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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.
* The tour price is 290 U$D per person, based on double occupancy. There
is a 80 U$D single supplement charge.
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