Three Days Trip from Marsa Alam to Cairo by Flight

In the early morning, you will be transported from your hotel in Marsa Alam to the airport where you will catch your flight to Cairo. The moment you land, one of "Tours From Hurghada" private Egyptologist tour guides will be waiting to take you to start your three days trip from Marsa Alam to Cairo and explore:

The Giza Pyramids Complex

That is the primal symbol of Egypt which has immortalize the heritage, greatness, and legacy of the ancient Egyptian civilization for more than 4500. The complex consists of three main pyramids each one is under the name of pharaoh Khare, Khufu, and Menkaure, six little pyramids, the everlasting guardian of Egypt the great sphinx plus the mysterious valley temple.

The Great Pyramid of Khufu

It is the last remaining intact wonder of the seven wonders of the ancient world and one of the oldest and largest structures on the plant. The pyramid stands at the height of 147 m (481 ft) which made it the tallest building in the world for 3800 years until the Lincoln cathedral England was constructed in 1311. The great pyramid was constructed in 2580 BC which makes its age more than 4500 years old. It was built in only 20 years using 2,300,000 pieces of limestone each weighing 2.5 tons and a workforce of 100,000 free skilled workers.

The Great Sphinx

It has acted as a symbol for the grandeur of ancient Egypt, it's the world's oldest statue that comes in the shape of mythical creature known as the Sphinx which has the body of a lion and the head of a man which is probably shaped after king Khafre head as a symbol of wisdom and might. In ancient times, it was called "Hor-Em-Akhet" which means "Horus of the horizon" but now it is known as Abu Al-Hawl which means “The Father of terror” in Arabic, it has the height of 73 m (240 ft) & 19 m (66 ft) and was completely carved out of single limestone rock.

The Valley Temple

It was constructed in the old kingdom (2686 – 2134 BC) to be the place where the mummification process took place. It is one of the best-preserved buildings of the ancient Egyptian civilization, made entirely from red limestone, granite and holds amazing diorite statues and decorations. You will then check in your 5* hotel reservation and at night, you will start your tour by a Dinner cruise on the heavenly Nile. You will witness a colorful belly dancing show with a folklore band featuring the amazing Tannoura spin in keeping with Egypt's whirling dervishes tradition. Then you will be transferred back to your hotel to have your lunch and spend the overnight.

You will first enjoy your breakfast, then head to complete your three days Cairo from Marsa Alam in the heart of the city where extraordinary destinations lie such as:

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum is an absolute wonder as it holds a number of great artifacts and monuments dating to more than 4000 years from all the different time periods from ancient Egyptian times. Within the two floors of the museums lies over than 120,000 rare genuine made from precious materials like gold & silver to ordinary ones made of wood or stone that comes in the form of statues, jewelry, funerary objects. Some of the most famous artifacts come from the treasures of King Tutankhamun, plus a number of displayed mummies existed within the museum. Take a break to have your lunch and get back to complete your tour by visiting:

The Church of The Virgin Mary

Also known as the Hanging Church, it's one of the most famous Coptic sites in Egypt, Africa, and the Middle East. The church dates to the 5th century AD where it was built on the southern wall of a Roman fortress called Babylon. The church served as the resident for the Coptic patriarch. The Hanging Church is 30 ft above the ground and looks over the city. The construction and the interior of the hanging church are completely magical with elements from the 7th to the 13th-century artistic design.

Ben Ezra Synagogue

Probably the most unique place in Egypt as there is no place like it in all of Egypt, it dates back to the 19th century where it was used to church then was transformed into a synagogue in 882 AD. It is believed that it held a copy of the Old Testament. The place has been the capital of Jewish worship for countless years until the 1950s. The place remains in good condition and has incredible decorations.

Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque

That was the first construction of its kind to ever be built in Africa in 641 AD, the mosque was rebuilt countless times throughout the 7th century till today. The mosque still acts an active house of worship and one of Egypt's most prominent historical landmarks. The mosque was rebuilt many times which made it represents the progress of Islamic architecture over the centuries.

The Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Khan El Khalili Bazaar has become known as the golden brick road of the Middle East. The street is the oldest and most active street in the middle east as it dates to 970 AD, it contains everything a traveler might desire like souvenirs, plus the street posses all the magical cafes and shops that date back to the previous eras. All the enchanting Islamic architecture and decorations of the street are in a very intact condition that will showcase the genuine beauty of the Islamic culture. At the end of the day, transfer back to your hotel in Cairo for the overnight.

Finally, you will end your three days Cairo trip and check out of your reservation after breakfast then catch your flight from Cairo to Marsa Alam. Note: If you didn’t find what you are looking for, then you can check our Marsa Alam excursions again and choose your dream trip.