tours.
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary.
- Private air-conditioned vehicles for airport transfers and sightseeing tours.
- 1 night’s accommodation at a 4★ Cairo hotel with breakfast.
- 2 lunches and 1 breakfast as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Bottled water during tours and transfers.
- All service charges and taxes.
Tour Exclusions
- Gratuities (tipping).
- Personal expenses.
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.
- Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara.
- Discover the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, Salah El-Din Citadel, and the Alabaster Mosque.
- Experience Old Cairo’s Hanging Church and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
- Round-trip flights from Aswan, private transfers, private guiding, and one night in Cairo.
What to Expect During the Tour
- Early starts to make the most of your two full sightseeing days in Cairo.
- Round-trip domestic flights and private transfers between Aswan, Cairo Airport, your hotel, and the sightseeing sites.
- A full first day covering Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Saqqara, followed by an overnight stay in Cairo.
- A second day focused on the Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo, Old Cairo, and Khan El Khalili before your evening flight to Aswan.
- Walking at archaeological sites, museums, and historic streets, so comfortable shoes are essential.
What to Pack With You
- Comfortable walking shoes and breathable clothing for sightseeing days.
- A light layer for cooler mornings, evenings, or air-conditioned flights.
- Sunhat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
- Valid passport for domestic flights.
- Camera or smartphone with a portable charger.
- Personal medications and a small amount of cash for tips or personal purchases.
Yes. The tour includes round-trip domestic flights from Aswan to Cairo and from Cairo back to Aswan.
The base package includes one night at a 4★ Cairo hotel with breakfast. Other hotel categories can be selected according to your preferred accommodation option.
Yes. Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary are included.
The tour includes the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, Salah El-Din Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, the Hanging Church, and Khan El Khalili.
Yes. A private Egyptologist guide accompanies you during all sightseeing visits in Cairo.
Yes. After completing your sightseeing on the second day, you fly back to Aswan and receive a private transfer to your hotel or Nile cruise.
Travel Tip
Before your trip, explore our guides on the best time to visit Egypt and what to pack for Egypt. You can also browse our Egypt travel blog for practical planning advice.
Accommodation & Activities
4★ Hotels
Cairo: Barcelo Cairo Pyramids – Triumph Plaza Hotel or similar.
| Per Person | May to September | October to April |
|---|---|---|
| 5-8 Persons | $485 | $495 |
| 2-4 Persons | $550 | $560 |
| Single | $700 | $725 |
5★ Hotels
Cairo: Steigenberger Pyramids – Movenpick Media City – Ramses Hilton – Hilton Pyramids Golf – Marriott Le Meridien Cairo Airport or similar.
| Per Person | May to September | October to April |
|---|---|---|
| 5-8 Persons | $535 | $555 |
| 2-4 Persons | $600 | $620 |
| Single | $750 | $800 |
5★ Luxury Hotels
Cairo: Hyatt Regency Cairo West – Four Seasons First Residence – Hilton Conrad – Triumph Luxury or similar.
| Per Person | May to September | October to April |
|---|---|---|
| 5-8 Persons | $575 | $600 |
| 2-4 Persons | $640 | $660 |
| Single | $825 | $875 |
Rates for 5★ Ultra Luxury Hotels are available upon request.
Note: Prices may vary during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays. Please contact us for the exact rate based on your travel date.
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