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Cairo Pyramids and Alexandria in 2 Days with Airport Transfers and Lunch
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The Experience
What your day looks like
During your limited stay in Egypt, explore the best of Cairo and Alexandria in 2 Days guided by a professional Egyptology tour guide. Experience the stunning Giza pyramids and Great Sphinx, and visit the ancient pyramid fields of Saqqara and Dahshur. 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
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Marvel at Cairo and Alexandria’s top sights on a 2day tours
- Visit the iconic Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Dahshur Pyramids in a FullDay tour
- Explore one of Egypt’s most impressive cities; Alexandria
- Enjoy a personalized experience with your private guide
- 2 free complimentary airport transfers
- Lunch at a good quality restaurant during the tours
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Cairo
Archaeological Exploration at Giza pyramid complex. Welcome to this trip! We will start our 2-day package by picking you up at Cairo airport (please, provide your flt details; flight number, airline, and arrival time). Our English-speaking driver will be waiting for you outside the arrival hall at Cairo airport, holding a sign with your name to transfer you to your hotel in Cairo or Giza. This morning, your private guide will pick you up at your hotel in Cairo or Giza to start your day by visiting the Giza Plateau to explore the world-famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mycrenos, and Sphinx; these structures that have stood tall for 4500 years.
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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. At the end of the day, drive back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
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Cairo
Sightseeing at Pyramid Of Djoser. Pyramid of Djoser: Proceed to Saqqara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for King Zoser), the world’s oldest major stone structure, in Saqqara, it is considered an important part of the pyramid evolution, which was made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form. This pyramid was built during the reign of the Third Dynasty of Ancient Egypt 4,800 years ago. Also, visit the Tombs of the Nobles in Saqqara and learn more about the daily life of ancient Egyptian noblemen.
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Cairo
Sightseeing at Red Pyramid. Red Pyramid & Bent Pyramid: You will continue to explore and then transfer to the south and visit the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahshur. This is a famous royal necropolis in Egypt located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometers (25 mi) south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for many famous pyramids two of which are among the oldest, largest, and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BC; the red and bent Pyramids of King Snefru.
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Cairo
Accommodation.
Day 2
Cairo
Alexandria: Our expert tour guide will pick you up at 7:00 am from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza to Alexandria which is 220 km away from Cairo. Arrive in Alexandria around 10 am.
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Cairo
Sightseeing at Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa. Roman Theater & The Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa: Start your day tour by visiting the Roman Theater (A theater with marble seats of up to 800 spectators, galleries, a section of mosaic flooring, and a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman Villas and baths). Then, you will visit The Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, one of the world’s largest Roman burial sites, the Catacombs are one of Alexandria’s most popular attractions. Watch your head as you descend into a network of underground passages, tombs, and antechambers via a spiral staircase over a three-level tombstone as well as a large Roman-style banquet room, where relatives of the deceased traditionally hosted memorial meals. Inside are 2nd Century statues of Sobek and Anubis wearing Roman Armor.
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Alexandria
Sightseeing at Library of Alexandria. Alexandria Library: Our Alexandria day tour continues with a visit to the Alexandria Library. Nerd time! Inspired by the original great Library of Alexandria, the modern library was built to hold over eight million books, between 1995 and 2002. It covers 11 cascading levels and although it has not yet reached its capacity, it’s an impressive homage to the ancient splendor of Alexandria. Pick your jaws up off the ground and explore!
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Cairo
Sightseeing at Citadel Of Qaitbay. Citadel of Qaitbay & Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque: Enjoy photo stops at Qaitbay Citadel, a defensive 15th-century fortress built on the ruins of the lighthouse of Alexandria; one of the ancient world’s seven wonders. Finish your tour at Al Mursi Abu Alabbas mosque (from outside), an elaborate structure built to honor a Sufi Saint, and have a free walk on the Cornish. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to Cairo.
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Cairo
The trip ends here. You will take back lovely memories of many enchanting destinations on your tour. Finally, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Professional English-speaking tour guide All Transfers, pick up and drop off by A.C vehicle 2 free airport transfers in Cairo 1 Day Tour in Cairo; Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, and Dahshur Pyramids 1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo 2 x lunch during the day tours
Not Included
Hotels accommodations Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing Tipping to Guide and Drivers Water or Drinks during the lunchtime Any optional Tours
What to Bring
Weather-appropriate clothing Comfortable footwear Camera and other items you may need
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up Location: 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: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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