5-Day Sightseeing Tour of Giza, Cairo, Alexandria And Luxor
Highlights
Cairo, Luxor, Giza, Alexandria
Locations Covered
Cairo, Luxor, Giza, Alexandria
archaeological, historical, museums
Group Tour
5 Days
Medium
English
Description
Discover the history and culture of Egypt on this 5-day tour, starting with visits to the Pyramids of Giza and the Step Pyramid at Saqqara. Check out the Karnak and Luxor Temple, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. Explore the Citadel of Qaitbay and the Roman Catacombs in Alexandria. Finally, witness the artefacts of the Egyptian Museum, shop at Khan El-Khalili Market, and marvel at Saladin Citadel,
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival at Cairo Airport
- Arrive at Cairo International Airport and meet with your tour representative, who will help you through the visa and arrival regulations.
- Transfer to your hotel for check-in and free time.
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Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara
- Today, you will visit the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the Great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from the inside?
- Learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed.
- Then visit the first pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara.
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Day 3: Luxor highlights
- Transfer to Cairo Airport to fly to Luxor.
- Upon arrival in Luxor, you will meet with your guide to commence your tour to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
- Lunch at a local restaurant, then on to the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor.
- Transfer to Luxor Airport to fly back to Cairo.
- In Cairo, transfer to your hotel.
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Day 4: Alexandria highlights
- Drive to the beautiful City of Alexandria, the capital city of Egypt during the Greco-Roman era.
- Visit the famous Roman Catacombs at Kom El Shoqofa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Library of Alexandria from outside.
- Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
- After the tour, you will drive back to Cairo.
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Day 5: Cairo Highlights
- Explore the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of the Egyptian past are displayed on the two floors of the museum.
- Head to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, built in 1172 to protect Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the Citadel.
- End the day at the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.
- Transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave, so ask our guides about your next adventure in Egypt.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.