Cairo and Alexandria Tours

Get the chance to explore two of history's most famous cities with Flying Carpet Tours as we offer Cairo and Alexandria Tours. Experience our amazing tour and visit Cairo; the capital of Egypt which combines a rich tapestry of ancient relics, world-famous museums and mind-defying monuments that makes it one of the cradles of civilization. Then spend a memorable vacation in Alexandria; Egypt’s second capital which is a true Mediterranean jewel that hovers between illusion and reality and known as The Pearl of the Mediterranean. Explore the Roman and Greek Monuments located in the city as it was founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great.

Get ready to be astonished by the great landmarks located in Cairo with Cairo and Alexandria Holidays where you will visit the Giza Pyramids; considered the last of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. The Giza pyramids, especially the Great Pyramids of Giza, are some of the most magnificent man-made structures in history. It contains three pyramids known as Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, constructed during the Pharaonic era, from 2550 to 2490 B.C as massive tombs for the Pharaonic Kings. Feast your eyes watching the fabulous Sphinx which is truly a mysterious marvel from the days of ancient Egypt. The body of a lion with the head of a king or god, Sphinx has come to symbolize strength and wisdom. Proceed to visit the Valley Temple which 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, then walk throw the Egyptian Museum which has about 120,000 masterpieces, including the greatest collection of Ancient Egyptian archaeological history in the world, and more with Cairo Alexandria Tours.

Discover the beauty of Alexandria while visiting its main landmarks with our Alexandria Tour from Cairo. Feast you eyes watching Cata Comb of Kom El Shokafa, this extensive complex of impressively decorated tombs dates from the Roman Era and is considered as one of the “Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages”. Initially built for a single wealthy family practicing a fusion of Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman religion; the Catacombs of Kom el-Shouqafa entombed over 300 mummies. Move to visit Qaitbay Citadel with Tours Alexandria Cairo, considered the main sightseeing in Alexandria; it was a strongest fortress, built in the 1480 A.D by the Sultan Al Ashraf Qaitbay. The building itself is not what is most significant about this location as it was built over the ruins of the amazing Lighthouse of Alexandria which was considered to be one of the famous Seven Wonders in the ancient world. Then you will visit Alexandria Library which was one of the largest libraries in the ancient world, dedicated to the Muses, the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts in Greek mythology, and Al Montazah Palace. Moreover, you can choose from our optional tours in Cairo with Cairo to Alexandria.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Cairo

At the time your flight touching Cairo Land, one delegate from Flying Carpet Tours will be holding a sign with your name, transfer to hotel, relax from the inconvenience of your travel, overnight in Cairo.

Day 02: Cairo Tours, Pyramids and Egyptian Museum

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will lead you 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, finally back to hotel, night at leisure, or choose from variety of optional tours, Either to try Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Folklore show, Belly Dancer, surprises are waiting for you, or try optional to the sound & light show at the pyramids, overnight in Cairo.

Day 03: Alexandria Tours, Cata Comb, Qaitbai Citadel, Alexandria Library, Montazah Palace

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, drive by air-conditioned van to Alexandria, the awesome city, feast your eyes by visiting Cata Comb of Kom El-Shokafa, next excursion to Citadel of Qaitbai, proceed to the Library of Alexandria, unleash your soul by visiting Montazah Palace, your last visit will be to Roman amphitheatre (if visit was allowed), relax by having lunch at local restaurant, finally drive back to Cairo, overnight in Cairo.

Day 04: Cairo at Leisure

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, relax at your hotel in Cairo, optional tours to visit the Step pyramid of Sakkara, or to feast your eyes between Memphis City and the open air Museum, you might also choose optional to visit Dahshur Pyramid, Red and Bent Pyramid, overnight in Cairo.

Day 05:

Today is the valediction day, taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then one of Flying Carpet Tours delegates will lead you to Cairo International airport, for the final departure.

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