Spend two days exploring Cairo with a flight from Makadi Bay. Passion Egypt Tours will provide American travelers with private transport, expert guides, and comfortable service. Visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Khan El Khalili, and more. Book this overnight trip and enjoy Cairo’s history and culture in depth.
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Marvel at Egypt’s unique blend of art and architecture.
Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili, and Citadel.
Enjoy excellent services during this Cairo excursion.
Discover 5,000 years of Egyptian history in one day.
Stroll through the charming streets of Cairo.
Your unforgettable journey starts on the first day with a hotel pickup in Makadi, followed by an air-conditioned transfer to Hurghada Airport. From there, you will fly to Cairo, where a tour guide will be ready to accompany you on a two-day Makadi Bay excursion, exploring the remarkable sights of ancient Egypt.
The Giza Pyramids complex, dating back to 2400 BC, features the three great pyramids, the renowned Sphinx, six smaller pyramids, and numerous remarkable structures, making your two-day Makadi Bay excursion to Cairo an unforgettable experience.
A visit to the Great Pyramid of King Khufu will be one of the most memorable experiences during your two-day Makadi Bay to Cairo tour. Built around 2580 BC, it is the only remaining structure among the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, standing 147 meters (481 feet) tall and constructed from 2,300,000 limestone blocks.
An ideal vacation encompasses everything, featuring a powerful symbol of grandeur: the world's largest seated statue, measuring 73 m (240 ft) in height and 19 m (66 ft) in width, depicting a mythical creature known as the Sphinx, which has the body of a lion and the head of King Chephren.
Every visitor to Makadi Bay will experience a sense of timelessness within the granite walls of the valley temple’s mortuary complex, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites dating back to Egypt’s Old Kingdom (2686-2181 BC), and the central location for the mummification process.
The Grand Egyptian Museum serves as a magnificent gateway to the extraordinary ancient Egyptian achievements, showcasing 5000 years of continuous innovation and remarkable artistic creativity. Inside this monumental institution, visitors have a unique opportunity to explore some of the most significant archaeological monuments and artifacts ever discovered, including:
The Hanging Obelisk, the statue of King Ramses II, the ten statues of King Senusert, the grand staircase, the statues of Ptolemaic kings and queens, the Victory Column of King Merneptah, the magnificent Royal Regalia, and the Grand Atrium with the gift shop.
A VIP ticket is available, providing access to view several additional artifacts. For further details, please contact us.
Have lunch at a local restaurant before proceeding to visit Egypt's oldest pyramid:
Every moment of the delightful Makadi Bay tour to Cairo reveals countless marvels, including the Saqqara Step Pyramid. This pyramid was designed by the brilliant architect Imhotep, vizier to Pharaoh Djoser (2686 BC - 2649 BC), and stands as the first of its kind, marking the beginning of the golden age of pyramid construction in ancient Egyptian civilization through the end of the Old Kingdom.
Finally, transfer to a 5-star hotel in Cairo and stay overnight.
Meals: Lunch
Flight: From Hurghada to Cairo
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Start your second day with breakfast and hotel check-out, followed by joining your tour guide for a 2-day journey from Makadi Bay to Cairo by plane to explore remarkable sights including:
Visiting the Egyptian Museum offers an opportunity to experience the charm and majesty of ancient Egypt through over 250,000 artifacts crafted from various materials, representing a civilization that spans more than 5,000 years.
Lunch will be provided at a nearby restaurant in Cairo, after which you will proceed to:
The magnificent Cairo Citadel offers a unique sense of glory and wonder during your two-day Makadi Bay excursion to Cairo by plane. Built in 1182 AD by the renowned conqueror Salah El Din, it features several remarkable structures within its imposing fortified walls. Afterward, you will proceed to:
The Alabaster Mohamed Ali Mosque will bring a sense of joy to your journey from Makadi Bay to Cairo. Built between 1830 and 1848 AD as a replica of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, it stands as a symbol of independence and freedom from the Ottoman Empire, showcasing beautiful and captivating decorative features.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), inaugurated in 2020, showcases an impressive collection of ancient Egyptian art and crafts. The museum features several galleries housing 50,000 remarkable artifacts representing Egypt's rich history and culture, as well as a fascinating Royal Mummies Hall displaying the remains of 28 kings and queens.
The legendary Al Muizz Street is a grand open-air museum founded during the Fatimid era between 969 and 975 AD, featuring some of the most outstanding examples of Islamic architecture in the world. The street is lined with charming cafes, art galleries, historic house museums, and much more.
The premier destination for shopping in the vibrant city of Cairo is the renowned Khan El Khalili Bazaar, established between 1382 and 1389 AD during the Mamluk era. This exquisite bazaar offers an array of remarkable artifacts and goods inspired by the rich cultural and historical legacy of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Afterwards, we will transfer you to Cairo Airport for your safe return to Makadi Bay, concluding your two-day Makadi Bay to Cairo excursion by plane.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: From Cairo to Hurghada
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