01:00 — Night departure from the hotel. We will travel to Cairo by comfortable, air-conditioned bus. The journey takes approximately 6-7 hours, with stops for rest and restrooms along the way to make the trip more comfortable. After arriving in Cairo, the sightseeing program begins with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum in the world. Its construction cost $1 billion, underscoring its scale and global significance. Inside, you will find modern multimedia halls, the treasures of Tutankhamun, ancient Egyptian artifacts, and rare exhibits, as well as panoramic views of the Giza pyramids directly from the museum complex. Next, a panoramic tour of Cairo and a buffet lunch at a restaurant are planned.
After this, we will head to the Giza Plateau, where the famous Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx are located. You will see the Pyramid of Khufu – the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, as well as the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Here, you will have the opportunity to walk around the complex, take photos, and enjoy free time at the foot of the ancient structures. To conclude the program, we will visit a papyrus and natural oils factory, after which, at 11:00 PM, we will return to the hotel after a full day in Cairo dedicated to ancient Egyptian history.
Meeting point:
- The transfer is carried out directly from your hotel. At the appointed time, the transfer will pick you up from the main entrance of the hotel (near the barrier).
Included:
- Hotel transfer to and from
- All entry tickets for the program
- Visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Lunch (buffet)
- English-speaking guide
Not included:
- Drinks during lunch
- Entering the Great Pyramid of Giza
- Transfer from hotels outside the city: Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi: +10$ round-trip for a group of 1 to 6 guests
- Transfer from hotels outside the city: Soma Bay, Safaga: +20$ round-trip for a group of 1 to 6 guests
Additional information:
- The tour takes place on an air-conditioned tourist bus
- The drive to Cairo takes about 6-7 hours depending on traffic conditions.
- Grand Egyptian Museum — Egypt's largest modern museum near the Giza Pyramids
- The order of visiting sites may change
- Queues are possible for museum entry and at the pyramids on peak dates
- Admission inside the pyramids depends on ticket availability.
Take with you:
- Passport
- Takeaway breakfast (order at your hotel reception)
- Comfortable shoes for long walks
- Headwear
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Water for the road
- A light sweater (it might be cool on the bus due to the air conditioning)
- Money for personal expenses and souvenirs
- Charged phone or camera
