2 days Cairo Excursion by Car
Description
Excursions from Hurghada, Elgouna, Sahl hasheesh, Makadi bay, Safaga If you are interested in ancient cultures and want to enjoy their facets, load we would like to invite you to a two-day visit to the world-famous city of Cairo. You will be able to admire the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Egyptian National Museum, among others. We organize this two-day excursion for smaller groups. A competent English-speaking Egyptologist accompanies you as your guide throughout the journey.
| Hotel Pickup | 01.30 – 02.30 AM |
| Meeting Point | Reception |
| Arrival | around 8.30 AM (460 km) |
| Duration Of The Visit | 2 days / 1 night |
| Return | Around 22:00 Clock at the hotel |
| Travel Type | Individually |
| Departure | daily |
Program Sequence
1st. Day
Enjoy the journey from Hurghada to Cairo in an air-conditioned vehicle on a beautiful route along the Red Sea and through the imposing desert of Egypt.
Arriving in Cairo, you will first visit the city of Memphis, the first capital of Egypt. You will see the alabaster Sphinx and the colossal statue of Ramses II. Then you will visit the necropolis of Saqqara. Here is the most famous and oldest pyramid in Egypt, the step pyramid of King Djoser. You can see the museum of the master builder of the step pyramid Imhotep afterwards. You will have lunch in a local restaurant, which is characterized by high quality service, cleanliness, hygiene and delicious specialties.
After lunch, visit one of the seven wonders of the world, the famous Pyramid of Cheops and the Pyramids of Chephren and Menkaure. Experience fantastic views from the plateau and visit the Great Sphinx of Giza. Before checking into your 5-star hotel, visit the Valley Temple of Chephren. Before dinner you will have the opportunity to admire the sound and light show at the pyramids. End the day with a relaxing stay at your hotel.
2nd. Day
After breakfast you leave the hotel. In Cairo you drive to the east bank of the Nile. There you first visit the citadel of Saladin with the alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali. From the citadel you have a very nice view over the whole city. Then it's on to the Egyptian National Museum, one of the largest museums in the world. Marvel at pharaonic treasures such as grave goods and jewellery. See Tutankhamun's pot of gold, mask and coffin. After that, have lunch.
In the old town of Cairo you will visit the Al-Azhar Mosque (972 AD) and El Moaz Street (founder of the city of Cairo 969 AD), the oldest street in the city. A visit to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar in Old Cairo and a photo stop in the Dead City complete the day. After that drive back to Hurghada.
We Offer -- Included In The Price
- Competent English speaking Egyptologist
- Visit the Pyramids on the Giza plateau
- Visit to the Sphinx of Giza
- Visit to the Valley Temple of Chephren
- Egyptian National Museum
- Besuch des Khan El Khalili Basars
- Visit to the Mohamed Ali Mosque and the Citadel
- Visit El Moaz Street and Al Azhar Mosque in the old city
- Visit the Step Pyramid in Saqqara
- Visit to the Museum of Imhotep (the builder of the step pyramid)
- Laser show at the pyramids
- Sightseeing of the city of Memphis, the first capital of Egypt
- Photo stop in the Dead City
- All transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- All entry fees for the actions mentioned in the itinerary
- All services and local taxes
Meals Included In The Price
- Soft drinks on the bus
- lunch in the restaurant on both days
Excluded
- drinks in the restaurant
- Any additions not mentioned in the procedure
- tips
Do Not Forget
- Please request a wake-up call at the front desk or set the alarm yourself.
- Book your breakfast package at the front desk the day before your trip.
- Please remember to bring your camera and camcorder with you.
- durable shoes
- light cotton clothing for every day (summer and winter)
- Sweater or warm jacket and long trousers for morning and evening (spring, autumn and winter).
- headwear (hat, cap)
- sunglasses and sunscreen
- Appropriate clothing and headgear for visiting the mosque (shoulders and knees must be covered)
- personal belongings for the night
Prices
Prices are in EURO per person and according to the program
- The guide can change the order of the visit.
- If you would like a special type of meal, please let us know in advance.
Provisions For Accompanying Children
- 0 - 6 year free
- 6 - 12 years 50% discount
- From 12 years full tour price
- If your travel package includes either a flight or a train, other child discounts may apply
Group Discount
If you are planning a trip to Egypt for several people or you want to go to Cairo by bus, take advantage of our cheap group travel offers. Our team from Ramses Reisen always works to your complete satisfaction.
only USD 196 per person in an air-conditioned vehicle with 50 seats
Departure: daily
Additional Entry Ticket
The entrance tickets for the special sights, such as the sarcophagus choeps pyramid or the mummy halls in the Egyptian National Museum are not included and must be redeemed on site.
Optional
- Nile Cruise By Motor Boat 15 $
payment Arrangements
We accept the following currencies in cash: Euro, Dollar and Egyptian Pound. Payment by credit card is currently not possible.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation is possible up to 12 hours before the start of the trip. After that we charge a cancellation fee of 30% of the travel price.
Transfer Costs
The cost of the transfer (departure and departure from the hotel) is included in the price. For more remote hotels and regions, there is a small surcharge of 5 to 10 USD per person.
