Egypt Private Tour package 3 Days Cairo & Alexandria

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Meet & Assist at Cairo Airport, Accommodation in Hotel & Giza Tour
3 stops
1
Pyramids of Giza
Meet & Assist at Cairo Airport by our Representative. Transfer to Hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle. The Giza Pyramid Complex is an archeological site located on the Giza Plateau in Greater Cairo, Egypt that includes the three Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, several cemeteries, a workers' village and an industrial complex. The three primary pyramids on the Giza plateau were built over the span of three generations by the rulers Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. The largest pyramid is attributed to Pharaoh Khufu and is the oldest and largest of the three, rising some 481 feet (147 meters) above the plateau. The other two pyramids, attributed to Khufu’s successors Khafre and Menkaure, are fairly smaller. The complex also includes the mortuary temples and several smaller pyramids, such as the Queens’ pyramids, and the Valley pyramids.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
2
Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx of Giza is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the head of a human, and the body of a lion. The Great Sphinx is located in Giza, Egypt, and is one of the most iconic monuments in the world. It is 241 feet long, 20 feet wide, and 66 feet high. It is believed to have been carved around 2500 BC, and the head is thought to be the likeness of the Pharaoh Khafra. The Great Sphinx faces the sunrise and guards the pyramid tombs of Giza.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
3
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Before visiting the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Travel to Alexandria to make your Tour
4 stops
4
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Transfer from Cairo hotel to Alexandria by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Spending the day visiting the rock-cut Roman catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is a unique and interesting experience. The catacombs are the largest in Alexandria, Egypt, and are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. The necropolis consists of a series of tombs, statues, and archaeological objects from the Pharaonic funerary cult with Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences. The facility was used as a burial chamber from the 2nd century to the 4th century, and contains three sarcophagi and other human and animal remains. The catacombs contain a six-pillared central shaft which opens off the vestibule, a triclinium, and a temple-like facade with two columns topped by papyrus, lotus, and acanthus leaves. Visiting the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is a great way to experience the history, architecture, and culture of the ancient world.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
5
Pompey's Pillar
Pompey's Pillar is an ancient monument in Alexandria, Egypt. It is the largest of its kind in the world, and is the only remaining monument of the ancient city of Alexandria. The pillar is a single, 25-meter tall column of red granite, and is believed to have been built to commemorate the Roman Emperor Diocletian's victories in the region. The pillar is decorated with inscriptions showing the Roman eagle and a dedication to Diocletian himself. It is also believed to have been built atop the ruins of the Serapeum, a temple of the Egyptian god Serapis. Pompey's Pillar is an important archaeological site, and is a great place to learn about the history of the ancient city of Alexandria.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
6
The Citadel of Qaitbay is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, in Alexandria, Egypt. It was built from 1477 to 1479 AD by Sultan Qaitbey to defend the city from the advances of the Ottoman Empire. The fortress is situated on a thin arm of land that extends out into Alexandria’s harbor from the corniche. The building comprises a square enclosure with its walls built in stone and crowned by eight towers, four of which are semicircular and the others rectangular. The Citadel also houses a small naval museum, and the peninsula leading to the citadel is popular with fishermen and families alike. Visiting the Citadel of Qaitbay is a great way to explore the history and culture of the ancient city of Alexandria.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
7
The Great Library of Alexandria in Alexandria, Egypt, was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. It was likely established under Ptolemy II Philadelphus in the third century BCE. At the time, written material came mostly in the form of papyrus scrolls because paper—as we know it—was not invented for another four centuries! The exact number of materials housed in the library is unknown, but sources report there were anywhere from 40,000 to 400,000 papyrus scrolls at the height of the library’s popularity.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Transfer to Cairo Airport & End your tour
1 stop
8
Cairo
Transfer to Cairo Airport by a private air-conditioned vehicle to fly back home and end your Egypt trip
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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