2 Days Cairo Excursion from Marsa Alam
Description
Sunday and Wednesday 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 | 22.00 – 22.30 |
| Meeting Point | reception |
| Arrival | around 09.00 AM |
| Duration Of The Visit | 2 days / 1 night |
| Return | around 10 PM 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 and 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 Marsa Alam.
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 order a wake-up call at the reception or set the alarm yourself.
- Order your breakfast package at the reception one day before the start of the trip.
- Please don't forget to take your camera and video camera with you.
- Sturdy shoes
- light cotton clothing for the day (summer and winter)
- Sweater or warm jacket and long trousers for mornings and evenings (in spring, autumn and winter).
- headgear (hat, cap)
- sunglasses and sunscreen
- Appropriate clothing and hats for visiting a mosque (shoulders and knees must be covered)
- personal belongings for an overnight stay
Prices
Prices are in USD per person and according to the program
- The tour guide may change the order of the visits.
- 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 (from 10 adults), take advantage of our cheap offers for group travel. Our team from Ramses Reisen always works to your complete satisfaction.
From 10 people in the bus only 305 USD per person (standard from 15 to 21 people in an air-conditioned vehicle with 50 seats)
Additional Entry Ticket
The entrance tickets for the special sights, such as the sarcophagus choeps pyramid or the mummies halls in the Egyptian National Museum are not included and must be redeemed on site
Optional
Nile trip by motor boat 15 $
payment Arrangements
- We accept the following currencies in cash: Euros, Dollars and Egyptian Pounds. 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
- Transfer costs (hotel pick-up and drop-off) are included in the price.
- For more distant hotels and regions, there is a small surcharge of $5 to $10 per person.
