Cairo and Hurghada Tour
Embark on an extraordinary journey to Egypt and uncover the awe-inspiring Pyramids at Giza, the final wonder of the ancient world. Begin your adventure in the bustling metropolis of Cairo, where the rich tapestry of history and culture awaits. Then, escape to the idyllic white sand beaches of Hurghada, where crystal-clear waters and serene shores offer the perfect backdrop for relaxation. Experience a harmonious blend of cultural exploration and leisure, making memories to last a lifetime in this captivating land of wonders.
Specification: Cairo and Hurghada Tour
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Travel Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, a representative welcomes you and assists through the immigration process. Modern air-conditioned coaches transfer you to your hotel in Cairo. Your representative will ensure a smooth hotel check-in. Overnight at the hotel in Cairo.
DAY 2
Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Sakkara
After breakfast, start a guided tour to visit one of the Seven Wonders the great Pyramids of Giza; Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A single pyramid is built with 2.300.000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and a half tones.
The Cheops Pyramid is more interesting, because its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx, which dates from the time of Chephren (2620 BC).
Hewn from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet-high and 187 feet-long, the statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion’s body.
A quick visit to papyrus institute or a perfume shop can be arranged after the visit.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
Then continue with an afternoon tour to explore ancient country with a visit to Memphis the oldest capital of Egypt, that was built by King Menes, and lays 24 kms southwest of Cairo. The colossal statue of Ramses II is exhibited in the museum.
Sakkara the oldest complete stone building complex known in history was also built here. Sakkara includes the step pyramid whose mysteries you can explore with your knowledgeable Egyptologist.
Overnight at hotel in Cairo.
DAY 3
Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Khan El Khalili Bazaar
After breakfast at 09:00, start your tour to visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities established by the Egyptian government in 1835. The present museum building was built in 1900, in the new classical style by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon. The museum exhibited collections now exceed 120,000 objects ranging from pre-historic era to the Greco Roman period. It has 107 halls, and the ground floor houses huge statues.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
Afterwards visit the Citadel with the towering mosque of Mohamed Ali. The citadel is one of Cairo’s most popular tourist attractions and houses a number of museums, ancient mosques and other sites, located on a spur of limestone that had been detached from its parent Moqattam Hills by quarrying. The Citadel is one of the world’s greatest monuments to medieval warfare, as well as a highly visible landmark on Cairo’s eastern skyline. Particularly when viewed from the back side (from the north), the Citadel reveals a very medieval character.
A short drive will take you to Khan El Khalili bazaars; which is one of the most famous worldwide with its amazing narrow alleyways. The visitor can discover small restaurants and workaday cafes where Egyptians & non-Egyptians come to smoke water pipes and enjoy some of the traditional Egyptian drinks in the cafes scattered around the area (Few years ago, Naguib Mahfouz himself used to come and sit beneath the huge, ageing and discoloured mirrors of the café).
Drive back to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.
DAY 4
Cairo - Hurghada
After breakfast, check out.
Escorted transfer to Cairo Domestic airport for your flight to Hurghada, upon arrival, your representative will ensure a smooth hotel check-in.
Free at leisure to enjoy the hotel amenities.
Overnight at hotel in Hurghada.
DAY 5
Hurghada - Mahmya Beach Club - Hurghada
After the Buffet breakfast, at 08H00 transfer from your hotel to Mahmya Beach Jetty in Hurghada where your Join-in experience will start around 8H30 by boat to Mahmya Beach Club.
Enjoy Sea snorkeling from Mahmya beach shores & by boat from the Island.
Relax on the beach in the laid-back atmosphere, ideal for non-swimmers who can paddle the sandy shores.
A set menu lunch will be served at Mahmya.
At 16H15 return to Mahmya Beach Jetty by boat and transfer to your hotel in Hurghada.
DAY 6
Hurghada - Happy Dolphin Semi submarine
After breakfast enjoy a two hours Semi-submarine trip that will take you around the red seacoast line to watch world famous coral, fish and other marine life through 18 large panoramic windows without getting your feet wet . Afterwards you can enjoy snorkeling for 30 minutes (Snorkeling equipment is included) before returning to your hotel.
DAY 7
Hurghada – Cairo
Breakfast at hotel, check out.
Transfer to Hurghada airport to board your flight to Cairo.
Meet and assist upon arrival Cairo airport to board your flight back home.
What´s included
- 6 Nights in mentioned accommodation
- Full board condition in hotel in Hurghada + local drinks
- Private transfers from / to airports in a/c vehicles
- Private guided tour to Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Sakkara
- Private guided tour to the Egyptian museum, Citadel and Khan el Khalili
- Excursion to Mahmya in Hurghada including lunch and semi submarine ride
- Current entrance fees
- English speaking guide during tours
- Meals as indicated
Excluded
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Entrance into any of the three Pyramids
- Domestic airfares
- Any Personal Expenses
- Tips and Gratitudes
- Any other meals than mentioned
Additional Information
All prices exclude airfares (unless specified), visa fees, travel insurance and any additional personal expenses.
Prices are per person sharing a double room. Single and triple rooms rates are available upon request.
Dates, itineraries and prices are indicative and subject to change based on the season.
Hotels mentioned in the itinerary may change due to availability, but will always be of equivalent or higher category.
Some countries charge additional destination taxes per person or per night that can only be paid directly at the location.
All displayed tour maps are originated from Google Maps and are only indicative. They are not representative of the exact travel routes of the itinerary.
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