Cairo Trip Overview
Have a great chance to enjoy visiting these 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: 3 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Have a great chance to enjoy visiting these 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: Guided Day Tour to ( Giza Pyramids & Sphinx , Sakkara and Memphis )
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
After Breakfast , Start your day with your friendly guide to the Giza Plateau. When you reach the Giza Plateau, your Egyptology guide will introduce you to the famous Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
Marvel at the Great Sphinx statue and visit the Valley Temple, which is a part of the same ancient complex. Learn about the burial rites of the pharaohs.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
The next stop on the tour is the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, at the fascinating Saqqara archaeological site. Built around 2630 BC, this special pyramid is the world’s oldest major stone structure.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Mit Rahina Museum, Mit Rahinah, Al Badrashin 11511 Egypt
You’ll continue on to Memphis, the capital of ancient Egypt. Having reigned as a cultural center for over 3,000 years, Memphis boasts stunning ancient sites
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Later you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo or Giza
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Guided Full Day Tour to Alexandria
Pass By: Alexandria, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
After breakfast, our friendly guide will accompany you to visit Alexandria city which is located in the Mediterranean Sea, 220 KM west of Cairo
Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Once you Arrive you will start to visit the Catacombs tombs to see all the Greek-Roman tombs under the ground
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pompey’s Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Continue your tour to See Pumpi Pilar and the Roman temple with the Sphinx and the roman cisterns
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Roman Amphitheater, Ismail Mahana Road Kom El Dekka Gharb, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Proceed to visit the Roman Theater
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Citadel of Qaitbay, Alexandria, As Sayalah Sharq, Qesm Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Proceed to visit the Citadel of Qaitbay which is located in front of the Mediterranean Sea and have a great view for it
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Escape room Alexandria, 696 Abou Quer, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Continue your tour to visit the Library of Alexandria which includes thousands of scripts
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Later you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo or Giza
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Guided Day Tour to ( Egyptian Museum, Coptic & Islamic Cairo )
Stop At: Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Al Abageyah Qism El-Khalifa, Cairo 11511 Egypt
You’ll be picked up from your hotel by your friendly guide to enjoy a spiritual day tour to the Islamic and Coptic sites in Cairo.
First, see Salah El Din Citadel where Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, also Al Gowhara palace built by Mamluks and Ottomans.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt
Proceed to old Cairo where you will discover the Roman fortress, the Hanging church, also called Al Mo’allaka church, then to St. Sergio’s, which sheltered the holy family. End your tour by visiting the Famous Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Continue your day tour to downtown Cairo to visit the famous Egyptian Museum featuring artifacts from the Pharaonic and Roman period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. You will have the chance to visit Tutankhamen tombs as well
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Later you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo or Giza
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
