Cairo, and the area around it are considered to be the heart of Egypt, and one may find almost every aspect of Egypt represented in the area, including some of the most famous Pharaonic, ancient Christian and Islamic monuments. See the great pyramids of Giza, sphinx, Saqqara step pyramid of king Zoser, memphis museum, Egyptian museum, Citadel, alabaster mosque of mohamed ali, Islamic Cairo & old mosques, old coptic churches, Jewish synagogue.
Alexandria,the second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria, known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean", has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern; its ambiance and cultural heritage distance it from the rest of the country although it is actually only 225 km. from Cairo.
This trip for Cairo and Alexandria together, you can do it and see everything for just 2 days/ 1 day Cairo + 1 day Alex. OR do it for three/ four days as you like!
Choose your itinerary by yourself!
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Cairo
Meet at airport, pick up and transfer to your hotel by a private a/c van, car For Free.
(I don't charge for doing this service, meet, pick up and drop off at airport is free)
Day 2: Pick up after breakfast, transfer to visit
Saqqara Step Pyramid. Saqqara is around 25 kilometers south of Cairo and in the same time we can visit two mastabas (tombs) to see the carving scenes on its walls (fifth dynasty) then visit Memphis Museum in the same area for (for 3 hours). Then visit Memphis museum, the old city and the first capital of Egypt.
Have rest while taking lunch in one of the best restaurants in pyramids area (Egyptian food & oriental shows).
Then visit the three great Pyramids of Giza plateau and go inside one of them, famous sphinx and Chephren's valley temple - Solar boat of King Khufu.
Day 3: Pick up after breakfast, transfer to visit the great Egyptian Museum, it house much more than 100,000 objects and see the gallery of king Tutankamon, his golden mask, jewelery, golden throne, royal mummies hall, animal mummies and others.
Visit the Citadel and alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali, then have rest while taking lunch. After that we will have a visit to Old Cairo, Coptic churches and old Jewish synagogue. Then free time in the oldest market Khan el Khallili.
Day 4: Alexandria
it is 220 k/m far from Cairo, it takes 2 and a half hours driving so one or two days enough to have a visit to Alex. We will start our day in the early morning "around 6 o'clock" with your private tour guide and private good a/c van, Transfer to Alexandria to visit all Greek and Roman monuments if you have just one,two OR more days.
What you can see in Alexandria?
- Roman tombs (underground) or the catacombs
- Roman theater, Pompay pillar
- Villa of birds
- The great library Of Alexandria on the same place of the old library in Cleopatra’s time
- The National museum van
- Qaitbay Castle
- El montazah palace
- the cistern of Shalalat
- Latins tombs
- The hydro-Biological institute
- Antiquities museum
- Saint Mark church
- Jewish synagogue
- Abu el Abas el Morsy mosque
You can make a trip of about 45 minutes from Alexandria where the Rosetta Stone was found and that has been stolen from Egypt and can be seen in the British Museum. You can also see the fort of the city and the point where the river Nile meet the Mediterranean See. There you can see some houses more than 200 years old.
Also you can visit Hurghada: it's a modern city located on the Red Sea, to the south, not far from Luxor, it is very good for relaxation and diving as it has the most beautiful beaches.
Day 5: Transfer to airport for final departure For Free.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price depends on how long will be your trip and how many people in the group!
Included in price:
- All tours in Cairo and Alexandria
- all transportations with a/c good van
- Traveling to Alexandria by our good a/c private van
- English-speaking personal tour guide for both cities
- all transfers and services include meet and assist
- meet at airport upon arrival,
- pick up and drop off in the airport FOR FREE
- Bottles of water For Free
Other services:
- book at hotels/3,4,5 stars determine upon your request with the cheapest prices
3* hotels cost $10 per night include breakfast
5* hotels cost around $45 per night include breakfast
- cruise reservation in 3,4,5 stars determine upon your request.
- transportation with a/c good van, bus / model 2008
- All the prices changed with optional tours.
- Excellent discount for groups starting (from 4 people)
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Egypt
Archeology/History
Christmas/New Year Tours
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