Cairo, the current capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and the Middle East, is one of the world’s most crowded cities. It contains some of the most famous landmarks, including one of the wonders of the world, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
Our day begins with a visit to the Egyptian Museum. Afterward, we’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. We will then visit the Mosque of Sultan Hassan and the ancient bazaar of Khan el-Khalili. Later, we will explore the old Coptic and Jewish quarters before returning to the hotel for check-in and dinner.
The following day, after an early breakfast, we will travel to Alexandria (approximately a 3-hour drive). There, we will visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Catacombs, and the Kom El Shoqafa archaeological site. We’ll have lunch between visits, then return directly to the hotel in Cairo for dinner.
On the last day, have a leisurely breakfast before checking out of the hotel. Then, visit the three pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, followed by a trip to the Pyramid of Djoser and the Saqqara area. Have lunch at a restaurant in Cairo, and then return to Hurghada.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Based on hotel location
The pickup time for the bus is either inside the hotel or waiting outside. The time is early morning, around 01:30 AM, depending on the hotel’s location. The journey to Cairo takes approximately 7 hours, with a 30 minutes rest stop during the trip. A representative or the Egyptologist will accompany the trip from the hotel and on the way back. The guide will organize the best order for the start of the program’s visits.
Please ask breakfast box from the hotel the day before by giving them your room number, how many persons, and the pickup time. Please bring some cash for drinks at lunchtime and for a tip for the tour guide at the end of the program.
Egyptian Museum, followed by a visit to Old Islamic Cairo, including the Sultan Hassan Mosque and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Then, the lunch in a local restaurant, followed by visit to the Old Coptic and Jewish quarters. The first night includes hotel check-in and dinner.
Traveling to the charming city of Alexandria to visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, have lunch, and then return to Cairo to stay at the hotel and have dinner.
Breakfast and check out from the hotel, visit the three pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Saqqara, Djoser’s pyramid, lunch, and then return to Hurghada.
