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Brief Itinerary |
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Take in the ancient, awe-inspiring sites of Cairo including
the Great Pyramids and Sphinx. Then off to Luxor to see the
Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, and more! |
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Detailed Itinerary |
Day 1: Arrive Cairo-Welcome
to Egypt! Our representative will meet you to ensure a
smooth path through immigration and customs. You have time
to explore at your leisure before meeting your tour escort and fellow travelers for a welcome drink at
the hotel.
Day 2: Giza (Desert Tour)/Alexandria
Half-day outing to Sakkara and Memphis, followed by a visit
to the most famous wonderland in the whole world - the Great
Pyramids and the Sphinx. After lunch we drive to Alexandria.
Following the check-in at the hotel, you have the evening
free to explore this beautiful waterfront city. Perhaps get
your feet wet in the lapping Mediterranean waves or enjoy a
freshly-grilled fish dinner at one of many open-air
restaurants. Overnight in Alexandria hotel.
Day 3: Alexandria
We catch an early start after breakfast with visits to the
catacombs of Kom El Shokafa and Pompeii's Pillar. Later,
when we explore the Royal Palace of El Montazah you'll have
a chance to take a dip in the Mediterranean and turn a
golden brown in the warm Egyptian sunshine. Your afternoon
is free. Overnight in Alexandria hotel.
Day 4: Alexandria/Cairo
Today the newly-reborn Royal Library of Alexandria, with its
amazing architecture, awaits your arrival – followed by an
outing to the Roman Amphitheater and the Fort of Qait-Bay.
Then we drive back to Cairo and check-in at the hotel. Your
evening is free. Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 5: Cairo/City Tour
First to the Egyptian Museum where most of the fabulous
treasures of the Pharaohs are kept. Then we drive to the
Citadel -- home to Egyptian rulers for nearly 700 years.
Later, we explore many attractions in the old Coptic area
including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue ( the
Jewish Temple). In the evening, we'll embark on a Nile River
Steamer for an open buffet dinner accompanied by a folkloric
Sufi (“whirling dervish”) and belly-dancing show. Overnight
in Cairo hotel.
Day 6: Depart Cairo
Farewell to Egypt today. Our tour ends after breakfast.
Transfer to Cairo International Airport.
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Not included |
Einternational flight ticket, ntrance fees of the sites. We do not charge in
advance for site entrance fees to add flexibility to
your program as you may choose to skip one or more
sites depending upon your interests.
Drinks, phone calls, laundry, tips and any other
items of a personal nature. |
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Optional Activities |
ÜHorse
& camel riding at the Pyramids in Cairo (Day 2)
ÜSound
& light show at
Pyramids,Alexandria |
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