Cairo Short Trip
Excitement and pleasure are what’s waiting for you in the Cairo Short Trip. Go around famous locations in the city that you have only read from books. Experience what it feels like in the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren & Mykerinus. The flavors of Egypt are right by your fingertips. See the golden treasures of Tutankhamun and other artifacts which are kept in the National Museum in Cairo. An unforgettable holiday waits in your visit to Cairo.
Day 1: Welcome to Egypt
To ensure that you have a safe and comfortable trip, a 123EgyptTours.com representative will welcome you at the Cairo International Airport. He will be at your side at all times to aid your needs. The adventure of your Cairo short trip will begin the next day. You will be visiting one of the world’s seven wonders: the Pyramids of Cairo. One this day, you will spend the night in the hotel.
Day 2: Experience the Giza Pyramids
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus - Famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue. Additional visit to the Solar Boat infront of Cheops Pyramid (extra ticket on spot) Lunch included during the tour and then proceed to Sakkara area to visit Sakkara Complex and first pyramid ever built (Djoser Pyramid). Move to Memphis; Old kingdom's capital and famous Necropolis. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Going around the Egyptian Museum and the Salah El Din Citadel
Begin your exploration through visiting the Egyptian Museum. With all the magnificent collections of Tutankhamun together other great artifacts, you’ll know that a short trip to Cairo is really worth it. The tour will progress to the Salah El Din’s Citadel, then to Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. After the exciting tour, you will be taken back to your hotel in Cairo where you will spend the night and breakfast.
Day 4: Explore Cairo on Your Own or Take an Optional Trip to Alexandria
On this day, you have the choice of either spending a free time in Cairo or experiencing Egypt’s second capital, Alexandria. If you choose the later, the Qaitbay Citadel is one of your first stop. Sultan Qaitbay built it in the 15th century and it is where the ancient lighthouse of Alexandria is found. On your short trip, you will also be taken to the Turkish and Florentine style of the grand Montazah Palace and learn more about Egypt’s culture, through the Alexandria Library. Surely the cut out of the rock Roman cemetery or the Catacombs will amaze you. After your great exploration of Alexandria, you day’s trip will end in Cairo where you will spend the night.
Day 5: Final departure from the Great Cairo
Once you are done with breakfast, you will be transferred to the Cairo International Airport for departure. This will be the end of your wonderful short vacation in Cairo.
Hotel Options
Recommended Hotels
| City | 4 star hotel | 5 star hotel |
| Cairo | Grand Pyramids Hotel | Movenpick Pyramids Resort |
Tour Inclusions
Inclusions
Be greeted and assisted by your helpful guide on your arrival and departure.
A private air-conditioned vehicle will transfer you or take you back to the airport and hotel.
Daily breakfast is included for the 4 nights you will be spending in Cairo.
All your tours around the city are Private Tours.
To add value to your stay, you have an English Egyptologist as a guide.
The entrance to all sites indicated on the itinerary are free.
Transfer from different locations will be handled by a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
When needed, portage.
In your stay, there will be free mobile phone (charged) of about 30 min Local calls or it can be 2 min. International Calls.
Service charges and taxes will apply.
Exclusions
Your International Airfare.
The Egypt entry visa, this can be purchased upon your arrival before the passport control. This is applicable for non restricted nationalities. The Visa costs $15 per person, adult or child.
All optional tours mentioned in the itinerary.
Personal expenses and drinks.
The fees to enter special archaeological sites like the Mummies room found at the Egyptian Museum which is inside one of the Pyramids.
The tipping kitty.
General Information
Notes
The prices included are in US Dollars and are based on double occupancy. The amounts are valid until 30/04/2012 excluding holidays: Christmas, New Year’s Eve, & Easter Feasts. However, rates are subject to change without prior notice based on the tax increases mandated by the government.
A valid passport is a must in order to enter Egypt. (At least 6 months of validity is a must beyond your scheduled return date.)
A single supplement can be applied for those coming with others and who prefer single occupancy.
The accommodations from the hotels mentioned are subject to their availability.
Discounts are given for those traveling by groups in the Cairo short trip.
