Day 01
Full-Day Cairo Highlights from Hurghada
- 01:00 - 02:00 | Hotel Pickup and Overnight Transfer
- Pickup from your hotel in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, or Safaga.
- Travel by air-conditioned vehicle towards Cairo.
- Short rest stop for refreshments if required.
- Driving time: approximately 6 hours.
- 08:00 | Arrival in Cairo
- Meet your professional Egyptologist guide.
- Introduction to the day's programme.
- 08:30 | Museum Visit Optional
- Option 1: Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum.
- Explore key artefacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun.
- Free time inside the museum.
- Duration: approximately 2 hours. OR
- Option 2: Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum.
- Discover modern displays and major collections.
- Guided tour and free time.
- Duration: approximately 2 hours.
- 11:00 | Papyrus Institute
- Visit a local papyrus institute.
- Learn about ancient papyrus-making techniques.
- Free time for shopping.
- Duration: approximately 30 minutes.
- 12:00 | Lunch
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo.
- Duration: approximately 1 hour.
- 13:30 | Giza Plateau
- Guided visit to the Giza Plateau.
- View the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure.
- See the Great Sphinx of Giza.
- Walking tour and photo stops.
- Duration: approximately 2.5 hours.
- Optional: entry inside the Great Pyramid is available with an additional ticket.
- 16:00 | King Ali Palace
- Short visit and break time.
- Optional shopping opportunity.
- Duration: approximately 30 minutes.
- 16:30 | Return to Hurghada
- Departure from Cairo.
- Travel back by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Driving time: approximately 6 hours.
- Expected arrival at hotels between 22:30 and 23:30, depending on traffic and location.
