Hurghada: Cairo Pyramids, GEM & Citadel Tour by Flight Hurghada: Cairo Day Trip by Plane with Lunch & Guide
ID: GYG1307848-1998543
Category:
Country: Egypt
Duration:
1 days
Description
Fly from Hurghada to Cairo for a day of exploration. Visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Enjoy a local lunch and return to Hurghada.
Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Hurghada. Board a flight to Cairo and meet your guide at the airport. Head to the Citadel of Salah El-Din, a historic fortress built in 1176 AD to defend the city from Crusaders. Explore the citadel and admire the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, known for its impressive Ottoman-style architecture.
Next, visit the Pyramids of Giza, the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. Learn about the three main pyramids, built as tombs for pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Marvel at the Great Pyramid, originally 146 meters high and built from about 2.3 million stone blocks. See the mysterious Great Sphinx of Giza, with the body of a lion and the head of a king, believed to represent Khafre.
After exploring the pyramids, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo. Then, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, designed to be the largest archaeological museum in the world. Discover the full collection of treasures of Tutankhamun displayed together for the first time, thousands of artifacts from ancient Egypt, and a huge statue of Ramesses II at the entrance.
In the evening, transfer to Cairo airport and fly back to Hurghada, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.
Highlights
- Marvel at the ancient Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
- Explore the Citadel of Salah El-Din and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali
- Discover the treasures of Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo
- Benefit from a hassle-free experience with flights and transfers included
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
Bring a camera for photos
Expect a full day of activities
INCLUDED
- Flight from Hurghada to Cairo
- Visit to the Citadel of Saladin
- Visit to the Pyramids of Giza
- Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo
- Transfer from Cairo airport to attractions and back
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.