Emily White
June 5, 2024, 2:29 p.m.The 3-day tour from Hurghada to Cairo was simply amazing! Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, making the history come alive at each site. Visiting the Giza pyramids and the Sphinx was a dream come true. Highly recommended!
1) Day 1- Hurghada- Cairo
You will be transferred from your hotel at 07:00 to Cairo, It takes 6 hours driving .you will arrive in Cairo at 12:00 Enjoy a fantastic orientation tour of Cairo that takes in the major monuments of Old Cairo and the maze of streets and stalls of the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Saladin Citadel : you will drive up to the Saladin Citadel , constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defense against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of Cairo, it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha : Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to Cairo especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosque's alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Old Cairo Khan el-Khalili Bazaar:
Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover a maze of alleys that have been at the center of Cairo’s trading activities since the 14th century. , Then transfer to hotel at Giza for overnighting. at Steigenbeger Pyramids
2) Day 2- Giza Pyramids -Sakkara and Memphis
You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo by our tour guide to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza ( Cheops , Chephren and Mykerinus .)Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple . Lunch will be served during near Sakkara with Nice Garden. Then visit the Djoser Step Pyramid at Saqqara: The Step Pyramid was built in the 27th century BC during the 3rd dynasty rule of Djoser. It is the first pyramid built in Egypt and while it is not a ‘true pyramid’ with smooth sides, like those at Giza and Dahshur, it remains an important stepping stone in their development. It is also the first large-scale cut-stone structure in the world. The Ancient City of Memphis Memphis, founded around 3,100 BC, is the legendary city of Menes, the King who united Upper and Lower Egypt. Early on, Memphis was more likely a fortress from which Menes controlled the land and water routes between Upper Egypt and the Delta. Having probably originated in Upper Egypt, from Memphis he could control the conquered people of Lower Egypt. However, by the Third Dynasty, the building at Saqqara suggests that Memphis had become a sizable city. Optional trip to the sound and the light show at Giza Pyramids With the Sound Light Show at the Giza pyramids, the pharaonic history is being re-told by the sphinx, unraveling the ancient secrets and mysterious tales. The Sound and Light show at the pyramids narrates the history of those great kings; Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Overnight in Cairo at steigenbeger Pyramids
3) Day 3-Memphis- Sakkara and Dahshour
After breakfast, then join your private tour guide to visit Cairo Highlights including: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahir: It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated. If you wish to visit the mummies royal hall, where you will have the feeling of stroling down the vally of the kings where most of these mummies where originaly resting then ask your tour guide to take you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization It has extra cost. we also offer an optional tour to The Grand Egyptian Museum : The Grand Egyptian Museum : is not officially open yet. It will be opened officially by the end of 2024.but if you wish to visit it we offer limited tours to test site readiness and the visitor experience ahead of the official opening. Access is scurrently limited to the Grand Hall, commercial area, and exterior gardens. All other interior paces, including access to the galleries and collections, are restricted until the official opening. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Old Cairo Coptic Cairo :
Then, visit Old Cairo to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo You will be transferred to Hurghada -Arrive at Hurghada around 20:00