Cairo

Description

Cairo

Excursion Description (Full-day trip)

A quarter of all Egyptians live in Cairo, around 20 million people, making it the largest city in Africa. The official name of the city is Al-Kahira, which means “the conqueror”. This name was given because many armies throughout history have attempted to conquer the city, and its defenders would destroy them (more famous conquerors were the Mongols, Crusaders, and Ottomans).

The city stands on the banks of the Nile, in an area where it flows out of the desert valley and extends into the delta (which is at the top of the delta). It is located about 100 km south of the Mediterranean Sea and 120 km west of the Gulf of Suez. A vast area with satellite settlements stretches along both banks of the river, while Cairo, within its administrative boundaries, is limited to the right bank and two river islands, covering an area of ​​453 km².

Some of the city’s landmarks: the National Museum, the Pyramids and Sphinx, Tahrir Square, Old Cairo, the City of the Dead, the Citadel, the Mosque of Mohammed Ali, the Step Pyramid, and Memphis.

The duration of the trip is from 02:00 to 23:30. The indicated departure and return times are approximate and depend on the location of your hotel. The journey takes approximately 6 hours, with a halfway break, the vehicle is air-conditioned.

We will visit the following sights:

Egyptian National Museum
Tutankhamun’s treasures
Pyramids at Giza
Sphinx of Giza
30-minute boat ride on the Nile
Lunch – self-service (drinks not included)
Visit to the essential oils center
We stop at photo locations

The price includes transportation, entrance tickets, lunch, guide in English.

Guests staying in hotels outside Hurghada, due to longer transfers, pay (5€) more than the specified prices for individual trips, but only if the number of passengers is 4 or more. If there are fewer passengers, the transportation price is 25€.

Recommendations

It is recommended to wear clothing made of natural materials (cotton, linen). In the early morning and evening hours, it can be cooler, so bring a jacket or sweater (from October to March). Closed shoes are practical. Take a scarf or hat and sunglasses.

Don’t forget water wherever you go!

The day before departure, order a breakfast box and late dinner at the hotel reception, which will be waiting for you upon return from the trip.

Reservations

Excursions are booked upon arrival in Hurghada.

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