The travel dates listed in the itinerary below are merely a suggestion. Alternative arrival dates are possible, provided that you arrive at the Red Sea by July 31, 2027, at the latest. It is also possible to extend your trip to include Cairo following your stay at the Red Sea.
Arrival in Cairo and transfer to the booked hotel.
Today we will take you to an exceptional Egyptian breakfast at Khufu's restaurant before visiting the Giza Plateau. The upscale restaurant impresses with particularly tasty oriental dishes and probably the best view of the plateau towards the three great pyramids, with the skyline of Cairo in the background. You then shall visit the Giza Plateau with the three great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos. The pyramids were built during the 4th dynasty of the Old Kingdom (approx. 2580-2560 BC) and served as burial sites for the pharaohs. The pyramid of Pharaoh Cheops is the only surviving wonder of the ancient world. In addition to the three large pyramids, the site also includes a number of smaller and less well-preserved tombs. You will then visit the Sphinx. It depicts a reclining lion with a human head (probably of Pharaoh Chephren) and was probably built under Pharaoh Chephren to guard his tomb (however, there are several theories and the exact purpose of the structure is still not known, even today). The Sphinx is considered the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt. The Giza pyramid complex has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.
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Finally, you will visit the imposing, architecturally innovative new archaeological museum (Grand Egyptian Museum), which opened in early 2025. It houses a vast collection of artifacts from ancient Egyptian history, including many important exhibits from the tombs of the pharaohs. Of particular note is the exhibition of Tutankhamun's entire treasure, which is on display for the first time in its full glory. The museum also presents numerous statues, works of art, mummies and everyday objects from ancient Egypt. This will give you an idea of ancient Egyptian culture, which will then help you to better understand the many impressions during the course of the trip. On this day, you will be accompanied by a qualified English-speaking guide.
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After breakfast, you will first visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Opened in 2017, the museum is located in Old Cairo and displays exhibits from all phases of human civilization in Egypt, from prehistory and early history to the present day. A particular highlight of the museum is the mummies hall with 20 royal mummies, including some of the most important rulers of Ancient Egypt, such as the mummy of Ramses II, probably the most powerful pharaoh of all time, or the famous Queen Hatshepsut.
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We then head up to the citadel and the Mohammed Ali Mosque. The citadel is a medieval Islamic fortress that was built by Saladin in 1176 and further extended by later Egyptian rulers. For almost 700 years, from the 13th to the 19th century, it was the seat of Egypt's government and the residence of its rulers. At the highest point of the citadel, the Albanian-Ottoman governor and de facto ruler of Egypt, Mohammed Ali Pasha, had the impressive mosque named after him built. Built between 1830 and 1848, the building is also known as the "Alabaster Mosque" because the interior is clad in alabaster. On this day, you will be accompanied by an English-speaking, qualified tour guide.
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The ruins of Memphis, a city founded around 3100 B.C. by Egypt’s first pharaoh, Menes, lie approximately 20 kilometers south of Cairo. For much of ancient Egyptian history, Memphis was the country’s most important city and the economic center of the kingdom. From the First to the Eighth Dynasty, it was the undisputed capital, which experienced a revival during the reigns of Ramses II and Merenptah. It is estimated that Memphis was the most populous city in the world by 2250 B.C. Around 2040 BC, Thebes replaced the city as the capital, a development that led to the gradual decline of Memphis. An interesting open-air museum houses important finds from the area.
The ancient Egyptian necropolis of Saqqara is located about 20 kilometers south of Cairo, on the west bank of the Nile. It was already used as a burial site during the 1st Dynasty. The step pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser was built during the 3rd Dynasty (around 2700 BCE) and is the oldest ancient Egyptian pyramid. It is considered the oldest, still-intact stone structure in the world. Numerous shaft tombs and mastabas from earlier dynasties have been found, as well as several classical (barely preserved) pyramids from the 5th and 6th Dynasties.
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The Dahshur Necropolis is located just under 30 kilometers south of Cairo on the west bank of the Nile. On the rocky plateau stand five pyramid complexes dating from the Old and Middle Kingdoms (4th to 13th Dynasties). The best known and by far the best preserved are the pyramids of Pharaoh Sneferu, who reigned during the 4th Dynasty and had as many as three pyramids built: in Dahshur are the so-called Bent Pyramid, which acquired its unusual shape due to a construction error, and the Red Pyramid, which owes its name to the reddish hue of the stone. It is the third-largest ancient Egyptian pyramid, whose base dimensions even exceed those of the Pyramid of Khafre.
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Transfer to the airport and flight to Hurghada. Transfer to your booked accommodation.
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Swim and relax by the Red Sea. You’ll also find excellent diving and snorkeling spots there. You can even get certified as a recreational diver.
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Today is all about the longest total solar eclipse until the year 2114. The duration of the total phase along the southern Red Sea ranges from 4 minutes and 58 seconds (at the Malikia Resort Abu Dabab north of Marsa Alam) to 6 minutes and 14 seconds (at Wadi Lahami Village near Hamata) and begins shortly after 10:00 UT (1:00 p.m. local time) with the Sun standing nearly vertical (81 degrees). The event will last approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes from the start of the partial solar eclipse.
Experience this once-in-a-century phenomenon right at your hotel. Alternatively (and for an additional fee), you can arrange a transfer to the deep south to our "Red Sea Camp" near Berenice, where the total eclipse will last a spectacular 6 minutes and 20 seconds.
Eye protection: Observing a solar eclipse without protective filters (solar eclipse glasses) can lead to serious and permanent damage to the eyes, including blindness. HERE you will find expert tips on how to protect your eyes.
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Transfer to Hurghada Airport and departure for the return journey.
Price example for the Shams Alam Beach Resort
Services included in the price: All local transfers in modern, air-conditioned vehicles*, in Cairo: 4 nights at Villa Belle Epoque in a deluxe double room, meals: breakfast, sightseeing tours and excursions as per the itinerary, all admission fees, German-speaking** tour guide as noted in the itinerary, at the Red Sea: 7 nights at the Shams Alam Beach Resort in a standard double room, meals: all-inclusive, Eclipse water bottle, Eclipse T-shirt or Eclipse cap, solar eclipse glasses, individual support from Beluga staff on site, insolvency insurance.
*All guided tours and excursions that are part of this program are carried out in small groups of a maximum of 8 people.
**Other languages on request.
Price per person: starting at €2,325.
Optional: Visa & airport service. One of our staff members will meet you at the airport terminal and handle the visa formalities. €35 per person (subject to visa price increases).
We are also happy to offer you a flight to Egypt & back (flight schedules are expected to be published in September 2026).
Solar eclipse at our “Eclipse Red Sea Camp” on the path of totality, near Berenice, where the total phase lasts 6 minutes and 20 seconds. Includes round-trip transportation to and from the camp, soft drinks, juices, select alcoholic beverages, water, coffee, tea, and finger food.
Price per person: starting at €250.
Price per person in a private tent (5 x 5 meters, approx. 3 meters high, seating , and plenty of space for gear): starting at €450.
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The tour operator for all trips listed on this website is Beluga Reisen GmbH.
