After enjoying your breakfast and checking out of the hotel, your 7-day Cairo & Hurghada holiday continues with a deep dive into the city's most legendary landmarks. Your journey begins at The Egyptian Museum, an iconic structure established in 1901 to shed light on the historical and cultural wonders of this blessed land, housing thousands of rare artifacts.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo then proceed to visit.
You will then ascend to the Salah El-Din Citadel, also known as the "Cairo Citadel." Completed in 1182 AD by the great conqueror Salah El-Din, this powerful fortress dominated the skyline for centuries as a center of rule and a shield against invaders. Inside its formidable walls, you will discover a hall of justice, royal palaces, and breathtaking gates. Standing proudly within the citadel is the Mohamed Ali Mosque, the "Alabaster Mosque." Built between 1830 and 1848 AD to mirror the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, it stands as a symbol of independence with its soaring minarets and Ottoman-style architecture infused with French Rococo influences and vibrant gold and red finishes.
The odyssey moves toward the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat. Renovated in 2020, this miracle of a museum offers a comprehensive view of Egypt’s cultural evolution and houses the legendary Royal Mummies Hall, where 28 kings and queens are displayed with the utmost reverence. As evening approaches, you will walk through the celestial Al Muizz Street, which illuminates the golden history of Cairo’s Islamic era dating back to the 10th century AD. This open-air museum is a social heart of the city, filled with ancient constructions and enchanting decorations. Finally, your day concludes at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the "Golden Brick Road" of the Middle East. Dating back to 970 AD, this vibrant market is a labyrinth of historic cafes and shops that have remained active for over a millennium, offering a sensory journey through time before you head to the airport for your flight to the tropical paradise of Hurghada.
At the end of the day, you will head to Cairo airport then fly to Hurghada and check in a 5*hotel where you will spend the overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: From Cairo to Hurghada
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel