Cairo -Alexandria Short Break 5 Days to Land of the Kings with Sightseeing
Cairo -Alexandria Short Break 5 Days to Land of the Kings with Sightseeing
5 Days Starting and ending in Heliopolis
Visiting: Heliopolis, Alexandria
Tour operator:
Tour code:
429175
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishInterests:
Tour Overview
Budget Egypt holiday package between Cairo and Alexandria for 5 days and discover land of the kings,where will watching a different civilizations between Pharonic and Romanic , with hotel accommodation, guided day tour in Cairo covering the highlights of Cairo-Giza-and Alexandria, with all pick-up - drop off and transfers.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival At Cairo Airport
Location: Heliopolis
Accommodation: Hotel
Arrive at Cairo International Airport, meet and assist by our representative, transfer by private A/c car to your hotel, check-In, and overnight at the hotel.
Meals plan: N/A
Note :
Check-in time at the hotel in Cairo at 14:00
Early Check-In is subject to availability
Day 2 : Great Pyramids-Sphinx-Sakkara
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at your hotel and Starting At 9:00 am Pickup from your hotel in Cairo By Tour guide to Start your full-day tour visiting Giza Pyramids where you visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple where the Priests Mummified the dead body of King Chephren Also there you will 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. (2:30 hrs time Spent) Lunch is included in between visits at Local Restaurant Based on Full Meal for each Person but Beverages are not included (1 Hr time Spent) Then Visit Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), which is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which was made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form. (2 hrs Time Spent) At the end of the Tour, you will be transferred back to your Hotel.
Duration of the tour from 9:00 Am to 4:00 Pm
Meals plan: Breakfast-Lunch
Day 3 : Alexandria ( Pompey's Pillar-Catacombs Of Kom El-Shoqafa-Citadel Of Quitbay-Alexandria Library)
Location: Alexandria
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Early breakfast and your guide will be meeting you at the hotel lobby and transferring to Alexandria by deluxe car. Start your trip by visiting Pompey's Pillar, followed by a visit to the mysterious Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa. These ancient tombs are divided into three levels, containing the Triclinium, where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast in honor of the dead. Inside the catacombs, there are statues of Sobec and Anubis wearing Roman armor dating back to the 2nd century A.D. Then visit Elshawary, the Alexandria Library. You will also visit Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria, considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century AD. You will have your lunch at the famous restaurant in front of the sea. (Fish Market Restaurant), at the end of the day return to your hotel in Cairo.
Duration: from 7:00 Am to 5:00 Pm
Meals plan: Breakfast-Lunch
Note: Distance between Cairo and Alexandria ِApproximately 255 K/M
Day 4 : Egyptian Museum-Citadel Of Sala Din-Old Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast and Start your full-day tour at 9:00 Am to visit the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. It displays the largest and most precious items of Egyptian art in the world. 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 Tutankhamon - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. The Citadel was fortified by the Ayyubid ruler Salah al-Din (Saladin) between 1176 and 1183 CE, to protect it from the Crusaders.[1] Only a few years after defeating the Fatimid Caliphate, Saladin set out to build a wall that would surround both Cairo and Fustat, then we will move to visit the Coptic area where you can see the church of Abu-Sergah and ST, Barbara, the hanging church, the old Jewish synagogue-Ben Ezra. At the end of the tour will be transferred back to your hotel.
Duration: from 9:00 Am to 4:00 Pm (flexible time)
Meals plan: Breakfast-Lunch
Day 5 : Final Departure To Cairo Int Airport
Location: Heliopolis
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast and our representative will be meeting you to check out and transfer you to Cairo International Airport for the final Departure.
Meal plan: Breakfast.
Note :
Check-out time at 12:00 Midday
Late check-out is subject to availability and maximum till 2:00 Pm
What's Included
Lunch
Breakfast
4 nights at Barcelo Cairo Pyramids - Swiss Inn Golf or similar 4 stars
professional Egyptologist guide
Free pick up from Cairo Airport and drop off
Bottle water through the tour
What's Not Included
Gratuities
Visa Entry
International flight tickets
Entrance fees
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Or Pram Accessible
- Public Transportation Nearby
- Passport Required
Please Note
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- We pick up all travellers from Cairo International Airport and drop off in the end of the tour
Requirements
- Hat
-Umbrella
- Comfortable Shoes
- Sunblock & Sunglasses
-Warm Clothes in Winter
- Cotton clothes in Summer
- Valid Passport for 6 months
Check out our Q&As
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, except entrance fees for interior of the pyramids& mummies room at the Egyptian Museum
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