OVERVIEW:
A fantastic opportunity to explore Cairo and Alexandria’s best monuments. Visit Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, Great Pyramid and Sphinx before heading north to Alexandria to explore Alexandria’s best sights. Visit Alexandria Pompey Pillar , Catacombs of kom el shokafa, Fort qitbay, Alexandria bibliotheca & Abo el abbas mosque from out side.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Enjoy a special 2 day trip to visit the Pyramids of Giza.
- Walk under the shadow of Pyramids.
- Meet the ancient Egyptian kings.
- Take a special tour in the Egyptian museum.
- Explore Alexandria’s best monuments.
- Visit Pompey Pillar (or Montazah) and Fort qitbay.
- Enjoy visiting Alexandria bibliotheca & Abo el abbas mosque from out side.
TOUR’S PROGRAM:
The first day:
We’ll pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh from 23:45 to 00:45 (according to your hotel location) and drive to Cairo (about 6 hours) in a large air-conditioned coach. Upon arrival, you will be met by our knowledgeable and friendly English speaking tour-guide who will join you during your day tour in Cairo.
We’ll start the tour of Cairo at the world-famous Egyptian Museum. Inside this huge museum you’ll find more than 120,000 of the most important treasures from Ancient Egypt civilization like treasures found in the tomb of Egypt’s most famous King Tutankhamen. You can also visit the mummies room at the Egyptian Museum for a background about the Egyptian civilization and the mummification art in ancient Egypt.
After lunch, you will be driven to The oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world and sadly the only one that still remains largely intact, the Pyramids of Giza are the very reason a lot of people come to Egypt, and seeing them close-up never disappoints. After you have seen the pyramids of Cairo, your next stop will be the Sphinx. The Great Sphinx of Giza is a mythological creature, formed of a lion’s body and a human head.
After a fantastic day seeing Cairo’s most impressive sights you’ll go back to your comfortable 4 star hotel in Cairo for the night.
The second day:
Your tour guide will pick you up from your Cairo hotel after breakfast at 7 am and check out, then drive to Alexandria for about 3 hours.
Visit Pompey Pillar (or Montazah), Fort qitbay, Alexandria bibliotheca & Abo el abbas mosque from out side.
After seeing the sights of Alexandria we go to the city centre for lunch.
After a delicious lunch you’ll Drive back to your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- All the transfers by air conditioning bus.
- Multilingual speaking guide.
- Entrance fees to Cairo and Alexandria’s monuments according to itinerary.
- Lunch during tours.
- 1 night Hotel accommodation on BB Basis.
- Tax and service charge.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED?
- Personal spending.
- Optional Activities.
- Tipping.
- Drinks at restaurant.
- Entrance to the Mummy Rooms in the Egyptian Museum.
- Entrance to the burial chambers of the Giza Pyramids.
- Photo fees at Egyptian Museum.
- Boat ride in the Nile (option).
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
- Please do not forget: Photo and video equipment, head cover, appropriate, comfortable footwear, warm clothing in winter or loose clothing in summer and sunglasses.
- It is necessary to make a visa upon arrival to the airport.
- Evening, in the day before the tour, pleas book for yourself a breakfast box in the reception, and don’t forget to take it morning in the day of the tour.
TIMING & DURATION:
Pickup: Around 1:30 Am (Depending on your hotel location in Sharm el sheikh).
Drop Off: Around 21:00 Pm (the second day).
Duration: 2 days.
Tour available on: Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – Friday.
TOUR PRICES:
Adult: 135€ per person.
Child from 5 years to 12: 125€.
Attention:
- Don’t forget to book for your self a breakfast books in the reception of your hotel and take it with you to the tour.
