2 Days Cairo And Alexandria Tours from Hurghada
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2 Days Cairo And Alexandria Tours from Hurghada
Discover the ancient capitals of Cairo and Alexandria with a 2-Day Tour from Hurghada. Beyond The Nile Tours offers exceptional service, featuring a private A/C vehicle and a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide.
On this private tour, explore Cairo's highlights, including the Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids. Then, continue to Alexandria to visit the Alexandria Library, Citadel of Qaitbay, Pompey's Pillar, and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.
Book this captivating tour from Hurghada and turn your dream into a reality.
Tour Highlights
Cairo Highlights
- Giza Pyramids Complex
- The Great Sphinx
- The Valley Temple
- The Grand Egyptian Museum
- The Egyptian Museum
Alexandria Highlights
- The Catacombs
- Pompey’s Pillar
- The Citadel of Qaitbay
- Alexandria Library
Included/Excluded
- Internal flight ticket (Hurghada/Cairo – Cairo/Hurghada).
- Pick up services from your hotel in Hurghada and return.
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private speaking tour guide throughout your tours.
- 2 Lunch during your trips.
- Mineral water and soft drink on board the vehicle.
- One-night accommodation in Cairo at 5* hotel.
- All services charges and taxes.
- Any extras not mentioned in the program.
- Tipping.
- Entrance fees to all the sights in Cairo and Alexandria.
Tour Plan
Day 1 : Fly from Hurghada To Cairo
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada to catch your flight from Hurghada International Airport to Cairo, to visit:
Giza Pyramids Complex: Beautifully powerful, the Lord of Time, the Giza Pyramids Complex is a humble tribute to the unparalleled dominance and inventions of the magnificent Empire of Egypt, which ruled from 2600 BC to 670 AD.
The Great Pyramid: built in 2570 BC, is a remarkable stone structure of 2 million tones. It was completed in just 15 years and is still considered one of the original Seven Wonders of the World. Well-preserved over centuries, it stands at 146.6 meters (481 feet) and is the heaviest object in the world, weighing about 6 million units. It features an impressive King’s Chamber.
The Great Sphinx: in Horus of the Horizon was created by Pharaoh Khafre between 2558 and 2532 BC. Modeled after a lion, the Sphinx symbolizes divinity and is a guardian of immortality. Its unique characteristics are highlighted by its connection to the Dream Stele of Thutmose IV.
The Valley of Temple: The most meaningful task is preserving the mummies of the king's family, as the temple is also where the mummy is embalmed and blessed. This is seen to be the best-conserved temple in Egypt, and it contains some incredible statuary and artistic work.
The Grand Egyptian Museum: features an impressive collection showcasing 5,000 years of Ancient Egyptian civilization. Highlights include the Statue of King Ramses II, the Statues of King Senusert, the Grand Staircase, the Victory Column of King Merneptah, and the Hanging Obelisk. Visitors can also explore the royal regalia, Grand Atrium, and Gift Shop, providing a unique glimpse into the ancient world.
ِAfter we arrange you to go to your hotel in Cairo you will spend the night there.
Day 2 : Tour to Alexandria Tourists Attractions
After breakfast, we will transfer you to Alexandria by A/C vehicle. You will visit:
The Catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa Mohamad's said Al Haldwani Mohamed said Al hallway, Alexandria 21599 Egypt The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are the most significant Roman Cemetery, consisting of three levels cut in the rock. The site is an interesting mix of Pharaonic art displayed in the wall paintings and Roman influence seen in statues, tombs, etc.
Pompey's Pillar was a huge 30-meter column built between AD 298 and 302 on an artificial hill above the village of Rhakotis. It was made from Aswan red stone and retrieved from the Serapeum Temple.
Qaitbay Castle: This Mamluk fortress, located within the area, was built in 1480 by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qaitbay. It is the most impressive architectural landmark at Alex. Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbey built this soaring fortress to block the Ottomans from invading.
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the New Library of Alexandria, was the first human scientific achievement of the new century (2002), and it contains about 8 million books from various disciplines.
After your tour ends in Alexandria, we will transfer you to Cairo airport for a flight back to Hurghada, then to your hotel.
