You will be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada by A/C van to Hurghada airport for your short flight to Cairo, where you will accompany by your tour guide will take you to immerse yourself in Egypt's history with a visit to the famous Egyptian Museum. Following this, you will stroll through Khan el-Khalili bazaar and visit Cairo's most popular Islamic attraction: the Alabaster Mosque. Housing 200,000 Egyptian artifacts, the Egyptian Museum attracts millions of visitors a year. The highlight is the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamen. His 6-gold gilded coffins dominate the main hall while his magnificent gold mask is the star attraction. Your Egyptologist guide will introduce you to the most important pieces before allowing you to have free time to explore the museum at leisure. The Alabaster Mosque at the Citadel of Salah el-Din sits on top of a limestone hill overlooking Cairo and is the most important mosque in the city. The lower part of the Mosque is clad inside and out with Alabaster while the top part is constructed from the limestone cladding removed from the Pyramids of Giza. Inside the mosque, your guide will introduce you to the basic beliefs of Islam, including a translation of the most common prayers. Continuing to Khan el Khalili bazaar, your guide will give you an introduction to the famous markets which claim to have inspired Christopher Columbus to discover the new world. Enjoy free time to stroll through the maze of streets and shops and try your luck bargaining with the shop owners for a souvenir of your trip to Egypt. This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each of the sites during the tour.
Breakfast at your hotel then you will step back in time to the days of ancient Egypt on a private tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, the necropolis of Sakkara, and Memphis, the former capital. With your own private Egyptologist guide to lead the way on this private tour, you can determine the amount of time you would like to spend at each of the sites you'll visit. The Giza Plateau is only around 30 minutes from Cairo, where your qualified Egyptologist guide will provide a fascinating introduction to each of the three pyramids: Cheops, Khafre, and Menakaure. You will have free time to enter one of the pyramids (additional cost), though your guide is not permitted to enter with you or take a camel ride (additional cost). After visiting the pyramids, you' ll continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands, with the Cairo skyline in the background. A short drive to the city side of the plateau finds you standing at the feet of the Sphinx, for thousands of years the enigmatic symbol of Egypt. Your next stop is Sakkara, home of Egypt's oldest pyramid, built-in 2650 B.C. Your guide will provide a brief history of the famous Step Pyramid and you will have free time to walk around. Your final stop is Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. Here you will see artifacts from many of the great rulers of Egypt, including the fallen statue of Ramses II. You will also have the chance to visit a Papyrus Institute to see how the famous artwork is made. Then you will transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay Breakfast
Breakfast at your hotel, then you will drive back to Cairo airport for the flight to Hurghada with a direct transfer to your hotel in Hurghada.
Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip and are valid until April 30th, 2023. Please inquire about pricing over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.
Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired holiday. Space on a given tour will be secured upon receipt of a deposit of 25% of the full price. This payment will be 50% during the Christmas and New Year holidays and on packages including airfare. This deposit counts as part of your final payment. Deposits can be made by bank wire transfer or sent via Western Union or paid using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Payment should be received within 7 days of booking.
A child traveling with two accompanying adults will pay the following:
Notes: Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 Child sharing a parent's room). If 2 children, they will stay in another room connected or next to the parents' room.
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Egypt short break tours can be enjoyed in a variety of locations, including Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and others. Depending on your preferences and spending power, pick the best travel places. For instance, if you're seeking for a spiritual Egypt tours where you may swim in the Red Sea, we advise going to the motivational Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada. Choose your favorite option from the list of options, which also includes Egypt Nile Cruise tours in Luxor and Aswan.
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Your Egypt tours ensure that you receive the best short-break packages, along with the highest caliber services, at the most competitive costs. The costs vary according to how many days you'll stay and which attractions are included in your Egypt travel packages.
You can travel to Egypt at any time of year, however we advise booking a vacation from October to April due to this period being distinguished by clean air, a temperate climate, and being removed from castles and other structures.
Yes, a visit to the Giza Pyramids is included in the majority of our programs. It is because of the Giza Pyramids, which are regarded as one of the world's seven wonders. There are several activities available, including going into the King's Chamber, riding a camel, trying Egyptian cuisine and more.
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Absolutely mind blowing. A definite must see. We flew from Aswan after I contact them, as I did not want to sit in car for hours with my 10-year-old daughter. Just so much history and ancient love. You cannot miss this one thing if you are in Cairo. The rocks are just HUGE, so special.
I recently traveled with my wife, daughter, son in law and two grandsons (ages 4 and 2). We had a private tour experience. From the moment we landed at the airport on our arrival to the day we left we were treated with the utmost care and attention
Our trip to was wonderful. The accommodations and travel was seamlessly arranged by customer service rep, Mona, and we visited so many of the famous Egyptian antiquities. I would not have done the trip without the very knowledgeable guides, Ashraf and Mamdouh
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