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3 Day Tour to Alexandria and Cairo Tour

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From 575$

Durations

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Description

  • A guided day trip from Cairo to Alexandria.
  • Tour the Greco-Roman city, which has an atmosphere and architecture of a Mediterranean city.
  • Visit the Catacombs, the modern library, the fort of Qaitbay.
  • Enjoy our Cairo day tours and excursions and Take with us a leisurely Day tour of Cairo's most famous sites, visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili bazaar. With your own Egyptology guide, book now your Egypt day tours with us.

Inclusion

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off services
  • Transportation on a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodations in Alexandria, including breakfast
  • All sightseeing tours in Cairo and Alexandria, including English-speaking Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, and transfers
  • Bottled water during the tours
  • Portage when needed
  • All taxes and service charge

Exclusion

  • international airfare
  • Gratuities/Tipping (Recommended)
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Any optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals except where indicated
  • Accommodations in Cairo

Tour Itinerary

ake a leisurely tour of Cairo's most famous sites with Your Egypt Tours The Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili bazaar. With your Egyptologist guide to lead the way, you'll see Cairo's most famous attractions in one day. One of the advantages of your tour is that you can determine the amount of time you'd like to spend at each site. Your Day tour begins with a fascinating introduction to each of the three Giza pyramids: Cheops, Khafre, and Menakaure. You will have free time to enter one of the pyramids (additional cost), though your guide is not permitted to enter with you. A short drive to the city side of the plateau finds you standing at the feet of the Sphinx, the enigmatic symbol of Egypt. Cairo's famous Egyptian Museum houses 165,000 Egyptian artifacts, but the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamun are the highlight. His three gilded coffins dominate the main hall, while his magnificent death mask is the star attraction. Your guide will introduce you to the museum's most important pieces before you have free time to explore at your leisure. Continuing to Khan el Khalili bazaar, you'll enjoy free time to stroll through the maze of streets and bargain for a souvenir of your trip to Egypt. During the day you will also have the chance to visit a Papyrus Institute to see how the famous artwork is made.

You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo by your Egyptologist guide who will drive you to Alexandria city on an air-conditioned vehicle (3-hour-drive) where you will start a fascinating tour of this famous city, the second-largest city in Egypt. Alexandria has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern and is famous for its Roman remains. As this is a private tour, you can determine the amount of time you will spend at each of the sites you visit. Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 312 B.C. and was the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt. Your first stop in this historic city is the catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, a Roman burial site whose family tomb reveals the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. Descend below ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall. Back above ground, continue to Pompey's Pillar, an 82-foot (25-meter) granite column built to honor Emperor Diocletian, who freed the besieged city and brought food to its starving people. Next to Pillar, you will find the remains of Serapion Temple. Continuing the Roman theme, the next site you will visit is the Roman amphitheater, possibly the best-preserved Roman site in Egypt. The site also includes the remains of a Roman street and homes. After lunch (additional cost), you will visit the famous Alexandria Library. In contrast to the ancient architecture found throughout Egypt, the Norwegian-designed building is a striking piece of modern design. A copy of every book published in the world is kept in the library, making it one of the great literary sites in the world. The library also houses several exhibitions relating to the history of Egypt and a display of rare antique books (for an additional cost). After the conclusion of your tour, you will be driven to your hotel to check in. Overnight in Alexandria.

Note: The library of Alexandria is closed on Fridays and Saturdays

After breakfast at your hotel, you will tour the unforgettable Citadel of Quiatbay. The Citadel was built over the ruins of Pharos lighthouse, which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. You will walk and relax on a tour of the Montazah Palace and its green gardens. After the conclusion of your tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Cairo for drop-off. 

 

Prices Prices

Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip and are valid until April 30th, 2024. Please inquire about pricing over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.

Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired holiday. Space on a given tour will be secured upon receipt of a deposit of 25% of the full price. This payment will be 50% during the Christmas and New Year holidays and on packages including airfare. This deposit counts as part of your final payment. Deposits can be made by bank wire transfer or sent via Western Union or paid using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Payment should be received within 7 days of booking.

Children Policy

A child traveling with two accompanying adults will pay the following:

  • 0 years to 1.99 years of age: Free of charge.
  • 2 years to 4.99 years of age: 50% of the total rate.
  • 5 years to 11.99 years of age: 75% of the total rate ·
  • 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

Notes: Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 Child sharing a parent's room). If 2 children, they will stay in another room connected or next to the parents' room.

1 Person

1100$ Per Person

2-4 Persons

750$ Per Person

5-8 Persons

650$ Per Person

9-16 Persons

575$ Per Person

Tour Notes
  • Please note that the tour itinerary and order may change.
  • Confirmation of this tour will be received at the time of booking.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at the time of booking.
  • The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking.

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