2-Day Cairo & Alexandria Tour with Nile Cruise - Sharm Elsheikh

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
First day visit to Giza Plateau & Egyptian Museum, Accommodation in Nile Cruise With Party & Dinner
4 stops
1
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Begin with an early morning pickup from your hotel in air-conditioned transportation heading to Cairo. Once you have arrived in Cairo, visit the Egyptian Museum, then stop for lunch at the Egyptian Restaurant.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
2
Pyramids of Giza
See the iconic Giza Pyramids ,One of the most mysterious Seven Wonders of the Ancient World (and the only one still standing), the Pyramids of Giza—the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, and Pyramid of Menkaure—still live up to more than 4,000 years of hype. Seeing these 4th-dynasty pyramids and their guardian Great Sphinx rising from the Giza Plateau is a must on any trip to Cairo (and the reason many travelers find themselves in Egypt).
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Great Sphinx
The 66-foot-tall (20-meter-tall) Sphinx of Giza is an icon of ancient Egypt, and the subject of continued debate regarding its meaning, age, and original builder. With the head of a human and the body of a lion, the Sphinx—one of the world’s largest and oldest statues—is said to symbolize strength, power, and wisdom.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Egypt Papyrus Museum
Papyrus is an important part of Egypt’s history. The raw material used to make this ancient paper comes from the stalk of the Cyperus papyrus plant, which has a brittle interior and a tough exterior and grows in damp regions of the Nile Delta. Its method of production was a well-kept secret for many years, allowing the ancient Egyptians to have a monopoly over its production and distribution.The Papyrus Institute is a government-approved museum and shop not far from the Pyramids in Giza, where visitors can browse and buy a huge selection of hand-painted papyrus prints. Prices range from the cheap to the very expensive, but bear in mind that these prints are the authentic article and make for some quality souvenirs.Staff at the Papyrus Institute talk visitors through the entire process of manufacturing papyrus, including a demonstration of exactly how it is made.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Second day Visiting Alexandria Sightseeing & Sea food lunch
5 stops
5
Citadel of Qaitbay
Built on the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the longest surviving Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the 15th-century Citadel of Qaitbay (Fort Qaitbey) is a postcard-pretty sea fort. The battlements offer sweeping city views, the small museum houses maritime relics and aquariums, and three pillars likely date from the lighthouse.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
6
Ancient Roman Amphitheater
The centerpiece of the Kom al Dikka archaeological site, Alexandria’s Roman amphitheater extends in 13 tiers of white-marble seating. Built in the second century AD with space for 800 citizens, it’s the only known Roman theater in Egypt and housed political demonstrations and wrestling matches as well as drama.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
7
Visit the stunning modern Library of Alexandria, an architectural masterpiece and a tribute to the legendary ancient library. Explore its reading halls, exhibitions, and cultural museums.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
8
Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
Stop at one of Alexandria’s historic mosques (such as Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi) to admire its beautiful design and significance in local culture.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
9
Alexandria
Enjoy a panoramic tour of Alexandria’s main highlights, including the Corniche, historic buildings, and vibrant coastal atmosphere.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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