3 Days Cairo and Alexandria

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Memphis The Old Capital
3 stops
1
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
the ruins of the temple of Ptah, the fallen colossal statue of King Ramses the 2nd and the Alabaster Sphinx of King Amenophis the 2nd. A short drive from Memphis lies the oldest, ancient cemetery of Sakkara.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
2
Pyramids of Giza
the Giza Plateau, where the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World is found, the imposing Pyramids of Giza. During your visit to the Pyramids you will have time for unique photo opportunities of the three Pyramids from the Western Plateau. Continue down the valley where the guardian of this mortuary complex, the Mighty Sphinx,bears witness to the passage of time and man in eons of silence.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Egypt Papyrus Museum
Papyrus Institute, where the art of paper making from reeds, discovered by the Ancient Egyptians, will be demonstrated for you.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Old Islamic Cairo
2 stops
4
Cairo Citadel
the Citadel of Saladin,where panoramic views of the city of Cairo can be seen. Here you will also visit the spectacular Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the founder of modern Egypt
2 hours • Admission ticket included
5
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities where over 120,000 objects in its 107 halls – including the treasures of Tutankhamen (King Tut) – are exhibited.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Alexandria
4 stops
6
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
the colorful streets of Alexandria. View the unique architecture and experience the charming nostalgia of yesteryear. Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqfa
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Alexandria National Museum
the National Museum housing underwater photographs and statues from the ongoing operation to salvage artifacts from the sunken palace of Cleopatra.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Montazah Gardens
the Montaza Gardens where the summer palace of King Farouk is located. Stroll through the palm covered grounds and view the palace, still used today for official state functions.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
9
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Bibliotheca Alexandria,one of the most unusual architectural masterpieces of the 21st century. Marvel at the ultra modern interiors as a library guide takes you through Alexandria’s crown jewel. Then start your return back journey to your hotel at Cairo.
2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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