Egypt · Archaeology

2-Day Cairo and Giza Tour from Marsa Alam with Flights

2 Days Round trip from Al Haram Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx
  • 02 Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure
  • 03 Explore the Egyptian Museum's rare collection of Pharaonic artefacts, including Tutankhamen treasures
  • 04 See the Salah el din Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali
  • 05 Browse Khan El Khalil, one of the Middle East's most famous bazaars

Enjoy a fabulous two-day trip to Egypt, visiting the Step Pyramid, the world's oldest major stone structure, built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser. Explore the Giza Pyramids and other Cairo highlights, including the Egyptian Museum, Salah el din Citadel, and Khan El Khalil bazaar. This tour combines Egypt's most iconic ancient monuments with some of Cairo's most famous cultural landmarks.

Enjoy a fabulous two-day trip to Egypt, visiting the Step Pyramid, the world's oldest major stone structure, built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Hurghada, Cairo, Giza, Marsa Alam
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Giza Pyramids and Step Pyramid of Zoser

  • Pick up from your hotel in Marsa Alam by your tour guide or representative in a private air-conditioned modern vehicle and transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo.

  • Head to Giza to discover the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.

  • Proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates back to the time of Chephren.

  • Visit the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren.

  • Have lunch at a local restaurant.

  • Move on to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure, built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser.

  • Transfer to your hotel in Cairo.

2
Day 02

Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Khan El Khalil

  • Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel.

  • Visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artefacts from the Pharaonic period.

  • Discover its rare collection spanning 5,000 years of art, considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian artefacts in the world. More than 250,000 genuine artefacts are displayed, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen's collection of treasures.

  • Have lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo.

  • Proceed to visit the Salah el din Citadel.

  • Visit the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came especially from Istanbul to build this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt from 1805 to 1849, who ruled the country for over 45 years.

  • Continue to explore Khan El Khalil, a famous bazaar in the Middle East.

  • Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight back to Hurghada.

  • Upon arrival at Hurghada Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Marsa Alam.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Al Haram 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Internal flight ticket (Hurghada/Cairo/Hurghada)

  • Pick-up services from your hotel in Marsa Alam and return

  • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle

  • Private English-speaking tour guide

  • Entrance fees

  • Mineral water and soft drink

  • All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Any extras

  • Tipping

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Marsa Alam, Egypt
Tour start
Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Al Haram.

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