Cultural Snapshots of Egypt in 5 days
"So here we are in Egypt...such a bewildering medley of colors that your poor imagination is dazed as though by continuous fireworks..."
Gustave Flaubert
Day 01,
Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Meet at the Cairo International Airport and let our representative assist you through the passport control & customs formalities.
After the transfer with the A/C vehicle to the hotel, our representative will guide you through checking in the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 02,
Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure for a half day visit to the Pyramids Plateau and the Sphinx
The Pyramids of Giza situated in the immediate vicinity of the southwestern suburbs of Cairo are the indisputable top attractions in Egypt. The pyramids at Giza were built over the span of three generations by Khufu, his second reigning son Khafre, and Menkaure. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is an awe-inspiring 139 meters high establishment making it the largest pyramid in Egypt, although the nearby Khafre’s Pyramid appears to be larger as it is built at a higher elevation.
Back to the hotel OR optional excursions
Memphis & Sakkara- a half day optional excursion in the afternoon
The Royal Necropolis of Sakkara includes the Step Pyramid of Pharaoh Zoser who reigned 45 centuries ago. The Step Pyramid was one of the earliest forms in pyramid building, and the inspiration for its three famous neighbors at Giza. Memphis, the 5,000 year old capital of Lower Egypt contains the remains of one of the biggest statues of the Pharaoh Ramses II, thought to have stood 13 meters high in ancient times.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 03,
Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel
Free day at leisure OR optional excursions
Egyptian Museum- a half day optional excursion
The impressive Egyptian Museum houses the world's largest collection of Egyptian Antiques with almost 100,000 items. Here a whole range of treasure is awaiting the visitors to discover them, including some of those magnificent ones found in the Tomb of the Boy-King Tut-Ankh-Amoun. The delicate pieces of the ladies jewelry box, the Mummies Room- in fact something to please everyone!
City Tour- a half day optional excursion
Much has been written and said about this incredible city, but to experience it for oneself; is to take home everlasting memories of the city known as 'the Mother of the World'. Whether you would like to merge into viewing the vast panorama of Cairo from the Citadel, the fortress built in the 12 th century AD or would like to have the chance to wander through the maze of narrow, winding streets of the Khan El Khalili Bazaars, this excursion is to give you an ultimate taste of authentic life.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 04,
Cairo/Alexandria/Cairo
After early breakfast at the hotel, we take an around 3 hour-long drive to Alexandria by motor- coach (225 km).
Did you know?
Founded by none other than Alexander the Great and once the seat of Queen Cleopatra, the city of Alexandria is the stuff that legends are made of. Its harbor entrance was once marked by the towering Pharaohs lighthouse (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) and its Great Library was renowned as the ultimate archive of ancient knowledge.
Upon arrival to Alexandria, start a full day visit to Bibliotheca Alexandrina (from the outside), Catacombs and Pompey’s Columns, followed by a walking tour on the Cornish and a visit of the Morsi Aboul Abbas Mosque; lunch in a local restaurant overlooking the sea is included.
Drive back to Cairo and overnight at the hotel.
Day 05,
Cairo
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
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