Itinerary
Itinerary: Cairo & Giza Grand Egyptian Museum full day tour by plane
We will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning. You will travel by air-conditioned vehicle directly to Hurghada Airport, from where you will fly directly to Cairo. When you arrive in Cairo, our German-speaking guide, a trained Egyptologist, will meet you and drive you to the Giza Plateau. The pyramid complex on the Giza Plateau dates back to the 4th Dynasty around 2400 BC. BC and consists of the three main pyramids, six small pyramids, the great sphinx and the valley temple.
The Great Pyramid is the oldest and largest pyramid on the Giza Plateau. It is the only one of the 7 wonders of the world that has been preserved. Its height is 147 m and 2.3 million stones were used in the 20-year construction period. At 20 m high, 73 m long and 6 m wide, the Sphinx is the largest statue in the world and the oldest known monumental sculpture. The mortuary temple was used by the ancient Egyptians for the mummification process and is the only one of its kind on the Giza Plateau.
Before continuing to the New Egyptian Museum, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. In the world-famous new Grand Museum you then have the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the life of the legendary Golden King. You will embark on an impressive audiovisual adventure through 3,400 years of Egyptian history. You'll be guided up the Grand Staircase, where over 60 historically significant pieces are on display, providing a deeper understanding of the civilization from which the legend of King Tutankhamun originated. Discover the story of the legendary Tutankhamun in a completely new, captivating way.
After the many new impressions, you will fly back to Hurghada. From there we will take you back to your hotel.
Note on the New Egyptian Museum:
In order to avoid queuing when there is a high volume of visitors, we book your tickets in advance and send them to you via WhatsApp. Show your ticket with the QR code to scan at the security checkpoint at the entrance.
Includes
- English-speaking travel guide
- Airline tickets
- Entrance fees for the above-mentioned attractions
- Lunch in the restaurant
- Soft drinks while driving
Excludes
- Drinks at lunch in the restaurant
- Tips
- extras not mentioned
General Info
After booking, please send us a copy of the passport or ID card of all fellow travelers. We need this to get the tour approved by the Egyptian authorities. Furthermore, after you arrive at the hotel, please let us know your room number via SMS or WhatsApp; we need this to carry out your excursion.
- Please order a wake-up call at reception or set your alarm clock as it starts early.
- Order your breakfast package at reception one day before the start of your trip.
- Think about your camera and/or your video camera
- Sturdy shoes and possibly warmer clothing
- Headgear (cap, hat)
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
Payment methods:
Payment is made upon collection in cash in euros, US dollars, Swiss francs or Egyptian pounds. Unfortunately, payment by credit card is currently not possible.
Cancellation conditions:
Free cancellation is possible up to 3 days before the start of the trip. We then charge a cancellation fee of 30% of the travel price.
Transfer from/to the hotel, for the transfer from Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, El Gouna and Safaga we charge a transfer surcharge of 5 euros per person
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