From Port Said : 2 Day Tour of Cairo and Alexandria
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 2-day journey from Port Said to explore the wonders of Cairo and Alexandria. Begin your adventure with a visit to the iconic Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of ancient artifacts. Enjoy a comfortable stay at a 5-star hotel in Cairo before heading to Alexandria the next day. Discover the fascinating Kom El-Shoqafa Catacombs, the historic Qaitbey Citadel, and the modern Alexandria Library. Travel in style with private air-conditioned transfers and savor delicious meals at local restaurants. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and luxury. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Pyramids Tour / Egyptian Museum
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Pyramids park resort cairo
Meals Included: Lunch
Our agents will warmly welcome you with our Meet and Greet service, holding a sign of your name at Portsaid Port upon your cruise ship arrival. Then, you will be transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo, approximately 3 hours, with a stop if needed to have a rest. In Cairo, you will visit the fantastic Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, the most famous monuments of the Pharaonic civilization. You will also see the Great Sphinx, a colossal statue of a pharaoh with a lion’s body, dating back to the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, a sacred site near the Pyramid of Chephren. Next, you will explore the Egyptian Museum, which showcases artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum houses the world’s largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art, spanning over 5000 years of history. You will admire over 250,000 genuine artifacts. You will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Then you will be taken to your hotel. You can choose to enjoy a dinner cruise on the Nile for two hours or a Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids area. Overnight in Cairo. ...more ...less
Day 2 : Alexandria Sights
Location: Alexandria
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, your private guide will take you to Alexandria, the pearl of the Mediterranean. You will travel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle and see the Catacomb, a Roman burial site that was discovered in 1900 after 12 years of searching. You will also visit the Qayetbay Castel, a medieval fortress that stands on the site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria. You will enjoy the Alexandria Library from the inside, a modern cultural center that preserves the legacy of the ancient library. You will have lunch during the tour; then, you will return to the cruise at Alexandria Port for your final departure. if the mentioned hotel are not available, the company have the right to Change the hotel as it of same category . Note: Alexandria library is closed on Friday so you can visit the roman theater instead
What's Included
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Pick up and Return Services
Pick up services from Port Said port and return to Alexandria Port.
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Private Transfers
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
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Accommodation
Accommodation for a night at a 5-star hotel.
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Private Guide
Private English Speaking guide.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to mentioned sites.
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Bottled Water
Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour.
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Meals
Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo and Alexandria, and one breakfast at the hotel.
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Shopping Tours
Shopping tours in Cairo.
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Service Charges and Taxes
All service charges and taxes.
What's Not Included
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Extras
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
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Tipping
Tipping kitty.
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Infant Seats Available
- Passport Required
Please Note
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- pick up the traveler from the port ,Our guide will be waiting you with a sign of your name at the confirmed pick-up time
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with all transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a smooth journey between Port Said, Cairo, and Alexandria.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at a 5-star hotel in Cairo, providing a relaxing retreat after a day of exploration.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of vehicle will be used for transfers during the tour?
All transfers during the tour will be conducted in a private air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a comfortable journey between Port Said, Cairo, and Alexandria.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will stay at a 5-star hotel in Cairo, offering a comfortable and relaxing retreat after a day of exploration.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes lunch at local restaurants in Cairo and Alexandria, one breakfast at the hotel, and bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour.
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Will there be a guide during the tour?
Yes, a private English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the tour.
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What are the main attractions visited in Cairo?
In Cairo, you will visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and the Egyptian Museum.
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What are the main attractions visited in Alexandria?
In Alexandria, you will visit the Kom El-Shoqafa Catacombs, Qaitbey Citadel, and the Alexandria Library. If the library is closed, you will visit the Roman Theater instead.
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Is there any flexibility in the itinerary if certain sites are closed?
Yes, if the Alexandria Library is closed, you will visit the Roman Theater instead.
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Are there any additional costs not included in the tour package?
Extras not mentioned in the itinerary and tipping are not included in the tour package.
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Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible.
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Are infant seats available during the tour?
Yes, infant seats are available during the tour.
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Is a passport required for the tour?
Yes, a passport is required for the tour.
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Is the tour suitable for pets?
No, the tour is not suitable for pets.
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Is public transportation available nearby?
No, there is no public transportation nearby.
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How will I be picked up from the port?
Our guide will be waiting for you with a sign of your name at the confirmed pick-up time at the port.
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Can you purchase alcohol in Egypt?
Yes, alcohol Alcohol is permitted for sale and available in Egypt, either in better hotels, Nile Cruises, higher-class restaurants and cafes, pubs and Bazaars. You will also find off-licenses as well. The Egyptian people understand drinking alcohol according to different customs and cultures. Please note, though, it is illegal to drink alcohol in the streets in Egypt.
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Can I obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt?
Egypt visa arrival policy applies to the following countries: the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, all European Union countries, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Serbia, Malaysia, Macedonia, Japan, South Korea, China (as of May 2018). If you are a citizen of one of these countries, you can obtain a visa with your passport information, personal information, and details about your travel plans upon arrival at an Egyptian port of entry. The visa on arrival is usually valid for 30 days.
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Can unmarried couples stay together in Egypt?
Foreign unmarried couples can stay together in Egypt. Egyptian or Arabian unmarried couples are not allowed to stay together, as it is illegal. The same goes for an Egyptian man/foreign woman or Egyptian woman/foreign man, as it is illegal for them to stay in a hotel together.
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What to wear when I travel to Egypt?
Clothing: Egypt's climate is dry all year round, so you won't require rainwear unless you are going to Alexandria between December and February. In winter you will need light woolen clothes with sweaters, “layers of clothing are recommended. “From December to February travelers to winter clothing is essential. In spring and autumn, a combination of both is advisable for the warm days and cool nights, so pack accordingly. From May to November, light cotton clothes are recommended People in Egypt are used to tourists visiting their countries. You are welcome to wear walking shorts and a short sleeve shirt for sightseeing excursions On board Nile cruises we recommend to dress 'smart casual' to dinner each evening. Swimsuits are absolutely fine for the swimming pools and beaches On days that you visit Holy sites (mosques and churches), you preferably wear slacks, long skirts and long sleeves. If not, they provide in the mosques something long to wear to enter the mosques Strong and comfortable closed-toe shoes are wise choices to keep your feet from sand, dust, or mud. Sandals are not good options, except for beach areas.
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Are there any special customs I should observe whilst in Egypt?
Yes, most Egyptian customs differ from the Western customs due to the cultural and religious differences, as shown below: 1. Most women in Egypt behave conservatively with strangers. 2. Most mosques require visitors to remove their shoes before entering. 3. Use the right hand to eat and give gifts. 4. It is inept to take photos of soldiers, tanks, or any other military property.
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Can I get a visa on arrival from other border crossings other than airports?
Regarding the conditions for obtaining a visa at border crossings and ports, they are applied in accordance with the policy for obtaining an Egyptian visa, as mentioned previously. But kindly note that in some ports, guarantee letter will be required and also permission from the tourism police, to leave the port and return and your travel agent will help you in this case by providing the guarantee letter. It is therefore possible to apply for an Egyptian visa on arrival at the border control for the countries that take the visa upon arrival However, it is strongly advised against crossing the land border as information on checkpoints that issue visas on arrival is not always up to date. Thus, applying for a visa on arrival in Egypt can be done mainly at the following international checkpoints: Cairo International Airport Hurghada International Airport St Catherine's International Airport Borg El Arab International Airport in Alexandria Sharm El Sheikh International Airport Luxor International Airport
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of sun pyramids tours charges.
Up to 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 10 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
From Port Said : 2 Day Tour of Cairo and Alexandria
2 Days Starting in Cairo, Egypt and ending in Alexandria, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Alexandria
Tour operator:
Tour code:
816932
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
1-
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
