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04 Days / 03 Nights ( Cairo & Alexandria ) – Code TTNE4-1

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  • 04 Days
  • Max Guests : 8
  • Daily Tour
  • Private

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A four-day tour package that will include visits to the archaeological and historical sites in Cairo and Alexandria.

You will spend three days in Cairo, during which you will be able to visit most of the iconic sites, including the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, which recently opened its doors to visitors.

The Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the ancient capital of Memphis, and the Pyramids of Dahshur, which marked the actual beginning of the construction of the pyramids.

One day, we will take you to visit Egypt’s Islamic, Coptic, and Jewish landmarks, as Cairo is an ideal religious complex that greatly illustrates the harmony that exists in Egypt between all its sects and denominations.

One day, we will leave Cairo and head to Alexandria to learn about Egypt’s important history, namely the Ptolemaic and Roman eras, the traces of which remain to this day.
A beautiful and informative tour package.

Price Includes

  • All your tours and excursions are with A/C Car
  • All transfers in Cairo,Aswan & Luxor with private AC vehicle
  • Licensed Egyptologist Tour Guide
  • The prices are including all taxes and services
  • 03 - 04 Days Deluxe Nile Cruise

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • All entrances tickets to historical sites
  • Accommodations in Cairo
  • Tips

What to Expect

  • Visit Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
  • Visit Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur
  • Visit Islamic, Coptic & Jewish sites
  • Visit Alexandria Highlights
  • Great time with different locations and atmospheres

Itinerary

Day 1Tour to Giza Pyramids and GEM Museum

In the morning, Your tour guide will pick you from your hotel in Cairo to visit Giza pyramids highlights including.
 
Pyramids of Giza.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the Great Pyramids Of Giza – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos and explore the Valley Temple, which is the place where the Priests mummified the dead body of king Chephren, the owner of the second pyramid at Giza Plateau.

Additionally, you will be able to have a close-up look at the Sphinx, the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren. Following the Giza visit, the tour continues to Sakkara, which is located only 27 km southwest of Cairo.

Second visit will be to The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is located in Giza, Egypt, and it houses archaeological artifacts from thousands of years of human civilization in Egypt. These artifacts span from the predynastic period to the Greco-Roman era (c. 3100 BCE to 400 CE), providing a comprehensive insight into Egypt’s rich history. 

The museum’s collection is sourced from various cultural institutions in Egypt, including the Egyptian Museum, which was established in 1858 and is situated in downtown Cairo. A notable highlight of the Egyptian Museum’s collection is the cache of items unearthed in the tomb of King Tutankhamun, which will be prominently showcased in the new museum. 

Occupying an impressive 120-acre (50-hectare) plot of land, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) holds the distinction of being the largest archaeological museum in the world.

After finishing the tour, You will be transferred back to your hotel.

Day 2Tour to Saqqarah, Memphis and Dahshur

We will take you in a full day tour to visit the historical places which are located in Cairo including

Saqqara step pyramid.

The Pyramid of Djoser, known as the Step Pyramid, is an archaeological landmark in the Saqqara Necropolis, northwest of the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt. It was built during the 27th century BC to bury the pharaoh Djoser; it was built for him by his vizier Imhotep. The architect and physician Imhotep was the primary architect of the vast funerary complex in the pyramid’s courtyard and the surrounding ceremonial structures.

Memphis (Mit Rahina)

Memphis (or Men-Nefer) (Greek: Μέμφις) was an ancient Egyptian city and the ancient capital of Inb-Hajj, the first of the Lower Egyptian nomes known as mḥw (North). Its ruins are located near the modern city of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Giza in Greater Cairo, Egypt.

Dahshour Pyramids.

Dahshur is one of the tourist areas that visitors come to from all over the world because of its many ancient Egyptian monuments. The Pharaoh of Egypt, Sneferu, chose the Dahshur rocky plateau to build his tomb, to rival the tomb of his father, Djoser, the owner of the Saqqara Step Pyramid.

These are the most beautiful and historical sightseeing in Cairo.

Day 3Visit Alexandria Full Day Tour From Cairo

The tour starts at 07:00 am with pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by an Emo Tours guide, and you will be transferred by a private A/C vehicle to Alexandria, which is 220 kilometers away from Cairo. 

Upon arrival in Alexandria around 10 am, you will begin your day tour by visiting the Roman Theater. This theater features marble seats for up to 800 spectators, galleries, a section of mosaic flooring, and a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman villas and baths. 

Next, you will explore the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, which consists of tombs on three levels. It also contains the Tri-cilium where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast the dead, as well as a center with reliefs of bearded serpents. Inside, there are 2nd-century AD statues of Sobek and Anubis wearing Roman armor. 

Following the catacombs, you will visit the Alexandria Library. Please note that the library is closed on Fridays, so you will be able to take photos from outside. Additionally, your tour will include a visit to the Qaitbay Citadel and El Mursi Abu Elabas. 

The tour will conclude with drop off at your hotel in Cairo, and you can expect to return to Cairo around 19:00 pm.

Day 4Tour to Cairo Islamic, Jewish & Coptic

In the morning, you will be met and accompanied by your tour guide to visit Cairo city tour including.

The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities

Home to the largest and most precious items of Egyptian art in the world. The museum showcases a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts dating back as far as 5000 years. One of the museum’s exclusive exhibits is dedicated to Tutankhamen, featuring a collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that remained buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years until their discovery in 1920 during the excavation of his tomb. 

The Citadel Of Cairo.

Where you will have the opportunity to explore The Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali PashaNext, you will visit Old Cairo, also known as Christian Coptic Cairo, an important location visited by the Holy Family, where their brief presence left a strong spiritual impact. 

The area is significant as it is believed to be where the Governor of Fustat sought to harm Jesus as a child, prompting the Holy Family to seek shelter in a cave. In this district, you can also visit and enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old Jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue. 

Lastly, after a day of exploration, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo.

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