Summary
- Full-day Cairo experience from Marsa Alam by domestic flight
- Return flight ticket between Hurghada and Cairo
- Visit the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
- Explore the legendary Giza Plateau
- See the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure
- Discover the iconic Great Sphinx
- Professional licensed Egyptologist guide throughout the Cairo programme
- Comfortable private air-conditioned transportation in Cairo
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personalized assistance throughout your Cairo experience
Experience the wonders of Cairo in a single unforgettable day, travelling from Marsa Alam by domestic flight and discovering the greatest treasures of Ancient Egypt.
Cairo is the heart of modern Egypt and a gateway to thousands of years of history. This carefully planned full-day excursion allows you to visit two of Egypt’s most famous attractions, the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids of Giza, while enjoying the comfort and organization of a professionally arranged tour.
Your day begins early with your transfer from your hotel in Marsa Alam to Hurghada International Airport, where you will take your domestic flight to Cairo.
After arriving in Cairo, your professional licensed Egyptologist guide will meet you at the airport and remain with you throughout the day’s programme.
Your first major experience is the remarkable Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
Located close to the Giza Plateau, GEM is one of the world’s most impressive archaeological museums and offers an extraordinary journey through the history of Ancient Egypt. Discover monumental statues, royal artefacts and fascinating archaeological treasures while your guide explains the stories, traditions and achievements of the civilization that flourished along the Nile for thousands of years.
Among the museum’s most remarkable collections are the treasures connected with King Tutankhamun, offering a unique insight into the life, beliefs and burial traditions of one of Ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaohs.
After visiting the museum, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the legendary Giza Plateau.
Standing proudly on the edge of the desert, the Pyramids of Giza are among the most recognizable monuments on Earth and one of the greatest achievements of Ancient Egyptian civilization.
Discover the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest of the three main pyramids and the only surviving monument of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Continue with the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, learning about their fascinating history, construction and role in the ancient Egyptian belief in the afterlife.
Your Cairo experience continues with a visit to the magnificent Great Sphinx, one of the most iconic symbols of Egypt. With the body of a lion and the head of a king, this enormous monument has guarded the Giza Plateau for thousands of years.
Throughout the day, your guide will be with you, explaining the history behind each location, answering your questions and making sure you experience Cairo comfortably and without unnecessary complications.
At the end of the programme, you will return to Cairo Airport for your flight back to Hurghada. Upon arrival, your arranged transfer will take you back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.
A remarkable day combining the world’s most famous archaeological museum with the timeless Pyramids of Giza, all from your base in Marsa Alam.