Day trip to Cairo by plane from Marsa Alam

4.9
(35 reviews)

18 to 20 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

You will be picked up from your hotel around 2 a.m. After your arrival in Cairo, you will be met by your guide, who will accompany you throughout the tour. The excursion begins with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, which, in addition to its 120,000 exhibits, also houses Tutankhamun's golden coffin. Then enjoy your lunch. The further course of the excursion takes you to the great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. The tour of the pyramids ends at the Sphinx and the temple in its vicinity. At the end of the day, if time permits, you will have the opportunity to drive to the Cairo bazaar before starting the return journey to Marsa Alam. Upon arrival at Hurghada Airport, you will be driven to your hotel near Marsa Alam in an air-conditioned vehicle.

What's Included

Flight Hurghada-Cairo-Hurghada
3 bottles of mineral water per person in the vehicle during the day tour
All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles in Cairo only
lunch
Entrance fees for the Pyramids or the Museum
drinks in the restaurant
Any additional costs not mentioned in the program
Boat trip on the Nile (10 euros per person)
Transfer from your hotel in Marsa Alam to Hurghada Airport

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up guests from hotels located in Marsa Alam and north of it. ---Note: Please make sure to write your real names exactly as they appear in your passports (First Name / Last Name) --- ATTENTION: The order of sightseeing can be changed on site (depending on flight arrival time, Cairo traffic and daylight).

Itinerary

Duration: 18 to 20 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

    Experience the largest museum for ancient Egyptian art with its treasures from Egypt's great past such as the gold coffin of King Tutankhamun with all its elaborate and high-quality grave goods. Our tour guide will explain the most important exhibits to you in a humorous two-hour stay and answer your questions. Duration approx. 2 hours.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Pyramids of Giza

    Marvel at the last existing wonder of the world - a fabulous experience! You will find a total of three pyramids here: the Chephren, Cheops and Mykerinos pyramids. You can discover the area on foot, on horseback or by camel. Duration between 2 and 3 hours.

    3 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Great Sphinx

    After visiting the pyramids of Giza, you will go to the Great Sphinx, by far the largest and most preserved sphinx. It consists of a human head on a lion's body. The Sphinx was carved from the remainder of a limestone mound that served as a quarry for the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Duration approx. 20-30 minutes.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Nile River

    Felucca ride on the Nile. In consultation with the tour group for a fee. Duration approx. 30 minutes.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Khan Al-Khalili

    If the return flight from Cairo is late in the evening, we will spend some time visiting the London of the Middle Ages (Khan el Klalili market), Old Cairo, recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage list, or Cairo Festival City, an extra-large shopping mall (air-conditioned), one of the largest in the Middle East. Full of the most famous international brands, restaurants, cafes and a huge colorful dancing fountain, where you will be drawn to Cairo's chic, modern nightlife.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Cairo (Pass by)

    If we have time, we can make two signature visits to the Papyrus Museum and the Essential Oil Factory. These two attractions will familiarize you with the ancient Egyptian techniques of making papyrus and essences. These two interesting visits will increase your knowledge of daily life in ancient Egypt and will also be helpful to the Egyptian farmers who work in these sectors and preserve these very old handicrafts from ancient Egypt. (These visits depend on the time remaining.)

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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