Explore the Wonders of Egypt: Five-Day Historical Journey in Cairo and Alexandria

Explore the Wonders of Egypt: A Comprehensive 5-Day Itinerary

Get excited by the unique holidays where you can discover the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren & Mykerinus. See also the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Chefren. Visit the National Museum in Cairo where you can enjoy the golden treasures of the king Tutankhamun among many other artifacts during your holidays.

Day 1: Cairo - Arrival

Our Egypt Tours representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, and handle all your procedures through passport control, luggage area, and customs formalities. A private air-conditioned vehicle will transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy Pyramids Cairo tomorrow where you are going to see one of the seven wonders all over the world.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids and Sphinx

Visit the Great Pyramid of Cheops(Khufu). It is certainly one of the most important monuments of ancient Egypt. A masterpiece of fabricated structure and architecture, you will be overwhelmed by the huge size of its blocks, the height, and the age that exceeded 4600 years. Your guide will explain fully the history of all the area including the other pyramids, of Chephren and Mycerinus, answer all your questions and you will have the chance to take pictures of the whole area. You will spend more than two hours in the area so that you can enter one of the pyramid's chambers or visit the Sun boat museum. You may like to have a camel ride around the area. Moving to the Sphinx area where you will spend some time exploring this monolith statue, which symbolizes the power and wisdom of the pharaoh. Next to the Sphinx area, you will visit the valley temple where you will learn about mummification in ancient Egypt.

Day 3: City Tour Cairo

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is one of the largest museums in the world. Your Egypt tours will take you on a 4 hours tour to explore the museum's treasures (opened in 1901). Look at the amazing monuments and artifacts in its different halls in a guided tour. Although the museum has tens of thousands of artifacts in this short tour, your Egyptologist guide will focus on the highlights and masterpieces of the museum. Visit the Tut Ankh Amun Wing on the first floor and see his wonderful collection of historically important artwork. The treasures are mainly golden and they cover a quite large section of the museum. This area of the museum includes significant statues, furniture, and gold sculptures. After enjoying the guided part of the tour, take some free time to browse the museum with the option of visiting the royal mummy room. Visit the Citadel of Saladin, a 12th-century fortress. Inside the citadel; you will go into the Alabaster mosque. Built in 1830, the mosque was designed by a Turkish architect, who followed the same style as the Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmed in Istanbul. Your guide will explain the main elements of the mosque and basic Islamic principles. Enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the top.

Day 4: Alexandria Tour (Optional)

Your first stop in this historic city is the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, which is a Roman burial site that reveals the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. Descend below ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall. Enjoy the best view over the city and the sea from the Fort of Qaitbay, a 15th fort built on top of the original location of the Lighthouse that was gone. The fort was meant to protect the Eastern harbor of the city. Moving to the modern library, you will spend some time touring that huge and modern library that was built as a revival of the ancient one. During the day tour, you will have free time to consider the seafood and cafe culture that the city is famous for a long time ago.

Day 5: Departure

Breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.

Inclusions

• Qualified Egyptologist guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by private vehicle
• Entrance fees to the mentioned sites

Exclusions

• Gratuities
• Accomodation
• Entrance fees to the chambers of the pyramids
• Camel ride

Prepare to be thrilled by an exceptional vacation adventure that takes you to the heart of Egypt's ancient wonders. Explore the monumental Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, stand in awe before the enigmatic Sphinx, and uncover the mysteries of the Valley Temple of Chefren. Your journey doesn't stop there - delve into the essence of Egyptian history at the National Museum in Cairo, where the golden treasures of King Tutankhamun await, alongside a myriad of other captivating artifacts. This holiday is not just a trip, but a deep dive into the cradle of civilization.

• Discover the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren & Mykerinus
• Visit the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Chefren
• Enjoy the golden treasures of King Tutankhamun at the National Museum in Cairo
• Not stroller accessible
• Not suitable for pets
• No public transportation nearby
• Infants must not sit on laps
• Wheelchair accessible contradiction noted
• The listed price does not include a per person processing fee, payable at the time of tour check-in
• The duration of transfers are approximate, depending on time of day and traffic conditions
• Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to tour time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation