5 days 4 nights tour of the best of Cairo and Alexandria
5 days 4 nights tour of the best of Cairo and Alexandria
$1650
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 5-day, 4-night journey through Egypt's most iconic cities—Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria. This tour offers a perfect blend of guided exploration and leisure time, making it an ideal introduction to Egypt's rich history and culture. Experience the awe of the Great Pyramid of Cheops, explore the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, and wander through the bustling Khan El Khalili market. In Alexandria, discover the ancient Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and enjoy panoramic views from the Fort of Qaitbay. Stay in comfort at a 5-star hotel in Cairo, with transportation in an air-conditioned car and insights from a qualified Egyptologist guide. This cultural adventure promises unforgettable memories of Egypt's timeless wonders. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: 5 star hotel
Arrival
Welcome to Egypt and the start of your family holiday! Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Spend the rest of the evening at your leisure. Overnight: Cairo
The next stop will be at Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrasa which dates back to the 14th Century. It is a unique mosque with its tall arches, beautiful multi-chromatic marble floor, and unique style.
Another beautiful mosque is worth visiting, the mosque of Ibn Tulun(866-869). This is the most well-preserved one in Cairo. The mosque has a unique tower. It is one of a kind all over Egypt where the staircase is outside the tower.
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Day 2 :
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: 5 star hotel
Giza pyramids -Egyptian museum - Khan Al Khalili
Visit the Great Pyramid of Cheops(Khufu). It is certainly one of the most important monuments of ancient Egypt. A masterpiece of fabricated structure and architecture, you will be overwhelmed by the huge size of its blocks, the height, and the age that exceeded 4600 years.
Your guide will explain fully the history of all the area including the other pyramids, of Chephren and Mycerinus, answer all your questions and you will have the chance to take pictures of the whole area.
You will spend more than two hours in the area so that you can enter one of the pyramid's chambers or visit the Sun boat museum. You may like to have a camel ride around the area.
Moving to the Sphinx area where you will spend some time exploring this monolith statue, which symbolizes the power and wisdom of the pharaoh. Next to the Sphinx area, you will visit the valley temple where you will learn about mummification in ancient Egypt.
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is one of the largest museums in the world. Your Egypt tours will take you on a 4 hours tour to explore the treasures of the museum (opened in 1901). Look at the amazing monuments and artifacts in its different halls in a guided tour. Although the museum has tens of thousands of artifacts in this short tour, your Egyptologist guide will focus on the highlights and masterpieces of the museum
Visit the Tut Ankh Amun Wing on the first floor and see his wonderful collection of historically important artwork. The treasures are mainly golden and they cover a quite large section of the museum. This area of the museum includes significant statues, furniture, and gold sculptures. After enjoying the guided part of the tour, take some free time to browse the museum with the option of visiting the royal mummy room.
Enjoy some free time at Khan El Khalili, the biggest market in Cairo. In Khan el Khalili bazaar, you will enjoy strolling through the maze of streets and bargain for a souvenir of your trip to Egypt. You can spend some time having a local drink in one of the oldest Coffee shops in Cairo El Fishawy (1763).
5 star hotel
Day 3 :
Location: Alexandria
Accommodation Name: 5 star hotel
Alexandria day tour
Discover the impressive mixture between Egyptian art, architecture, and burial traditions with the Roman ones through your visit to the Catacomb of Kom El Shoqafa. A 1900 years old Roman subterranean tomb where cremated and mummified bodies were preserved
Enjoy the best view over the city and the sea from the Fort of Qaitbay, a 15th fort built on top of the original location of the Lighthouse that was gone. The fort was meant to protect the Eastern harbor of the city.
You will spend some time touring that huge and modern library that was built as a revival of the ancient one. During the day tour, you will have free time to consider the seafood and cafe culture that the city is famous for a long time ago.
5 star hotel
Day 4 :
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: 5 star hotel
Coptic and Islamic attractions
Visit t the Hanging church, one of the most beautiful churches that were built in the 5th century. Consecrated to Virgin Mary, The church was built above one of the towers of the fort of Babylon. It has 110 beautiful icons and once was the seat of the Patriarch. Your guide will explain to you all about the church before moving to the Cavern church or the church of St Sergius and Bacchus. Thousands of visitors come annually to this church to visit the cave where Jesus the baby and the Virgin Mary were hiding for 3 months during the journey of escape in Egypt. The religious tolerance in Egypt is embodied by your visit to the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo. This temple is one among the other 11 synagogues in Egypt and is named after a merchant from Jerusalem called Ben Ezra. You will be given the full history of the synagogue and the position of the Jewish community in Egypt.
The next stop will be at Sultan Hassan mosque and Madrasa which dates back to the 14th Century. It is a unique mosque with its tall arches, beautiful multi-chromatic marble floor and unique style.
Another beautiful mosque is worth visiting, the mosque of Ibn Tulun(866-869). This is the most well-preserved one in Cairo. The mosque has a unique tower. It is one of a kind all over Egypt where the staircase is outside the tower.
5 star hotel
Day 5 :
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: 5 star hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departure
Breakfast at the hotel and check out from the hotel, then transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
5 star hotel
What's Included
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Bottled Water
Bottled water is provided during the tour.
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Qualified Egyptologist Guide
A qualified Egyptologist guide will accompany you throughout the tour.
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Transportation in Air-Conditioned Car
Travel in comfort with transportation provided in an air-conditioned car.
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5-Star Hotel Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay in a 5-star hotel in Cairo.
What's Not Included
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Food and Drinks
Food and drinks are not included in the tour package.
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Gratuities
Gratuities are not included and are at your discretion.
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Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the exclusions list, but it is mentioned as included in the inclusions.
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Entrance Fees to the Chambers of the Pyramids
Entrance fees to the chambers of the pyramids are not included.
Know Before You Go
- Infant Seats Available
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Passport Required
Please Note
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- • The listed price does not include a $X per person processing fee, payable at the time of tour check-in. The fee is required by our local supplier and is not within our control.
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with transportation provided in an air-conditioned car, ensuring a pleasant journey as you explore the top destinations of Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria with a qualified Egyptologist guide.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay in a 5-star hotel in Cairo, where you will be welcomed upon arrival and can relax after a day of exploring the city's rich history and culture.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned car, ensuring a comfortable journey as you explore Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria with a qualified Egyptologist guide.
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What kind of accommodation is included in the tour?
The tour includes a stay in a 5-star hotel in Cairo, where you will be welcomed upon arrival and can relax after a day of exploring the city's rich history and culture.
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Are entrance fees to the pyramids included in the tour?
Entrance fees to the chambers of the pyramids are not included in the tour.
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Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?
The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Meals are not included in the tour package.
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Is the tour suitable for infants?
Infant seats are available, but infants must not sit on laps, and the tour is not stroller accessible.
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What is the policy on gratuities?
Gratuities are not included in the tour package.
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What is the policy regarding pets on the tour?
The tour is not suitable for pets.
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Is there a processing fee for the tour?
Yes, there is a processing fee per person, payable at the time of tour check-in. This fee is required by the local supplier and is not within the control of the tour operator.
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Your Egypt Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform your egypt tours, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Your Egypt Tours requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 14 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of your egypt tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
5 days 4 nights tour of the best of Cairo and Alexandria
5 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Alexandria
Tour operator:
Tour code:
698210
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishInterests:
Cultural, History, Religion and Spiritual, Ruins-Archaeology