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2 Days Cairo and Alexandria Tour by Plane

Q: What is included in the 2 day Cairo & Alexandria tour by plane?

Included: return flights Hurghada–Cairo–Hurghada, private vehicle throughout, Egyptologist for both days, all entrance fees, 1 night Cairo hotel with breakfast, 2x lunch, welcome drinks, all taxes and service charges.

Q: Why visit Alexandria on Day 1 and Cairo on Day 2?

After flying into Cairo on Day 1, you travel directly to Alexandria while fresh, then return to Cairo for the evening. Day 2 is dedicated entirely to Cairo's highlights without any long transfers.

Q: Do you visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)?

Yes. This tour includes the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) with over 100,000 artefacts including the complete Tutankhamun collection.

Want to experience both ancient Cairo and Mediterranean Alexandria in just two days? Our Cairo and Alexandria tour from Hurghada by plane combines Egypt’s two greatest cities in one seamless private journey. Day one flies you to Cairo, then takes you straight to Alexandria – the city of Alexander the Great – to visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the Qaitbay Citadel and Pompey’s Pillar, before checking into your hotel with Pyramid views. Day two is dedicated to Cairo – the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. With zero compulsory shopping stops, your own English-speaking Egyptologist and a private vehicle throughout, this is Egypt done properly. Departing daily from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, Safaga, El Quseir and Marsa Alam. From 545€ per person – return flights, hotel, 2x lunch and all transfers included.

From Hurghada
From El Gouna
From Makadi Bay
From Sahl Hasheesh
From Soma Bay
From Safaga
From El Quseir
From Marsa Alam

Old Cairo sightseeing on a Hurghada flight day trip

Cairo highlights on a private day tour by plane

Grand staircase inside the Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum galleries during a Cairo day trip

Tutankhamun collection at the Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum exterior near the Giza Pyramids

Cairo city sightseeing during a private day tour

Price from:

545 €

Number of people	Price per Adult
2 person	715 € p.P.
3-4 person	660 € p.P.
5-6 person	600 € p.P.
7-8 person	545 € p.P.

Duration	Trip Type	Availability	Pick-up Time
2 days	Individually	Every day	at around 4:00 a.m.

What's Included – Cairo & Alexandria Tour by Plane

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Catacombs,
Citadel of Qaitbay
Pompey’s Pillar
Pyramids of Giza Sphinx
The Grand Egyptian Museum ( GEM )
Khan El Khalili Bazaars
El Moez Street

Overview of the itinerary - 2 Days Cairo and Alexandria Tour by Plane

Day	Programme
Day 1	Pick-up at 4:00 AM. Domestic flight Hurghada–Cairo (approx. 1 hour). Private transfer to Alexandria (approx. 3 hours) with welcome drinks. Visit Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel and Pompey’s Pillar. Lunch in Alexandria. Return drive to Cairo. Check-in at hotel with Pyramid views. Free evening.
Day 2	Breakfast at hotel. Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos), Great Sphinx and Valley Temple. Lunch at local restaurant. Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) – Tutankhamun collection. Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and El Moez Street. Transfer to Cairo Airport. Flight back to Hurghada.

Full Itinerary – 2 Days in Cairo & Alexandria

🗓️ Day 1 – Flight to Cairo | Alexandria: Catacombs, Qaitbay & Pompey’s Pillar

⏰ 04:00 AM – Pick-up from your hotel. Transfer to Hurghada Airport.

✈️ Domestic flight to Cairo – approx. 1 hour. Your English-speaking Egyptologist meets you at the airport exit with a name board.

🚗 Private air-conditioned vehicle to Alexandria – approx. 3 hours. Welcome drinks (water and cola) on board.

🏺 Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa: A breathtaking fusion of Egyptian, Greek and Roman funerary art carved beneath the city in the 2nd century AD. Recognised as one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World, discovered by chance in 1900 when a donkey fell into a hidden shaft.

🏰 Qaitbay Citadel: Built in 1477 AD on the very site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria – one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea.

🏛️ Pompey’s Pillar: A single monolithic column of red Aswan granite standing 26.85 metres tall – the only free-standing column of its kind in Roman Egypt, weighing an astonishing 285 tons.

🍽️ Lunch in Alexandria – traditional Egyptian dishes, included in the price.

🚗 Return drive to Cairo (approx. 3 hours).

🏨 Check-in at your hotel in Cairo with Pyramid views. Free evening at leisure. Overnight stay.

🗓️ Day 2 – Cairo: Pyramids of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum & Khan el-Khalili

🍳 Breakfast at the hotel.

🔺 Pyramids of Giza: The three great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos – the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World – plus the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple of Khafre.

💡 Optional (not included): Entry inside the pyramid or a camel ride on the plateau.

🍽️ Lunch at a local restaurant – included in the price.

🏛️ Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): One of the largest museums in the world with over 100,000 artefacts – including the complete Tutankhamun collection of more than 5,000 objects.

🕌 Islamic Cairo: A walk through Khan el-Khalili Bazaar – Cairo’s legendary oriental market since the 14th century – and El Moez Street, one of the most beautiful medieval streets in the Islamic world.

✈️ Transfer to Cairo Airport. Domestic flight back to Hurghada.

🏨 Arrival in Hurghada – transfer back to your hotel. End of your 2 days Cairo and Alexandria tour by plane.

✈️ 2 Days Cairo & Alexandria Tour from Hurghada by Plane – Pyramids of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum, Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel & Khan el-Khalili. Return flights, hotel with Pyramid views, 2x lunch & all transfers included.

From 545€ p.P. – Send Request

Included in the price:

All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle.
Domestic flights (Hurghada - Cairo - Hurghada)
Private transfer Cairo - Alexandria - Cairo
English speaking tour guide (Egyptologist)
Entrance fees to the mentioned sights
Lunch (Egyptian specialties).

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Frequently Asked Questions – Cairo & Alexandria Tour from Hurghada by Plane

What is included in the 2 day Cairo & Alexandria tour by plane? +

Included: hotel pick-up and drop-off, return domestic flights Hurghada–Cairo–Hurghada, private air-conditioned vehicle throughout, English-speaking Egyptologist for both days, entrance fees to all mentioned sites, 1 night hotel in Cairo with breakfast, 2x lunch, welcome drinks on the vehicle, and all taxes and service charges. Not included: dinner, personal drinks at restaurants.

Why visit Alexandria on Day 1 and Cairo on Day 2? +

The itinerary is designed to maximise your time efficiently. On Day 1, after flying into Cairo, you travel directly to Alexandria while you are fresh – making the most of the daylight hours. After returning to Cairo in the evening, you sleep near the Pyramids and spend all of Day 2 exploring Cairo’s highlights without any long transfers.

What is the Qaitbay Citadel and why is it special? +

The Qaitbay Citadel was built in 1477 AD on the exact site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria – one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its stones were actually taken from the ruins of the lighthouse. It offers stunning panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea.

Do you visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) or the old Egyptian Museum? +

This tour includes the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) – the new world-class museum near the Giza Plateau with over 100,000 artefacts including the complete Tutankhamun collection. It is far more comprehensive than the old Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.

Can I book from Makadi Bay, Soma Bay or Marsa Alam? +

Yes. Daily departures from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, Safaga, El Quseir and Marsa Alam. Transfer supplements: Marsa Alam 60€ p.p., El Quseir 45€ p.p.

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2 Days Cairo and Alexandria Tour by Plane

What's Included – Cairo & Alexandria Tour by Plane

Overview of the itinerary - 2 Days Cairo and Alexandria Tour by Plane

Full Itinerary – 2 Days in Cairo & Alexandria

Frequently Asked Questions – Cairo & Alexandria Tour from Hurghada by Plane

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