๐Ÿบ๐ŸŒŠโ˜€๏ธ12-Day Egypt Budget Escape: Cairo Wonders & Hurghada Red Sea Holiday ๐Ÿบ๐ŸŒŠโ˜€๏ธ

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Duration
12 Days / 11 Nights
Availability
Everyday
Destinations
01 Country / 3 Cities
Tour Type
Private Tour
English Speaking Guide

Included

๐Ÿ’ง Bottled water during the tour
โœˆ๏ธ Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure at Egyptian airports.
๐Ÿš— All transfers and transportation as per the itinerary in a private, deluxe, air-conditioned vehicle.
๐ŸŽ“ Private, professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout the tour
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ All entrance fees to the included sightseeing attractions.
๐Ÿงพ All applicable taxes and service charges.
โœˆ๏ธDomestic flight ticket Cairo /Hurghada /Cairo.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ07 nightsโ€™ accommodation in Cairo on Bed and breakfast basis.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ04 nightsโ€™ accommodation in Hurghada on Half Board basis.

Excluded

โœˆ๏ธ International Airfares โ€“ Not included
๐Ÿ›‚ Egypt Entry Visa โ€“ Travelerโ€™s responsibility
๐Ÿ’ต Personal Expenses โ€“ Laundry, telephone calls, and other incidentals
๐Ÿ™ Tipping โ€“ For guides, drivers, and Nile Cruise crew
๐Ÿน Beverages โ€“ Drinks on board the cruise and during meals
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Optional Tours โ€“ Not included in the package
๐Ÿงณ Travel insurance

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Welcome to Egypt

Arrival to Egyptย ย ย 

Welcome to Cairo. Your tour begins when you are greeted by our representative who will assist you. After you have collected your luggage, he will then take you, in our deluxe vehicle, to your Cairo hotel.

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Day 2: ๐Ÿบโœจ Saqqara & Ancient Capital Experience ๐Ÿ‘‘๐ŸŒ

Included Activities: Memphis Museum โ€“ The Step Pyramid Complex โ€“ Unas Pyramid โ€“Pyramid of Teti โ€“ Old Kingdom Tombs

At 8 am we will start our day tour and start exploring the history of Egyptian Civilization and visit the ruins of its first capital

Memphis Open Air Museum

Memphis was the oldest capital of ancient Egypt, the first one that was founded after the unification of upper and Lower Egypt. The city was founded in the first dynasty (3100 BC).

The Step Pyramid of Saqqara

Itโ€™s called also step Pyramid of Zoser or Josser, due to the King Zoser who ordered his minister Imhotep to build it, this pyramid consists of six-layers, its height was about 197foot (60 meters). It is the first Pyramid ever built and it is the first largest scale stone building in the world.

Pyramid of Unas

The Pyramid of Unas is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty.

Pyramid Complex of Teti

Teti (c.2345โ€“2323 BC), the first ruler of the Sixth Dynasty, built his pyramidal complex not far from the Step Pyramid of (c.2667โ€“2648 BC), in Saqqara. Upon completion, it stood 52.5 m tall.

The mastaba tomb of Kagemni also known as Memi

The mastaba was discovered in 1843 by Richard Lepsius. It had to wait until 1905 before von Bissing would begin his publication of rooms IV to VIII, which wasn't completed until 1911.

The mastaba of Nikauisesi

The mastaba of Nikauisesi is situated in the north-east sector of the necropolis of Saqqara. The tomb was discovered in 1979-80 by the Supreme Council of Antiquities.

The mastaba of Ankhmahor

The mastaba of Ankhmahor is situated on the northern side of Tetiโ€™s pyramid at Saqqara in the block of tombs belonging to the officials of the kingโ€™s Dynasty VI reign.

At the end of this great day we will enjoy lunch in one of the best resturants that looks over the Pyramids and then we will go back to our hotel and overnight in Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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Day 3: ๐Ÿบโœจ Ancient Pyramids & Modern Wonders ๐Ÿ‘‘๐ŸŒ

Included Activities: The Pyramid Complex โ€“ The Valley Temple โ€“ The Great Sphinx โ€“ The Grand Egyptian Museum

At 09 am you will meet your tour Guide and start your day to the great Pyramids area which includes:

Giza Pyramids Complex

The three main pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure) are sufficient enough to build a 2-meter-long wall and span 100,000 square kilometers around the globe along with the equator.

The Great Pyramid (Extra Ticket to go inside)

The Great Pyramid of King Khufu is considered largely represents the spirit of ancient Egypt, King Khufu who built this Pyramid as a cemetery has left little information about his reign. Khufu ruled for about twenty-four years. Ironically, despite the enormity of his pyramid, the only statue of King Khufu himself is really small statue carved from ivory.

The Magical Sphinx

Who among us when mentioning the name of the Sphinx does not think about this stone sculpture that carved in the form of the human head and lion body, which is located in the Giza plateau in Egypt the Sphinx is one of the oldest and the largest sculptures in the world, itโ€™s about 73.5 meters long and 6 meters wide.

The Valley Temple

It was used as a place for the embalming process. This temple constructed definitely for two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king.

Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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Day 4: ๐Ÿ›๏ธโœจ Cairo Heritage Highlights | NMEC, Citadel & Sultan Hassan Mosque Experience ๐Ÿ‘‘๐ŸŒ

Included Activities: The Mummies Museum, Cairo Citadel โ€“ National Military Museum โ€“ Mohamed Ali Mosque โ€“ Sultan Hassan Madras & Refai Mosque

Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a full day tour, I will meet you at 8 am in the hotel lobby and start our visit to the

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

The first museum of civilization in the Arab world, the NMEC will present a comprehensive view of Egyptian civilization from prehistory to the present day, taking a multidisciplinary thematic approach designed to highlight Egyptโ€™s tangible and intangible heritage. A museum of a new kind, unknown so far in Egypt and the entire Middle East region, the NMECโ€™s main goal is to โ€œshare knowledgeโ€, to connect with the surrounding Egyptian society and to offer international visitors a richer and deeper insight into the meaning of Egyptian culture through the ages.

The Citadel of Cairo

Salah Al-Deen (known as Saladin to European historians) overthrew the Fatimid dynasty in 1171 AD, establishing the new Sunni Ayyubid Caliphate. Given the threat of invasion by European crusader armies, Saladin decided to improve the fortifications of the city and in 1176 AD he began construction of a wall that would encircle both Al-Qahira (today Islamic) and Fustat (Old Cairo). Saladinโ€™s Citadel served as the seat of government in Egypt for 700 years until Khedive Ismail moved into Abdin Palace in newly constructed Downtown Cairo in the 1870โ€™s.

Mohamed Ali Mosque

The Mosque of Muhammad Ali is located inside the Citadel of Salah alโ€‘Din alโ€‘Ayyubi (Saladin) in Cairo. It was built by Muhammad Ali Pasha (1220โ€“1264 AH/1805โ€“1848 AD), the founder of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty (1220โ€“1372 AH/1805โ€“1953 AD), on the site of Mamluk palaces. He had these demolished to make room for his new building, which is also known as the "Alabaster Mosque", in reference to its marble paneling on its interior and exterior walls. The mosqueโ€™s twin minarets are the highest in all of Egypt, each reaching a height of 84 meters.

Sultan Hassan & Elrefai Mosques

It is one of the largest and architecturally exquisite mosques in all of Egypt. It was commissioned by the Mamluk sultan Hasan ibn al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qalawun sometime between 757 AH/1356 AD and 764 AH/1362 AD, and is located at the end of Muhammad Ali Street, opposite its nineteenth century neighbor al-Rifaโ€™i mosque in Salah al-Din Square.

At the end of our day tour, we will start moving back to your hotel and overnight.

Overnight in Cairo Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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Day 5: Fly from Cairo to Hurghada

Fly from Cairo to Hurghada

Check out from your hotel in Luxor after breakfast, then transfer to Cairo airport to catch your flight to Hurghada. After you have collected your luggage, our guide will then take you, in our deluxe vehicle, to your Hurghada ย hotel. Day at leisure in Hurghada, enjoy swimming, snorkeling, diving, and different water sports as well as optional tours available on request, overnight in Hurghada.

Overnight in Hurghada Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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Day 6: Day Of Leisure

Day Of Leisure

A full free day for sunbathing, exploring, shopping, or taking up some of the many water sport activities that Hurghada has to offer.

Overnight in Hurghada Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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Day 7: Day Of Leisure

Day Of Leisure

A full free day for sunbathing, exploring, shopping, or taking up some of the many water sport activities that Hurghada has to offer.

Overnight in Hurghada Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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Day 8: Day Of Leisure

Day Of Leisure

A full free day for sunbathing, exploring, shopping, or taking up some of the many water sport activities that Hurghada has to offer.

Overnight in Hurghada Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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Day 9: Fly back to Cairo from Hurghada

Fly back to Cairo from Hurghada

At the end of your Red Sea escape, fly back from Hurghada to Cairo on a comfortable domestic flight. This smooth and time-saving journey allows you to relax while enjoying scenic aerial views. Upon arrival in Cairo, our team will assist with your transfer, ensuring a seamless and stress-free conclusion to your luxury Egypt tour.

Overnight in Cairo Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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Day 10: ๐Ÿ›๏ธโœจ Cairo Hidden Gems๐Ÿ‘‘๐ŸŒ

Included Activities: Baron Palace, Ibn Tulun Mosque & Khan El Khalili Experience

After breakfast you will check out and will be taken to a unique experience in Cairo which includes

Baron Empain Palace

Your Egypt trip will remain incomplete forever until you visit the spectacular Baron Empain Palace, also known as the El Palais Hindu, which is synonymous to showmanship and luxury of the city of Cairo. Situated on the landmark of Heliopolis and designed by French architect, this wondrous palace will grab your eyeballs with its fascinating history and magnificent oriental architecture.

The Mosque of Ibn Tulun

When we will go to Ahmad Ibn Tulun Mosque one of the oldest Islamic monuments in Egypt which was built in 879. It has the first spiral minaret that was erected in the sky of Egypt and is considered one of the hanging mosques that are built on a rocky peak called "Shukr" on Mokattam Mountain.

But if you want to know What was the mosque of Ibn Tulun used for?ย  In the 12th century, it served as a shelter for pilgrims traveling to the Hijaz from North Africa. Al-Qata'i, the capital of Ibn Tulun and the administrative center of the Tulunid dynasty, was designed with the grand congregational mosque as its focal point.

The Gayer Anderson Museum

Gayer Anderson is an English officer who completed his medical studies in London and was appointed to the medical department of the English army in 1904, then he moved to the service of the English army in Egypt in 1907.

The museum consisted of two houses dating back to the Ottoman era in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries AD, and they were combined into one house, in them, he displays his archaeological collection of Pharaonic, Islamic, and Asian antiquities, provided that this furniture and his collection of antiquities become the property of the Egyptian people after his death or when he leaves Egypt permanently.

Muizz ST & Khan Khaliili

El Muizz Street the largest open-air museum for Islamic monuments in the world, and a unique heritage site that was added to The UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. While Khan Khalili is One of the wonderful places in Cairo and the oldest market in the Middle East itโ€™s a medieval-style mall.

Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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Day 11: ๐Ÿ‘‘๐ŸŒCairo Hidden Icons ๐Ÿ›๏ธโœจ

Included Activities: Manial Palace , Egypt Train Museum and Cairo Tower

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel then we will meet around 9 am to start our unique day to explore more of Cairo.

Manial Palace Museum

The Museum of Prince Muhammad Aliโ€™s Palace in Manial is one of the most beautiful and important historical museums in Egypt. The museum exhibits an important period in the history of modern Egypt and is characterized by its architectural design. Its modern Islamic style merges with Persian and Mamluk elements. It was also inspired by Syrian, Moroccan and Andalusian motifs, as well as Ottoman style. The building thus harmonizes between a number of Islamic architectural traditions.

Cairo Train Museum

The Egyptian Railway Museum, located in Cairo, is a historic museum that showcases the country's railway history. It was established in 1932 and features around 700 models and exhibits, along with documents, maps, and statistical data illustrating the evolution of transportation and railways in Egypt. The museum was built to commemorate the inauguration of Africa's first railway in 1856. Visitors can explore the collection of old decorated trains and learn about the significant role of railways in Egypt's development.

Cairo Tower

The Cairo Tower or El Gezira tower or (Borg El Qahira) in Arabic language is consider one of the most prominent features of the Egyptian capital. Its partially open lattice-work design is intended to evoke a lotus plant. Cairo tower was built from 1956 to 1961 during the presidency of Gamal Abdel Nasser with Soviet assistance.

Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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Day 12: We will miss you

Final departure:ย  ย 

Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Prices & Accommodation

Silver

MAY - SEP

Per Person in a Single Room $3,026.00
Per Person in a Double Room $1,952.00
Per Person in a Triple Room $1,817.00