Cairo Trip Overview
Have a great chance to enjoy visiting these two fascinating cities. Full of atmosphere, history and culture. Alexandria is the absolute contrast to Cairo and really worth a visit. Including: Memphis, Sakkara, Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx in Cairo; Qaitbay Castle and the Library in Alexandria .
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Have a great chance to enjoy visiting these two fascinating cities. Full of atmosphere, history and culture. Alexandria is the absolute contrast to Cairo and really worth a visit. Including: Memphis, Sakkara, Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx in Cairo; Qaitbay Castle and the Library in Alexandria .
Itinerary
Day 1: Full Day Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara
Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or in Giza by A/C Vehicle at 08:30 am to start your first day trip to visit Memphis and Sakkara to see the step pyramid which Built to hold Pharoh Djoser’s mummified body, the stepped pyramid of Djoser was a step towards the great Pyramids of Giza with their precision architecture. Built in 2611 B.C. this pyramid reaches 62 meters high, built from six stepped layers of stone. This was a significant advance on the softer materials such as mud-brick or even wood and reeds that previous pyramids had been made from. The stepped pyramid of Djoser is widely acknowledged as being the first example of stone architecture.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
After that will have lunch at one of the best restaurants in Giza then continue our tour to visit Giza Pyramids Cheops, Kephren and Mykerinus also you can take some nice photos then go to Sphinx ( Kephren’s head and lion’s body ) then go to the valley temple of Kephren then have some time for shopping , after that transfer you back to your hotel .
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Alexandria Full Day Private Tour from Cairo
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 in Giza at 07:00 am , Drive to Alexandria by A/C Vehicle , start your tour by visit Roman Theater Then visit Pompay’s Pillar, Followed by a visit to the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, then have lunch in Alexandria .
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Montazah Gardens, Montaza Palace Al Mandarah Bahri, Qism El-Montaza, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Followed by Visiting Elsawary, Montazha Garden Alexandria Library
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fort Qaitbey, 29 88545 N 31. 21372 E, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Also from outside you will Visit Qaytbay Citadel then drive back to Cairo to go back to your hotel .
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.