Explore the great history of Egypt visiting Cairo and Alexandria with Flying Carpet Tours. Spend a memorable tour to visit the two main cities in Egypt with our Cairo and Alexandria Tours. Cairo is one of the oldest cities in the entire world. Cairo is the largest city in the Middle East; it’s called in Arabic Al Qahira, which means “the Victorious city”, it contains the most famous monuments in the world such as the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, Sakkara Pyramid, Salah El Din Citadel, the Hanging Church, and more. Moreover, you will get the chance to visit Alexandria; the second largest city in Egypt and which is known as “The Pearl of the Mediterranean”. You will be able to visit Al Montazah Palace, Alexandria Library, Qaitbay Citadel, and Cata Comb.
If you are looking for wonderful vacation in Cairo, you will get it with Flying Carpet Tours. Experience our Cairo Alexandria Tour and get the chance to explore the historical city of Cairo visiting its famous landmarks such as the Giza Pyramids; considered a defining symbol of Egypt and the last of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World, contains three Pyramids, known as Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, constructed during the Pharaonic era, from 2550 to 2490 B.C as a massive tombs for the Pharaonic Kings, Sphinx; a massive statue that has the shape of lion in its body and a head of a Pharaonic man, it was believed that the head is belonging to the king Chephren, and the Valley Temple; was very important as it was the main entrance of the complex of the of the Giza Pyramids and it was also used as a connection between the complex and the Nile River by a canal, as well as it was an important part of the funerary complex which includes a mortuary temple and a burial chamber. Furthermore, with Tours from Cairo to Alexandria you will be able to visit the Egyptian Museum; considered to be one of the oldest, most famous, and largest museums in the world and contains the world’s most extensive collection of pharaonic antiquities, it holds a huge amount of unique antiques and monuments for over than 5000 years of arts.
Cairo and Alexandria Holidays allows you to discover the beauty of Alexandria while visiting its main attractions such as Qaitbay Citadel; considered the main sightseeing in Alexandria it was a strongest fortress, built in the 1480 A.D by the Sultan Al Ashraf Qaitbay on the ruins of the amazing Lighthouse of Alexandria which was considered to be one of the famous Seven Wonders in the ancient world. This citadel is located at the entrance of the eastern part of the Pharaos Island, and Alexandria Library that was one of the largest libraries in the ancient world, dedicated to the Muses, the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts in Greek mythology. It was flourished during the Ptolemaic dynasty and was a major center of scholarship in the 3rd century B.C. Get amazed while exploring Cata Comb with Cairo to Alexandria; a necropolis of 3 sub-levels dating from the 2nd century AD, initially built for a single wealthy family practicing a fusion of Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman religion; the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa entombed over 300 mummies. The Catacombs in Alexandria are so called because the design was very similar to the Christian Catacombs of Rome. The Alexandrian catacombs was most likely a private tomb, later converted to a public cemetery. Finally you will be able to visit Al Montazah Palace; constructed by Khedive Helmy, who adored Alexandria city and decided to build this palace for himself and guests from the whole world. You’ll enjoy walking throw its large gardens which are located at a hill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
You will also have a lot of optional tours with Alexandria Cairo Tours to visit Memphis City; it was the king’s primary residence and the ancient capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, constructed approximately in 3000 B.C. and Dahsuhr which includes the Red Pyramid; considered the largest pyramid in the world after the Cheops Pyramid in Giza, dedicated to the king Snefru, according to the ancient history, and Bent Pyramid which is an important stepping stone in the development of pyramid construction. It is distinguished by its two entrances which are totally separated.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Cairo
At the time your flight touching Cairo Land, one delegate from Flying Carpet Tours will be holding a sign with your name, transfer to hotel, relax from the inconvenience of your travel, overnight in Cairo.
Day 02: Cairo Tours, Pyramids and Egyptian Museum
Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will lead you to a ravishing tour to Pyramids of Giza, feast your eyes by visiting Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, next move to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, after Lunch your tour guide will escort you to the Egyptian Museum which contains amazing treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun, finally back to hotel, night at leisure, or choose from variety of optional tours, Either to try Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Folklore show, Belly Dancer, surprises are waiting for you, or try optional to the sound & light show at the pyramids, overnight in Cairo.
Day 03: Alexandria Tours, Cata Comb, Qaitbai Citadel, Alexandria Library, Montazah Palace
Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, drive by air-conditioned van to Alexandria, the awesome city, feast your eyes by visiting Cata Comb of Kom El-Shokafa, next excursion to Citadel of Qaitbai, proceed to the Library of Alexandria, unleash your soul by visiting Montazah Palace, your last visit will be to Roman amphitheatre (if visit was allowed), relax by having lunch at local restaurant, finally drive back to Cairo, overnight in Cairo.
Day 04: Cairo at Leisure
Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, relax at your hotel in Cairo, optional tours to visit the Step pyramid of Sakkara, or to feast your eyes between Memphis City and the open air Museum, you might also choose optional to visit Dahshur Pyramid, Red and Bent Pyramid, overnight in Cairo.
Day 05:
Today is the valediction day, taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then one of Flying Carpet Tours delegates will lead you to Cairo International airport, for the final departure.
Including
- 04 Nights accommodation in Cairo with Breakfast and all taxes
- 01 Day Tour in Cairo to the sites mentioned at the above program
- 01 Day Tour in Alexandria to the sites mentioned at the above program
- Entrance fees to the sites mentioned at the above program in Cairo & Alexandria
- English tour guide to explore Cairo & Alexandria
- 02 Lunches at local restaurants in Cairo & Alexandria
- One Bottle of Mineral Water at Cairo and Alexandria tours
- Air-conditioned van Cairo / Alexandria / Cairo
- All transfers in Cairo and Alexandria by air-conditioned van.
- All service charges and taxes
- Meet at Cairo Airport upon arrival
- Transfer to Cairo International airport on final departure.
Excluding
- Egypt Visa
- International flight
- Any Optional tours
- Tip.
Notes:
- Prices are quoted Per person in U.S. American Dollars
- Prices are not valid during Christmas, New Year or Easter Period
- Program can be adjusted as per your request if it was possible to adjust
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