5 Days Egypt tour at Cairo and Alexandria

Tour Info

Package Name: Egypt Tour at Cairo and Alexandria
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Group Size: Private pre-booked tour
Restrictions: N/A
Accommodation Type: Hotel accommodation

DAY1:

Arrival Cairo International Airport, meet and assist with formalities and transfer to your Hotel for Overnight stay.

Night Optional Tours:
– Dinner cruise with belly dance show at Nile

DAY2:
Our guide will pick you from your hotel to start your visit to the Citadel of Saladin,

where panoramic views of the city of Cairo can be seen. Here you will also visit the spectacular Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the founder of modern Egypt. Your next stop will be at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities where over 120,000 objects in its 107 halls – including the treasures of Tutankhamen (King Tut) – are exhibited. . You will then proceed back to your hotel in Cairo.

Night Optional Tours:
– Sound and Light show at Giza pyramids
– Khan Elkhalily night tour

DAY3:
After breakfast, you will drive southwards to Egypt’s first capital, Memphis

where you will visit the ruins of the temple of Ptah, the fallen colossal statue of King Ramses the 2nd and the Alabaster Sphinx of King Amenophis the 2nd. A short drive from Memphis lies the oldest, ancient cemetery of Sakkara.

The world’s first monumental stone building, the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, built by the engineer Imhotep almost 5,000 ago, still stands. After visiting the complex you continue to one of the Mastabas (tombs) built nearby, such as those of Ptah-Hotep, Mereruca, Idut or Ti for an inside visit.

You will then proceed to the Giza Plateau, where the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World is found, the imposing Pyramids of Giza.

During your visit to the Pyramids you will have time for unique photo opportunities of the three Pyramids from the Western Plateau. Continue down the valley where the guardian of this mortuary complex, the Mighty Sphinx, bears witness to the passage of time and man in eons of silence. Then you will be back to your hotel.

DAY4:

Board your Vehicle for the approximate 2.5-hour drive to Alexandria.

Alexandria Founded by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C., Alexandria is the shining pearl of the Mediterranean. Immortalizing Alexander’s name, the city flourished beyond all expectations into a prominent cultural, intellectual and economic metropolis. It was the renowned capital of the Ptolemies and the setting of the thrilling drama involving Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, Mark Anthony and Octavius.

Begin with a drive through the colorful streets of Alexandria. View the unique architecture and experience the charming nostalgia of yesteryear. Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqfa, an extensive three level funerary complex dating from the second century A.D.

Then proceed to the National Museum housing underwater photographs and statues from the ongoing operation to salvage artifacts from the sunken palace of Cleopatra. A scenic drive along the beachfront boulevard will take you to the Montaza Gardens

where the summer palace of King Farouk is located. Stroll through the palm covered grounds and view the palace, still used today for official state functions. Next, proceed to the Bibliotheca Alexandria,one of the most unusual architectural masterpieces of the 21st century. Marvel at the ultra modern interiors as a library guide takes you through Alexandria’s crown jewel.  Then start your return back journey to your hotel at Cairo.

 DAY5:

Escorted transfer from hotel to airport and assistance with check in formalities for the flight End of services .

Rates:

All rates based per person per double room based on bed and breakfast, EXCEPT

Christmas, New Year and Eastern supplement 25 %

Single Supplement 50 % Extra

For per person in Triple room 10 % Reduction

CHD (0 – 4 years Free of charge ), Except for flight ticket

CHD (5 – 11.99 years) 50 % from Adult rate

Do not hesitate to send request and ask for our update rates and Free Promotion

Program includes:

• 4 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.
• All transfers in Cairo and Alexandria.
• All your tours and excursions are with A/C vehicle.
• The service of meet and assist at all your destinations.
• All your visits include entrance fees & Egyptologist Guide.
• Tour order may vary but all mentioned sites will be covered.
• Our prices include all taxes and services.

Not included:

• Visa Entry for Egypt.
• Tipping.
• Any Optional tours mentioned in the program.