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Thursday, 17 May 2012

Alexandria, Cairo and Port Said Tour

Take time to visit the Pyramids by joining the Alexandria, Cairo and Port Said Tour. Your discovery of Egypt will never be complete without visiting Cairo, home of Egypt’s most famous monuments such as the Giza Complex and the vast necropolis in Sakkara.  Feel the Caravan Life as you take a camel ride. Furthermore discover more of Egypt by going to the Egyptian Museum and the Citadel of Salah El Din.

 


 

Day 1: Pyramids Tour

Our representative will meet you at Alexandria port and will be escorting you through a 2 day trip of Alexandria and Cairo. From Alexandria drive towards the first destination which is Cairo for approximately 2 ½ hours via an air-conditioned vehicle to start the first day of the trip.

 

In Cairo, first stop will be the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids of Giza. This world famous Pyramids are known to mankind as the only existing wonders of the Ancient World. From the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus move towards the Great Sphinx. This tour will also include a short visit to the Valley Temple fronting the Great Sphinx.

 

Transfer to the nearby Sakkara to see vast necropolis and see the Step Pyramids of Zoser, also known as the world’s oldest major stone structure. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant then proceed to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East.

 

Towards the end of the day proceed to the hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

 

Day 2: Egyptian Museum and Salah El Din Citadel

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, and then start the day with a visit to the famous Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. This museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest and the most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. With Over 250,000 genuine artifacts presented, including an exhibit of the Child King Tutankhamen’s Treasure, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb in Luxor for over 3,500 years before it was discovered.

 

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before moving to the Citadel of Salah El Din, where you can visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. Enjoy some time for souvenir shopping the drive towards the Port Said to board the cruise ship.

 


 

Tour Summary

More Information

 

Trip Duration
Approximately 2 Days/1 Night
Trip Type
By an air-conditioned vehicle
Trip Runs
As per your Request
Starting FromAlexandria
Return ToPort Said
Pick Up TimeAccording to Cruise Liners Schedules

Tour Inclusions

Inclusions

Pickup and transfer services from Alexandria Port and vice versa.

All transfers via a private modern air conditioned vehicle.

Professional Egyptologist tour guide through the Day Tours.

Entrance fees to all sites and itineraries mentioned above.

Accommodation in Cairo for 1 night at Oberoi Mena house hotel , 5 star deluxe hotel with breakfast.

Mineral water on board the vehicle throughout the tour.

Lunch meal at the local restaurant in Cairo.

Shopping Tours in Cairo.

All Taxes and Service fees.

 

Exclusions

Tipping for the staff (not obligatory).

The Alexandria, Cairo, Port Said Tour will not cover any extras and personal expenses.