Full-Day Cairo Tour from Port Ghalib by Plane

First, you will take a shuttle from your Port Ghalib hotel early in the morning. We will drive you to the Marsa Alam airport. Next, you will catch your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, your private tour guide will meet you. Then, you will begin exploring Cairo’s amazing treasures.

The Giza Pyramids Complex

The Giza Pyramids Complex is a magnificent work of art. It features enormous structures. Specifically, the complex includes the Great Three Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and six smaller pyramids.

• The Great Pyramid of Khufu: Builders constructed this pyramid in $2580$ BC. It is one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. They used $2.3$ million limestone blocks to build it. It stands $147\text{ m}$ ($481\text{ ft}$) high. Inside, you will find advanced interiors with tunnels and majestic halls. It is the last intact ancient marvel.
• The Great Sphinx: The Sphinx is the largest, oldest, and best-known statue in the world. It stands in the center of the Giza complex as a national protector. It is $73\text{ meters}$ ($240\text{ feet}$) long and $22\text{ meters}$ ($66\text{ feet}$) broad. This legendary beast has the body of a sitting lion. The head is that of a man, possibly King Khafre.
• The Valley Temple: The ancient Egyptians sought immortality as a blessing. They built the Valley Temple during the Old Kingdom ($2686-2134$ BC). They used this temple to conduct the sacred mummification process.

Afterward, we will serve you lunch. You will eat at a restaurant with a view of both the Pyramids and the Nile River. Then, your Cairo trip will continue with two more stops.

Cultural Treasures of Cairo

• The Egyptian Museum: Since the early 19th century, the walls of the Egyptian Museum have housed countless artifacts. It holds over $140,000$ ancient objects. These include items made of stone, wood, gold, and precious stones, plus numerous mummies. These objects showcase the creativity and ingenuity of the ancient Egyptians.
• Khan El Khalili Bazaar: This fantastical boulevard appeared around $970$ AD during the height of the Islamic Empire. It provides tourists with almost anything they could want. Here, you will find beautiful stores stocked with magnificent items. You can also relax at cafés with entrancing Islamic architecture and enjoy a delectable beverage.

Finally, you will travel to the Cairo airport for your return flight. You will land at Hurghada airport and travel back to your Port Ghalib hotel.