| Duration |
2 Days |
|---|---|
| Tour Location |
Cairo |
| Tour Type |
Daily Tour |
| Pickup |
Your Hotel in Soma Bay |
Experience Cairo over two full sightseeing days with this 2 Day Cairo Tour from Soma Bay by Plane, designed for travelers who want more time to explore Egypt’s capital while spending just one night away from the resort. The tour begins with pickup from your Soma Bay hotel, a transfer to Hurghada Airport, and a domestic flight to Cairo.
Day 1 focuses on the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple of Khafre, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, combining some of Cairo’s most important ancient monuments with its major archaeological museum. After an overnight stay in Cairo, Day 2 continues with the Egyptian Museum, Salah El-Din Citadel, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Al-Muizz Street, and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. If you want to compare this tour with other destinations and experiences available from the resort, explore our Egypt Day trips for more day-trip options across Egypt.
With domestic flights, private air-conditioned transportation, a private Egyptologist guide, one night in a Cairo hotel, breakfast, and two lunches included, this overnight Cairo tour provides a convenient way to experience ancient Egyptian monuments, museums, and historic Cairo from Soma Bay. For other ways to explore Egypt from the resort, you can also browse our Soma Bay day tours.
Only on this route
The only overnight excursion from Soma Bay that covers this much of Cairo in one trip pairing the Giza Pyramids and GEM with the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar across two full days.
Your Tripidays representative picks you up from your Soma Bay hotel for the transfer to Hurghada Airport. After your domestic flight to Cairo, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin your Cairo sightseeing at the Giza Plateau. After the day's sightseeing, transfer to your Cairo hotel for the overnight stay.
Begin with the Great Pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Your guide introduces you to the pyramid complex and its place in ancient Egyptian history as you explore the monument area.
Continue to the Great Sphinx, one of Egypt's most recognizable monuments. The colossal limestone figure has a lion's body and a human head and is traditionally associated with the reign of Pharaoh Khafre.
Visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, located near the Sphinx and connected with Khafre's pyramid complex. The temple is notable for its large stone construction and its role within the ancient funerary complex.
Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to explore its collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. The museum provides a modern setting for discovering Egypt's pharaonic heritage and complements the ancient monuments visited at Giza.
Lunch
After breakfast and check-out from your Cairo hotel, meet your guide and begin the second day of sightseeing. The day combines ancient Egyptian collections with historic Islamic landmarks and the traditional marketplace of Khan El-Khalili.
Start at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, where you can explore galleries containing ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies. The museum offers further insight into the civilization and historical periods represented by the monuments visited on Day 1.
Continue to the Salah El-Din Citadel, a historic fortress positioned on a hill overlooking Cairo. The Citadel forms an important part of the city's Islamic architectural and historical heritage.
Inside the Citadel, visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque. Its prominent domes and Ottoman-influenced architectural design make it one of the best-known landmarks within the Citadel.
Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) to explore exhibits presenting different aspects of Egypt's history and culture. The museum provides a broader view of Egyptian civilization beyond the archaeological collections seen at the other museums.
Continue into historic Cairo with a walk along Al-Muizz Street, known for its historic Islamic architecture, before visiting Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. Explore the market's shops and traditional atmosphere before concluding the Cairo sightseeing program.
After the day's sightseeing, transfer to Cairo Airport for your return domestic flight to Hurghada. On arrival, a private vehicle takes you back to your Soma Bay hotel, completing your 2-day Cairo tour.
Breakfast and Lunch
The tour includes round-trip domestic flights between Hurghada and Cairo, private air-conditioned transportation, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to the listed sites, one night in a 5-star Cairo hotel with breakfast, two lunches, bottled water, and Soma Bay hotel pickup and drop-off.
It is the only 2-day, Cairo-only flight package from Soma Bay that combines the Giza Pyramids and Saqqara with the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. If you'd rather add Luxor and Abu Simbel to your trip, see our overnight Luxor and Abu Simbel from Soma Bay tour.
Day 1 includes the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple of Khafre, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Day 2 includes the Egyptian Museum, Salah El-Din Citadel, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Al-Muizz Street, and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. For a version that adds a second city, see our two day Cairo and Luxor from Soma Bay tour.
The tour lasts 2 days and 1 night. It starts with pickup from your Soma Bay hotel and a flight to Cairo, then ends on Day 2 with the return flight to Hurghada followed by private transfer back to Soma Bay.
Yes. The tour includes private, air-conditioned transportation for the Soma Bay airport transfer, airport transfers in Cairo, and transportation between the Cairo sightseeing stops.
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