Few cities in the world have a rich history like Alexandria, since its foundation in 331 BC Alexandria has witnessed so many historic events and legends as it was the capital of Greco Roman Egypt. If your cruise is docking at Alexandria Port you can try Alexandria Shore Excursions and take the chance and visit the outstanding landmarks and get unforgettable tours to visit the current capital Cairo with its rich collections of antiquities and monuments.
Cairo and Alexandria Tours from Alexandria Port is your gateway to explore the amazing monuments in the pearl of the Mediterranean Alexandria. You will visit the main attractions in Cairo and then travel to Alexandria to visit Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which is the largest and most important burial site dating back to the Greco Roman period in Egypt. The necropolis was initially built for a single family wealthy family, and then it entombed over 300 mummies, considered one of the “Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages”. Get amazed with Alexandria Egypt Shore Excursions and move to visit the main attraction in Alexandria Qaitbay Citadel which considered one of the most recognizable fortresses on the Mediterranean cost. It was built in the 1480 A.D by the Sultan Al Ashraf Qaitbay on the ruins of the amazing Lighthouse of Alexandria. You will also visit Alexandria Library which was built due to the orders of Ptolemy the second in the third century BC and it was said that it contained 700,000 books.
Visiting Cairo in a memorable experience when you visit Egypt, experience Cairo Tours from Alexandria Port and visit the most famous archaeological sites in the entire world, the Giza Pyramids built during a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world and considered the magnificent man-made structures in history. Discover the mysterious buildings and get to know more about the way of its construction. Tours from Alexandria Port allows you to explore the Giza Plateau with its gleaming finds such as Sphinx statue which has always considered a symbol of Egypt. Visiting the Egyptian Museum is a must, walk through the biggest museum in the world and beguile your eyes between the unbelievable collections of monuments in the building. Moreover try Sakkara and Giza Pyramids Tour from Alexandria Port and visit two of the most recognizable archaeological sites in Egypt. Visit Sakkara Step Pyramid where visitors will see Egypt’s first step pyramid built by the architect Imhotep for the third dynasty Pharaoh, Djoser, built around 4,700 years ago. You will get to know more about the cemetery of the Old Kingdom with its tombs and more with Alexandria Excursions.
Flying Carpet Tours gives you the chance to spend two days in Cairo and visit the other famous destinations in the city through Overnight Cairo Tours from Alexandria Port. Explore the Giza Plateau and the Egyptian Museum and visit Salah El Din Citadel which offers breathtaking views over the city, discover the fortress that was an Egyptian old fortress that was built to protect Cairo from the enemies and it shed light on the medieval warfare. With Alexandria Tours you will be able to walk in Khan El Khalili where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets; it also is one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars in the Middle East as it dates back to 1382 A.D.
Overnight Cairo Tours from Alexandria Port program of Alexandria Port Trips.
Itinerary
01st Day: Cairo Tours, Giza Pyramids, The Step Pyramid of Sakkara
Flying Carpet Tours Guide will Pick you up from Alexandria port by the cruise exit gate, he will escort you by air-conditioned van to a ravishing tour to Pyramids of Giza, beguile your eyes by visiting Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, Next Move to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, proceed to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, after Lunch your tour guide will escort you to the step Pyramid of King Zoser, Sakkara Pyramid, the world’s oldest major stone structure, finally transfer to your hotel in Cairo, 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.
02nd Day: Cairo Tours, Egyptian Museum, Citdel of Salah El-Dein, Khan El-Khalili
Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to an awesome day tour to explore the Egyptian Museum, which contains the world’s most extensive and rare collection of 5000 years of Pharaonic antiquities, beguile your eyes with King Tut Ankh Amun amazing treasures, extra fees to enter the Mummy room, then move towards Citadel of Salah El-Dein, which was built to defend Cairo from the armies of the Crusaders, scout the glory of the Alabaster Mosque, Called Mohamed Ali Mosque, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, next tour to the dizzying Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets, it is also one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars in the Middle East, finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to Alexandria port to Catch your Cruise Ship.
Including
- Pick up and drop off to Alexandria Port
- Air-conditioned van Alexandria port / Cairo / Alexandria Port
- 01 Night accommodation in Cairo with Breakfast and all taxes
- Excursion to the sites mentioned at the above program
- Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
- English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above
- Two Lunches at local restaurant in Cairo
- 02 Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursions
- All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
- All service charges and all taxes
Excluding
- Visa to Egypt
- Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
- Tipping
Notes:
- Prices are quoted per person in U.S. American Dollars
- Groups will enjoy very spcial prices upon request
- Extra fees will be applied to enter inside any of the Pyramids
- Extra fees will be applied to enter the Mummy room at the Egyptian Museum
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