Cairo – Hurghada Barefoot Package

The Egyptian Museum is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East and houses the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world. The museum displays an extensive collection spanning from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era. The museum has become a historic landmark in downtown Cairo, and home to some of the world’s most magnificent ancient masterpieces, so a visit there it’s almost mandatory.

Among the museum’s unrivaled collection are the complete burials of Yuya and Thuya, Psusennes I and the treasures of Tanis, and the Narmer Palette commemorating the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under one king, which is also among the museum’s invaluable artifacts.

The opening hours are daily from 09:00a.m. – 05:00p.m.

The address is Wasim Hasan, El-Tahrir Square, 4272083, Egypt.

It would be something of a crime to leave Cairo without discovering the Nile. Ride a felucca sailboat to enjoy a breeze as you take in the capital from a new perspective. There are different areas from which you can catch a felucca, however, this time, take it from the Zamalek district of Gezira island. After, head to the 613ft (187m) high Cairo Tower in the same area. It’s open day and night, so choose a time to suit you, or experience both. Take a late stroll through the Zamalek district afterwards and observe some of the most luxurious buildings in Cairo.

The Greco-Roman Museum is small, but it features artifacts from a fascinating period in Egyptian history when Greek, Roman, and Ancient Egyptian civilization all interacted here, resulting in an interesting fusion of traditions. In this small museum you will see several legendary figures from world history, all who played out important parts of their lives in Alexandria. Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Marc Antony, and Cleopatra are all represented here.

You can also see the only existing replica of the Pharos Lighthouse that used to mark Alexandria’s harbour, the 2nd of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World in Egypt. The Giza Pyramids in Cairo is the other part of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World in Egypt.

The address is Al Mesallah Sharq, Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate 5372053, Egypt.

One of the must-sees in Alexandria is definitely the catacombs. The catacombs of kom El shofaqa also known as the hill of treasure, regarded as a huge necropolis and royal cemetery that dates back to the second century AD. The necropolis has a unique mixture of Roman, Hellenistic and pharaonic art elements reflected in the paintings on the wall, and the style of the statues, funeral objects and tombs. The archaeological site was one of the seven wonders in the middle ages.

The underground catacombs are a bit scary; the scene of the carved stone tombs next to each other gives the illusion of sincere horror, but at the same time historical atmosphere

The opening hours are daily from 09:00a.m. – 04:00p.m.

The address is 12 متفرع من ش, Ras at Tin, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt.

It’s the setting that makes this spot memorable. Set on the top deck of a boat with panoramic views of the Nile, you’re the captain tonight. Modern interiors with tall glass windows make Pier 88 a luxe experience. It gets lively at the weekends, so put your glad rags on, although weekday lunches tend to be more relaxed. Headed by a Michelin-star chef, you know you’re in safe hands here with this sophisticated take on Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Drinks are poured with the utmost precision, and you can expect Cairo’s best behind the bar.

The open hours are daily from 01:00p.m. – 12:00a.m.

The address is 19 Saray El Gezira St, 11511, Egypt.

There’s something utterly transfixing about watching colourful shoals swarm in clear depths beyond clear panes. That’s the secret to the success of Hurghada Grand Aquarium, or the Red Sea in Glass as this one-million-gallon (4,546,090 litres) tank likes to call itself. It is home to an awesome 1,200 sub-aquatic species. They glide and twirl in a series of 24 galleries that depict various ecosystems. As well as sharks, highlights include turtles and elegantly flapping rays. For young ones, the hands-on petting experience of the “touch tank” will make their day.

The open hours are daily from 09:00a.m. – 07:00p.m.

The address is Grand Aquarium، Villages Road, Km 12, Red Sea Governorate 84511, Egypt.

This open-air museum, just outside Hurghada centre, has two distinct concepts. One focus is on historical and mythological art, borne out in ancient sand sculptures that depict various stories and celebrated military leaders among legendary characters. Contrastingly, there’s Wonderland Art, a display of Walt Disney statues and figures from children’s stories. Compressed sand and water are used in the construction of each figure, which, once set, get finished with varnish. Kids can learn how to do this at the Magic Castle, while adults take a breather at the coffee shop.

The open hours are daily from 09:00a.m. – 05:00p.m.

The address is Safaga road, Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate 1962001, Egypt.