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EGYPT DAY TOURS - Sightseeing around Cairo, Abu Simbel, Red Sea in Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh

  EGYPTIAN MUSEUM, CITADEL, KHAN EL KHALILI
Tutankamon

This day tour takes you to visit the the Egyptian Museum where you see fabulous treasures of Ancient Egypt which are on display including the golden collection of Tuthankhamen. Continue on to the Citadel area to see the Alabaster Mosque which was built in the Otoman style. From its courtyard, you can view Cairo, the Nile and the Giza Pyramids. Finally, visit one of the oldest universities in the world, Al Azhar Mosque and also the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

 

  PYRAMIDS, SPHINX, MEMPHIS, SAKKARA TOUR
Alabaster Sphinx

Drive to the Pyramids, one of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World, which were built as the royal tombs for the three kings: Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus. Then move onwards to the Sphinx, "Guard of the Royal Tombs". A drive to Memphis, the oldest capital of Egypt, to see the colossal statue of Ramsis II and the Alabaster Sphinx of King Tutmosis III. Also includes a visit the the Saqqara Step Pyramids.

 

  COPTIC MUSEUMS & CHURCHES
Coptic Church

Drive first to the Coptic Museum that contains a collection of rare antiquities from one of the earliest Christian communities in the world. Afterwards drive to the Church of Abou Serga which dates back to the beginning of the 15th centure A.D. It's built in the Basilica style above the cave in which the Holy Family took refuge. Finally, visit the Hanging Church that was built in the 5th century.

 

  NILE DINNER CRUISE WITH SHOW
Dinner Cruise

This is a very pleasant way to spend an evening and experience Cairo by night while tasting some of the best Middle-Eastern cuisine during the 3 course meal. Also enjoy the live band with Classic Arabic Songs and a Traditional Egyptian Sufi Tanora Show along with the Egyptian Belly Dancing show.

 

  PYRAMIDS SOUND & LIGHT SHOW
Light Show

This spectacular show in the Pyramids area combine laser lights and sound effects projected on the Pyramids while the narrator "the head of the Sphinx" tells the story of the Pharaohs and how the Great Pyramids were built.

 

  ALEXANDRIA DAY TRIP
Alexandria

Drive for about 3 hours from Cairo to Alexandria in a private airconditioned car with guide. Day includes visits to the Kaitbay Fortress, Catacombs of Kom El Shoquafa, Pompeys Pillar, the Roman Amphitheatre and Alexandria Library along with lunch and a stroll through the famous gardens of Montazah Palace.

 

  ABU SIMBEL from Aswan
Abu Simbel

One of the most spectacular sights in Egypt. Situated 280km south of Aswan lie the two Temples of Abu Simbel. The first temple was built by mighty Pharaoh Ramses II and the other for his wife Queen Nefertari. The tour starts and ends from Aswan and includes the required roundtrip flight tickets from/to Aswan. This tour can be added on to any of the travel packages together with the Nile Cruise.

 

  GIFTUN ISLAND from Hurghada
Giftun Island

Depart from hotel in Hurghada around 08:30 and transfer to the boat which leaves at 09:30. After a short sea trip arrive at the first snorkeling spot to spend about 1 hour before back to the boat which will sail to the second snorkeling spot for another hour enjoying the beautiful coral reefs. Back to the boat for lunch then sail to Giftun Island to relax for around another 1.5 hours before starting the return to Hurghada.

 

  DESERT SAFARI from Hurghada
Desrt Safari

Pick up from your hotel around 1PM and transfer in 4x4 to the desert. Drive approx 35km to reach the Bedouin Village where your guide will show you around, climb the mountain at sunset. Then a barbeque dinner & small Bedouin party before return transfer to Hurghada.

 

  RAS MUHAMED from Sharm El-Sheikh
Ras Muhamed

35km from Sharm-El-Sheikh lies this very famous spot in Sinai. Jutting out from the southern most tip of Sinai Triangle, Ras Mohammed commands a panoramic vista of Asia on the left &Africa on the right. Once it was an important city, providing point of arrival for pilgrims travelling to Mekka. Here you can climb the Shark Observatory to witness the panorama of the two Gulfs, Aquaba & Suez. Go to the main beach to enjoy coral reefs and the very clear water.

 

  MT SINAI & ST CATHERINA from Sharm El-Sheikh
St Catherina

Night drive from Sharm El-Sheikh to Mount Sinai, the "Mountain of Moses" where he received the Ten Commandments. Climb up and reach the top to enjoy the sunrise, which is one of most spectacular in the world. After this descend down towards St Catherine Monastery to visit the Monastery before being transferred back to hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh.

 

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