Hurghada: Cairo & Luxor Highlights Ancient History Package
Immerse yourself in ancient Egyptian history with two excursions in one convenient package. Visit two of the richest cities in the world - Cairo and Luxor by comfortable minivan from Hurghada.
Overview
Go on two of the most popular excursions from Hurghada. The schedule can be changed depending on your preferences. Get picked up from your hotel each day and enjoy 2 days full of historical adventures and a lifetime experience.
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Embark on a guided tour of the historic city of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings. Visit notable sites such as the Temple of Karnak and Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon with an expert Egyptologist guide.
Begin with a pickup from your hotel in Hurghada and board a comfortable minivan. Travel back in time to the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt with a visit to the most beautiful sights around the city. Take a break for lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit the Temple of Karnak and admire the columned halls, the chapels, and the sacred lake of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy lunch at a selected restaurant in Luxor before boarding a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat, to cross over the Nile River to the opposite bank.
Here, you will explore the City of the Dead and the Colossi of Memnon. Admire the only remains of the Temple of Amenhotep III and visit the Valley of the Kings.
Be inspired by the stunning architecture and discover the Temple of Hatshepsut, the only female ruler of ancient Egypt.
Drop off at your hotel in Hurghada.
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Discover the โCity of a Thousand Minaretsโ on a full-day tour of Cairo. Relax in an air-conditioned comfort minivan on the long journey from Hurghada, admiring views of the Gulf of Suez. You will be accompanied by a transfer guide who will accompany you on the journey until you meet your Egyptologist guide.
Upon arrival, your private Egyptologist guide will meet you and take you to the Giza Plateau to see the oldest of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. Get breathtaking views of the Pyramids of Giza as you explore the mortuary temples of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Learn the story of how the temples were constructed and hear the stories behind their legends. Continue to the Great Sphinx, the giant statue of a reclining mythical beast with a lionโs body and the face of the Pharaoh Khafre. Go to the Valley Temple opposite, attributed to the Pharaoh Khafre, and marvel at the feat of ancient engineering. Next, take a 30-minute break for lunch at a local restaurant. Then, drive into central Cairo to discover the artifacts at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square with fast-track entry. You can also choose to add a Nile River cruise and a camel ride to your tour when booking. Museumโs collections exceed 120,000 masterpieces from the pre-dynastic to the Pharaonic and Greco-Roman periods. Learn about the mummification art of Ancient Egypt before your return transfer to Hurghada. After visiting all the attractions, enjoy a shopping stop before beginning the journey back to Hurghada.
Highlights
- Enter the history of Ancient Egypt and the Pharaohs, visit Luxor and Cairo
- Admire the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple, and Valley of the Kings
- Explore the oldest of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World at Giza
- Go to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
- Learn how the pyramids and temples were built from an Egyptologist guide
Included
- Round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned minivan
- Egyptologist guide
- Small group
- Entrance fees
- Lunch at oriental restaurants in Luxor and Cairo
- Valley of the Kings visit
- Colossi of Memnon visit
- Karnak Temple visit
- Hatshepsut Temple
- Egyptian Museum fast-track entry
- Giza Plateau fast-track entry
- Entrance fees (if option selected)
- German, English(included)
- Language guide for the tour: Spanish, French, Italian, and Polish language live guide (If option selected in the checkout page)
Not included
- Pickup and drop-off from Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Safaga, Soma Bay, and El Gouna (available as an add-on)
- Banana Island trip (optional)
- Nile Cruise (optional)
- Camel or horse ride (optional)
Good to know
- Child price: ages 2-11 ยท Infants under 2
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera
- Comfortable clothes
- Cash
- Pillow
- Luggage or large bags