4-Day Sightseeing Tour of Giza and Alexandria from Cairo
Highlights
Alexandria, Cairo, Giza
historical, museums, sightseeing
Private Tour
4 Days
Easy
English, Italian
Description
Visit the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions, the Great Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Giza. At the land of Alexander the Great, behold the great Alexandria Library, Farouk Palaces, Qaitbay Citadel, Morsi Abo Elabbas Mosque, Church of Saint Mark and more. Explore the rich history of this city, from its ancient Egyptian roots, through the Classical period, to Roman times.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival and transfer to hotel
Upon arrival at Cairo airport, our representative will greet and then assist you through the passport control formalities and luggage identification.
From the airport, you will be transferred by a private, air-conditioned car to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Cairo.
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Day 2: Cairo - Giza - Cairo
Eat breakfast and set out for a tour of Giza. First, visit the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. On display is a rare collection of 5000 years of art: the largest, most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world today. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen's collection of treasures, gold, and jewellery, as it was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.
Start the tour at the Giza Pyramids with your Egyptologist tour guide. Visit the 3 great pyramids (Cheops, Chefren, Macarinos) dating back to 4500 years ago.
Next, take a close look at the Great Sphinx, a huge funeral complex guarded by a legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren. At the end of the day, transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Cairo.
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Day 3: Cairo - Alexandria
Enjoy breakfast at Cairo and move towards Alexandria in an airconditioned car.
Upon arrival in Alexandria, transfer to your hotel. After check-in, visit the New Library of Alexandria which includes 8 million books: the biggest library in the world.
Visit the Lighthouse, enjoy a view of the castle of Qatibey, tour the Morsi Abo Elabbas Mosque which is the biggest mosque in the city, and the Church of Saint Mark, the founder of Christianity in Africa. Also see Palaces of Farouk (women palaces), Park of Montazha, the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria, stop by the stately bridge, and a statue of Alexander The Great.
Overnight stay in Alexandria.
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Day 4: Departure from Alexandria
Eat breakfast at the hotel in Alexandria and be transferred to the airport where our representative will help you with the departure formalities.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a private tour |