2-Days Private Highlights Guided Tour in Cairo and Alexandria

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Private Full Day Tour Giza pyramids, Sphinx ,Egyptian Museum and Bazaar
9 stops
1
Pyramids of Giza
Pick Up from Requested Location by Our guide to start your Journey across Cairo. The Tour will start by visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza ,you will have the chance to visit the great pyramid of khufu from inside ( Please note that entering the pyramids from inside requires special ticket) and Sphinx. Then, the tour will continue by visiting the Valley Temple of Khafre, where is the reception of the royal body of Khafre. The Valley Temple was built for the process of mummification of King Khafre. Finally, you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and a head of King Khafre.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)
Khufu's pyramid is the only wonder of the ancient seven wonders still remains and standing today!! the highest building on earth for more than 3800 Years, the 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 yet, with your advanced Egyptologist you will be able to explore the entire area.(Please note that entering the pyramid from inside requires special ticket , guide will be happy to assist).
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Khafre's Pyramid
The Second highest pyramid in the complex is dedicated to king Chefren or Khafre, the entire complex is still in good condition so with your Egyptologist you will explore the valley temple and the causeway of king Khafre. ( Please note that entering the pyramids from inside that is requires a special ticket. ( Guide will be happy to assist).
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Pyramid of Menkaure
The Smallest pyramid in Giza plateau, now it is about 61m high, Menkaure pyramid is very special because of the granite outer layer still remains on the lower part of the pyramid, the granite was quarried from Aswan over 1000 kilometers away from Giza !!!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Panoramic View of the Pyramids
Next, a visit to a panoramic view of the 6 pyramids, and the city of Giza, were you will stay there for 30 minutes to take photos and enjoy the view, The panorama is amazing place to enjoy the camel ride !!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Great Sphinx
With the same Entry Ticket to the pyramids area you will have a close-up look of the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Pyramids with a body of a lion and a head of King Khafre. You will have all the time to take the pictures you want with an assistance from our guide, They are expert photographers also. then you will start your journey back to your hotel.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
After a Water and Lunch Break, the tour will continue by visiting the museum of Egyptian Antiques, where is the home of 120,000 of ancient Egyptian Antiques Collection that dates up to 6000 years old, including the Tutankhamun exhibit.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
8
Khan Al-Khalili
Then, the tour continues by visiting Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. The Bazaar is in the historic center of Cairo; It was established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era. The Bazaar has various products of all kind and shapes; not limited to Silver, Copper, Brassware, Gold and Leather Goods.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
9
Al Emam Al Hussein Mosque
Nearby Khan Elkhalili, is located one of the most sacred Islamic sites in Egypt, this mosque is the reputed burial place of the head of Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed. the mosque has been renovated recently. Opportunity to take nice photos.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Full Day Tour Historical Alexandria with Mediterranean View Lunch
6 stops
10
Alexandria
At 7 am you will start your journey with you Egyptologist to Alexandria .The City been founded by King Alexander The Great 331 BC and started to grow rapidly and started to replace the ancient Egyptian capital Memphis to start another story in Egypt we call it the Greek era , with your advanced tour guide you will Explore the main attractions .
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
The tour starts by visiting The Catacomb of Kom EL-Shoqafa, which is the largest and most important burial site in Egypt, and was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World in the middle ages. The Catacomb is an ancient circular staircase that leads into tombs that were tunneled into the bedrock during the age of the Antonine emperors.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
12
Pompey's Pillar
The tour continues by visiting Pompey's Pillar, a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Set up in honor of the Roman emperor Diocletian between 298-302 AD, the giant Corinthian column originally supported a colossal porphyry statue of the emperor in armor.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
13
Citadel of Qaitbay
The tour continues by visiting Fort Qaitbey, the citadel of Alexandria was named after sultan Ashraf Qaitbay who wanted to protect Alexandria city from the ottoman empire direct threats . Qaitbay citadel is one of top attractions in Alexandria city for its historic value and important position
1 hour • Admission ticket free
14
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
After Lunch break ,The tour continues by visiting Alexandria Bibliotheca, which is a major library and a cultural center on the Mediterranean sea.Then you will start you journey back to Cairo
1 hour • Admission ticket free
15
Cairo Governorate
Traveling back to your accommodation in Cairo or Giza
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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