Explore Cairo’s highlights on a 2-day trip. You fly from Hurghada to Cairo by plane. There you will visit the main sights of the city, such as the famous Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian National Museum, Saqqara, Memphis, the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali and the Citadel, the bazaar Khan El Khalili and the old town of Cairo. Travel hassle-free with your flight and accommodation accounted for.
Trip Description
1 day
The excursion begins in the first capital of Egypt, the city of Memphis, 25 km south of Cairo. You will see the alabaster sphinx and the colossal statue Ramses II. Afterwards you will visit the necropolis of Saqqara. There you will visit the most famous and oldest pyramid in Egypt, the step pyramid of King Djoser and the museum of the architect of the step pyramid, Imhotep. Then continue to lunch in a local restaurant, which is characterized by high quality service, cleanliness, hygiene and delicious specialties.
After lunch, visit one of the seven wonders of the world, the famous Cheops pyramid and the pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinos. Experience a fantastic view from the plateau and visit the great Sphinx of Giza. Before you check into your 5-star hotel, visit the Chephren Valley Temple. Before dinner you have the opportunity to admire the sound and light show on the pyramids. End the day with a relaxing stay in your hotel.
2 day
After breakfast you leave the hotel. You drive to the east bank of the Nile in Cairo. There you first visit the Citadel of Saladin with the Alabaster Mosque by Mohamed Ali. From the citadel you have a very nice view over the whole of Cairo. Then it continues to the Egyptian National Museum, one of the largest museums in the world. Marvel at pharaonic treasures such as grave goods and jewelry. See Tutankhamun’s treasure of gold, mask & coffin. Then take lunch.
In the old town of Cairo, visit the Al Azhar Mosque (AD 972) and El Moaz Street (founder of the city of Cairo AD 969), the oldest street in the city. A visit to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar in the old town of Cairo.
Then drive to Cairo Airpor, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to Hurghada, followed by a direct transfer to your hotel.
Highlights
- The step pyramid in Saqqara
- Memphis
- Great Pyramid of Giza
- Great Sphinx of Giza
- The Egyptian Museum
- The Valley Temple in Giza Cairo
- Alabaster Mosque (Mosque of Muhammad Ali)
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem
- The Old Cairo: the Coptic quarter
- Drive individually with a private guide