Cairo Tour from Soma Bay for 2 Days

Cairo Tours from Soma Bay for 2 Days Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to Cairo & Visit the Giza Pyramids and Saqqara

• Transfer: Depart from your hotel in Soma Bay to Hurghada airport by private A.C. car. Fly to Cairo.
• Arrival in Cairo: Meet your private tour guide and begin your tour with a visit to:

Giza Pyramids Complex

• Great Pyramid: Built for King Khufu around 2580 BC, it is the last surviving wonder of the ancient world, constructed with 2.3 million limestone blocks over 20 years.
• Great Sphinx: This monumental statue, with a lion’s body and a human face (presumably King Khafre), stands 73 m long and 19 m wide.
• Valley Temple: Used for mummification during the Old Kingdom, it provides insights into ancient Egyptian mortuary rituals.
• Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local Egyptian restaurant.
• Saqqara Step Pyramid: Visit the Step Pyramid created by Pharaoh Djoser around 2700 BC, notable for its six-step design and height of 60 m.
• Overnight: Transfer to a 5-star hotel in Cairo.

Day 2: Explore Cairo Attractions & Fly to Soma Bay

• Check-out: After breakfast, continue your tour with visits to:

The Egyptian Museum

• Home to about 150,000 artifacts, including treasures from the reign of Pharaoh Tutankhamun.
• Lunch: Dine at a local Egyptian restaurant in Cairo.

Salah El Din Citadel

• Constructed between 1176 and 1182 AD, this fortress showcases Egypt’s historical glory and houses various museums.

Mohamed Ali Mosque

• Located within the Citadel, this alabaster mosque was built between 1830 and 1848 AD, featuring stunning architecture reminiscent of Turkey’s Blue Mosque.

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)

• This museum offers a journey through Egypt’s rich history and culture, showcasing artifacts from pre-historical times to the present.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

• Explore this historic marketplace, filled with shops and cafes offering a taste of Islamic architecture and local goods.
• Final Transfer: Head to Cairo Airport for your return flight to Soma Bay, concluding your two-day excursion.