Highlights
- Meet the iconic Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus
- Marvel at the Great Sphinx, and Vally temple.
- Visit the world's oldest stone structure,Pyramids of Zoser.
- Explore Salah el Din Citadel, home to the Alabaster Mosque
- Discover ancient treasures of the Egyptian Museum.
Description
Day 01: From Alexandria Port to the Pyramids
From the moment you set foot in Alexandria Port, our agents will welcome you with our Meet and Greet service, holding a sign with your name. You will then be transferred via an air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo, a scenic drive of 3 hours, with a stop if needed to rest.
Get ready to be mesmerized by the panoramic vistas of the Pyramids of Giza. Witness the Great Sphinx, a massive statue featuring the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion, and then proceed to the Valley Temple, a testament to the architectural prowess of the builders of Chefren's Pyramids.
Savor an authentic lunch before proceeding to Sakkara, Egypt's oldest ancient cemetery. Here, you'll visit the world's first monumental stone building, the Step Pyramid of Zoser, designed by the engineer Imhotep. You'll also have the opportunity to see one of the magnificent Mastabas (burial chambers) of Ptah Hotep, Idut, or Mereruca. Before returning to your hotel for the night.
Day 02: Egyptian Museum and Salah el Din Citadel
After breakfast at your hotel, your tour guide will escort you to the Citadel of Salah El Din, nestled in the Moqattam Hills. Returning to Salah Alden era, marvel at the Alabaster Mosque, a masterpiece of attentive architecture.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo, after which you'll visit the Egyptian Museum. This museum features a rare collection of 5000 years of art, considered the world's largest and most precious collection of Egyptian artifacts. With 250,000 genuine artifacts
After this historical exploration, you'll have an oriental lunch at a local restaurant. Your day tour concludes with a visit to Khan al-Khalili. Here, you can get the best souvenirs and experience the essence of Egypt, creating long-lasting memories.
As the evening draws in, your guide will escort you back to your cruise at the port of Alexandria.
kindly note: the tickets included is to the area of the pyramids not inside one of the pyramids. If you wish to enter one of the pyramids, you can pay a ticket on spot.
Includes
Pick up services from Alexandria Port & return
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation for a night
Private English Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees to mentioned sites
Shopping tour in Cairo
Lunch meals at a local restaurant
Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
All Service charges & taxes
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund