With this Egypt tour of Cairo and Makadi, you will first experience the vibrant capital of Egypt and visit the highlights of the metropolis, such as the Giza pyramids with the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and the Citadel of Saladin. After this informative cultural journey, relax on the beautiful sandy beaches in popular Makadi Bay, Hurghada on the Red Sea.
For your Egypt round trip Cairo with a beach holiday in Makadi Bay you fly today to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met by our tour guide and transferred to your hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel you will be picked up by your tour guide and visit:
Giza Pyramid Complex:
The complex includes three main pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, six little pyramids, the great sphinx and the Valley Temple. The complex dates back to the 4th dynasty 2400 years B.C.
The Great Pyramid:
The Great Pyramids belongs to “King Khufu” It is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids of Giza plateau and the only one to remain intact from the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The height of the great pyramid is 147m, the number of stones used in construction is 2,300,000 and it took twenty years to be built.
The Great Sphinx:
It was built by “King Chephren“, it is the largest statue in the world, standing 73 m. long, 19 m. wide, and 20 m height. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture.
The Valley Temple:
A Granite mortuary temple used by Ancient Egyptians for the mummification process and this is the only remaining one at Giza plateau.
Additional visit to the Solar Boat in front of Cheops Pyramid (extra ticket on spot).
Lunch will be served in a good quality restaurant, and then continue to Sakkara area to visit:
Sakkara Step Pyramid:
It is considered to be the earliest large-scale cut stone construction; it dates back to the reign of King Djeser who ruled Egypt during the 27th century B.C. The step pyramid consists of 6 steps built atop one another with a height 62m.
Memphis City:
The 1st capital all over Egypt founded by King Menes, It occupied a strategic position between Upper & Lower Egypt. Memphis was believed to be under the protection of the god Ptah, the god of creation and artworks.
Back to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Today you visit with your tour guide:
The Egyptian Museum:
The museum displays a collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920 when his tomb was excavated.
Salah El Din Citadel:
It served as Egypt’s seat of government till the 1860 Cairo Citadel is a magnificent fortress. It was constructed during Salah ad-Din reign. The construction work has started in 1176 and was completed in 1182.
Mohamed Ali Mosque:
It was constructed between 1830 and 1848, the mosque named “The Alabaster Mosque” because of most of the walls made out of pure alabaster. The mosque is a replica of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
Then you will have lunch, then you will be given to Cairo airport and fly to Hurghada. Upon arrival in Hurghada, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel.
Beach Holiday in Makadi Bay.
Beach Holiday in Makadi Bay.
Beach Holiday in Makadi Bay.
Beach Holiday in Makadi Bay.
Transfer from your hotel to Hurghada Airport, and then fly home.
Summer (May 1st to September 30th) | Winter (1st Oct to 30 Apr) | |
Single room / cabin | 945 $ | 990 $ |
Double room / cabin | 730 $ | 750 $ |
5 * standard
Hotel in Cairo : Cairo Pyramids, Ramses Hilton
Hotel on the Red Sea: Prima Life Makadi, Serenity Makadi Beach
Summer (May 1st to September 30th) | Winter (1st Oct to 30 Apr) | |
Single room / cabin | 1195 $ | 1250 $ |
Double room / cabin | 900 $ | 925 $ |
5 * Deluxe
Hotel in Cairo : Sheraton Cairo, Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo
Hotel on the Red Sea: Cleopatra Makadi