Detailed itinerary of Cairo and Alexandria from Hurghada 2 Days Tours.

Day 1: Fly from Hurghada to Cairo: In the morning “Egypt Fun Tours” representative will pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada for a flight to Cairo to enjoy 2 days of Cairo & Alexandria tours from Hurghada. Upon arrival at Cairo airport, you will meet your Egyptologist tour guide who will accompany you to discover the history of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs in one of the Seven Wonders of the World Giza Pyramids Complex:

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

The Great Pyramids belong 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

The Great Sphinx belongs to “King Chephren” It is the largest statue in the world, standing 73 m. long, 19 m. wide, and 20 m 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.

Lunch will be served at a Pyramids / Nile view restaurant, then move to visit:

The Egyptian Museum

The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art. Over 250,000 genuine ancient Egyptian 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.

After that, you will head to your 5* hotel in Cairo to spend the overnight.

Day 2: Tour to Alexandria Tourist Attractions: Enjoy breakfast and check out from the hotel, and take a fascinating private tour to Alexandria joining your private Egyptologist tour guide to visit:

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

A Roman burial site whose family tomb reveals the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. Descend below the ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall.

Back above ground, continue your trip by visiting:-

Pompey’s Pillar

An 82-foot (25-meter) granite column was built to honor Emperor Diocletian, who freed the besieged city and brought food to its starving people.

Qaitbay Citadel

A 15th-century fortress located on the Mediterranean seacoast. It was established in 1477 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qa’it Bay. Qaitbay Citadel is situated in the same place as Pharos Island.

Lunch will be served at a seafood restaurant, then you will finish your tour with a visit to:

Alexandria Library

A copy of every book published in the world is kept in the library, making it one of the great literary sites in the world. The library also houses several exhibitions relating to the history of Egypt and a display of rare antique books.

At the end of the tour, we will transfer to Cairo airport for a flight back to Hurghada and transfer to your hotel by car to end your Cairo and Alexandria from Hurghada. Note: You can share your thoughts about adding or removing any tours from your tour itinerary to be able to accommodate your requirements and fulfill your needs.