Days in Cairo and Alexandria Tour-5

Day 1:Arrival Day – Cairo

Arrive at Cairo International Airport; you will meet our local representative in the airport holding a sign with your name. Cairo airport can be a bit hectic, so our representative will make such procedures much easier for you.

Next, stroll through the City streets on your way to your hotel. You will get a local intro to Cairo highlights from our rep and further clarification regarding your itinerary and what to expect in the next few days in your Cairo and Alexandria vacation package.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: No Meals

Day 2:The Pyramids Tour

At 8 am after your breakfast, you’ll meet your private guide for a morning of exploration in Cairo. The first stop of the day will be at the Great Pyramids of Giza which is the oldest monument of the ancient wonders.

It is also the only one that still exists today. Pay attention to your guide as he tells you about how the pyramids were constructed using ancient and primitive techniques.

Pyramids were mainly built to house the remains of the deceased Pharaohs. Next, head to a panoramic view of all three pyramids of Giza to capture amazing photos that will last forever.

The following will be a visit to the Great Sphinx in Cairo, the guardian of the royal tombs. Have a peek at the Valley Temple of the Pyramid of Chephren.

(Optional) If you are hungry you have a chance to taste Egyptian meals that will be offered for lunch prepared with local products.

Next, we will make our way to the Djoser Step Pyramid in Sakkara. It is the oldest burial ground during the old kingdom for nobles surrounded by the oldest complete stone building complex for non-royal burials, the famous Step pyramid of King Djoser with its 6 rectangular bases. It is considered the world’s first pyramids ever.

The second stop will be at the ancient city of Memphis, which was an important administrative and military, trade, religious, and commercial center. The ruins of ancient Memphis today offer fragmented evidence of its Glorious past.

The ruins of ancient Memphis have yielded the largest limestone statue of Ramses II Pharaoh.
The last stop on our way to the south is to visit the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahshur. King Sneferu’s Bent Pyramid had not been made correctly. Yet, it was a great learning experience for the Egyptians and a step further for building the Giza Pyramids.

The Red Pyramid was the biggest and tallest pyramid standing in the kingdom until Sneferu’s son, Khufu, outdid his father by building his pyramid at the Giza plateau.

(Optional) Evening trip to attend the Sound & Light show in the Pyramids area. (45 $ per person).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3:Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo Tour

After Breakfast, drive through the busy streets of Cairo to the final stop of the day; the Egyptian Museum. The Egyptian Museum of Cairo contains 120,000 artifacts. It houses the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities.

An extensive collection of papyrus, Greek, Roman, and Islamic coins used in the Ancient world is located on the 1st floor. Do not forget to look at the Grave Mask of King Amenemope, the Mummy mask of Psusennes I, Figurine of Khufu, Narmer Palette, and Merneptah Stele.

Salah al din Citadel. It is an Islamic fortification located on El Mokattam hill near Cairo Center. The citadel was built to protect Cairo from the Crusader’s attacks. The citadel complex contains several important buildings such as the famous Muhammad Ali Mosque which was constructed as an imitation of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul.

You will also visit Al-Gawhara Palace which was Muhammad Ali’s official audience hall, where he used to receive his guests. The palace contains a 1000 kg chandelier which was a gift from Louis-Philippe I of France. It also contains Muhammad Ali’s throne which was a gift from the King of Italy.

Next, head to the Old Cairo complex where you will have a chance to spend some time walking around and visit the surrounding Coptic and Jewish monuments. Start by visiting the Roman fortress; the Hanging church, which is one of the most beautiful churches in Christendom.

The Hanging Church was built above Babylon Fortress; it was also a Seat of the Coptic Orthodox Pope of Alexandria until 1047. The hanging church also includes over 100 magnificent holly Icons from the 8th century till 18 century.

Ben Ezra Jewish synagogue is located on the site where Moses was praying when Egypt was hit by a plague. Visit the Synagogue where the genizah that tells about the Jewish history in Egypt was found.
The Mosque of Amr ibn al-As was the center for the newly born Islamic capital of Egypt El Fustat. It was the first mosque in Africa.

Overnight in Cairo

(Optional) Evening trip to enjoy your dinner on board a Nile cruise for 2 hours including watching Egyptian folk shows. (55 $ per person).

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4:Alexandria Tour

Enjoy a day far away from the hustle and bustle of Cairo exploring the magnificent Coastal City of Alexandria From your Cairo hotel

Meet your guide and ride your private air-conditioned vehicle in the early morning and relax during the scenic 3-hour drive to Alexandria. This itinerary covers both sides of Alexandria: the archaeological site and the daily life one.

Start your day with a visit to Pompey’s Pillar, the biggest memorial column in Egypt. Standing in the ancient city of Alexandria, this structure is approximately 100 feet high. This will be followed by a visit to Kom El Shoqafa Catacomb.

3 underground floors show how they used to bury the dead in the Greek-roman period. It will also show you how much Egyptian art reflects on them from many scenes decorated the tomb.

Next, visit the library of Alexandria from the outside. It is the biggest library in the world now with 8 million books. The Library of Alexandria was opened in 2002. Later we will head to the castle of Qaitbey, which was built on the lighthouse site.

Alexandria’s famous lighthouse was one of the old seven wonders of the ancient world. Later on, you will go to the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city Abo El Abbas Mosque. Further, your guide will lead you to enjoy a walking tour from the unknown soldier Memorial blend with the locals get deep into the small alleys of the original streets of the city.

You will see the oldest tram in Alexandria.

Afterward, reach El Ramel station, enjoy a delicious lunch, and taste local food in a well-selected restaurant. Then hop back to the vehicle and drive along the Cornish 30 km to see the whole city of Alexandria from the seaside.

Stop over the famous bridge of Stanley, a modern landmark of modern Alexandria. Finally, head to the El Montazah to visit the Royal Gardens of King Farouk to watch the royal Palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek, visit to royal beaches of the queens then return to the vehicle and relax during the journey back to your hotel in Cairo where the tour concludes.

Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch

Day 5:Departure Day – Cairo

Breakfast at your hotel, The Egypt Day Tour rep will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure Procedures and go back home with memories to cherish

Meals: Breakfast