Itinerary
Day 1: Hurghada to Cairo - Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum
04:00
Transfer to Airport
You will be transferred from your hotel in Hurghada to Hurghada airport for a flight to Cairo.
05:30
Flight to Cairo
The flight departs at 05:30 and arrives in Cairo at 06:30. Upon arrival, you will be met by your private guide.
Morning
Giza Pyramid Complex
The complex includes three main pyramids, six little pyramids, the great sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Dating back to the 4th dynasty 2400 years BC. The Great Pyramid is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids and the only one to remain intact from the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World.
12:00 PM
Lunch Time
Lunch will be served at a Pyramids or Nile view restaurant.
Afternoon
The Grand Egyptian Museum
The Grand Egyptian Museum is the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization, Ancient Egypt, housing over 100,000 artifacts. Its most famous feature is the complete display of the entire King Tutankhamun collection—over 5,000 treasures.
Evening
Overnight in Cairo
Transfer to hotel at Giza for overnighting.
Day 2: Old Cairo - Citadel, Mosques & Khan El Khalili
Morning
Salah El Din Citadel
After breakfast, join your private tour guide to visit the Citadel. It served as Egypt's seat of government till the 1860s. Construction started in 1176 and was completed in 1182.
Morning
Mohamed Ali Mosque
Built between 1830 and 1848, the mosque was named "The Alabaster Mosque" because most of the walls were made of pure alabaster. It is a replica of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
Afternoon
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
No visit to Cairo is complete without a stop at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East.
Evening
Overnight in Cairo
Transfer to 5 star hotel Steigenberger Pyramids or similar.
Day 3: Memphis, Sakkara, Dahshour - Return to Hurghada
Morning
Djoser Step Pyramid at Saqqara
Built in the 27th century BC during the 3rd dynasty rule of Djoser. It is the first pyramid built in Egypt and the first large-scale cut-stone structure in the world.
Morning
The Ancient City of Memphis
Memphis, founded around 3,100 BC, is the legendary city of Menes, the King who united Upper and Lower Egypt.
Morning
Dahshour - Red & Bent Pyramids
Visit Dahshur, located about 40 kilometres southwest of Cairo. Excavations have revealed the remains of seven pyramids, including the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid built during the reign of King Sneferu.
Afternoon
Return Flight to Hurghada
You will be transferred to Cairo airport for your flight back to Hurghada, then to your hotel.
Meals: Lunch on Day 1, Breakfast on Day 2 & Day 3
Flight: Hurghada to Cairo and return included
Overnight: 2 Nights at 5 star Hotel Steigenberger Pyramids or similar