Description
Schedule :
Daily Tour
Duration:
2 Days
Tour Highlights:
Cairo
Saqqara, Memphis, Giza Plateau, the Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel
Day One: from Alexandria to Cairo – Cairo Day Tour
Egypt Light Tours tour guide will wait for you in Alexandria port to accompany you in your tour to Cairo.
Firstly, you will go ahead to Saqqara to visit King Djoser’s complex to see the first stone building in history and the first pyramid in the ancient Egyptian civilization (the Step pyramid).
After that, you will move to Memphis site. Memphis was the first capital of united Egypt and the capital of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom. It was founded by King Menes in 3200 BC. Also, you will visit Memphis Museum to see the great statue of King Ramses II and the second biggest sphinx in Egypt (the sphinx of Queen Hatshepsut).
Then you will be moved to Giza Plateau, where you will be amazed by the three pyramids of Kings Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Your tour guide will tell you about the secrets of these great pyramids. Additionally, you will see the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
Finally our team will transfer you to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
Day Two: Cairo Day Tour – Back to Alexandria
After your breakfast meal, you will find Egypt Light Tours tour guide waiting for you in your hotel in Cairo to start your tour.
Firstly, you will go-ahead to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to see the collection reflecting the art and civilization of the ancient Egyptians ranging from prehistory to Greco-Roman times. Also, you will enjoy the gold and treasures of the Yuya and Tuya collection.
After that, you will move to visit Salah El Din Citadel. This citadel was built by Salah El Din on the Moqattam hills for defending Cairo from the armies of Crusaders. Also, you will see the Alabaster Mosque or Mohamed Ali Mosque. This mosque was founded with the design of Turkish mosques.
Finally, our team will transfer you back to Alexandria port.
Includes:
- Guide fees
- Entrance fees
- 1 Night accommodation in Cairo Hotel
- Transportation by air-conditioned cars
- Bottled water
- service charges and taxes
Excludes:
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal spending
- Tipping