๐บ๐โ๏ธ12-Day Egypt Budget Escape: Cairo Wonders & Hurghada Red Sea Holiday ๐บ๐โ๏ธ
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โจ Discover Egypt for Less ๐บ
Enjoy the best of Egypt without overspending. This 12-day budget-friendly tour gives you more value while keeping comfort and quality in mind. You will explore iconic landmarks, experience local culture, and unwind by the Red Sea.
๐๏ธ Cairo โ The Heart of History
Start your journey in Cairo, where ancient history meets modern life. Visit the legendary Pyramids of Giza and stand before the majestic Great Sphinx of Giza. Then, explore the treasures inside the Egyptian Museum.
As your trip continues, wander through bustling markets, taste authentic Egyptian food, and enjoy guided tours that bring history to life.
๐ Hurghada โ Relax by the Red Sea
After exploring Cairo, head to Hurghada for a relaxing beach escape. Here, you will enjoy crystal-clear waters, sandy beaches, and sunny weather.
You can snorkel among colorful coral reefs or simply relax by the sea. In addition, optional activities such as boat trips and desert safaris add more excitement to your stay.
๐ซ Perfect Balance of Culture & Relaxation
This itinerary blend adventure with relaxation. First, you dive into Egyptโs ancient past. Then, you unwind by the Red Sea. As a result, you get a complete travel experience at an affordable price.
โญ Experience Highlights
๐บ Visit the Pyramids & Sphinx in Cairo
๐๏ธ Explore the Egyptian Museum
๐ Discover Old Cairo & local bazaars
๐ Relax on Hurghadaโs beautiful beaches
๐คฟ Optional snorkeling & diving trips
๐ค Boat excursions in the Red Sea
๐๏ธ Optional desert safari experience
๐ Stunning sunsets by the Red Sea
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Itinerary
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.
Day 2: ๐บโจ Saqqara & Ancient Capital Experience ๐๐
Included Activities: Memphis Museum โ The Step Pyramid Complex โ Unas Pyramid โPyramid 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
Itโs 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.2345โ2323 BC), the first ruler of the Sixth Dynasty, built his pyramidal complex not far from the Step Pyramid of (c.2667โ2648 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 Tetiโs pyramid at Saqqara in the block of tombs belonging to the officials of the kingโs 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
Day 3: ๐บโจ Ancient Pyramids & Modern Wonders ๐๐
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, itโs 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
Day 4: ๐๏ธโจ Cairo Heritage Highlights | NMEC, Citadel & Sultan Hassan Mosque Experience ๐๐
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 Egyptโs tangible and intangible heritage. A museum of a new kind, unknown so far in Egypt and the entire Middle East region, the NMECโs main goal is to โshare 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). Saladinโs 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 1870โs.
Mohamed Ali Mosque
The Mosque of Muhammad Ali is located inside the Citadel of Salah alโDin alโAyyubi (Saladin) in Cairo. It was built by Muhammad Ali Pasha (1220โ1264 AH/1805โ1848 AD), the founder of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty (1220โ1372 AH/1805โ1953 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 mosqueโs 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-Rifaโi 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
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
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
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
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
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
Day 10: ๐๏ธโจ Cairo Hidden Gems๐๐
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 itโs a medieval-style mall.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 11: ๐๐Cairo Hidden Icons ๐๏ธโจ
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 Aliโs 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
Day 12: We will miss you
Final departure:ย ย
Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.