3-Day History Tour of Cairo and Alexandria Highlights
Highlights
Cairo, Giza, Alexandria
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
3 Days
Hard
English
Description
Explore the rich history of Egypt, starting with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Cairo, and then marvel at the ancient pyramids of Giza. Continue to Alexandria and cover famous places such as the Library of Alexandria, Abu Al-Abbas mosque, the Cathedral of St. Mark, the Citadel of Qaitbay and the Bridge of Stanley, along with other historic sites.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Explore the Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
You will be received by the representatives of the tour operator at the Cairo Airport.
Explore the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities displaying a rare collection of art that is 5000 years old.
Visit the Giza Pyramids that were built by three pharos, namely, Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus. The largest of the three pyramids were built by Cheops.
Catch a closer look at the Sphinx – a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren.
Stay in Cairo for the night.
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Day 2: Tour of Alexandria
After breakfast, take a day's trip to Alexandria.
Arrive at the Library of Alexandria and walk to its open court.
Visit the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria; one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, on which stands the Citadel of Qaitbay.
Stroll through the Royal Gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and explore the Al-Haramlik Palace in the Montaza Complex.
Visit the Salamlek Palace, which is now a hotel, adjacent to the Montaza Complex.
Stop by the Abu Al-Abbas mosque as well as the memorial of the Unknown Soldiers of Alexandria (Kik Cajon), and the statue of Alexander the Great.
- Take a break and have lunch.
Head to the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa.
Drive along the Cornish (30 km) to see the whole city of Alexandria from the seaside.
Stopover the famous bridge of Stanley– the landmark of modern Alexandria.
Proceed to the old downtown of Alexandria and roam around the old city-centre of Alexandria built by Alexander the Great.
- Return to your hotel in Cairo.
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Day 3: Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |