Overview
Uncover the treasures of Egypt on our 6 days 5 nights Cairo and Alexandria adventure tour package. Discover unparalleled historical and magnificent sites, including in Cairo and Giza: Giza Pyramids, Memphis, Saqqara Necropolis, Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin, Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha, Coptic Cairo, Hanging Church of El-Muallaqaand and Khan El Khalili. In Alexandria: Pompey’s Pillar, Catacombs of Kom El Shokkafa, Citadel of Qaitbay, Bibliotheca of Alexandria and the Roman Amphitheater.
The round trip can be ideally combined with a Nile cruise in Upper Egypt or a swim on the Red Sea.
Itinerary
Reception at Cairo airport by our representative and transfer to your hotel and check-in. The rest of the day is at your own disposal.
Our tour guide will explain to you the possibilities of the various optional excursions. Overnight in Cairo.
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be met by our professional Tour Guide, who will provide your full day of touring. The adventure begins Memphis, which was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Memphis is an open-air museum with many masterpieces: statue of Rameses II and the famous 80-ton sphinx made from one gigantic piece of alabaster.
The next stop will be Saqqara. Saqqara is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt with the world's oldest standing step pyramid. Designed by Imhotep for King Djoser (c.2667-2648 BC), the Step Pyramid is the oldest complete stone-hewn building complex known in history.
Once we conclude the morning tours, we will enjoy a quick lunch. We will then head toward Egypt’s most visited attractions to Giza Plateau to visit the impressive 3 Pyramids of Kings Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure which are guarded by the rock-cut statue (The Sphinx). The Great Pyramid of King Cheops is the only wonder of the seven wonders of the ancient world that is still standing today.
After this trip you will be transferred to your hotel.
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be met by our professional Tour Guide to vist first the Egyptian Museum to stroll through 7,000 years of history. It is the largest collection of Egyptian art and artifacts, including King Tut-Ankh-Amun’s treasures and his gold death mask.
After viewing the museum’s highlights, you visit in Old cairo the most famous Coptic church in Egypt, it is the 4th century Hanging Church of El-Muallaqa , dedicated to the Virgin Mary. In Cairo’s Islamic Quarter, admire the 12th-century Salah el-Din Citadel, which played an important role as a fortress in the defense of Cairo and as a residence for those in power, and see the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha, which is stunning the width and height of the dome space reacts. Then you stroll through the lively Khan El Khalili Bazar, which is an important trading center and is home to many alleys, shops and cafés. After completing the sightseeing, you will then start our few hours' drive toward Alexandria and overnight there.
After breakfast, you will depart for a three-hour journey to Alexandria with our expert guide by private A/C vehicle.
You will admire the majestic monument of Pompay Pillar, which rises above the rubble of the famous Temple of Serapis.
Continue to the Citadel of Sultan Quitbay, built on the same spot of the ancient lighthouse of Alexandria.
Then you will visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa, it is the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of 3 levels cut in the rock underground tunnel that shows the merge between Roman and Egyptian art.
Afterward, you will visit the famous library of Alexandria and the Amphitheater of Alexandria. You will have the opportunity to take some impressive and unique photos at Alexandria.
Afterwards, have lunch at a local restaurant (drinks not included). After Lunch you drive back to Cairo for the evening where we will spend the night.
Optional tours are also available during your free time. You can can book onsite.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home or individual extension of your trip: visits to other sights or cities (e.g. Luxor or Aswan) as well as a combination with a Nile cruise in Upper Egypt or a beach stay at the Red Sea are possible at any time.
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NB: The order of the itinerary is subject to change. Quoted prices are in USD/ per person, but you can pay in Euro or British pound. Our prices are always updated to guarantee you the best cost. Once your booking is done, price will not be changed. Child is up to 11.99 years old.
Included:
- The service of meet and assist at the airport.
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles
- Customer support during your trip
- Accommodation at 5* hotel in Cairo for 4 Nights with breakfast.
- Accommodation at 5* hotel in Alexandria for one Night with breakfast.
- Lunch Meals During The Day Trips.
- Excursions, sightseeing and tickets as per itinerary
- Professional Tour Guide (You can request a Tour Guide speaking one of the following languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Chinese and Japanese)
Excluded:
- International Airfare (We will be happy to help you book your flight)
- The Entry Visa To Enter Egypt At Cairo Airport
- Optional Excursions
- Tipping
- Drinks and any Personal Expenses
- Entering The Pyramid From Inside
- Tour Price Doesn't Apply During Peak Seasons Like Xmas, New Year, Or Easter .