Description
It is an extensive excursion to Cairo/Alexandria from the resort of Hurghada, Egypt! We enthusiastically recommend the trip as it allows tourists to experience the most impressive sights in Egypt. These historical attractions are in three cities of Cairo, Giza and Alexandria. In the cities of Cairo and Giza, you see the Ancient Egyptian sights. While in Alexandria, you will see the views of the Roman Empire and the modern period. All these visits allow you to learn more about the country’s history and gain many impressions. ONLINE BOOKING CAIRO ALEXANDRIA EXCURSION HURGHADA AND BEST PRICE!
Highlights on Cairo & Alexandria Excursion from Hurghada
Program in Cairo:
- Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
- The Three Pyramids in Giza.
- And the Great Sphinx in the pyramid complex.
- Also, Hotel overnight accommodation.
Program in Alexandria:
- Visit Montazah Park and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
- Visit the Alexandria Library.
- Lunch at a fish restaurant.
- Citadel of Qeitbay and Abu-Abbas Mosque.
- Also, Visit the Roman Amphitheater.
Program of Cairo/Alexandria Trip
- First of all, the Landious Travel representative will pick you up from your hotel, in Hurghada, at approximately 02:00 am.
- Secondly, after picking up all comers, the bus leaves for Cairo. On the way there, the bus passes Ras Gareb, Zaafarana, Ain Sohna and Suez. All these cities exist north of Hurghada, on the coast of the Red Sea. The way, from the centre of Hurghada to Cairo, takes about 6 hours.
First Day Program in Cairo
- Once you arrive in Cairo, we show you the fabulous Egyptian Museum. This museum has about 100 exhibition halls. In these halls, there is a unique collection consisting of about 150 thousand pieces. Of course, your guide will have such a task to show you all the exhibits. Also, he will give you free time to take some pictures.
- Following the visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, you will start a boat picnic on the Nile River. What’s more, you can reserve it, in advance, through us! It is an additional program.
- As soon as the boat picnic ends, you will head to another city – Giza.
- The trip continues in Giza. The first stop, there, will be in the restaurant. It offers an open buffet.
- After lunch, you go shopping for a bit of time.
- Then, the group goes to the Giza Pyramid Complex, where there are such great pyramids and the Sphinx. By then, your guide will describe these monuments. Next, he will give you free time to take a picture.
- Before the end of the program in Giza, tourists get time for shopping in the perfume room.
- Then, you will go to the hotel to check in and spend your night.
- Early in the morning, you will need to go to Alexandria. Therefore, we will pick you up from your hotel at approximately 03:00 am.
Second-day program in Alexandria
- As soon as you arrive in Alexandria, we will show you Montazah park. It is a place where there is a palace for the king of Egypt and the Pharos lighthouse.
- Further, you will see the Library of Alexandria and the Abu-Abbas Mosque.
- Also, you visit the Fortress of Qaitbay.
- Later, after exploring this fortress, you will have lunch at a fish restaurant.
Departure to Hurghada
- Finally, you go back to Cairo and return to Hurghada after such an exciting sightseeing tour in Cairo/Alexandria.
- This Excursion to Cairo/Alexandria from Hurghada ends at approximately 22:00 the second day.
What does Cairo & Alexandria Excursion Hurghada Price Include?
- Tickets for visiting temples.
- Food (except drinks).
- Guide.
- Also, Transfer to Cairo-Alexandria, and back to the hotel.
What does not the price of the trip include?
- Additional excursion programs.
- Also, Drinks.
What to take for the trip?
- Breakfast box
- Passport
- Also, Clothes for the season
Cairo & Alexandria Excursion Hurghada Booking Days
- Sundays from 02:00 – 20:00.
- Tuesdays from 02:00 – 20:00.
- Also, Thursdays from 02:00 – 20:00.
What is Expected to See during the Cairo Alexandria Excursion Hurghada?
Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum is the oldest archaeological museum in Egypt and the Middle East area. It exhibits an extensive collection passing from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman period. In addition, this repository houses the most comprehensive collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world. This fantastic collection traces 5,000 years of Egyptian history.
Giza Pyramid Complex
The Giza Pyramid Complex is the most popular tourist attraction in Egypt. Also, we call it the Giza Necropolis. This Complex is an Ancient Egyptian site located on the Giza Plateau. Widely known, it includes the Great Pyramid of Giza with its associated networks and Sphinx of Giza. The ancient Egyptians built these massive constructions during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. Additionally, the Giza Complex includes several cemeteries and the remains of a workers settlement on its territory.
Pyramid of Khufu
The Pyramid of Khufu stands at a towering height of 138.5 metres. Located in the Giza pyramid complex, this oldest and largest pyramid has astounded people through centuries. This marvel constitutes a part of the Seven wonders of the ancient world.
Pyramid of Khafre
The Pyramid Of Khafre stands at the height of 448ft with a base length of 706ft. These measurements make the pyramid the second tallest and second-largest of the Giza Pyramid complex. This historical monument is also known as the Pyramid of Chephren. It houses the tomb of the Fourth-Dynasty Pharaoh Khafre, who ruled between 2558-2532 BC.
Menkaure Pyramid
Menkaure is the third Pyramid in the Giza Pyramid complex situated in Greater Cairo, Egypt. Smallest of the three, this beautiful structure rises to 66 metres (218 feet). Despite being short, Menkaure Pyramid houses some of the most stunning sculptures from Ancient Egyptian history.
Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx is one of the most significant sculptures in the world. Showcasing a reclined lion’s body and a human head, it stands at nearly 66 feet. The length of this magnificent statue is around 240 feet. A royal headdress adorns the Sphinx’s human head.
Montaza Palace
The king’s palace stands in Alexandria. And King Farouk continuously filled it with new and unusual buildings. As Strabo said in “Geography”: “Each king, out of his love for pomp, usually added some decoration to all monuments.” A wall surrounding this chic royal district surrounded the fashionable neighbourhood like a fortress; the royal guard also guarded it. The guard chambers laid not far from the Montaza palace itself.
Library of Alexandria
The Library of Alexandria is one of the largest and most important libraries in the entire ancient world. It was part of the Alexandria Muséion Institute, found in Alexandria, Egypt. The idea of establishment belongs to Demetrius of Phalerum. Subsequently, Ptolemy I, Soter, laid down the plans for this monumental project. At the same time, the son of Caesar Ptolemy II completed the building. By then, the library rapidly accumulated a record number of papyrus scrolls. Indeed, the large amount of finance given by the Ptolemaic kings enhanced this process. It is challenging to calculate an exact figure for the number of scrolls stored at this place. However, we can assume the approximate number of scrolls varied from 40,000 to 400,000 during the heyday.
Qaitbay Citadel
The Egyptians completed the construction of the Fortress in 1477. The founder of this fort was Sultan Abu Al-Nasr Sayf ad-Din Al-Ashraf Qaitbay. Historians believe Qaitbay had built this fortress on the Alexandria Lighthouse – one of the Seven Wonders of the World. These historians affirm that the Alexandria Lighthouse exited on the same site. They used the remaining parts of the lighthouse itself to build this citadel.
Abu El Abbas Mosque
Abu El Abbas Mosque is very popular and famous in Egypt, in the city of Alexandria. The Egyptians dedicated this mosque to the holy Sufi Abul-Abbas al-Mursi from Spain, who lived in the 13th century. In his last years, he moved to live in Alexandria. The full name of this Sufi is Shahab ad-Din Abu-l-Abbas Ahmad ibn Umar ibn Muhammad Al-Ansari Al-Mursi. Revered Abu El Abbas is one of four religious men who enjoy high respect and wide fame in Egypt. His writings were rife and were of considerable importance to all the people in Egypt. Mursi has become a household name in the country, thanks to his work and popularity.
Ayshna Mukherjee –
This was another big itinerary that we had included in our trip. The best part was this would be a combination of getting to look at three cities namely Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria. This trip will need to have at least two days in hand so that you can enjoy it to the fullest. This excursion will be done in an AC bus and we will be picked up from our resort in Hurghada at 8 AM. First, we will be traveling to Giza to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World! The famous Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Post that we will have a wonderful lunch at a local restaurant offering local cuisine. Post the lunch we will be heading for a boat picnic across the Nile. At the Pyramids, we did camel rides! The very first in my life. That in itself was an amazing experience! Our guide from Landious Travels was not only great, but he was an excellent photographer as well. That we discovered after coming to Giza. He has taken some such amazing photographs those which will remain forever etched in my memories. We enjoyed posing in front of the lenses. In this manner, he became more like a family than a guide. Another thing that I feel I should mention here is the way he guided us as not to pay heed to any other agents available there while entering the Pyramids. I was a bit skeptical as to the safety whether we should enter or not, but the guide reassured us on the same. That made us feel entirely at ease with the trip. From here we visited the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. What a collection was laid bare in front of us! It was a trip down history’s memory lane. Our next stop was at the Papyrus factory where all tourists come to collect souvenirs to take back home. Once that was done, we were dropped back at our hotel. On the second day, we traveled to Alexandria. Alexandria was the city of Alexander, Cleopatra, and Antony. It was as if history was unfolding in front of us. Our guide gave us a full briefing about the history of Alexandria en route on the bus. He was pretty skillful in his delivery and had a thorough knowledge of the same. Other than this, we went on a tour of the Catacombs, The Pillar of Pompey, The Lighthouse of Alexandria, and the Fort of Qayetbay as well. Next, we visited the library of Alexandria natively known as the ” Bibliotheca Alexandria”. The uniqueness of this library was that it housed 500 000 scrolls showcasing the science, literature, and religions of ancient Egypt. Once we are done with this tour we are very hungry and are taken to have a yummy fish lunch. And after walking so much, I must say we did have a sumptuous lunch which was locally made and served hot immediately we arrived at the restaurant. Post lunch we visited the Roman Amphitheatre and the famous mosque of the city which ended our hectic tour for the day. A well-planned trip definitely should be booked.
Катерина Штырц –
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