2-Day Cairo Tour from Marsa Alam: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and Cairo Citadel

Take off from Marsa Alam and journey to Cairo for a two-day sightseeing adventure. Experience all the rich history of this ancient city with visits to the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum. Take a stroll through Islamic Cairo and enjoy the view from the Cairo Citadel. There’s plenty more to discover in these unforgettable two days.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Marsa Alam/ Pyramids Tours

Pyramids of Giza - our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Marsa Alam by a private air-conditioned modern vehicle to Hurghada Airport for flight to Cairo. Arriving into Cairo Airport where your Egyptologist guide will meet and accompany you to discover the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus.

Great Sphinx - Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body, which dates back to the time of Chephren
The Great Sphinx of Giza is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the head of a human, and the body of a lion. Facing directly from west to east, it stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. The face of the Sphinx appears to represent the pharaoh Khafre.

Giza Necropolis - the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant
Valley Temple of Khafre Giza is attributed to King Khafre, one of the kings of the 4th Dynasty.

Step Pyramid of Djoser - Move on to visit the Step Pyramids of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser. Then transfer to your hotel in Cairo and Overnight.

Cairo Tours/ Back to Marsa Alam

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - Day 02: Cairo Tours/ Back to Marsa Alam

Breakfast at your hotel before moving to enjoy an excursion to the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which are considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian artifacts in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented.

Cairo Citadel - Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Cairo. Then proceed to Salah el din Citadel
The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Its location on a promontory of the Mokattam hills near the center of Cairo commands a strategic position overlooking the city and dominating its skyline.

Mosque of Muhammad Ali - then Albaster mosque of Mohamed Ali which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came especially from Istanbul to build this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Egypt over 45 years. Continue driving to Islamic Cairo

Khan Al-Khalili - where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. Finally you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for flight back to Hurghada. Upon arrival at Hurghada Airport, you will be transferred back to your hotel / resort in Marsa Alam.

Note: if the mentioned hotels or cruises are not available, the company have the right to Change the hotel or Cruise as it of same category .

What's Included
  • Two lunches included during tours in Cairo
  • Private English-speaking guide throughout the tour
  • Shopping excursions through Khan El Khalili bazaars
  • All service charges and taxes covered
  • Accommodation with breakfast at Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa
  • Complimentary hotel pickup and return in Marsa Alam
  • Round-trip internal flight ticket between Hurghada and Cairo
What's Not Included
    • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Tipping
    • Tickets To Get Inside The Pyramids
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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