Day 1: Hurghada to Cairo
Begin your adventure with a flight from Hurghada to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your private guide and head to the legendary Pyramids of Giza. Marvel at the iconic structures of Cheops (Khufu), Chephren (Khafre), and Mykerinus (Menkaure), and visit the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Giza before exploring the Egyptian Museum. Discover an extraordinary collection of over 250,000 ancient artifacts, including the priceless treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb. Optionally, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (currently in its trial opening phase) or attend the spectacular Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids. Overnight in a comfortable 3-star hotel in Cairo.
Day 2: Cairo - Old City
After breakfast, return to the Egyptian Museum to explore more of its vast collection. Then, head to the historic Salah el-Din Citadel, a magnificent fortress that served as Egypt's seat of power until the 1860s.
Next, visit the stunning Mohamed Ali Mosque, known as the Alabaster Mosque, inspired by Istanbul's Blue Mosque. End your day wandering through Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the Middle East's most famous and historic marketplaces. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3: Cairo - Memphis, Saqqara, Dahshour - Hurghada
After breakfast, visit the Djoser Step Pyramid at Saqqara, Egypt's first pyramid and an architectural marvel. Then, explore the ancient city of Memphis, founded around 3,100 BC, and discover its significance as Egypt's first capital.
Finally, visit Dahshour, located about 40 kilometers southwest of Cairo, where excavations have revealed the remains of seven pyramids and extensive tomb complexes, including the famous Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid. Return to Hurghada by flight.