Cairo Trip Overview
4-day tour covering Cairo and Nile Delta foot steps of the Holy Family with a visit to the beginnings of Christianity era Monasteries including Alexandria
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Duration: 3 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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4-day tour covering Cairo and Nile Delta foot steps of the Holy Family with a visit to the beginnings of Christianity era Monasteries including Alexandria
Itinerary
Day 1: Day tour Sakkarra , Giza and Memphis
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
our guide will pick you up from your hotel to start a visit to Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex bordering present-day Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Saqqara, also spelled Sakkara or Saccara in English, is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis. Saqqara contains numerous pyramids, including the world-famous Step pyramid of Djoser, sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb, and a number of mastaba tombs. Located some 30 km south of modern-day kiente, Saqqara covers an area of around 7 by 1.5 km.
Memphis or Menefer was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt that was known as mḥw. Its ruins are located near the modern town of Mit Rahina,
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Day tour Alexandria
Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to start your tour to Alexandria the second largest city in Egypt, capital of Egypt for nearly thousand of year Alexandria was founded by Alexander the great which has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern and is famous for its Roman remains. drive along the Cornish to see the whole city passing over bridge of stanly, unknown soldier of Alexandria, the statue of Alexander the great
Your first stop in this historic city is the catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock 1st or 2nd century .
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pompey’s Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Pompey’s Pillar is the biggest memorial column in Egypt. It is 25 meter tall structure of granite, completed in 292 AD and was dedicated to the Emperor Diocletian. Uncover Facts About Serapeum Pompey’s Pillar Alexandria History, Plan and Architecture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Citadel of Qaitbay, Alexandria, As Sayalah Sharq, Qesm Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
The Citadel of Qaitbay is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, in Alexandria, Egypt. It was established in 1477 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa’it Bay. The Citadel is situated on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour.then back safely to your hotel
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Egyptian Museum , Old Cairo and Khan Khalili
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, in Cairo, Egypt, 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. As of March 2019, the museum was open to the public. In 2021, the museum is due to be superseded by the new Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt
Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Coptic Museum, the Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George and many other Coptic churches and historical sites. It is believed in Christian tradition that the Holy Family visited this area and stayed at the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church. Coptic Cairo was a stronghold for Christianity in Egypt both before and during the Islamic era, as most of its churches were built after the Muslim conquest of Egypt in the 7th century.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
Khan el-Khalili is a famous bazaar and souq in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. Established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era and named for one of its several historic caravanserais, the bazaar district has since become one of Cairo’s main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. It is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
