Detailed itinerary of Hurghada to Cairo Tours for 2 Days by Bus
Day 1: Hurghada to Cairo – Visit Giza Pyramids Complex: In the morning we will pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada by a private modern vehicle to Hurghada bus station to catch the 1st class bus to Cairo. Upon arrival at the Cairo bus station, our Egyptologist tour guide will accompany you to discover ancient Egyptian civilization in one of the Seven Wonders of the World Giza Pyramids:
Giza Pyramids Complex
The complex includes three main pyramids, six little pyramids, the great sphinx, and the Valley Temple. The complex dates back to the 4th dynasty 2400 years B.C.
The Great Pyramid
It belongs to “King Khufu“, it is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids of the Giza plateau and the only one to remain intact from the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The height of the great pyramid is 147m, the number of stones used in construction is 2,300,000 and it took twenty years to be built.
The Great Sphinx
It belongs to “King Chephren“, it is the largest statue in the world, standing 73 m. long, 19 m. wide, and 20m in height. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture.
The Valley Temple
A Granite mortuary temple was used by Ancient Egyptians for the mummification process and this is the only remaining one on the Giza plateau.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant then move to visit the oldest pyramid in Egypt:
Saqqara Step Pyramid
It is considered to be the earliest large-scale cut stone construction, it dates back to the reign of King Djoser who ruled Egypt during the 27th century B.C. Saqqara step pyramid consists of 6 steps built atop one another with a height of 62m.
Finally, transfer to a 5* hotel in Cairo and overnight.
Day 2: Tour to Old Cairo – Back to Hurghada: Check out after breakfast, then continue your tours from Hurghada to Cairo joining your private tour guide to visit the Coptic and Islamic sightseeing of Cairo starting by:
The Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun’s collection of treasure, gold, and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo then continue your trip by visiting:
Salah ed-Din Citadel
It served as Egypt’s seat of government till the 1860s, Cairo Citadel is a magnificent fortress. It was constructed during Salah ed-Din’s reign. The construction work started in 1176 and was completed in 1182.
Mohamed Ali Mosque
It was constructed between 1830 and 1848, the mosque was named “The Alabaster Mosque” because most of the walls were made out of pure alabaster. Mohamed Ali Mosque is a replica of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a journey across time and space where every traveler will get to explore all the magical history and culture of Egypt through the sight of the rarest monuments and artifacts ever created in the history of mankind.
Finally, enjoy visiting:
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
No visit to Cairo is complete without a stop at the Khan El-Khalili bazaar, the bazaar is the oldest and the most famous in the middle east. It was constructed in 970 AD, the same year as the founding of Cairo.
Then transfer to Cairo bus station to catch the 1st class bus back to Hurghada and transfer to your hotel.
