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Highlights of the Tour:
- Pyramids Sphinx,Saqqara and Memphis
- Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa
- Royal Palace of El Montazah
- Royal Library of Alexandria
- Fort of Qait-Bay
- Egyptian Museum,Citadel and Islamic Coptic Cairo
- Dinner Cruise
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Egypt
Arrival at Cairo International Airport
Meet and assist by Representative
Transfer by Coach / Bus and overnight at Hotel
Day 2: Giza (Giza Tout)/Alexandria
Morning visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza. The great Pyramid
of Cheops, which one of the Seven wonders of the world, the
second Pyramid of Chephren, and the third Pyramid of Macaronis
and the enigmatic Sphinx the guard of the Pyramids. A short stop
for lunch, then we drive to Sakara, the vast Necropolis of
ancient Memphis. Sakara has the first Pyramid and the world’s
oldest stone structure. In the afternoon, we drive to Memphis
the capital of the ancient kingdom and one of the most important
cities throughout the history of ancient Egypt, and also to see
the statue of Ramses II, and the Alabaster Sphinx. After lunch
we drive to Alexandria. Following the check-in at the hotel, you
have the evening free to explore this beautiful waterfront city.
Perhaps get your feet wet in the lapping Mediterranean waves or
enjoy a freshly-grilled fish dinner at one of many open-air
restaurants.
- Overnight in Alexandria hotel.
Day 3: Alexandria
We catch an early start after breakfast with visits to the
catacombs of Kom El Shokafa and Pompeii's Pillar. Later, when we
explore the Royal Palace of El Montazah you'll have a chance to
take a dip in the Mediterranean and turn a golden brown in the
warm Egyptian sunshine. Your afternoon is free.
- Overnight in Alexandria hotel.
Day 4: Alexandria/Cairo
Today the newly-reborn Royal Library of Alexandria, with its
amazing architecture, awaits your arrival - followed by an
outing to the Roman Amphitheater and the Fort of Qait-Bay. Then
we drive back to Cairo and check-in at the hotel. Your evening
is free.
- Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 5: Cairo/City Tour
First to the Egyptian Museum where the treasures of King Tut
Ankh-Amun and most of the pharaohs, are kept. Then to Islamic
Cairo where the 12th Century Citadel of Salah El-Din stands,
within the walls of the medieval fortress is the Alabaster
Mosque and El-Gawhara Palace built by Mohamed Ali. Next we visit
Christian Old Cairo where the Romans constructed the fortress of
Babylon. Built over the ruins of the two towers of this
fortress, the Church of Saint Mary which is called The Hanging
Church.
- Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 6: Depart Cairo
After breakfast/Free day. Transfer to Cairo International
Airport.
Tour Includes:
1-Transfers from/to the airport.
2- All fully-guided tours in Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria (as per
the itinerary) in air-conditioned buses.
3- English-speaking
tour guides throughout your program.
4- All
accommodations in 3-star hotels in Cairo and Alexandria. All
rooms have a private bath, air-conditioning, TV, and include
breakfast.
5- In Cairo, a Nile
Dinner Cruise on a 5-star ship. Delight in an open buffet style
dinner while enjoying the Sufi (“whirling dervish”) and belly
dancing show.
6- All transfer and
pick-up services.
7- All service
charges and taxes.
Tour Excludes:
1- Entrance fees of the sites. We do not charge in advance for
site entrance fees to add flexibility to your program as you may
choose to skip one or more sites depending upon your interests.
2- Drinks, tips and
any other items of a personal nature.
Notes:
1- All of our tours can start on any day, however confirmation
in advance is still highly recommended.
2- All of our tours
can be customized to fit your time, budget, and interests.
Optional :
1-Day trips and activities (Add-Ons) are available upon request
and include the Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids, Camel trip,
shopping at the Khan El-Khalily Market, an excursion to the
Fayoum Oasis, our as you wish.
2- All day trips
leave in small groups and are accompanied by a professional tour
guide.
3- The time spent
depends only upon our guests' desires and the official
opening/closing times of the sites.
4- Additional
accommodation nights can be arranged upon request.
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The tour price is 290 U$D per person, based on double occupancy.
There is a 80 U$D single supplement charge. |
