Embark on a 20-hour bus excursion through the Egyptian desert, visiting the primary landmarks of Cairo’s Old Town and the Giza Plateau. Gain insight into the process of mummification of the pharaohs at the Egyptian Museum, and experience the awe of the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
- Hurghada Marina - Discover the “City of a Thousand Minarets” on a full-day tour of Cairo, with round-trip transfers by bus from Hurghada. Relax in air-conditioned comfort on the long journey, admiring views of the Gulf of Suez.
Upon arrival, your private Egyptologist guide will take you to Giza Plateau to see the oldest of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. Get breathtaking views of the Pyramids of Giza as you explore the mortuary temples of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Learn the story of how the temples were constructed, and hear the stories behind their legends.
Continue to the Great Sphinx, the giant statue of a reclining mythical beast with a lion’s body and the face of the Pharaoh Khafre. Go to the Valley Temple opposite, attributed to the Pharaoh Khafre, and marvel at the feat of ancient engineering.
After lunch, drive into central Cairo to explore the artifacts of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. Designed by French architect Marcel Dourgnon, the museum’s collections exceed 120,000 masterpieces from the pre-dynastic to the Pharaonic and Greco-Roman periods. Learn about the mummification art of Ancient Egypt before your return transfer to Hurghada.
- Transfers by air conditioned van
- Lunch at a local specialty restaurant
- Egyptologist guide
- Any service not mentioned in “what’s included
- Drinks at lunch
- Entrance fees
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
