Day 1 El Quseir- Giza

You will be transferred from your hotel in El Quseir to Hurghada Airport for a flight to Cairo where you will enjoy a private night flight to Cairo from El Quseir.
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, the Great Sphinx, and the 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 pyramids of the Giza Plateau and the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that remains 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:
Khan Al Khalili Market:
No visit to Cairo is complete without a stop at Khan El Khalili Market; One of the most famous and oldest markets in the Middle East.
Then move to the 5* Steigenberger Pyramids Resort hotel for overnight stay.

     

Day 2 Cairo - El Quseir

Check out after breakfast, then join your private tour guide to visit Cairo Highlights including:
The 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 exhibition dedicated to Tutankhamun's collection of treasure, gold and jewels that were kept 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:
  Until the 1860s, Saladin Citadel served as the seat of the Egyptian government, and the Cairo Citadel is considered a magnificent fortress. 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 the “Alabaster Mosque” because most of its walls were made of pure alabaster. The mosque is a replica of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
Then head to Cairo Airport to fly to Hurghada and transfer to your hotel in El Quseir.

     


 

Inclusions:

• Qualified Egyptologist guide during the 2-day trips.
• Flight ticket { Hurghada/Cairo-Cairo/Hurghada }.
• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• One Night in Steigenger Pyramids Resort.
• 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:

• Camera
• Passports
• Flight Tickets

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How many days do you need in Cairo?

2-3 days
You should plan to spend at least 2-3 days in Cairo, the heart and soul of Egypt. This includes exploring the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and the bustling bazaars of Khan el-Khalili. You'll want a full day for the pyramids alone, with another day or two for the other sights.

Is Cairo a cheap city?

The capital of Egypt – and the country as a whole – is a great destination for travelers on a budget, with reasonable prices for accommodation (even high-end properties if you time it right), food and activities