Itinerary
- Pyramids of Giza: This tour of historic Cairo takes you to the Egyptian capital by conditioned car from Hurghada. You’ll be picked up at your Hurghada-area hotel
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
When you arrive in Cairo you’ll be met by a tour representative. Your first stops on the tour will be in Giza, where you’ll visit the Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple of Chephren. The Great Pyramid of Chephren is the only 1 of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World that is still standing today. - The Egyptian Museum in Cairo: Following your visit to Giza, you’ll have a lunch break at a local restaurant before visiting the Egyptian Museum.
At the Museum, which is located in central Cairo, you’ll have the opportunity to explore its vast collections of centuries-old archaeological finds. You’ll also be able to visit an exhibit that features the gold, jewelry, and other treasures found when the tomb of King Tutankkamun was excavated in the 1920s, some 3,500 years after his burial.
After visiting the Museum, you’ll transfer to your hotel, check-in, and then have the option of a dinner cruise on Nile River featuring an open buffet and Oriental show. Overnight at your hotel in Cairo. - Mosque of Muhammad Ali: Day 2
On the 2nd day of the tour you’ll see the Salah El Din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, and then visit the ancient churches of Coptic Cairo and the Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
At the end of your tour, you’ll be taken back to Hurghada and you’ll then be driven back to your hotel.
Includes
- Pick-up and drop-off service from your Hurghada hotel
- 2-day sightseeing excursion in Cairo
- 1 night’s accommodation at a 4-star Cairo hotel
- All transfers in Cairo by private, modern air-conditioned van
- Entrance fees to the interior of the pyramids or the solar boat museum
- Entrance fee to the mummy room at the Egyptian Museum
Details
Enjoy a 2-day excursion to Cairo to see the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. You’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, explore the vast Egyptian Museum collections and also visit Coptic Cairo and the Khan El Khalili bazaar.
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple
- Visit the Egyptian Museum to see its centuries-old collection of treasures
- Explore the Khan El Khalili bazaar and see the churches of Coptic Cairo
