Cairo Trip Overview
Explore the most enchanting and important landmarks on this comprehensive, 3-days private tour around Cairo and Alexandria led by a qualified Egyptology. Discover the top attractions and iconic sights in Cairo including Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and more. Then, visit the coastal city, Alexandria and enjoy a day on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to visit the Greek and Roman sites. Enjoy a personalized experience with your own private guide and a complementary free pick up and drop off at Cairo international airport. Daily hotel pickup and drop-off by an A.C vehicle and lunch included.
– Marvel at Cairo and Alexandria’s top sights on a 3-day tours.
– Visit the iconic Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo in 2 day tours.
– Explore one of Egypt’s most impressive cities; Alexandria.
– Round-trip private transportation with air-conditioning.
– Lunch at a good quality restaurant during the 3 day tours.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Balloon Rides
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Explore the most enchanting and important landmarks on this comprehensive, 3-days private tour around Cairo and Alexandria led by a qualified Egyptology. Discover the top attractions and iconic sights in Cairo including Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and more. Then, visit the coastal city, Alexandria and enjoy a day on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to visit the Greek and Roman sites. Enjoy a personalized experience with your own private guide and a complementary free pick up and drop off at Cairo international airport. Daily hotel pickup and drop-off by an A.C vehicle and lunch included.
– Marvel at Cairo and Alexandria’s top sights on a 3-day tours.
– Visit the iconic Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo in 2 day tours.
– Explore one of Egypt’s most impressive cities; Alexandria.
– Round-trip private transportation with air-conditioning.
– Lunch at a good quality restaurant during the 3 day tours.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo, Great Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum
Pass By: Cairo International Airport Road, Cairo Int’l Airport Rd, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
We will start our 3 day package by picking you up at Cairo airport (please, provide your flt details; flt number, airline and arrival time). Our English speaking driver will be waiting for you outside the arrival hall at Cairo airport, holding a sign with your name to transfer you to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
This morning, your private guide will pick up you at 8:00 am for a full day tour of the pyramids at Giza and Egyptian Museum. Start by visiting the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mycrenos and Sphinx; these structures that have stood tall for 4500 years.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
Discover the beauty of the Sphinx, one of the largest monolith statues in the history of mankind, enjoy the views and take remarkable pictures. You’ll find your local Egyptology guide a wealth of knowledge and full of enthusiasm about Egyptian history, and their country in general. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (drinks not included)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Continue to the Egyptian Museum of antiquities, home to the fantastic Tutankhamun exhibit, see his golden mask and many of the New Kingdom royal mummies, lose yourself in the many rooms and galleries full of thousands of artifacts. At the end of the day, drive back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Cairo Citadel, Khan Al Khalili and Coptic Cairo
Stop At: Cairo Citadel, Salah Salem St, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Pick up at 8 am, then drive towards the Citadel of Salah El Din, built on famous hill Al Moqattam in Cairo, that was constructed for military purposes, for protecting Cairo from incoming threats. Since then, it became a residence of the king of Egypt for many centuries. On this tour, you will visit the beautiful Mohamed Ali known as Alabaster Mosque. Political event called “Massacre of the Citadel” happened in the Citadel in 1811, where Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) murdered Mameluke leaders in Qaser El Gawhara palace, and it’s not currently opened for visits.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
Cairo’s Khan al-Khalili Bazaar is an essential Egyptian experience – lose yourself in the colors and aromas of this fascinating marketplace
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt
Have lunch at a local restaurant (drinks not included) before exploring some of the most famous churches in Cairo. Travel to the Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr. Both these churches were built into the walls of the Babylon Fortress and their remains could be Cairo’s oldest structures. Visit the Church of St Sergius next before driving back to your hotel. finally, transfer to your hotel
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo
Stop At: Alexandria National Museum, 110 El Horreya Rd. Raml Station, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Start with early morning pick-up at 6:30 am for a full day tour to Alexandria from Cairo. Tour Alexandria’s most significant and fascinating spots with your private tour guide. See the Greek and Roman masterpieces ruins at the National Museum,
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, with the beautiful artworks, visit the Roman Theater,
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Alexandria 30100 Egypt
take in views from the 15-century fortifications at the Citadel of Qaitbay. Explore the New Alexandria library at your own pace.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Drive Back in comfort to your hotel in Cairo
Lunch will be served a a seafood restaurant between visits (drinks not included)
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
