Explore the great history of Egypt visiting Cairo and Alexandria with Flying Carpet Tours. Spend a memorable tour to visit the two main cities in Egypt with our Cairo and Alexandria Tours from Alexandria Port. Cairo is one of the oldest cities in the entire world. Cairo is the largest city in the Middle East; it’s called in Arabic Al Qahira, which means “the Victorious city”, it contains the most famous monuments in the world such as the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, Sakkara Pyramid, Salah El Din Citadel, the Hanging Church, and more. Moreover, you will get the chance to visit Alexandria; the second largest city in Egypt and which is known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean". You will be able to visit Al Montazah Palace, Alexandria Library, Qaitbay Citadel, and Cata Comb.
Get ready to be astonished by the great landmarks located in Cairo with Cairo and Alexandria Tours from Alexandria Port 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 and Alexandria Tours from Alexandria Port.
Touch the beauty of Alexandria and explore the Roman and Greek monuments in the city. Explore Cata Combs of Kom El Shokafa which is a necropolis of 3 sub-levels dating from the 2nd century AD. The necropolis was initially built for a single family wealthy family, and then it entombed over 300 mummies. Alexandria Tour from Cairo allows you to visit Qaitbay Citadel which was a strongest fortress, built in the 1480 A.D by the Sultan Al Ashraf Qaitbay on the ruins of the amazing Lighthouse of Alexandria which was considered to be one of the famous Seven Wonders in the ancient world. Fill your soul with science while visiting 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. You will also visit the fabulous Montazah Palace, it is located on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean, built by those great kings in the first half of the 20th century. The complex contains five beaches for swimming: Aida, Cleopatra, Vanessa, Semiramis, and the private beach of Helnan Palestine Hotel. All sorts of sea activity can be done in Montazah such as diving, snorkeling, or even just chill out in front of the sea, and more with our Cairo and Alexandria Tours from Alexandria Port.
Explore Cairo and Alexandria Tours from Alexandria Port
Day 01: Cairo Tours, Giza Pyramids, The Egyptian Museum 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 transfer to your hotel in Cairo, 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 02: Cairo to Alexandria, Cata Comb, Qaitbai Citadel, Alexandria Library Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to an amazing Excursion to Alexandria, drive by air-conditioned van to Alexandria, the awesome city, feast your eyes by visiting Cata Comb of Kom El-Shokafa which is a necropolis of 3 sub-levels dating from the 2nd century AD, next excursion to Citadel of Qaitbai, which was a defensive fortress, that was built upon the ruins of the ancient Alexandria lighthouse, which by the 14th century had fallen into ruins due to repeated damage by earthquakes, proceed to the Library of Alexandria, which is a striking piece of modern design that stands in contrast to the ancient architecture in Egypt. It was dedicated to the Muses, the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts in Greek mythology. It was flourished during the Ptolemaic dynasty and was a major center of scholarship in the 3rd century B.C ., relax by having lunch at local restaurant, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you back to Alexandria Port to catch your Cruise Ship.
Included
• Pick up and drop off to Alexandria Port • Air-conditioned van Alexandria port / Cairo / Alexandria Port • 01 Night accommodation in Cairo with Breakfast and all taxes • Excursion to the sites mentioned at the above program in Cairo and Alexandria • Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites • English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above • Two Lunches at local restaurants in Cairo and Alexandria • 02 Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursions • All transfers in Cairo and ALexandria by air-conditioned Van • All service charges and all taxes
Excluded
• Visa to Egypt • Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary • Tipping
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