Highlights
- Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Great Sphinx of Giza
- Explore the Citadel of Salah al-Din and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali
- Discover the treasures of ancient Egypt at the Egyptian Museum
- Enjoy a relaxed lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo
- Travel in comfort from Hurghada to Cairo in an air-conditioned minivan
Description
Begin with a pickup from your hotel in Hurghada, Soma Bay, Makadi, Sahl Hasheh, or El Gouna. Travel to Cairo in an air-conditioned minivan, arriving at around 8:00 AM.
Start your tour with a visit to the Citadel of Sultan Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi (Saladin), one of the most iconic monuments in Islamic Cairo. Learn about its history as a formidable defensive fortress dating back to the Middle Ages.
Explore the citadel’s strategic location on the Muqattam Hills, which offers a panoramic view of Cairo. Discover the many monuments added to the citadel over the centuries, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, the mosque of the Mamluk sultan al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qalawun, and the Ottoman-era Sulayman Pasha al-Khadim Mosque.
Next, head to the legendary Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. Your guide will provide clear, easy-to-follow explanations, making ancient Egyptian history accessible and enjoyable for first-time guests. There is plenty of time for photos and questions.
Meet your Egyptologist tour guide at the museum to start your day. Visit the state-of-the-art Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world's largest archaeological museum, home to over 100,000 artifacts, or the old Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square. Choose which museum you are interested in during the booking process.
Enjoy a relaxed lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo before beginning the return journey by bus to Hurghada, arriving back at your hotel late in the evening.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
Live tour guide
Visit to the Citadel of Salah Din
Visit to the Pyramids of Giza
Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (if option selected)
Lunch at a local restaurant
Excludes
Drinks during lunch
Personal expenses
Nile trip
Important Information
- The tour involves a lot of walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun
- Food and drinks are not allowed in the bus
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
