Private 2-Day Trip To Cairo From El Gouna By Flight

Day 1: Cairo: Giza pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara.

1. The Pyramids Of Giza
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Start your trip with a private transfer from El Gouna to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo, where our representative and your private guide will meet you to begin your adventure.
   
   Your first stop will be the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Stand in awe before these timeless monuments, capture incredible photos with the Great Sphinx, and learn the secrets behind their 4,500-year-old history.
2. Saqqara Pyramid
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Next, visit Saqqara, home to Egypt’s oldest pyramid, designed by the renowned architect Imhotep. Built over 4,800 years ago, the Step Pyramid stands as the first stone structure in history. Your guide will also take you inside the Tomb of Kagemni, where vivid wall carvings depict scenes of daily life in ancient Egypt.
3. Mit Rahina Museum
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Your final stop is Memphis, Egypt’s first capital and now a fascinating open-air museum. Discover the majestic Colossus of Ramses II, the impressive Alabaster Sphinx—the second largest in Egypt—and a collection of remarkable artifacts excavated from the ancient city. As this is a private tour, your schedule is flexible: spend as much time as you wish at each site and enjoy a truly personalized experience with the guidance of your professional Egyptologist.

Day 2: Egyptian museum -Coptic Cairo

1. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
   2h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Explore the world-famous Egyptian Museum in Cairo on a 4-hour guided tour. Opened in 1901, it houses tens of thousands of ancient artifacts across its many halls. Your Egyptologist guide will focus on the most iconic highlights, including the renowned Tutankhamun Wing on the first floor. Admire his golden treasures, statues, royal furniture, and exquisite artifacts. After the guided portion, enjoy some free time to wander and explore at your own pace.
2. The Hanging Church
   1h
   Continue to Old Coptic Cairo, a sacred district home to 14 ancient churches and a Jewish synagogue. Begin with the famous Hanging Church, built in the 5th century and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Constructed atop one of the towers of the Babylon Fortress, it once served as the seat of the Patriarch and features 110 beautiful icons. Your guide will share the rich history and spiritual significance of this remarkable site.
3. Synagogue Ben Ezra
   1h
   Experience Egypt’s spirit of religious tolerance with a visit to the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo. Named after a Jerusalem merchant, it is one of only 11 synagogues in the country. Your guide will explain its history and the role of the Jewish community in Egypt. After the tour, you’ll be transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight back to Hurghada, then driven comfortably to your hotel in El Gouna.

Pickup details

We pick up our travelers from centrally located Hurghada and El Gouna hotels and resorts.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions