Cairo Day Tour from Soma Bay by Plane

You will go from Soma Bay to Hurghada airport first thing in the morning to catch your flight to Cairo. After meeting your tour guide upon arrival, you will immediately depart for Cairo to start your journey, starting with:

Giza Pyramids Complex

Nothing compares to the Giza pyramid complexes, which were constructed during the Old Kingdom (2686–2181 BC) and contain a number of monuments that have attained legendary status. It consists of the three large pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, the valley temple, and three minor pyramids.

The Great Pyramid

Out of the seven wonders of the ancient world, only the Great Pyramid is still standing. It was constructed in 2580 BC during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu to serve as his eternal resting place. It took 2.3 million limestone blocks and more than 100,000 workers only 20 years to complete, and it is still one of the tallest structures in the world at 147 m (481 ft) high.

The Great Sphinx

The sphinx, also known as a mythical creature with the physical structure of a lion and the head and facial expression of a man thought to be Khafre, is the oldest statue in history and is located in front of the second great pyramid. It is made of interlaced limestone and stands at a height of 73 meters (240 feet) and is 19 meters (66 feet) wide.

The Valley Temple

Imagine a place where time stands still; this site exists and is known as the valley temple. It was built during the old kingdom (2686–2181 BC) to carry out a number of funerary rituals, chiefly the mummification of the deceased pharaohs.

A restaurant with a view of the pyramids and the Nile will serve lunch:

The Egyptian Museum

No tour of Egypt is complete without stopping by Tahrir Square, the centre of Cairo, to see the one and only Egyptian museum, which houses more than 120,000 objects made of gold, stone, and other materials. The possessions of the young king Tutankhamun are the collection of items that receive the most visitors, and the magnificent mummies room is one of the museum’s most distinctive spaces.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Every step taken along the golden brick road of Khan El Khalili bazaar, one of the oldest markets in the world that dates back to 970 BC and is one of the few that is still extremely active, is like walking through ancient history, a dream that comes true. The Bazaar is lined with the most mesmerizing specimens of Islamic architecture and is home to a large number of cafes and shops that sell distinctive items only available in Egypt.

Your day trip from Soma Bay to Cairo by plane will come to an end when you return to the Cairo airport, board a flight to Hurghada, and then travel to your hotel in Soma Bay.