05 Days excursions in Cairo and Alexandria

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Pyramids Of Giza Memphis And Sakkara Tours
3 stops
1
Pyramids of Giza
I will pick you up from your hotel, start your private Cairo day tours to visit the Pyramids of Giza. You will listen to a fascinating introduction to each of the three pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Menakaure. Then, enjoy free time to enter one of the pyramids (additional cost), though your guide is not permitted to enter with you. And then, proceed to visit the Valley temple of Chephren. You will find that you standing in front of the great sphinx, a mythical creature with a lion’s body and a human head.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
2
Memphis and Sakkara
Proceed to Memphis, located 20 km south of Cairo. Memphis was the first capital of Egypt. According to legend related by Manetho, the city was founded by the pharaoh Menes around 3000 B.C. Today, there is little left of the city, but you will be able to visit an open-air museum that offers a variety of interesting artifacts; like the huge statue of Ramses II and the sphinx.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
3
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Continue to visit Saqqara, the name given to the extensive ancient burial ground in Egypt, the necropolis of the ancient capital Memphis. It is home to the famous step pyramid of king Djoser and the burial place of the pyramid’s architect Imhotep. Transfer back to your hotel in Cairo.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Day Tour to the Egyptian Museum and Saladin Citadel
2 stops
4
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Start the day with Khaled. You will be escorted by your private tour guide to visit: Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen, alongside many other fascinating artifacts. Additional visit to the mummy’s room at the museum
3 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Cairo Citadel
then moving to visit Saladin Citadel including Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo
3 stops
6
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
I will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo. And accompany you to visit Alexandria, the second largest city in Egypt, founded by Alexander the great in 332 B.C. On arrival, start to visit the catacombs of Kom El-Shuqqafa. It is a necropolis of 3 sub-levels dating from the 2nd century AD. The catacombs merge aspects of the Egyptian, Greek, and Roman culture in its features.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Pompey's Pillar
You will also proceed to visit the Pompey’s pillar, one of the largest monolithic columns ever erected; it is a single piece of Aswan red granite.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
And then, continue to visit Alexandria library, the new library building was designed by the Norwegian house. It is a striking piece of modern design that stands in contrast to the ancient architecture found throughout Egypt. Moreover, you will have free time to enter the library though local guide will show you the library inside.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Coptic and Islamic Cairo Day Tour
2 stops
9
Coptic Cairo
I will pick you up from your hotel followed by a drive, in our air-conditioned vehicle, to Cairo. From here you will be taken on a tour of Cairo famous Churches, including: The Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr, 2 churches built into the walls of the Fort of Babylon and its remains could be Cairo's oldest structures; and the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius), where, it is said, the Holy Family took shelter in a cave, with the church being erected her to commemorate this. This whole area is a world famous destination for Pilgrims.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Islamic Cairo
We will enjoy Lunch in a local restaurant in Cairo and then proceed to Alazahr Mosque and The Islamic Cairo area includes Sultan Hassan Refaee Mosques and finally we will visit Almoaz Street where you will find yourself among a lot of mosques and Madrasas. At the end of your day you will be driven to your hotel in Cairo.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Travel Back Home
1 stop
11
Cairo Governorate
We will pick you from your hotel and enjoy Cairo City Tour before driving you to the air port for your final departure
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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