Excursion to Cairo and Alexandria from Hurghada
- $130 for ages 13 and above
- $65 for children aged 6-12
- Free for children under 6
Day 1 - Cairo:
- Transfer from the hotel around 1:00 AM depending on the hotel location.
- Visit the Egyptian Museum.
- Lunch at a restaurant (buffet).
- Visit the Giza Plateau: Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, Great Sphinx.
- 45-minute boat ride on the Nile.
- Visit the papyrus factory.
- Visit the perfume museum.
- Transfer to the hotel in Cairo, dinner.
Day 2 - Alexandria:
- Visit Fort Qaitbey.
- Stroll in Montaza Park.
- Visit the Abu El Abbas Mosque.
- Alexandria Library (external visit).
- Lunch at a restaurant (buffet).
- Transfer to Hurghada, arrival at the hotel around 11:00 PM depending on the hotel location.
*The order of activities may vary depending on the flow of tourists.
- Passport.
- Water, snacks from the hotel, or snacks.
- Headgear.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Comfortable shoes.
- Warm clothing in winter months.
- Money for personal expenses.
Included:
- Transportation service.
- Transfer in a modern tourist bus with air conditioning and a restroom.
- Guide - egyptologist.
- Entrance tickets to the mentioned attractions.
- 2 lunches at restaurants.
- 1-night stay in a 3-star hotel with breakfast in Cairo.
Not included:
- Additional expenses not included in the program.
- Drinks at the restaurant.
- Boat ride - $10.
- Tickets for photography and video recording at the Egyptian Museum.
- Entrance tickets to go inside the pyramids.
- Transportation service in Hurghada round trip for a car up to 6 people:
Hotels in El Gouna, Sahel Hashish, Makadi - $10
Hotels in Soma Bay and Safaga - $20
First day – Cairo:
Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt, founded in 969 AD. During our excursions, you will see the most famous sights of this amazing city. Other sights not included in the standard programs can be visited during an individual excursion to Cairo.
The Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, were built approximately 4,500 years ago and serve as tombs for the pharaohs – Menkaure, Khafre, and Khufu. Scientists from all over the world are still trying to unravel the mysteries of the pyramids. The Great Sphinx is the oldest monumental sculpture. It is a statue with a lion’s body and a human head resembling the portrait of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Khafre. During our excursion, we will make 3 stops with the bus near the pyramids:
- Panoramic view of the pyramids.
- Between the pyramids of Khafre and Khufu.
- Stop near the Great Sphinx.
Free time for independent visits to the Khafre and Khufu pyramids.
The Egyptian Museum, located in Tahrir Square, houses over 150,000 exhibits. All halls, more than 100 of them, are arranged in chronological order. Our guide will visit the most interesting ones with you and tell you about the history and life of the ancient Egyptians. Free time for independent exploration.
Please note that the mummies of 18 kings and 4 queens of Ancient Egypt were transferred from the Egyptian Museum to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization during the “Golden Pharaohs Parade” in 2022.
The boat ride in Cairo takes about 45 minutes. During the Nile cruise, you will see the famous Cairo Tower, Cairo Opera House, the most expensive hotel in Cairo – Four Seasons, and the Egyptian Museum. Our guide will accompany you.
At the papyrus museum, the guide will provide detailed information about the process of making papyrus and how the technology has changed over time. There is an opportunity to participate in a master class and purchase authentic papyrus.
At the oil factory, the guide will explain the production techniques of oils and perfumes. In the shop at the factory, you can buy high-quality oils and oil-based perfumes.
Second day – Alexandria:
Alexandria is the second-largest city in Egypt and its former capital. The city was founded in 332 BC on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. During the excursion, our guide will show you the most interesting sights.
Fort Qaitbey was built in 1477 on the site of the destroyed Alexandria Lighthouse, which was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Qaitbey Fort was one of the most important defensive structures on the coast for many years. Despite the damage to the fort during the bombardments in 1879-1882, its original appearance has been restored.
Montaza Park was established in 1932 simultaneously with the palace of the same name, which was the residence of King Farouk. The park, which covers almost 150 hectares, harmoniously combines a variety of plants and trees with Greek statues and ponds.
The construction of the Abu El Abbas Mosque (also known as El-Morsi Abu El Abbas) began in 1307 above the tomb of Sheikh Abu El Abbas Al Mursi. It was popular among Muslims traveling to Mecca through Egypt. Although the mosque was rebuilt in 1944, the unique ornaments on the domes have been fully restored.
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina was presumably founded between 285 and 246 BC during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus. It was not only one of the largest libraries of that time but also represented more of an academy where great scholars wrote their works. The exact reason for the disappearance of the library remains a mystery to this day.
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