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Day Trip to Cairo from Soma Bay
Enjoy an unforgettable tour from Soma Bay to Cairo, discovering the wonders of Giza, the Pyramids, t...
A two-day trip to Cairo and Luxor from Soma Bay by flight offers a whirlwind adventure through Egypt's most iconic cities, allowing you to explore ancient wonders and cultural landmarks. Egypt Tours offers trips and day tours in Hurghada, where you can travel to Cairo and Luxor on a quick two-day trip. Egypt day tours always provide you with the best, so get prepared with your camera.
Our 2-day trip to Cairo & Luxor by Flight offers a luxurious experience that will let you discover Egypt within two days. This fast-paced tour is ideal for those who are limited by the number of days they have to spend in Egypt, as they are packed into one itinerary and lets you explore the best of Egypt in the blink of an eye.
Let your trip begin in Cairo, where you will witness the great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx before visiting the Egyptian Museum, which houses many historic artifacts. After this, take a flight to Luxor, where you will see the greatest wonder, the Valley of the Kings, the beautiful Karnak Temple, and the Luxor Temple. The destinations included in this trip provide an optimal combination of antiquity and comfort, so that a perfect Egypt trip would become a reality.
Morning: Start your journey with an early morning flight to Cairo day tour from Soma Bay. Upon arrival in Cairo, you'll be greeted by your guide and driver, who will accompany you throughout your tour.
The Giza Pyramids and Sphinx:
day trip to the Giza pyramids, the land of the dead. Guarded by the Great Sphinx, the plateau is dominated by the massive pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. To the south of the Great Sphinx lie the cemetery and the Town of the Pyramids Builders. Discover it on Egypt day tours.
The Giza pyramids are indeed remarkable feats of engineering. But the question is “Why were the pyramids constructed?”. The pyramids were constructed in the 4th dynasty, but Giza remained important through the New Kingdom and the 3rd intermediate period.
There are so many theories about the techniques of the construction of the pyramids.
Notes: Tickets of entry inside the pyramids aren’t included.
Lunch: Enjoy a delicious Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant, where you can sample traditional dishes such as koshari, falafel, or grilled kebabs.
The Egyptian Museum:
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is one of the largest museums in the world. It has more than 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in the storerooms.
There are two main floors in the museum, the ground floor and the first floor. On the ground floor, there are some coins and papyri. As well, there are some artifacts of the new kingdom. Those items include statues, tables, and coffins. Enjoy it with Happy Egypt.
On the first floor, there are some artifacts from the dynasties 29 and 30, with some items from the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, in particular, the amazing treasure of King Tutankhamon.
Evening: Take a flight from Cairo to Luxor
Upon arrival in Luxor, you'll be greeted by a Happy Egypt tour guide. Transfer to your hotel.
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon:
The representative will meet you at the reception of your hotel and transfer you to the west bank, where the balloon takeoff location is. After the balloon ride, you will get back to the hotel to have breakfast, and then you will meet your tour guide at the reception to start your tour.
The Valley of the Kings:
The Valley of the Kings is one of the most important highlights of the development of the construction of the tomb in Egypt. It was called by the Ancient Egyptians (Ta-Maat) or the place of justice and truth. It is a long, narrow defile in the west bank of Luxor, which was part of ancient Thebes. It was the burial site of almost all the pharaohs of the New Kingdom (1550-1080 BC). The plan of the tombs varies considerably but consists essentially of a descending corridor interrupted by deep shafts to baffle robbers and by pillared chambers or vestibules.
The Colossi of Memnon:
You will finish or start your tour with a photo stop at Colossi of Memnon, two impressive statues (18 meters) high, left from a huge temple built by Amenhotep. They are now called Memnon, after the name of Agamemnon, when the statues were making sounds created when the wind blew through the cracks of the statues at dawn. Take your lunch at a local restaurant, then proceed to;
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
The Karnak Temple:
The Karnak temple complex is the largest religious complex ever built in the universe. The “Karnak” is the Arabic for “the fort” or “the protected area” but the complex was known as ” pr _ Imn” or” the house of Amon” for the ancient Egyptians. After that, the name was changed by the Greeks to “ipt _ swt” or “the northern thrones”. The complex was dedicated to the god Imn,” the hidden “, who was just a little, unknown local deity. When Luxor became the capital of Egypt, the god’s importance was increased. He then became like a national god. He was the creator, the sustainer, and the lord of the gods. His consort was the goddess Mut. The couple adopted the god Khonsu, the moon god.
After the Luxor tour, drive back to Soma Bay.
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