The Magic of Cairo & Alexandria Package
The Giza Plateau: It’s a plateau in Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo, site of the Fourth Dynasty (around 4,500 years ago) Giza Necropolis, which includes the only ones surviving of the seven wonders of the ancient world which are the Great Pyramids of Khufu beside the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure as well as the Sphinx, several cemeteries, a workers' village and an industrial complex and it’s a Cairo's most popular attraction & drawn thousands of visitors every year.
The Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu): The only ones surviving of the seven wonders of the ancient world & the oldest pyramid in Giza and the largest in Egypt, Khufu’s Great Pyramid stood 146m high when it was completed around 2570 BC.
Pyramid of Chephren (Khafre): it is the second-tallest and second-largest of the 3 Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza and the tomb of the Fourth-Dynasty pharaoh Khafre (Chefren), who ruled c. 2558−2532 BC.
Pyramid of Menkaure (Mycerinus): It’s is the smallest of the three main Pyramids of Giza, located on the Giza Plateau in the southwestern outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. It is thought to have been built to serve as the tomb of the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Menkaure.
The Great Sphinx: The Sphinx is carved from a single piece of stone. One of most famous monuments in the world, it is indeed a legendary statue for it has the body of lion and the face of a man. lt is 70 m long and 20 m high. The face of the Sphinx closely resembles that of King Kephren.
Museum of Egyptian Antiquities: known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or the Cairo Museum. It is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display and the remainder in storerooms. Built in 1901 by the Italian construction company, Garozzo-Zaffarani, to a design by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon, the edifice is one of the largest museums in the region.
Citadel of Fort Qaitbey from outside: it’s a mixture between Pharaonic & Islamic histories as the fort is on the original site of the Pharos (It was Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse which built in 279 BC to a height of 12 meters and topped with the statue of Poseidon) & it was built in the 1480’s.
Morsi Abu Alabas Mosque: It is an Egyptian mosque in the city of Alexandria & it is located in the Anfoushi neighborhood of Alexandria, near the Citadel of Qaitbay. It’s contain the tomb of Murcian Andalusi Sufi Sheikh Abul Abbas al-Mursi who died in 1286 and The mosque was first built in 1307 and redesigned and built in today's current form by Eugenio Valzania and Mario Rossi in the years 1929/1945.
Modern Alexandria Library: it has been built in amazing and unique shape to remind the world with the ancient Alexandria library which was considered the lighthouse of knowledge of the ancient world. The new elegant library is glass covered and contains very rare books and documents.
The Catacombs of Kom El Shoukafa: It is the largest Roman Funerary complex in Egypt as it is an underground wonder world of ornate carvings and paintings and a mixture of Roman and Egyptian designs. And dates from the second century A.D. This warren of tombs on three levels.
Montazah Garden: It’s a part of one of the most beautiful palaces from Royal Era & it’s a private park where world leaders often meet, 150 acres of numerous trees, palms.
CHILDREN POLICY:
0 - 01.99 Free
2 - 05.99 pay 25% of the tour price
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12 years and over pay the full price of the trip per adult person
Route
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Day 01: Arrival to Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport you will be met by Egypt Promotion representative who will assist you through airport customs & formalities.
You will be escorted immediately to your hotel in one of our air-conditioned modern vehicles.
Arrive to hotel; check in overnight in Cairo.
Meals: No Meals
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Day 02: Full Day Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum.
Meet your guide at Reception and start a day tour by visiting The Great three Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx.
Continue to visit The "Egyptian Museum".
After this long interesting tour day; transfer back to the hotel.
Free time in Evening & overnight at Hotel.
** Ability to attend the sound and light show at Pyramids Area (optional and depends on the language set to this day).
Meals: Breakfast.
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Egypt Promotion Travel tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to start your amazing Tour to Alexandria.
Day 03: Cairo – Alexandria: Catacombs – Qait Bay Citadel – Abu El Abbas Mosque
Early Breakfast at the hotel.
Travel to Alexandria through desert road (2.5 hrs. approx.) by recent model air-conditioned vehicle.
Arrive to Alexandria and start to visit its monasteries Qait Bay Citadel, Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa & Abu El Abbas Morsi Mosque.
Transfer to the hotel in Alexandria to check-in and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast.
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Enjoy to the Beach on the Mediterranean Sea for few hours there then back to the hotel
Day 04: Alexandria – Modern Alexandria Library – Montazah Garden – Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel.
Around noon-time; check-out from the hotel.
Meet our Guide to visit The Modern Alexandria Library & Montazah Garden.
Back to Hotel and overnight at Hotel in Alexandria
Meals: Breakfast. -
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In the morning: check-out after breakfast.
Day 05: Alexandria – Cairo – Citadel of Salah El Din – Khan El Khalili
Travel back to Cairo by private air-conditioned modern vehicle through desert road for 2.5 hr.
Upon arrival to Cairo, our Egypt Promotion Travel tour guide will escort you to visit the massive medieval Salah El-din citadel, Mohamed Ali Alabaster mosque & Khan El Khalili Bazaars.
After finishing your tour transfer to Cairo Hotel for check in & overnight
Meals: Breakfast.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Day 06: Free at leisure – Dinner Cruise.
This day is free at leisure to enjoy the hotel amenities or our Egypt Promotion Representative will offer you some option excursions.
Evening: Transfer to enjoy the amazing Dinner Cruise which includes:
* Sail on the Nile for 2 hours.
* Oriental Open Buffet.
* Tanoura & Folklore Show
* Belly Dancer show.
Transfer back to hotel & overnight.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.
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Breakfast at the hotel & check-out.
Day 07: Cairo – Final departure
Our Egypt Promotion Travel representative; transfer to Cairo International airport for final departure to back home with sweet memories & friends you made in Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast.
INCLUDED
Package Includes
- Meet & assist before the immigration at the airport.
- 02 ways Cairo International Airport Transfer.
- Travel to Alexandria & return to Cairo by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- 04 Night’s accommodation in Cairo at Standard Room Based on B.B
- 02 Night’s accommodation in Alexandria at Standard Room Based on B.B
- Day Tour Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum with.
- Day Tour Alexandria to Visit The Catacombs of Kom El Shoukafa, Citadel of Qait Bey & Morsi Abu Alabas Mosque.
- Day Tour Alexandria to Visit Montazah Garden & The Library of Alexandria.
- Day Tour Citadel of Salah El Din, Mohamed Ali Citadel & Khan El Khalili.
- Dinner Cruise with Oriental Show.
- Private Egyptologist guide during the tour.
- Available language: English, Spanish, German & French (other language with supplement).
Add Value:
- Unlimited mineral water & snacks during the sightseeing.
- Local Sim-Card with internet date per family per package.
- Complimentary Camel Ride for 10 minutes during Pyramids visit.
EXCLUDED
Package Excludes
- Egypt Entry Visa
- International flight ticket as well as the domestic flight ticket if any.
- Any optional tours or Meals or Beverage during tour or Personal expenses or any services didn’t mentioned in the itinerary.
- Travel insurance
- Tipping.