Grand Cairo Tour from Alexandria Port
Join the Grand Cairo Tour from Alexandria Port to see the contrasts of Modern and Ancient Cairo. This tour will let you see the ancient world by visiting the majestic Pyramids in the nearby Giza Plateau. Then take time to see the progress of the new city by visiting the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and the Salah el Din Citadel. When in Egypt there is no limit to the things that you can explore ancient or modern.
Day 1: Pyramids Tour
A 123egyptours.com representative will pick you up from the port of Alexandria in front of the cruise exit door. Then you will be transported by an air-conditioned vehicle to the capital of Egypt, Cairo. Visit the Pyramids of Giza, namely the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, that is known to have a head of a pharaoh and a lion’s body, this monument dates back from the time of Chephren. This tour will also include a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren.
Move farther to visit the Step Pyramids of Djoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser. Then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. At this point proceed to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Overnight stay will be in Cairo.
Day 2: Egyptian Museum and Salah Din Citadel
As only a 5 star facility will offer, get a delicious breakfast in your Cairo hotel. Then proceed to the Egyptian museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of over 5000 years of artwork, considered to be the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian artifacts in the world. With over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented here, including an exhibit of the child king Tutankhamen collection of treasures, gold and jewelry.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Then move to Salah el Din Citadel the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq. This Mosque is designed for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt for 45 years. Then travel by an air-conditioned vehicle to Alexandria for your return trip for your cruise.
Tour Summary
More Information
| Trip Duration | Approximately 02 Days |
| Trip Type | By an air-conditioned vehicle |
| Trip Runs | Daily |
| Starting From | Alexandria |
| Return To | Alexandria |
| Pick Up Time | According to Cruise Liners Schedules |
Tour Inclusions
Inclusions
Pickup and transfer services from Alexandria Port to Hotel 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 Grand Cairo Tour from Alexandria Port will not cover any extras and personal expenses.
