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Egypt · Archaeology
The journey
Go on a 4-day tour to the famous historical cities of Egypt. Arrive in Cairo, visit the Great Pyramid of Giza, travel to Memphis and the burial grounds of Sakkara, explore Islamic Cairo and its famous mosques, and shop at the Khan el-Khalili souq. Continue to Alexandria to see the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and the Alexandria Library before returning to Cairo.
Travel to the Great Pyramid of Giza, visit the ancient capital of Memphis, and explore the ancient burial grounds of Sakkara, a necropolis of the ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis.
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Arrive in Cairo and meet your tour guide at the pick-up point.
Travel to the Great Pyramid of Giza, visit the ancient capital of Memphis, and explore the ancient burial grounds of Sakkara, a necropolis of the ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis.
Have lunch at a local restaurant on the way.
Check out the Light and Sound Show at the Great Pyramid at 18:00 hours (cost 20€).
Overnight stay at a hotel in Cairo.
Meet your tour guide at your hotel, then proceed to the Egyptian Museum.
Visit the Saladin Citadel of Cairo and the Alabaster Mosque, the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali.
Have lunch at a local restaurant on the way.
Go shopping at the famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Travel back to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meet your tour guide at your hotel and travel to Alexandria.
Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, an ancient fortress, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an archaeological site, Pompey's Pillar, and the New Alexandria Library.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Go for an optional Nile cruise ride, have dinner on board, and sail through Cairo until late at night (cost 25€).
Travel back to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.
Meet your tour guide at your hotel, then travel to the Islamic Cairo area and check out the Coptic Museum. Islamic Cairo is a part of central Cairo around the old walled city. It is characterized by hundreds of mosques, tombs, mansions, caravanserais, and fortifications, all dating back to the Islamic era.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Travel to the airport for your flight back home.
Where this trip takes you
Great Pyramid of Giza, Saqqara necropolis, Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The route
The fine print
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking Egyptian tour guide
Entry to all visits mentioned in the itinerary
Lunch at a good local restaurant
Bottle of mineral water during the tour
Tips
Any place not mentioned in the itinerary
Drinks at lunch or dinner
Logistics
Your 4 days finish where they began, in Cairo.
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