3-Day Cairo and Alexandria History Tour with Giza Pyramids

• You will be received by the representatives of the tour operator at Cairo Airport.

• Explore the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which displays a rare collection of art dating back 5,000 years.

• Visit the Giza Pyramids, built by three pharaohs: Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus. The largest of the three pyramids was built by Cheops.

• Catch a closer look at the Sphinx - a huge funerary complex guarded by the legendary lion's body with the face of King Chephren.

Stay in Cairo for the night.

• After breakfast, take a day trip to Alexandria.

• Arrive at the Library of Alexandria and walk through its open court.

• Visit the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, where the Citadel of Qaitbay now stands.

• Stroll through the Royal Gardens of King Farouk, the last king in the history of Egypt, and explore Al-Haramlik Palace in the Montaza Complex.

• Visit Salamlek Palace, now a hotel, adjacent to the Montaza Complex.

• Stop by the Abu Al-Abbas Mosque, 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 Corniche (30 km) to see the whole city of Alexandria from the seaside.

• Stop at the famous Stanley Bridge, 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.

• After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport.