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Cairo Day Trip by Air from El Gouna: Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum

Soar above the Red Sea on a swift domestic flight and step into the timeless grandeur of Cairo on this luxury day trip from El Gouna. Accompanied by a professional local expert, enjoy pre-arranged admission to the Giza Pyramids Complex, the Great Sphinx, and the treasure-filled halls of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Wander the Egyptian Museum, Al Muizz Street, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar for an authentic taste of local culture, all connected by seamless, air-conditioned transfers back to your Red Sea retreat.

Cairo Day Trip by Air from El Gouna: Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum

Day by Day Journey

Cairo Day Trip from El Gouna Day 1 Cairo Day Trip from El Gouna Giza Pyramids ComplexThe Great PyramidThe Great SphinxThe Valley TempleThe Grand Egyptian MuseumLunch TimeThe Egyptian MuseumAl Muizz StreetKhan El Khalili Bazaar

We will transfer you from your hotel in El Gouna to Hurghada airport to catch the flight to Cairo to start a private guided Cairo day trip from El Gouna by plane. Upon arrival at Cairo airport, you meet your private tour guide who will join you to discover Cairo tourist attractions starting with: Giza Pyramids Complex The Complex of the Giza Pyramids is a colossal heavenly art piece that was constructed around 2600 BC to house the everlasting wonders of the ancient Egyptians which took the shape of the great three main Pyramids, six little pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. The Great Pyramid The Great Pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu (2609 BC - 2584 BC) is a timeless wonder which is the last surviving miracle out of the seven wonders of the ancient world, famous for its long height of 147 m and a number of the sacred chambers like the queen’s chamber, king’s chamber, the big void, and more. The Great Sphinx The Great Sphinx is the biggest man-made ancient statue ever created on earth for Pharaoh Khafre in 2600 BC it was carved from a single limestone block to possess the wisdom in its looks and power in its figures. The Valley Temple The immoral House of preservation is a sacred mortuary temple made for the Egyptian Pharaohs of the 4th dynasty to perform the mummification process on their royal bodies before settling in their tombs in Giza. The Grand Egyptian Museum The Grand Egyptian Museum is a monumental gateway to 5,000 years of history, revealing the artistry, spirituality, and epic legacy of ancient Egypt for many ages to come. Oriented toward the stellar pyramids of Giza and spread across nearly 490,000 square meters, GEM houses one of the Middle East’s largest conservation centers alongside research laboratories and educational facilities dedicated to safeguarding Egypt’s heritage. Visitors will encounter timeless masterpieces, from the Hanging Obelisk and the 11-meter colossus of Ramses II to the complete assemblage of more than 5,000 artifacts from Tutankhamun. Lunch Time Lunch will be served at the Pyramids/ Nile view restaurant, then move to visit: The Egyptian Museum The Egyptian Museum is the first museum to be constructed in Cairo it acts timeless vault located in the center of Cairo since 1901 AD to display the rare artifacts and monuments of great and immortal ancient Egyptian civilization. Al Muizz Street Al-Muizz street came into existence during the 10th century AD in the heart of Cairo to be the main street of the capital located subsequent to the heavenly Khan El Khalili bazaar which is able to shed some light on the majestic wonders of the golden Islamic era of Egypt. Khan El Khalili Bazaar The mystical Khan EL Khalili bazaar is a hidden dimension of rare wonders and works of art that was built between 1382 and 1389 AD to become the most famous shopping center in all of Egypt filled with rare artifacts and the sight of the most breathtaking Islamic architectural work. Finally, we will transfer you to Cairo Airport for a flight to Hurghada and then transfer to your hotel to end your Cairo day trip from El Gouna by plane. Flight From Hurghada to Cairo & Return Meals Lunch We will transfer you from your hotel in El Gouna to Hurghada airport to catch the flight to Cairo to start a private guided Cairo day trip from El Gouna by plane. Upon arrival at Cairo airport, you meet your private tour guide who will join you to discover Cairo tourist attractions starting with:The Complex of the Giza Pyramids is a colossal heavenly art piece that was constructed around 2600 BC to house the everlasting wonders of the ancient Egyptians which took the shape of the great three main Pyramids, six little pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. The Great Pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu (2609 BC - 2584 BC) is a timeless wonder which is the last surviving miracle out of the seven wonders of the ancient world, famous for its long height of 147 m and a number of the sacred chambers like the queen’s chamber, king’s chamber, the big void, and more. The Great Sphinx is the biggest man-made ancient statue ever created on earth for Pharaoh Khafre in 2600 BC it was carved from a single limestone block to possess the wisdom in its looks and power in its figures. The immoral House of preservation is a sacred mortuary temple made for the Egyptian Pharaohs of the 4th dynasty to perform the mummification process on their royal bodies before settling in their tombs in Giza. The Grand Egyptian Museum is a monumental gateway to 5,000 years of history, revealing the artistry, spirituality, and epic legacy of ancient Egypt for many ages to come. Oriented toward the stellar pyramids of Giza and spread across nearly 490,000 square meters, GEM houses one of the Middle East’s largest conservation centers alongside research laboratories and educational facilities dedicated to safeguarding Egypt’s heritage. Visitors will encounter timeless masterpieces, from the Hanging Obelisk and the 11-meter colossus of Ramses II to the complete assemblage of more than 5,000 artifacts from Tutankhamun. Lunch will be served at the Pyramids/ Nile view restaurant, then move to visit: The Egyptian Museum is the first museum to be constructed in Cairo it acts timeless vault located in the center of Cairo since 1901 AD to display the rare artifacts and monuments of great and immortal ancient Egyptian civilization. Al-Muizz street came into existence during the 10th century AD in the heart of Cairo to be the main street of the capital located subsequent to the heavenly Khan El Khalili bazaar which is able to shed some light on the majestic wonders of the golden Islamic era of Egypt. The mystical Khan EL Khalili bazaar is a hidden dimension of rare wonders and works of art that was built between 1382 and 1389 AD to become the most famous shopping center in all of Egypt filled with rare artifacts and the sight of the most breathtaking Islamic architectural work. Finally, we will transfer you to Cairo Airport for a flight to Hurghada and then transfer to your hotel to end your Cairo day trip from El Gouna by plane.

What's Included

  • Expert Tour Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All service charges & taxes

Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping

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$510per person

Travel Season

Groups of 8+

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