Cairo Alexandria

Giza Pyramids, Cairo City, Alexandria - 7 days 6 nights

Cairo is the largest city in Egypt. Alexandria is the largest Egyptian city along the Mediterranean Sea. Second only to Cairo in population, Alexandria is rich in history and culture and located right on the Nile delta. See these two cities and the Great Pyramids of Giza in this wonderful tour.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Cairo

Pick up from airport.

Walking tour of downtown Cairo.

Check into hotel.

Day 2 - Pyramids

Pickup from hotel and travel to the pyramids.

Arrive at the Great Pyramid of Giza and enter into the monumental achievements of the past.

Travel a short walk to the Sphinx with its distinctive face.

Learn about the history and mysteries of the age of Pharaohs.

Arrive at Saqqara pyramids, spend time seeing the pyramids and exploring the history and the culture of the ancient times. Visit the pyramids Zoser, Teti, Unas and Userkaf.

Travel to see various ancient temples in Memphis and nearby areas. See the hieroglyphs in the real life experience.

Return to hotel to prepare for next day or enjoy an optional nighttime Nile cruise.

Day 3 - City Tour

Pickup from the hotel.

Drive to the Egyptian museum in downtown Cairo.

Spend time at the museum exploring thousands of exhibits.

Learn about the history and mysteries of the age of Pharaohs.

Drive to Citadel of Salah al Din and view the architecture of this building.

Drive to the Hanging Church and see the unique layout of this structure.

Drive to the Mosque of Amr Ibn al-Aas.

See sights of Coptic Cairo and Islamic Cairo.

Return to hotel.

Day 4 - Alexandria

Pickup from hotel.

Drive to three hours Alexandria and arrive at the historical sites.

Visit the catacombs Kom El Shoqafa and Kom El Deka.

Encounter the Pillar of Pompey, the Roman Theatre, the Citadel of Qaitbay as well as other nearby sites.

Travel to the Great library of Alexandria and gain access to the knowledge stored thru the ages.

Return to Cairo or next destination.

Tour price: $300 single traveler, $200 per person 2 or more people.

Tour includes English speaking Egyptologist guide.

Tour includes transportation and 3 star hotel in Cairo and Alexandria.

Tour includes cost of the five star cruise and transportation to the cruise.

Tour excludes ticket prices of admission, subject to change, call for current admission prices.

Optional packages include Marsa Matrouh.

Options available for shopping including historical Egyptian mementos.

Options available for breakfast, lunch and dinner of many different types.

Options available for special fish market lunch boat ride.

Options available for hotel upgrade - all price ranges.