Cairo Trip Overview
Day 1 : # Pik up Time : 8 AM
Giza pyramids & Saqqara
Our Egyptologist guide will accompany you to an excursion where you will enjoy sightseeing of the great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, followed by a stop at the Sphinx; “Optional” and enjoy an unforgettable Camel or Horse Ride around these great structures. etc
Day 2
Alexandria tour
Alexandria is the second biggest city in Egypt with 5 million population and biggest seaport, it was founded by Alexander the Great in 334 B.C. and it remained the capital of Egypt during the Greco-Roman rule till the Arab conquest in 642 A.D.. etc.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Day 1 : # Pik up Time : 8 AM
Giza pyramids & Saqqara
Our Egyptologist guide will accompany you to an excursion where you will enjoy sightseeing of the great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, followed by a stop at the Sphinx; “Optional” and enjoy an unforgettable Camel or Horse Ride around these great structures. etc
Day 2
Alexandria tour
Alexandria is the second biggest city in Egypt with 5 million population and biggest seaport, it was founded by Alexander the Great in 334 B.C. and it remained the capital of Egypt during the Greco-Roman rule till the Arab conquest in 642 A.D.. etc.
Itinerary
Day 1: Giza pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
# Pick up time : 8 AM
Our Egyptologist guide will accompany you to an excursion where you will enjoy the sight of the great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, followed by a stop at the Sphinx; an ancient symbol of the pharaohs’ wisdom and strength embodied in a huge sculpture of a pharaoh’s head on a lion’s body. “Optional” and enjoy an unforgettable Camel or Horse Ride around these great structures
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
Then you will go to discover Sakkara home of the first pyramid in Egypt, built by Imohotep for king Zoser in 2650 BC, the famous Step Pyramid is well preserved also you can go inside the pyramid of king Titi.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
A stop at the great sphinx of Giza
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Alexandria tour
Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Alexandria is the second biggest city in Egypt with 5 million population and biggest seaport, it was founded by Alexander the Great in 334 B.C. and it remained the capital of Egypt during the Greco-Roman rule till the Arab conquest in 642 A.D.
Start your tour with exploring the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, dating back to the early of the 2nd century A.D., then you will visit tomb of Tigran,
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sarapeum (Serapeion), Alexandria Egypt
Then Pompey’s pillar dating back to the end of 3rd century and the remains of the Serapeum temple, the ancient temple of god Serapis. In the same area scattered monuments dating back to different periods.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fort Qaitbey, 29 88545 N 31. 21372 E, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
The ancient lighthouse (Pharos) was one of the ancient seven wonders before it was completely destroyed. Now in its location stands the fort of Qaitbay dating back to 15th century and represents an excellent example of military fortification during the Mamluk era and you will enjoy a panoramic view from the top of the fort.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Alexandria 30100 Egypt
We will end our tour by visiting the Modern Alexandria library; the Old library was very famous all over the world for its huge books capacity of different sciences and literature. It was damaged several times during the Greco Roman period. The special shape of the modern library of Alexandria is considered a special architectural germ. New Library was inaugurated in 2002 and it is a must see in Alexandria that you will visit and a have a guided tour inside it.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
