Day 1 Sharm el sheikh- Giza
You will be transferred from your hotel at 04:00 in Marsa Alam to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for your flight to Cairo. The flight departs at 05:30 and arrives in Cairo at 06:30.
Upon your arrival at Cairo Airport, your private guide will meet you to visit:
Giza Pyramids Complex:
The complex includes three main pyramids, six small pyramids, a magnificent Sphinx, and the magnificent Valley Temple. The history of the complex dates back to the Fourth Dynasty 2400 BC.
The Great Pyramid:
It is the oldest and largest of the three distinctive pyramids of the Giza Plateau and the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that has remained intact. The height of the Great Pyramid is 147 meters, the number of stones used in its construction is 2,300,000 stones, and it took twenty years to build.
Great Sphinx:
It is the largest statue in the world, reaching a height of 73 metres. Long, 19 m. Wide, 20 meters high. It is the oldest known colossal statue.
Valley Temple:
The granite mortuary temple was used by the ancient Egyptians in the mummification process, and this is the only temple remaining on the Giza Plateau.
Lunch will be served at the Pyramids/Nile view restaurant, then move on to visit the Egyptian Museum
Egyptian Museum :
The museum displays a rare collection of art that is 5,000 years old. More than 250,000 original artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun's collection of treasure, gold and jewels that lay in his tomb for more than 3,500 years.
Overnight in Cairo
Day 2 Cairo - Old City
After breakfast, join your private tour guide to visit the most important landmarks of Great Cairo including:
Egyptian Museum:
The museum displays a rare collection of art that is 5,000 years old. More than 250,000 original artefacts are presented, including an exhibition dedicated to Tutankhamun's treasure collection, gold and jewelery that lay in his tomb for more than 3,500 years.
Lunch will be served in one of the local restaurants in Cairo and then continue the visit
Citadel of Saladin:
Serving as the seat of the Egyptian government until the 1860s, the Cairo Citadel is an impressive fortification. It was built during the reign of Saladin Al-Ayyubi. Construction began in 1176 and was completed in 1182. Then visit
Mohamed Ali Mosque:
It was built between 1830 and 1848, and the mosque was called “Alabaster Mosque” because most of its walls were made of pure alabaster. The mosque is a replica of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
Khan Al Khalili Market:
No visit to Cairo is complete without a stop at Khan El Khalili Market; One of the most famous, oldest and most wonderful markets in the Middle East.
Overnight in Cairo:
Day 3 Cairo - Memphis,Saqarra,Dahshour Sharm el sheikh
After breakfast, then join your private tour guide to visit Cairo Highlights including:
Djoser Step Pyramid at Saqqara
The Step Pyramid was built in the 27th century BC during the 3rd dynasty rule of Djoser. It is the first pyramid built in Egypt and while it is not a ‘true pyramid’ with smooth sides, like those at Giza and Dahshur, it remains an important stepping stone in their development. It is also the first large-scale cut-stone structure in the world.
The Ancient City of Memphis
Memphis, founded around 3,100 BC, is the legendary city of Menes, the King who united Upper and Lower Egypt. Early on, Memphis was more likely a fortress from which Menes controlled the land and water routes between Upper Egypt and the Delta. Having probably originated in Upper Egypt, from Memphis he could control the conquered people of Lower Egypt. However, by the Third Dynasty, the building at Saqqara suggests that Memphis had become a sizable city.
Dahshour
Located about 40 kilometers southwest of Cairo, the village of Dahshur marks the southern end of the vast pyramid field that begins at Giza. Excavations at Dahshur have revealed the remains of seven pyramids, as well as extensive tomb complexes built for queens and nobility from Memphis up until the 13th Dynasty in the Middle Kingdom.
Two of the later pyramids constructed here have been completely destroyed by time and the elements and several others, such as the Black Pyramid (12th Dynasty, 1929-1885 BC), are badly damaged, but Dahshur also boasts two of Egypt’s best-preserved early pyramids. Both built during the reign of King Sneferu (2613-2589 BC), the founder of the 4th Dynasty, the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid at Dahshur is massive evidence of the architectural development that lead to the construction of the Great Pyramid and it companions at Giza.
You will be transferred to Cairo airport, for a short Trip To Sharm el sheikh
Inclusions:
- Qualified Egyptologist guide during the 3-day trips.
- Flight ticket { Sharm el sheikh/Cairo-Cairo/Sharm el sheikh }.
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Two nights in 5 stars hotel
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
- Lunch meals during the tours.
- Shopping tours in Cairo
- All Service charges & taxes
Exclusions:
- Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
Please remember to bring:
info
Can you do a day trip from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo?
Cairo Day Tour By Plane From Sharm El Sheikh
This private day trip by plane makes it easy for you to visit the Egyptian capital in just one day with round-trip flights, hotel transport, and lunch included. Visits to the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum are enhanced with commentary from an Egyptologist guide
Can you do Cairo in 1 day?
With one day in Cairo,
it's possible to see much of the large city. With the proper planning, you can stop at a museum, see the pyramids, and cruise the Nile River
can you fly to the pyramids from Sharm el Sheikh?
Can I visit the Pyramids of Giza from Sharm El Sheikh on a day trip?
Yes, companies such as www.sharm-club.com offer private tours with flights, to the Pyramids from Sharm El Sheikh. Trip duration from Sharm El Sheik to the Pyramids is around 15 hours and includes flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo
how far is Cairo from Sharm El Sheikh by plane?
376 km
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh takes around 1.3 hours. What is the flight distance between Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh? The flight distance between Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh is
376 km.
how much money do I need per day in Cairo?
A budget traveler can expect to spend around
$30 to $50 per day in Egypt, while a mid-range traveler can expect to spend around $50 to $100 per day. It is important to plan ahead and