Duration: 12 days
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Cairo and Alexandria Egypt Ancient Capitals
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Duration - 5 days
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Guide optionsEnglish, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Embark on a luxurious journey through Egypt's treasures with our 5-day tour. Begin your adventure with a lavish stay at a 5-star hotel in Cairo upon arrival. Explore the ancient wonders of the Giza Pyramids and immerse yourself in their awe-inspiring grandeur on day two, with breakfast in
Highlights
- Begin your journey with luxury as you arrive in Cairo and settle into a 5-star hotel.
- Explore the awe-inspiring Giza Pyramids and delve into the mysteries of ancient Egypt.
- Venture to Dahshour and uncover more of Egypt's fascinating history and architecture.
- Conclude your adventure with a hearty breakfast before departing from this enchanting land.
Description
Cairo and Alexandria Egypt Ancient Capitals
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Egypt's most iconic cities, spanning five days of exploration and discovery. Begin your adventure by standing in awe of the legendary Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, marveling at their monumental beauty and ancient mystique. Delve deeper into Egypt's rich history as you explore the ancient capital and visit the oldest pyramids ever built in Sakkara, where the whispers of pharaohs echo through the corridors of time.
But the adventure doesn't stop there. With optional tours available, you can customize your experience to delve even deeper into Egypt's vibrant culture and heritage. Whether it's exploring the bustling markets of Cairo, cruising along the tranquil waters of the Nile, or uncovering the ancient wonders of Luxor and Karnak, each excursion promises to enrich your journey with unforgettable memories and experiences.
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Egypt as you traverse its greatest cities, from the bustling streets of Cairo to the serene shores of Alexandria. Let the vibrant colors of the bazaars, the tantalizing aromas of street food, and the echoes of ancient chants weave a tapestry of sensations that will linger in your memory long after your journey has ended.
At the heart of it all lies the opportunity to witness the wonders of a civilization that has captivated the imagination of the world for millennia. Join us on this extraordinary adventure and experience the magic of Egypt's greatest cities like never before.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Meet & assist upon arrival and departure.
- Accommodation in Cairo at 5* hotel for 4 nights
- Entrance fees
- Egyptologist guide.
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- All taxes & service charge.
- Exclusions:
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Any optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meals except where indicated.
- Entry fees to the chambers of the pyramids.
- Camel ride
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Giza Necropolis
- Dahshour
- Alexandria
- Cairo International Airport
Day 1: Cairo - Arrival
Your Egypt Tours representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, and handle all your procedures through passport control, luggage area & customs formalities. Then you will be transferred to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Giza Pyramids
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. 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: Dahshour
This archeological site is five miles away from Sakkara. There are three pyramids in this untrodden place: the Bent pyramid, the North or Red pyramid. Both belong to the pharaoh Snefru, the founder of the 4th dynasty while the third pyramid belongs to his wife Queen Step Heres. In this place, you will visit the Bent Pyramid, which was the first try to develop the shape of the Step pyramids. This pyramid looks fascinating with its two-level form and its beautiful soft casing layer. Move around this pyramid and have a look at the small pyramid of the queen. Then, stop at the Red or North pyramid. This one is the first true and complete pyramid in ancient Egypt. You will be told about the development of the royal tomb structure in the Old Kingdom. You can enter the chamber of this pyramid, which is quite an experience to go through the narrow tunnel to the chamber.
Day 4: Alexandria ( Optional Tour)
Discover the impressive mixture between Egyptian art, architecture, and burial traditions with the Roman ones through your visit to the Catacomb of Kom El Shoqafa. A 1900 years old Roman subterranean tomb where cremated and mummified bodies were preserved.
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.
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.
Day 5: Departure
Breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.
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