9 Days Egypt vacation Package Cairo Alexandria and Siwa

Route

A CairoB AlexandriaC Siwa Oasis, Siwa, EgyptD Cairo

 Day 1 Arrival in Cairo:

Egypt Tour Package representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport,Transfer to the hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle Depending on your arrival. If your flight arrives,If  you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to make a tour suggestion.Overnight in the Hotel-Free evening Optional trip to the sound and the light show at Giza Pyramids and costs 40 $ Per person
overnight in Cairo 
Meals: No meals 

Day 2 The Pyramids of Giza and Cairo Museum:

You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo by our tour guide to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza ( Cheops ,Chephren, and Mykerinus ) Then proceed to visit the Great  Sphinx  , which dates back to the time of and visit   the Valley Temple .
Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza.

The Pyramids Of Giza:
Necropolis locates southwest of Cairo. The Giza Plateau has been used by rulers of Old Kingdoms, The oldest know Mastaba is Mastaba v which probably dates to the reign of the 1st Dynasty, the ruler Djet ( 2900 B.c).

1- Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid and served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty.  Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid and served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty. The Great Pyramid (KHUFU)
Pharaoh Khufu began the first Giza pyramid project, circa 2550 B.C. His Great Pyramid is the largest of the three in Giza and towers some 481 feet (147 meters) above the plateau. Its estimated 2.3 million stone blocks each weigh an average of 2.5 to 15 tons with a base length of more than 230 meters (750 feet) per side. The greatest difference in length among the four sides is a mere 4.4 cm (1 ¾ inch) and the base is level within 2.1 cm (less than an inch), an astonishing engineering accomplishment.

2-  The Pyramid of King Chephren  (KHAFRA)
Pharaoh Khafre, also known in history by the Greek name Chephren, The third pharaoh of the 4th Dynasty during the Old Kingdom Period of Ancient Egypt around 2540 BC  was the son of Khufu who built the second pyramid at Giza. His necropolis also included the  Sphinx  , a mysterious limestone monument with the body of a lion and a pharaoh's head. The  Sphinx  may stand sentinel for the pharaoh's entire tomb complex.

3- Giza pyramid complex, located on the Giza Plateau.  Giza pyramid complex, located on the Giza Plateau. The Pyramid of King Mykerinus (MENKAURA)
The third and smallest of the great pyramids at Giza is credited to the pharaoh Menkaure (Mycerinus in Greek). It is thought to have been completed at the end of the 26th century BC. Menkaure, like the builders of the other pyramids at Giza, ruled Egypt during the 4th Dynasty during the Old Kingdom Period of Ancient Egypt, rising to a height of 65 meters (213 feet), but the complex preserved some of the most stunning examples of sculpture to survive from all of Egyptian history.

4-The Great   Sphinx  :
The Great  Sphinx  of Giza is a giant 4,500-year-old limestone statue situated near the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt. Measuring 240 feet (73 meters) long and 66 feet (20 meters) high, the Great  Sphinx  is one of the world’s largest monuments. It is also one of the most recognizable relics of the ancient Egyptians, though the origins and history of the colossal structure are still debated.

Then visit the  Egyptian Museum

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahir:
It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.

If you wish to visit the mummies royal hall, where you will have the feeling of stroling down the vally of the kings where most of these mummies where originaly resting then ask your tour guide to take you to  National Museum of Egyptian Civilization  . It will cost 50 $ Extra per person.

Overnight in the Hotel Cairo 

Day 3 Old Cairo and khan al Khalili Bazaar:

Pick up time from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 08:00 am with your Egyptologist tour guide, You will drive up to the Saladin Citadel , constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defence against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of  Cairo, it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha:
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Old  Cairo
Then, visit Old   Cairo   to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo:
Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover the old Cairo the centre of   Cairo’s trading activities since the 14th century. After an amazing trip,overnight in Cairo 

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch 

Day 4-Alexandria:

Start your private tour to  Alexandria  from Cairo .starting at 7:00 am with Pickup from your hotel by our Egyptologist, and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to   Alexandria , The distance is 220 km Northwest of    Cairo. Arrive at Alexandria  around 10 am
Start your day Tour in   Alexandria   Visiting The Roman   Alexandria Learn about the catacombs here. Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa  
The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa  :
Archaeologists believe that the Catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D. and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years. Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years
Pompey Pillar:
Has nothing to do with Pompey. The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The red granite column was probably built to honor Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in   Alexandria
Alexandria city was built on the old lighthouse location after it was destroyed by the earthquake. The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay :
The Citadel was built in the 15th Century by the Mamlouk Sultan Qeitbay, To Guard the City against the threat of Crusaders, This wonderful Islamic Monument was built by the use of the ruins of the old Lighthouse that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in the 3rd Century B.c. 
Lunch in   Alexandria  in an Egyptian Restaurant
The new Library of   Alexandria   :
The Library of   Alexandria  was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding.
At the end of your tour check into your hotel in   Alexandria - Overnight in Alexanderia:

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch