This 2 day Cairo tour by air from MarsaAlam by Air tour gives you the opportunity to see more of what Cairo, Egypt has to offer. beneath the surface are more sights that are not always talked about or visited as the usual sights of the capital. Day one will cover the Giza pyramids and Sphinx along with many other attractions. Day 2 will explore the Famous Egyptian Museum and also Old Coptic Cairo and the Citadel of Saladin with its own fascinating Museums and views from castle walls. 

      Included:

           Return flight from Hurghada

           Tour to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx

           Tour to Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo

             Tour to Sakkara,Memphis & Saladin Citadel

           Shopping through famous Bazaars

           Service of professional English Tour Guide

           Entrance fees to the sights

           Lunch at a quality local restaurant

           Bottled water during the tour

           Pick up service from hotel and return

           Accommodation for 1 night at a 5 star Hotel

           Assistance of our personnel during tours

           All transfers by air-conditioned mini-bus

           All services charges and taxes included

       Excluded:

             Personal Expenses

           Optional Activities

          Tipping Kitty

      Itinerary:

     Day 1 -  MarsaAlam  / Giza Sightseeing 

       Pick up from your Hotel in MarsaAlam by air-conditioned modern vehicle to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo, where you will be accompanied by your own expert Egyptologist Tour Guide to visitSaqqara, part of Memphis's massive Necropolis, and burial site of the most ancient Pharaohs where you will see the first Pyramids build in Egypt, that of the Step Pyramid of King Djoser  designed by Imhotep, the ancient Egyptian architect along with a visit to the Teti Pyramid and Tombs in Saqqara.  Then transferred to Memphis, the ancient Capital of Egypt to visit the colossal statue of Ramses II and nearby, still half-buried Hathor Temple then drive to the famous Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s signature attractions to visit the Great Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, Middle Pyramids of Chephren,the smallest Pyramid of Mykerinos and mysterious Sphinx, the Father of Terror to the ancient Pharaohs.

   The tour includes a visit to the Valley Temple facing the great Sphinx.

   On the way, lunch will be included then later, transferred to your hotel for some free leisure time.Enjoyable overnight stay in Cairo.

     Day 2 - Cairo Sightseeing / Return Hurghada 

     A relaxing breakfast at your hotel in Cairo Then time to enjoy some leisurely free time in Cairo. Your day’s touring will start at the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities that was built in neo-classical style, designed by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon and exhibits a collection now of over 120000 masterpieces ranges from Pre-Dynastic era, Pharaonic era to the Greco-Roman period in Egypt. Moving on to the Citadel of Saladin overlooking the City from the Muqattam Hills.

     The magnificent Mohammed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside The Citadel was built in Turkish style and is very similar to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul,Turkey and simply considered to be one of the greatest landmarks in Cairo whose Minarets can be seen from any part of old Cairo.

    Next will be an unusual opportunity to explore the Christian heritage inCoptic Cairo including some of the early religious monuments of the city such as the Hanging Church (or Suspended Church), this Basilica Church was named for its location on top of the south gate of theFortress of Babylon. This Church became the centre of the Christian Church of Egypt.

      Afterwards, you will have a wonderful afternoon shopping at the famous old market in Cairo known as Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

    Enjoy your free time in Cairo, then transferred to Cairo Airport to fly back to Hurghada with direct transfer to your Hotel in MarsaAlam. Lunch included.

       Price Per Person:

           Prices -

           Per Person in Sterling Per Tour and can be paid in US$ or Euros by credit card via a secure payment system with no extra surcharge.

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           Payment -

          Reservations should be made as early as possible to secure your places on required tour and we accept booking 1 day prior to tour starting .

        Your booking will be secured upon receipt of a 25% deposit Once completed, our Representative will take the balance of payment when you are collected for your tour.(cash or credit and debit cards accepted).

         Transportation -

        Transport for all tours included: domestic flights, trains, and air conditioned vehicles by road. Wi-Fi, Bottled water and ice box all included whilst travelling by road. All are new vehicles of the latest design and technology.

        Tour Guides -

       Are always there to meet and greet you from your pickup point and return. All tours of the sites in Egypt include constant guidance of a highly qualified Egyptologist Tour Guide both on included and optional tours.

       Travelling with Children in Egypt -

       Children delight in touring the Pyramids, Temples and Tombs in Egypt as often it is part of their school study programme. Holidays at Egypt offers packages to suit all ages with excellent combined multi location destinations such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Nile Cruise and the Red Sea Resorts.