From Hurghada: Cairo Pyramids & Museum Tour with Nile Cruise

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Discover Cairo and learn about ancient Egypt on a guided day tour from Hurghada. Admire the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, explore the Egyptian Museum, and cruise down the Nile.

Highlights

  • Journey back in time to Ancient Egypt as you explore the Giza and Cairo Pyramids
  • Discover the oldest of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World at the Giza Plateau
  • Learn about the mummification process at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
  • Hear about the Khufu Pyramid and the iconic Great Sphinx from an Egyptologist
  • Cruise down the Nile River in a Felucca on an exhilirating 30-minute boat ride

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Get picked up from your Hurghada hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus and head to Cairo. As you drive, take in views of the Gulf of Suez and hear fun facts from your transfer guide. In Cairo, meet your Egyptologist guide and go to central Cairo to discover the artifacts at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. Skip the long with fast-track entry and learn about the mummification art of Ancient Egypt. After the museum, cruise down the famous Nile River on an unforgettable 30-minute ride. Next, take a 1-hour break for lunch at a local restaurant before driving to the Giza Plateau to see the oldest of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. Get breathtaking views of the Pyramids of Giza as you explore the mortuary temples of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Learn how the temples were constructed and hear the stories behind their legends. Continue to the Great Sphinx and admire this famous statue. Finish your time in Ancient Egypt with a stop at the Valley Temple, attributed to the Pharaoh Khafre, and marvel at this feat of ancient engineering. If you wish, extend your visit with a camel or horse ride in the desert (available as an add-on). After visiting all the attractions, enjoy a shopping stop before beginning the journey back to Hurghada.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Air-conditioned transportation Egyptologist guide 30-minute Nile cruise Entry fees (if option selected) Egyptian BBQ lunch Egyptian Museum fast-track entry Giza Plateau fast-track entry Snacks, sodas, and water 2 rest stops

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