Day Trip to Cairo by Plane from Marsa Alam

  • Marsa Allam
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  • Duration: 18 Hours
  • Language: English

Overview

Experience the fascinating history of ancient Egypt on a full-day Cairo excursion from Marsa Alam by plane. Avoid the long road journey and make the most of your time exploring Cairo’s most famous historical attractions.

Your day begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel, around 2:00 AM, followed by a transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo.

After arriving in Cairo, your professional guide will meet you at the airport and accompany you throughout the sightseeing program.

Start your tour at the Egyptian Museum and explore its impressive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the famous treasures associated with King Tutankhamun.

After the museum visit, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the Giza Plateau.

Explore the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, then continue to the Great Sphinx and the nearby temple. If your return flight is scheduled late in the evening, you may also have time to visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar or enjoy other optional activities.

At the end of the excursion, return to Cairo Airport for your flight back to Hurghada. Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to your hotel in the Marsa Alam area in an air-conditioned vehicle.


What’s Included

  • Round-trip domestic flight between Hurghada and Cairo
  • Professional tour guide in Cairo
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles during the Cairo tour
  • Three bottles of mineral water per person during the Cairo sightseeing
  • Airport transfers in Cairo
  • Assistance throughout the sightseeing program

What’s Excluded

  • Entrance fees to the Pyramids or Egyptian Museum
  • Drinks at the restaurant
  • Optional Nile felucca ride (€10 per person)
  • Any additional costs not mentioned in the program
  • Transfer from your hotel in Marsa Alam to Hurghada Airport
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

Tour Information

Duration: Full Day
Pickup: Around 2:00 AM
Departure Airport: Hurghada Airport
Destination: Cairo
Transportation: Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide: Professional tour guide
Meals: Lunch included
Flight: Round-trip Hurghada–Cairo flight
Availability: Subject to flight schedules


Important Information

  • The pickup from Marsa Alam is very early because the tour operates according to domestic flight schedules.
  • The transfer from Marsa Alam to Hurghada Airport is not included unless specifically arranged.
  • The exact sightseeing order may change depending on flight times, traffic, and attraction opening hours.
  • Entrance tickets are not included unless specified in the selected tour option.
  • The optional Nile felucca ride is available at an additional cost.
  • Khan El Khalili Bazaar can be visited when the return flight schedule provides sufficient time.
  • Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat are recommended.
  • Please bring your passport or valid identification required for domestic air travel.

What To Expect

Hotel Pickup in Marsa Alam

Your Cairo excursion begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Marsa Alam, usually around 2:00 AM.

You will be transferred to Hurghada Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo.

Arrival in Cairo

After arriving in Cairo, your professional tour guide will meet you at the airport and accompany you throughout the day’s sightseeing.

Begin your journey through Cairo’s most important historical attractions.

Egyptian Museum

Your first major stop is the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

Explore its extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and learn about the history of the pharaohs, ancient Egyptian culture, and the discoveries that have shaped our understanding of this remarkable civilization.

Your guide will explain the most important exhibits and highlight famous treasures associated with King Tutankhamun.

Lunch

After visiting the museum, enjoy lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant.

Take some time to relax and enjoy traditional Egyptian cuisine before continuing your sightseeing.

Pyramids of Giza

Continue to the Giza Plateau to see the legendary Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.

Walk around the pyramid area, take memorable photographs, and listen to your guide explain the history and significance of these extraordinary monuments.

The Pyramids of Giza are among the most recognizable archaeological landmarks in the world and remain one of Egypt’s most important attractions.

Great Sphinx

Continue to the Great Sphinx, one of the most iconic monuments in Egypt.

Admire the enormous limestone monument featuring the body of a lion and a human head, and learn about its connection to the ancient Giza complex.

You will also see the nearby temple associated with the Sphinx.

Optional Nile Felucca Ride

If time allows, you can add an optional felucca ride on the Nile at an additional cost.

Relax on the river and enjoy views of Cairo from a different perspective.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

If your return flight is scheduled for later in the evening, you may have time to visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Explore the traditional market, walk through the historic streets, and browse a variety of souvenirs, handicrafts, spices, and traditional Egyptian products.

Papyrus Museum & Essential Oils Factory

If time permits, the itinerary may also include visits to a Papyrus Museum and an Essential Oils Factory.

Discover traditional Egyptian techniques for producing papyrus and learn about the use of natural oils and fragrances.

Return to Marsa Alam

At the end of your Cairo sightseeing, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your return flight to Hurghada.

After arriving at Hurghada Airport, your driver will meet you and transfer you back to your hotel in the Marsa Alam area in an air-conditioned vehicle.

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FAQs
  • The excursion combines a transfer to Hurghada Airport with a domestic flight from Hurghada to Cairo, allowing you to visit Cairo without making the long journey by road.

  • Hotel pickup is usually around 2:00 AM, depending on your hotel location and the scheduled flight.

  • Yes, the round-trip domestic flight between Hurghada and Cairo is included in the tour.

  • The main sightseeing program includes the Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Great Sphinx. Khan El Khalili and other optional visits can be included if time permits.

  • Yes. Lunch at a local restaurant is included.

  • No. Entrance fees to the Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids are excluded unless specifically stated in your selected option.

  • Yes. Traveling by plane makes it possible to visit Cairo and return to the Marsa Alam area on the same day, subject to flight schedules.

  • Yes. An optional Nile felucca ride can be added for an additional cost of €10 per person, subject to available time.

  • Yes, if your return flight is late enough to allow additional sightseeing time.

  • No. The transfer from your Marsa Alam hotel to Hurghada Airport is excluded from the standard tour unless separately arranged.

  • Yes. Three bottles of mineral water per person are provided in the vehicle during the Cairo day tour.

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