2.5-Day From Alexandria Port: Overnight Trip To Cairo Tour
Highlights
Alexandria, Cairo, Giza
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
2.5 Days
Easy
Arabic, English, Italian, Russian
Languages
Arabic, English, Italian, Russian
Description
Embark on a tour from Alexandria Port to Cairo, exploring Egypt's ancient wonders and cultural heritage. First, visit the iconic Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then, explore the Great Sphinx and the historic Valley Temple. Next, discover the ancient Step Pyramids of Zoser before venturing to the majestic Salah el Din Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Continue to the renowned Egyptian Museum, home to artifacts spanning 5,000 years of history. Finally, visit the vibrant Khan El Khalil Bazaar in Islamic Cairo before returning to Alexandria Port.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Alexandria Port/ Pyramids Tour
- The tour representative will pick you up from Alexandria Port, holding a sign with your name.
- After that, you will be transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo, approximately 3 hours, with a stop if needed to have a rest.
- Start your tour in Cairo, enjoying a visit to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.
- Then, proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren.
- Move on to visit the Step Pyramids of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
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Day 2: Egyptian Museum/Salah Din Citadel
- Breakfast at your hotel. Then you will be escorted by your tour guide to Salah el Din Citadel, the Alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali, which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came especially from Istanbul to build this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt who ruled Egypt over 45 years.
- Lunch will be served at a Local Restaurant in Cairo. Move on to visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art, which is considered the largest, most precious collection of Egyptian artefacts in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artefacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun's collection of treasures, gold, and jewellery, which were enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before its discovery in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.
- Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be to Khan El Khalil Bazaar, Cairo`s old bazaar (if there’s enough time).
- After that, travel via air-conditioned modern vehicle back to Alexandria Port.
- Back to Alexandria Port for the final departure.
What's Included
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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
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 20 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 20 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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