2-Day Cairo Tour from Hurghada – Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Desert Monasteries

Tour Details

 Day 1: Hurghada – Cairo – Pyramids of Giza & Egyptian Museum

Around 1:00 or 2:00 AM, your private, air-conditioned vehicle will pick you up from Hurghada for a comfortable drive to Cairo. After about 6 hours, you’ll arrive at the legendary Giza Plateau, home to the most iconic landmarks in Egypt:
the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos — the oldest and most famous pyramids in the world.

 Around 8:00 AM – Visit to the Pyramids

Together with your English-speaking Egyptologist guide, you will explore the magnificent monuments of ancient Egypt. Discover the fascinating history of the Pharaohs as your guide takes you to the Valley Temple and the mysterious Great Sphinx, guardian of the Giza Plateau.
Visiting in the morning allows you to enjoy this world wonder before the midday heat sets in.

 Lunch & Short Break

After your visit to the pyramids, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant and take some time to relax.

 Afternoon – Egyptian Museum in Cairo

In the afternoon, your adventure continues with a guided tour of the world-famous Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Dive deep into Egypt’s 5,000-year history — from the Pre-Dynastic period to the Greek-Roman, Coptic-Christian and Islamic eras, all the way to modern Egypt.
Your expert guide will share the stories behind the museum’s most valuable treasures.

Overnight in Cairo

After a day full of unforgettable impressions, check in to your comfortable hotel in Cairo, reserved by Luxreisen. Relax and recharge for the spiritual journey of day two.

Day 2: A Spiritual Journey to St. Anthony & St. Paul Monasteries

After breakfast, we leave Cairo and head towards Zafarana, on the Red Sea coast. This region is home to the oldest Christian monasteries in the world — a truly unique and peaceful place filled with spirituality.

 Driving time: approx. 2.5 hours

 Visit to St. Anthony Monastery

Founded in the 4th century, St. Anthony Monastery is the oldest Christian monastery in the world. Nestled at the foot of a mountain, this is where St. Anthony, the father of monasticism, lived in a cave.
For those who wish, it’s possible to climb the 1,000 steps to the cave for a breathtaking view of the desert, the mountains, and the Red Sea.

Inside the monastery, you’ll visit the ancient St. Anthony Church, dating back to the 6th century, beautifully decorated with Coptic wall paintings that offer a glimpse into early Christian art in Egypt.

Continue to St. Paul Monastery

After this unique spiritual experience, we continue through a scenic desert valley to St. Paul Monastery, the second oldest monastery in the world, built over the cave where St. Paul the Hermit, the first Christian hermit, lived.
The monastery impresses with its peaceful atmosphere, ancient churches, and well-preserved structures.

 During your visit, you’ll also see the old bakeries and mills, which once allowed the monks to live self-sufficiently — a fascinating look into monastic life centuries ago.

 Lunch & Return to Hurghada

We finish the day with a tasty lunch at a local restaurant, then begin our journey back to Hurghada.

 Estimated arrival time: around 5:00 PM.