2 Day Best Of Cairo & Alexandria Tour With Free Airport Transfers & Lunch
What your day looks like
Get a different experience during your limited stay in Egypt and explore the best of Cairo and Alexandria in 2 Days guided by a professional Egyptology tour guide. Tour Cairo’s highlights including; the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Cairo Citadel or Coptic Cairo in a Full-Day day tour. Then, visit the coastal city, of Alexandria and enjoy a day on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to visit the Greek and Roman sites. Enjoy a complimentary free pick up and drop off at Cairo International Airport. Daily hotel pickup and drop-off by an A.C vehicle and lunch included but beverages not included.
The experience, in brief
- Marvel at Cairo and Alexandria’s top sights on a 2day tours
- Visit the iconic Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Cairo Citadel or Coptic Cairo
- Explore one of Egypt’s most impressive cities; Alexandria
- Enjoy a personalized experience with your own private guide
- 2 free complimentary airport transfers
- Lunch at a good quality restaurant during the tours
Your day, step by step
Cairo
Welcome to this trip! This morning, your private guide will pick you up at your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Cairo
Archaeological Exploration at Giza pyramid complex. Giza Plateau: Start your day by visiting the Giza Plateau to explore the world-famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mycrenos, and Sphinx; these structures have stood tall for 4500 years.
Cairo
Sightseeing at Great Sphinx Of Giza. Sphinx: Discover the beauty of the Sphinx, one of the largest monolith statues in the history of mankind, enjoy the views and take remarkable pictures. You’ll find your local Egyptology guide a wealth of knowledge and full of enthusiasm about Egyptian history, and their country in general.
Cairo
Local Flavor at Egyptian Museum. Egyptian Museum: Continue to the Egyptian Museum; home to the fantastic Tut Ankh Amun exhibit, see his golden mask and many of the New Kingdom royal mummies, and lose yourself in the many rooms and galleries full of thousands of artifacts.
Cairo
Sightseeing at The Saladin Citadel Of Cairo. Citadel of Salah El Din: Have lunch at a local restaurant (drinks not included), then continue towards the Citadel of Salah El Din, built on the famous hill Al Moqattam in Cairo, that was constructed for military purposes, to protect Cairo from incoming threats. Since then, it has become a residence of the king of Egypt for many centuries. On this tour, you will visit the beautiful Mohamed Ali known as Alabaster Mosque. The political event called “Massacre of the Citadel” happened in the Citadel in 1811, where Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) murdered Mameluke leaders in Qaser El Gawhara palace, and it’s not currently open for visits.
Cairo
Local Flavor at Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga). Abu Serga: The Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergious) was built as a prime landmark for many tourists. This, and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon, is a destination of pilgrimage not only for Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion permeates the whole district here. You will also get to learn about the old Jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue. (you need to choose either The Citadel or Coptic Cairo).
Cairo
Accommodation.
Cairo
City/Town Tour at Alexandria National Museum. Alexandria: Start with an early morning pick-up at 6:30 am for a full-day tour to Alexandria from Cairo. Tour Alexandria’s most significant and fascinating spots with your private tour guide. See the Greek and Roman masterpieces ruins at the National Museum, descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, with the beautiful artworks, visit the Roman Theater, and take in views from the 15-century fortifications at the Citadel of Qaitbay. Explore the New Alexandria library at your own pace.
Cairo
This is the end of your trip! Finally, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport.
What to know before booking
Included
Professional English-speaking tour guide All Transfers, pick up, and drop off by A.C vehicle.
Not Included
Hotels accommodations Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing Tipping to Guide and Drivers Water or Drinks during lunch time Any optional Tours
What to Bring
Weather-appropriate clothing Comfortable footwear Camera and other items you may need
Meeting & Pickup
Cairo Intl Airport /Cairo or Giza Hotel
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
You need to provide your flight details; flight number, airline and arrival or departure time for the 2 airport transfers. You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business