Marsa Alam Trip Overview
3 Day Tour to Cairo and Alexandria from Marsa Alam by flight. Enjoy Cairo highlights. On the first day, You will visit the Giza pyramids and the Egyptian Museum , on the next day you will make a day trip to Alexandria and you will explore the old Cairo
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Duration: 3 days
Starts: Marsa Alam, Egypt
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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3 Day Tour to Cairo and Alexandria from Marsa Alam by flight. Enjoy Cairo highlights. On the first day, You will visit the Giza pyramids and the Egyptian Museum , on the next day you will make a day trip to Alexandria and you will explore the old Cairo
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1- Marsa Alam- Cairo
Stop At: Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), Giza Egypt
You will be transferred from your hotel in Marsa Alam at 00:00 to Hurghada airport for a flight to Cairo where you enjoy a private 3 Days trip to Cairo and Alexandria from Marsa Alam.
Upon arrival at Cairo airport you will be met by your private guide to visit :
Giza Pyramid Complex:
The complex includes three main pyramids, six little pyramids, the great sphinx, and the Valley Temple . The complex dates back to the 4th dynasty 2400 years B.C.
The Great Pyramid:
It is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids of the Giza plateau and the only one to remain intact from the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The height of the great pyramid is 147m, the number of stones used in construction is 2,300,000 and it took twenty years to be built.
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
It is the largest statue in the world, standing at 73 m. long, 19 m. wide, and 20 m in height. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture.
Duration: 1 hour
The Valley Temple:
A Granite mortuary temple was used by Ancient Egyptians for the mummification process and this is the only remaining one at the Giza plateau.
Lunch will be served on the way
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen – A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.
Then transfer to 5* hotel Steigenberger Pyramids overnight.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5* hotel Steigenberger Pyramids overnight.
Day 2: Day 2- Cairo- Alexanderia
Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Start your private tour to Alexandria from Cairo, starts at 7:00 am with Pickup from your hotel by our Egyptologist, and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to Alexandria, The distance is 220 k/m Northwest of Cairo . Arrive at Alexandria around 10 am
Start your day Tour in Alexandria Visiting The Roman Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa :
Archaeologists believe that the Catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D. and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years. This was a period in the history of the city of Alexandria when there was a great mixture of different cultures. Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pompey’s Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Pompey Pillar:
Has nothing to do with Pompey. The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The red granite column was probably built to honor Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Alexandria, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay:
The Citadel was built in the 15th Century by the Mamlouk Sultan Qeitbay, To Guard the City against the threat of Crusaders, This wonderful Islamic Monument was built by the use of the ruins of the old Lighthouse that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in the 3rd Century B.c. The Lighthouse was damaged during an Earthquake that Occurred in Egypt in 1303 A.c during the reign of the Mamlouk King Qeitbay
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Alexandria 30100 Egypt
Lunch in Alexandria in Egyptian Restaurant
The new Library of Alexandria :
The Library of Alexandria was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding.
Meals: Breakfast in the hotel and Lunch during the trip
Drive to Cairo -Overnight in Cairo
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: -Overnight in Cairo
Day 3: Day 3- old Cairo-Marsa Alam
Stop At: Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Al Abageyah Qism El-Khalifa, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Pick Up time from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 08:00 am with your Egyptologist tour guide, you will drive up to the Saladin Citadel, constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defense against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of Cairo, it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to Cairo especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosque’s alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Old Cairo
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), Shar’a Mari Girgis Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
visit Old Cairo to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover the old Cairo the centre of Cairo’s trading activities since the 14th century.
Meals: Breakfast in the hotel and Lunch during the trip
Fly to Hurghada from Cairo – then you will be transferred to Marsa Alam
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
