Cairo Tours from Alexandria Port

When your cruise arrives at Alexandria Port, do not miss the chance to experience our Cairo Tours from Alexandria Port where you will visit Cairo which is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa, the name means “the victorious city”. It is located on both banks of the River Nile near the head of the river’s delta in northern Egypt and has been settled for more than 6000 years, serving as the capital of numerous Egyptian civilizations. Explore the enchanting history of Egypt visiting Cairo which contains the most famous landmarks in the world such as the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum.

Unleash your inner visiting Cairo which is one of the most unique cities in the world, Cairo has long served as the cultural, political and social capital of the Middle East, Cairo combines a rich tapestry of ancient relics, world-famous museums and mind-defying monuments with a fast-paced urban lifestyle found in the heart of this frenetic metropolis. Get the chance to visit the famous Giza Pyramids with Cairo Tours from Alexandria; these pyramids built during a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world, the Giza pyramids, especially the Great Pyramids of Giza, are some of the most magnificent man-made structures in history. Their massive scale reflects the unique role that the pharaoh, or king, played in ancient Egyptian society. Though pyramids were built from the beginning of the Old Kingdom to the close of the Ptolemaic period in the fourth century A.D., the peak of pyramid building began with the late third dynasty and continued until roughly the sixth (c. 2325 B.C.). More than 4,000 years later, the Egyptian pyramids still retain much of their majesty, providing a glimpse into the country’s rich and glorious past.

You will also be able to visit Sphinx with Tours Alexandria to Cairo which is a symbol that has represented the essence of Egypt for thousands of years. Carved from the bedrock of the Giza plateau, the Sphinx is truly a mysterious marvel from the days of ancient Egypt. The body of a lion with the head of a king or god, the sphinx has come to symbolize strength and wisdom. The most popular and current theory of the builder of the Sphinx holds that it was commissioned by the 4th Dynasty King, Khafre (2558-2532 BCE). Khafre was one of the sons of Khufu (AKA Cheops). Because of the changing desert terrain, the body of the Sphinx has been buried several times over the past several thousand years. Most recently in 1905, the sand has been cleared away to expose the magnitude and beauty of the entirety of the Sphinx. Then with our memorable tour move to visit the Valley Temple; was very important as it was the main entrance of the complex of the Giza Pyramids and it was also used as a connection between the complex and the Nile River by a canal, as well as it was an important part of the funerary complex which includes a mortuary temple and a burial chamber. The purpose of these valley temples has been debated: they could have been used for the mummification process. The Valley Temple was the home to Pharaoh Khafre, built in the mid- to late twenty-sixth century BC. It was buried under until the 19th century AD, which made it the best preserved structure from the Fourth Dynasty.

Moreover, with our Alexandria to Cairo Tours you will be able to visit the Egyptian Museum which is considered to be one of the oldest, most famous, and largest museums in the world. Opening in 1902, it was purpose-built to house the antiquities of Ancient Egypt. Inside is the greatest collection of Ancient Egyptian archaeological history in the world. There are over 120,000 artifacts, including the contents of Tutankhamen’s tomb and most of the mummies that have been discovered since the 19th century. The museum’s exhibits span from the beginning of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt (approximately 2700 BC) through the Greco-Roman period. The Egyptian Museum contains the death mask and coffins of pharaoh Tutankhamun, jewelry recovered from the wrappings of his mummy and other artifacts from his tomb. The death mask really is magnificent even to someone with no knowledge of the finer points of Egyptian antiquities. Made of solid gold and inlaid with semi-precious stones, it weighs 11 kilograms.

Itinerary

Flying Carpet Tours Guide will Pick you up from Alexandria port (by the cruise exit gate), then he will escort you by air-conditioned van to a ravishing tour to Pyramids of Giza, feast your eyes by visiting Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, next move to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, after Lunch your tour guide will escort you to the Egyptian Museum which contains amazing treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun, Mummy Room with an extra fees, have free time for shopping to buy souvenirs to Friends and Family, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to Alexandria Port to Catch your Cruise Ship.

Including

Pick up and drop off to Alexandria Port
Air-conditioned van Alexandria port / Cairo / Alexandria Port
Excursion to Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum as mentioned at the above program
Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above
One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion
All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
All service charges and taxes