3 Days To Giza Plateau, Memphis & Saqqara, Dahshur and Alexandria

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Giza Pyramids ,Egyptian Museum, and Khan Khalili Bazaar
3 stops
1
Pyramids of Giza
Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour. Khufu's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found but the site has not been excavated. Khafre's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king's pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860. Menkaure's pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king's pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple. The Great Sphinx lies on the east side of the complex. Current consensus among Egyptologists is that the head of the Great Sphinx is that of Khafre.
4 hours • Admission ticket not included
2
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms. Built in 1901 by the Italian construction company Garozzo-Zaffarani to a design by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon, the edifice is one of the largest museums in the region. As of March 2019, the museum is open to the public. In 2020 the museum is due to be superseded by the new Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Khan Al-Khalili
Then visit the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. The numerous shops in this district are known for trading fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques and much more . Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Tour to Alexandria from Cairo
5 stops
4
Ancient Roman Amphitheater
starts at 07:00 am with Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza By Tour guide and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to Alexandria where it` is 220 k/m away from Cairo. Arrive Alexandria around 10 am and start your day Tour. The Roman Theater (A theater with marble seats up to 800 spectators, Galleries, Section of mosaic flooring & a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman Villas& baths).
4 hours • Admission ticket not included
5
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Then a visit to The Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa (Tombs on three levels, also contains the Tri-cilium where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast the dead, a center with relieves of bearded serpents, Inside are 2nd Century AD statues of Sobek &Anubis wearing Roman Armor).
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
6
Then visit Alexandria Library ,The Great Library of Alexandria was founded in the 3rd century BC, shortly after the founding of the city as a new capital of Egypt by Alexander the Great. It is considered one of the greatest accomplishments in the legacy of ancient Alexandria since the library and the Mouseion, the larger institution of learning of which the library was a part, are credited with preserving most of the knowledge of the ancient world.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
7
Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
El Mursi Abu Elabas: The True Essence of Egyptian Tradition Discover the vibrant spirit of Egyptian culture through El Mursi Abu Elabas. Renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and high-quality materials, each El Mursi Abu Elabas product embodies the rich history and unique essence of Egypt.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
8
You will Visit Qaitbay Citadel & El Mursi Abu Elabas where you can have a free walk on the Cornish. The Citadel of Qaitbay (or the Fort of Qaitbay; Arabic: قلعة قايتباي) is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, in Alexandria, Egypt. It was built from 1477 to 1479 AD (882–884 AH) by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay. The Citadel is situated on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour. Tour Finishes with drop off at your hotel
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Memphis, Sakkara And Dahshur Pyramids
2 stops
9
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour . Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form. Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. this City Dates back to 3100 B.C
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
10
Pyramids of Dahshour
Dahshur Pyramids (Bent and Red Pyramids) Dahshur area is a royal necropolis located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometers (25 mi) south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for several Pyramids, two of which are Among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BCE . Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza
2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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