Overview
Cairo is divided into two parts by the Nile river: western Cairo, known as Giza, is home to the most important attractions, such as the Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, The Temple of Valley, Saqqara necropolis, 6 steps Pyramid, and more. Giza will play an important role in that tour package. The eastern part of Cairo, known as Cairo, is home to the actual life of Cairo people, as well as the old Islamic and Coptic Cairo and many museums. Alexandria is the city of stories, home to Cleopatra, Mark Antony, and many other notable figures; you will spend a day exploring Alexandria.
Tour Info
- Duration: 5 days , 4 nights
- Departure time and location: 24/7 from Cairo Airport.
- Return time and location: 24/7 to Cairo Airport
- Package category: Egypt Classic Tour Packages
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival, Meet, assist, transfer to the Hotel for overnight.
- Day 2: visit the pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Temple of valley, Saqqara and Memphis.
- Day 3: travel to Alexandria, Visit the Catacombs, the library of Alexandria and Bombay pillar.
- Day 4: travel back to Cairo, visiting Old Islamic and Coptic Cairo.
- Day 5: departure.
What to Expect
- Visit Giza attractions, Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Saqqara
- Visit Alexandria attractions, Bombay Pillar, The Catacombs, Quitbay Fortress.
- Visit Old Islamic and Coptic Cairo where you will visit 3 churches and mosques.
Gifts
- Camel riding by the pyramids for 15 minutes.
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- The Tour Leader will be waiting inide the airport with sign with your good name on it , and he will contact your good self with Whatsapp if it is available .
- Dress Code: Smart Casual closes is recommended.
- Comfortable shoes for walking, sunglasses and sunhat are important in summer time.
Itinerary
Based on your arrival data, our representative will meet you at the airport with a board bearing your name. The representative will assist you with customs procedures, obtaining a visa, and other matters before escorting you to the hotel.
The representative will be more than pleased to answer any questions and go over the schedule for the next few days as you go from the airport to your hotel.
The optional tour of The Pyramids' Light Show
The pyramids' sound and light show is one of the most recommended activities on the first day, and we can arrange for you to learn about Egyptian history during the one-hour light and sound display in front of the pyramids and Sphinx. the tour is excluded, you can add it to your package.
To schedule the pickup and transfer from the airport to the hotel, you must provide your arrival and departure details prior to the arrival date.
In the case that you arrive before 2:00 pm, you will have to wait in the lobby until check-in time.
According to the scheduled pick-up time, the guide will meet you in the hotel lobby to pick you up and transport you to the following locations before transferring you back to the hotel.
Memphis tour
Memphis, Saqqara and the Pyramids of Giza
Begin your day tour by visiting one of the most important statues in Memphis's open-air museum. King Menes founded Memphis, which served as Old Egypt's capital throughout the Old Kingdom. For more than 3,000 years, it was regarded as Egypt's administrative and cultural hub!
You can snap a picture with the Ramses II Statue before heading to Sakkara Necropolis.
Saqqara Tour
After touring Memphis, your guide will take you to Saqqara Necropolis, where you will witness the Six Steps Pyramid, the main entrance to the Necropolis, and King Teti's Pyramid.
After you've visited all of the complex's features, your tour guide will take you to a local and traditional restaurant, where we encourage you to sample our local cuisine.
Pyramids of Giza
You will be taken there for 3 hours, with three stops: the enormous pyramid of Cheops, the panorama view, and the temple of Valley and the enormous Sphinx tour. Then you'll be transferred back to your hotel for the night.then you will be transported back to the hotel.
We recommend that you dress casually well, wear a hat, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes depending on the environment.
Entrance rates include simply the admission fee to the area and do not include viewing the pyramids from inside; if you wish to visit the pyramids from inside, you will be charged an additional fee. You can ask your guide to assist you with purchasing the ticket.
Lunch will be served at a neighborhood restaurant.
According to the arranged pick-up time, You will be greeted with your guide and picked up to go to Alexandria, which takes around 2.30 hours. You will explore the attractions listed below before returning to Cairo for the night.
Meet, pick-up and transfer.
At 7:00 am, you'll meet with your tour guide in your hotel lobby. You'll be picked up by one of our private A/C vans, where you'll begin your journey to the great city of Alexandria. Alexandria is located 210 kilometers north of Cairo, and it will take approximately two and a half hours to reach our first sightseeing stop
The Catacomb Visit
The Catacombs are our first stop. Here you'll see a mixture of Greek, Roman, and Ancient Egyptian art. The catacombs consist of three floors. You'll visit the main tomb, which still has the carvings, statues, and symbols of the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians
The Seraphim Temple
Your next stop is the Third Century Pompey's Pillar. The pillar is 25 meters high, made from red Swan granite, and is considered one of the last remaining relics of the Seraphim Temple.
Constructed in honour of Emperor Diocletian, it was once a magnificent structure, rivalling the Soma and the Cesarean.
Quitbay Citadel
Our next stop takes us to the Quitbay Citadel. After the 11th-century earthquake, the lighthouse in Alexandria was gone. Instead of rebuilding the lighthouse, Sultan Qaitbay built the Alexandrian Fortress to protect Egypt's north.
During your tour of Qaitbay Citadel, your tour guide will tell you more about the military monuments and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
Dinner is excluded.
According to the arranged pick-up time, you will be met with your guide who will transfer you to see the old Coptic Cairo, a historic Islamic Mosque, and walk through Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Lunch will be supplied throughout the day tour of Cairo. Then you will be transported back to your hotel in Cairo.
Old Coptic Cairo walking tour.
At 08:00 am, you will be met with your tour guide, who will pick you up and transfer you to visit the Old Coptic Cairo, you will be able to visit the hanging church, Babylon fortress, the cavern church where Jesus was living. and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
The Alabaster Mosque and the citadel visit
Your next stop will be at the most significant Islamic site, where you will be able to see all of Cairo from the top. You will also see the alabaster mosque, which is identical to Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul. There, you will be guided to learn more about Islamic and Oriental cultures.
Walking for one hour in Khan El Khalili Bazaar
After lunch at a local restaurant, where you will sample the classic Egyptian popular mail (Koshari), you will be taken to Khan El Khalili bazaar, Egypt's most significant market, where you will experience Egyptian life. Then you will be taken back to your hotel in Cairo.
Dress Code: As a general rule in religion sights, men are expected to wear long pants, while women are advised to wear clothing that is at least knee length or below, such as long skirts or pants. Women should also refrain from wearing sleeveless or shirts with low necklines.
The pick-up will be scheduled based on your departure information, and the driver will be ready for you to pick you up and transport you to your next location.
Check-out must be completed by 11:00 a.m.
If your flight is later than the check-out time, we will attempt to help you with late check-out, but if we can't, you can wait in the hotel lobby.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance Navigating Airports & Train Stations
- 4 Nights in 5 Star Hotel.
- Private & Qualified Egyptologist Tour Guide
- Entrance Fees & Tickets to the Listed Attractions
- Private Transportation to all Locations
- Complimentary Lunch for 3 Days
Exclusions
- International Airfare
- Drinks
- Any private expenses
- Optional Tours
- Any Extra Not Mentioned in the Program
- Tipping
Current Season Price Details
8%Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
| Single Room | Double Room | Triple Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Must adult # | |||
| Price per adult | $ 1012 $ 1100 | $ 754 $ 820 | $ 690 $ 750 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 506 $ 550 | $ 377 $ 410 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 0 $ 0 | $ 0 $ 0 |
Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount
Extra Fees
Optional tours.
Visiting the pyramids from inside.
Beverages during the cruise.