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Aswan to Cairo Day Trip by Plane: Pyramids, Sphinx & Museums

Fly from Aswan to Cairo for an exhilarating private day trip through Egypt's most iconic landmarks. With a knowledgeable Egyptologist and private chauffeur service, enjoy direct entry to the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the world-class Grand Egyptian Museum. Immerse yourself in authentic culture at Al Muizz Street and the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar before your return flight to Aswan. This seamless, expertly guided escape delivers the essence of ancient and modern Cairo in a single unforgettable day.

Aswan to Cairo Day Trip by Plane: Pyramids, Sphinx & Museums

Day by Day Journey

Fly from Aswan to Cairo

You will be transferred from your hotel/Nile cruise to Aswan airport for a flight to Cairo to start your private day trip from Aswan to Cairo by plane. Upon arrival, you will meet your tour guide to visit Cairo tourist attractions including: Giza Pyramids Complex The golden Giza Pyramids complex is the mythical place where all the untold riches of the ancient Egyptian civilization are located which dates more than 4500 years such as: The Great Pyramid The Great Pyramid is a heavenly staircase leading to Paradise which was built for King Khufu (2609 BC - 2584 BC) that offers him a gateway into his rightful place with the gods of ancient Egypt. It is 147 m tall and possesses 2.3 million limestone blocks to contain a number of rooms such as the Queen’s chamber, the King’s chamber, the grand hall, and various more. The Great Sphinx The mythical Sphinx is a divine guardian who protected the sacred and colossal wonders of ancient Egypt for more than 4500 years. It is able to showcase power and wisdom as the body of a lion and the face of King Khafre who ruled from 2558 BC to 2532 BC. The Valley Temple The Valley temple is a holy wonder that came to be in 2700 BC to transform the bodies of the kings and queens of the 4th dynasty into mummies. The Grand Egyptian Museum The Grand Egyptian Museum is a gigantic gateway to 5,000 years of history, revealing the artistry, spirituality, and epic legacy of ancient Egypt. Oriented toward the celestial pyramids of Giza and spread across nearly 490,000 square meters, the billion-dollar GEM houses one of the Middle East’s largest conservation centers alongside research laboratories and educational facilities dedicated to safeguarding Egypt’s heritage. Visitors will encounter timeless masterpieces, from the Hanging Obelisk and the 11-meter colossus of Ramses II to the complete assemblage of more than 5,000 artifacts from Tutankhamun. Lunch Time Lunch will be served at a Pyramids / Nile view restaurant, then move to visit: The Egyptian Museum The Egyptian Museum was constructed in 1901 AD in the heart of Cairo to preserve, display and honor the oldest and most captivating artifacts and monuments that date back across the 5000 years old civilization of ancient Egypt. Al Muizz Street Al-Muizz street is a golden hub of illuminating ancient streets dating to the 10th century AD next to the main center of shopping khan El Khalili bazaar which possesses ancient Islamic architecture and fun cafes. Khan El Khalili Bazaar The Majestic Khan EL Khalili bazaar was built between 1382 and 1389 AD to become a center for shopping filled with the rarest and most authentic shopping elements and goods from the rich culture of ancient Egypt. Finally, you will be transferred to Cairo airport for a flight to Aswan and then transfer to your Hotel / Nile Cruise to end your day trip from Aswan to Cairo by plane. Flight From Aswan to Cairo & Return Meals Lunch You will be transferred from your hotel/Nile cruise to Aswan airport for a flight to Cairo to start your private day trip from Aswan to Cairo by plane. Upon arrival, you will meet your tour guide to visit Cairo tourist attractions including:The golden Giza Pyramids complex is the mythical place where all the untold riches of the ancient Egyptian civilization are located which dates more than 4500 years such as: The Great Pyramid is a heavenly staircase leading to Paradise which was built for King Khufu (2609 BC - 2584 BC) that offers him a gateway into his rightful place with the gods of ancient Egypt. It is 147 m tall and possesses 2.3 million limestone blocks to contain a number of rooms such as the Queen’s chamber, the King’s chamber, the grand hall, and various more. The mythical Sphinx is a divine guardian who protected the sacred and colossal wonders of ancient Egypt for more than 4500 years. It is able to showcase power and wisdom as the body of a lion and the face of King Khafre who ruled from 2558 BC to 2532 BC. The Valley temple is a holy wonder that came to be in 2700 BC to transform the bodies of the kings and queens of the 4th dynasty into mummies. The Grand Egyptian Museum is a gigantic gateway to 5,000 years of history, revealing the artistry, spirituality, and epic legacy of ancient Egypt. Oriented toward the celestial pyramids of Giza and spread across nearly 490,000 square meters, the billion-dollar GEM houses one of the Middle East’s largest conservation centers alongside research laboratories and educational facilities dedicated to safeguarding Egypt’s heritage. Visitors will encounter timeless masterpieces, from the Hanging Obelisk and the 11-meter colossus of Ramses II to the complete assemblage of more than 5,000 artifacts from Tutankhamun. Lunch will be served at a Pyramids / Nile view restaurant, then move to visit: The Egyptian Museum was constructed in 1901 AD in the heart of Cairo to preserve, display and honor the oldest and most captivating artifacts and monuments that date back across the 5000 years old civilization of ancient Egypt. Al-Muizz street is a golden hub of illuminating ancient streets dating to the 10th century AD next to the main center of shopping khan El Khalili bazaar which possesses ancient Islamic architecture and fun cafes. The Majestic Khan EL Khalili bazaar was built between 1382 and 1389 AD to become a center for shopping filled with the rarest and most authentic shopping elements and goods from the rich culture of ancient Egypt. Finally, you will be transferred to Cairo airport for a flight to Aswan and then transfer to your Hotel / Nile Cruise to end your day trip from Aswan to Cairo by plane.

What's Included

  • Expert Tour Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All service charges & taxes

Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping

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$545per person

Travel Season

Groups of 8+

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