Cairo Day Trips from Makadi Bay
Cairo, Aswan and Abu Simbel 2-Day Tour from Makadi
This Cairo, Aswan and Abu Simbel 2-day tour from Makadi fits several of Egypt’s major ancient sights into a carefully planned trip. You start in Cairo at the Pyramids of Giza, where the size of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure is easiest to grasp from the plateau. The Sphinx is close by, carved from the bedrock and facing the pyramid complex across the open desert.
A guide explains the sites as you go, without reducing the visit to a quick photo stop. There is time to see the pyramid exteriors, learn how the complex was built and view the Sphinx from the recognised viewing area. The plateau has uneven ground, so comfortable shoes are useful. Entry inside a pyramid is optional and normally needs a separate ticket when available.
The Egyptian Museum brings a different focus to your time in Cairo. Its collection covers royal statues, funerary objects, jewellery and everyday items from several periods of ancient Egyptian history. Your guide points out the most important pieces, so you can concentrate on key galleries instead of trying to see the whole museum during a short visit.
After Cairo, you take a domestic flight to Aswan. This avoids the long overland journey and allows more time for the southern sights. Our team arranges the airport transfers and ground transport, while your guide keeps the route moving between stops. The pace is active, with several major sites packed into two days, but the plan suits travellers who want to visit more than one region of Egypt.
From Aswan, you travel to the Abu Simbel temples, the large rock-cut monuments commissioned by Ramses II. Four seated figures of the king line the entrance to the larger temple, while the smaller temple honours Queen Nefertari. The temples were moved to higher ground during construction of the Aswan High Dam. Your guide can explain this as you walk through the courtyards and inner halls.
Back in Aswan, The High Dam shows the scale of the modern engineering project that changed the Nile’s flow and formed Lake Nasser. You then continue to Phiala Temple, the island sanctuary dedicated mainly to the goddess Isis. You reach it by boat, then see carved columns, gateways and reliefs that remain remarkably clear. Its island setting feels quieter and more open than the Cairo sites.
Overnight accommodation at Basma Hotel gives you a base in Aswan between the southern visits. The flight schedule determines the order and timing of the transfers, so our team confirms the practical details before departure. The tour includes plenty of sightseeing and outdoor walking, making it suitable for travellers with limited time who are comfortable with early starts, airport procedures and a full programme.
We arrange the main transport connections, guided visits and sightseeing, so you do not have to coordinate Cairo, domestic flights and Aswan on your own. Bring your passport for the flight, keep essentials in a small day bag and wear shoes suitable for stone paths. The tour is less suitable for travellers who need a slow pace or have difficulty with steps, uneven surfaces or boarding a boat.
Domestic flights between Cairo and Aswan as arranged for the tour
Pickup and drop-off from Makadi
Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed guide during the sightseeing visits
One-night accommodation at Basma Hotel in Aswan
Visits and entrance arrangements for the listed sights
Gratuities
Drinks and meals not stated in the confirmed programme
Personal expenses
Any services not listed under inclusions
Optional entry inside a pyramid
Valid passport and any required travel documents
Comfortable walking shoes
A small day bag for flights and sightseeing
Light clothing suitable for warm weather and a cover-up for temple visits
Sun protection, including a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Any essential medication and personal items
This two-day Cairo, Aswan and Abu Simbel tour from Makadi includes pickup, Cairo sightseeing at The Pyramids of Giza, The Sphinx and The Egyptian Museum, travel by domestic flight to Aswan, an overnight stay at Basma Hotel, and visits to the Abu Simbel temples and Aswan’s main sights.
The Aswan visits include The High Dam and Phiala Temple on the island. Your booking confirmation sets out the exact inclusions, including transport, guiding and any meals included in your selected package.
This two-day tour has a full pace because it combines Cairo sightseeing, domestic air travel, an overnight stay in Aswan, Abu Simbel and Aswan’s main monuments. Day one focuses on Cairo before the flight to Aswan; day two covers the Abu Simbel temples and Aswan highlights before your return travel.
Expect several hours of sightseeing, walking at archaeological sites and time spent in airports or vehicles. We organise the route in this order to fit the main sights into two days without adding an extra hotel night.
Pickup for this Cairo, Aswan and Abu Simbel tour is arranged from your accommodation in Makadi, followed by the planned transfer for your Cairo flight or connection. Our team confirms the pickup details and flight-related arrangements after booking, since the schedule depends on the travel date.
In Cairo and Aswan, organised transfers take you between the airport, sights and hotel. Please provide your accommodation details and a reachable phone number so we can send the final pickup information.
This two-day Egypt tour can suit families with older children, but it involves a long sightseeing day, airport procedures, vehicle transfers and walking across uneven ground at sites such as The Pyramids of Giza, The Sphinx and the Abu Simbel temples.
Travellers with limited mobility should tell us before booking. Some areas have steps, sand or uneven surfaces, and access arrangements vary by monument; we can then explain the practical limits and discuss suitable assistance where possible.
Wear light, comfortable clothing, supportive walking shoes and clothing that covers the shoulders and knees when visiting religious or traditional sites. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water, any required medication and a small bag for the day.
Keep your passport or accepted travel identification with you for domestic flights, and carry only essentials during sightseeing. A light layer can be useful in air-conditioned vehicles and museums, while conditions outdoors can change during the day.
Booking and cancellation terms for the two-day Cairo, Aswan and Abu Simbel tour depend on the selected travel date, flight arrangements and package option, so the applicable conditions are shown before you confirm the reservation.
Because flights, accommodation and transport may need advance arrangements, check the cancellation deadline and any non-refundable items in your booking details. Contact our team before confirming if you need to change traveller names, dates or pickup information.
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If you choose to pay online, a secure payment link can be provided after booking. For assistance or alternative payment options, please contact us via WhatsApp.
All our tour operators are licensed and verified by Egyptian tourism authorities.
Learn more about our licensed partners →
Your Itinerary
Our team collects you from your hotel in Makadi and arranges the transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. After meeting your guide, you visit the Pyramids of Giza, beginning with the largest pyramid before continuing to the other two monuments on the plateau. Your guide explains how the pyramid complex was planned and built, while you have time to take photographs from the main viewpoints.
From the plateau, continue to the Sphinx, where the lion-bodied monument faces the pyramids. A meal stop is arranged during the Cairo sightseeing day, with the exact timing depending on the flight schedule and time spent at the sites. You then visit the Egyptian Museum to see major pieces of ancient Egyptian art, including statues, jewellery and royal funerary objects. After the museum, transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan. On arrival, our team takes you to your Aswan accommodation for the overnight stay.
After breakfast, travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel temples by road. The journey takes several hours each way, so this is an early and full sightseeing day. At the site, your guide leads you towards the rock-cut temples built during the reign of Ramses II. The larger temple has four seated royal figures on its façade, while the interior halls lead to the sanctuary. The smaller temple is dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari. Allow time to walk around the complex and take photographs before the return drive to Aswan.
After a meal stop, continue with Aswan's main landmarks. At the High Dam, see the structure that changed the flow of the Nile and created Lake Nasser. Then take the short boat ride to Agilkia Island for Phiala Temple, dedicated mainly to Isis. Walk through the gateway and colonnades with your guide before returning by boat. Our team then arranges the return transfer to your Aswan hotel or the next scheduled connection, according to the confirmed tour arrangements.