| From | $ 800 / per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 days , |
| Destinations | Alexandria, Cairo, Giza, |
| Tour Availability | Everyday |
| Tour Type | Private , |
| Pickup Location | Cairo Airport |
| Available languages | Chinese , English , french , German , Romanian , Russian , Spanish , |
5 Days of Wonders: Cairo and Alexandria Highlights Welcome to a tour in the heart of historical eras; forget the current time and also all the past experiences of vacations, and begin your trip through the historical times via a time machine, feeling as if you are in a time gap, transferring marvelously through the ages. Walk through the historical land while the great events come alive magically in front of your eyes. That is how you will be in the heart of the completely wondrous.
You now are arriving at the gate to the eras, where you live amid the wonders of majestic history. Once you arrive, our representative from Golaviat with a sign of your name will meet you. Enjoy a warm greeting and facilitation of all the airport procedures and professional luggage carriage service, ensuring a smooth and efficient start to your journey.
Enjoy a comfortable transfer with the company of your Egyptologist in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle to your first destination—the Grand Egyptian Museum. It is where to wander amid more than 100,000 unique Pharaonic artifacts of treasures from the Pharaonic daily life and their afterlife world, including over 5,000 artifacts from King Tut's tomb. They are shown for the first time; each piece transports you to great events and mysteries from the heart of ancient Egypt.
After that, relish a delightful Egyptian lunch at Felfela Restaurant, known for its delicious local dishes.
Next, via the air-conditioned vehicle, you will arrive at the hotel in Cairo for check-in. Just relax and unwind for the rest of the afternoon before heading out for an unforgettable experience—a two-hour dinner cruise on the Nile. Enjoy a delicious dinner meal accompanied by the charming view of the Nile amid the romantic lights.
Finally, have a relaxing overnight stay at the hotel in Cairo.
Meals:
Lunch and Dinner
Relish your breakfast at the hotel. Then, meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby. He/she accompanies you to embark on a journey to the legendary Saqqara Pyramids, home to the famous Step Pyramid. Live the events of the first limestone structure in humanity made by the ancient Egyptian hands; start the mysteries of the pharaohs from here.
Next, arrive at Memphis city, the first capital of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom, the pyramid-building era. Wander amid the secrets of these majestic eras. Follow your steps to the depths of great history, finding yourself amid the glory of the Giza Pyramids Plateau while the majestic events run in front of your eyes, and connect with the pharaohs by touching the pyramids, walking on the same land where the events happened, following their spots, and arriving at the Valley Temple to attend the funerary rituals of King Khafre with the pharaonic priests.
Then, delve into the mysteries that surround this pharaonic guard, which has been protecting the royal tombs of the great pharaonic kings since 2500 BCE. It is the Great Sphinx; from one spot to another, immerse yourself amid the wonders of ancient Egypt.
After that, enjoy a panoramic dining experience at the 9 Pyramids Lounge Restaurant, having a tasty lunch meal with the accompaniment of stunning views of the pyramids.
Afterward, enjoy a relaxing driving tour back to your hotel.
Meals:
Breakfast and Lunch.
Relish your early hearty breakfast at the hotel. After that, meet your Egyptologist at the hotel lobby for a tour of the heart of different dazzling historical eras; it is the historical Islamic eras.
But first, amid this unique atmosphere, you will find a charming gate that takes you to the heart of pharaonic ancient Egypt, meeting the great kings and queens inside, including the mummies of Ramses II, Ramses III, Seti I, Queen Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, and Ahmose I, besides a massive collection of exclusive ancient Egyptian artifacts. It is the dazzlement of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
Next, immerse yourself amid one of the strongest fortresses in the Middle Ages, Salah El-Din Citadel, walking amid this unique architecture while the great history embraces you everywhere as if you are inside a magical spot that you are in what seems like a historical movie.
Inside, you will meet the great historical mosque, Muhammad Ali Mosque, with its panoramic vistas of Cairo and magical, colorful decorations, which are rich and unique with giant chandeliers. Live a time amid the dazzling historical design and decorations.
After that, enjoy a delicious lunch at Studio Masri Restaurant in Al-Azhar Park.
Afterward, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of giant historical architecture with dazzling historical richness, Islamic decorations, and historical tiles paved hundreds of years ago during the Fatimid and Mamluk eras. Oriental incense and oriental perfumes, originating from the heart of history, infuse the atmosphere, while the shiny handmade crafts from small shops dating back hundreds of years captivate your eyes. You are in a time gap between Al-Moez Street and the bustling Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.
After your adventures, return to your hotel to relax overnight.
Meals:
Breakfast and Lunch.
Enjoy a relaxing early departure from the hotel in Cairo with a breakfast box to travel to Alexandria, arriving at a spot where you can find original historical maps of the globe and see how the world was in the historical eras, the original manuscripts from the greatest scholars. You read what they have concluded and watch their handwriting as if you are living the events while meeting rare coins. You are in a gap of time in a great building overlooking the Mediterranean Sea; it is the giant Alexandria Library.
Next, explore the Catacomb of Kom El Shoqafa, where explorers will encounter a unique blend of Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman decorations. Immerse yourself amid dazzling details from the beliefs of the pharaohs, Greeks, and Romans about the afterlife world and live the mysteries of this unique spot from ancient Egypt.
Continue to Pompey's Pillar, where you stand in front of a great historical towering pillar and narrate how the ancient Egyptians thank those who helped them; there the great history waves with its hands to you.
Enjoy a unique lunch of fresh seafood at the Fish Market restaurant, a popular spot for delicious local cuisine.
Afterward, head to the Qaytbay Citadel, the strongest fortress in historical times, while the waters of the Mediterranean Sea have been caressing it since 1477 CE. From the tower of this castle, you can watch the movement of ships at a distance of 3 days. Wander through the soldiers' private corridors, their rooms, and the Sultan's throne; everything is still in good condition.
Before returning to Cairo, enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner—choose between Shawarma or Koshary, two beloved dishes. Finally, travel back to Cairo for a relaxing night.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Hotel Check-out and Transfer to Cairo Airport
Meals:
Breakfast
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