Overview
Travel in Egypt does not only have to be about ancient temples. Combine a sightseeing stopover in Cairo together with some down time relaxing on a sandy beach in Hurghada. Time to sunbathe and snorkel in the warm waters of the Red Sea.
Tour itinerary
DAY 01 - Arrival to Cairo:
Our representative will be waiting your arrival and assist you on to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
meals: none
DAY 02 - Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Sakkara:
Meet in hotel lobby with the tour guide to begin the sightseeing excursion with a visit to Memphis, ancient capital of Egypt dating from 3100 BC which contains the beautiful representation of King Ramsis II through his colossal statue. Then proceed to Sakkara to see the world-famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest known of Egypt's 107 Pyramids. At the Pyramids area, visit the Three Pyramids built for Pharaohs Cheops, Chephren & Mycerinus on the Giza Plateau and the mysterious Sphinx. Return to Cairo with the evening at leisure. (Optional Nile Dinner Cruise or Light & Sound Show at Pyramids can be included). Overnight in Cairo.
meals: breakfast included (lunch / dinner optional)
DAY 03 - Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Old Cairo:
On todays tour visit the Egyptian Museum, then the Citadel Of Saladin with its Alabaster Mosque and the Tomb of Ottoman ruler Mohamed Ali. The excursion also includes touring around the Old Cairo area where you can find a mixture between the Islamic and Christian Monuments such as the Abu Serga Church, Al Mo'allaqa Church or Hanging Church which are dated back to the beginning of the 5th Century AD and are built as the basilica style. Overnight in Cairo.
meals: breakfast included (lunch / dinner optional)
DAY 04 - Hurghada for some relaxing:
Breakfast, check-out and transfer to airport for departure on domestic flight to Hurghada. Arrive and meet for transfer to the hotel and once check-in you can begin to wind down spending the afternoon on the beach or swimming through the corals.
meals: breakfast included (lunch/dinner optional)
DAY 05 + DAY 06 - Hurghada at leisure:
These two full days are free at leisure for you to simply relax on the beach or for those looking for a taste of adventure you could dive at Giftun Island, enjoy a quad bike or camel desert safari and much more. Overnights in Hurghada
meals: breakfast included (lunch/dinner optional)
DAY 07 - Departure:
Transfer to Hurghada Airport for most suitable domestic flight back to Cairo, arrive and connect with your international flight home.