Cairo & Giza Two Days Excursions From Alexandria

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Day 01:

Giza Pyramids Day Tour Morning time you will be picked up from your cruise by your private Egyptologist tour guide who will accompany you to visit Sakkara that is part of Memphis's massive necropolis, and the burial site of the most ancient Pharaohs where you will see the first pyramids build in Egypt "Step Pyramid of King Djoser that was designed by Imhotep, the ancient Egyptian architect. Then you will drive to the famous Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s signature attractions to visit the Great Pyramids, ONE of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, middle pyramids of Chephren and the little one of Mykerinos and mysterious Sphinx, the Father of Terror for the ancient pharaohs. From there you will be transferred to your hotel for check in and having settled in and overnight stay.

Day 02:

Cairo City Sightseeing After breakfast at the hotel in Cairo your private Egyptologist guide will take you to world-renowned Museum of Egyptian antiquities that was built in neo-classical style designed by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon which exhibited collections now ...
... exceed 120000 masterpieces ranges from pre-dynastic era, Pharaonic era to the Greco-roman period in Egypt including the treasures of the child King Tutankhamen, Pharaonic Gods and Goddess. Then you will be move on to the Citadel of Saladin that is overlooking the city from the Muqattam Hills and Mohammed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside that was built in Turkish style and very similar to the Blue Mosque in Turkey and simply considered to be one of the landmarks in Cairo whose minaret can be seen from any part of old Cairo. Then processed to Khan El Khalil Bazaar (if there's enough time), one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East. After that travel via air-conditioned modern vehicle to Alexandria. Back to your Cruise for the final departure.

What is included:

Pick up services from Alexandria Port & return
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation for a night at Mena House Oberoi Hotel
Private English Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees to mentioned sites
Lunch meals at a local restaurant
Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
All Service charges & taxes.

What is excluded:

Any extras not mentioned above
Any optional tours (if selected).

Options are not included and available upon request:
• Going inside Mykernios Pyramid: 06$ per person
• Going inside Cheops pyramids: 20$ per person
• Solar Boat – Giza Pyramids: 10 $ per person
• Sound and Light Show: Starting From 25$ per person
• Mummy Room – Egyptian Museum: 20$ per person
• Dinner at Nile Cruise: Starting from 45$ per person

Travelers Safety Terms:
• We assure you that we will always be aware of the departure time of the cruise, and make sure you return in a suitable time. As a Guarantee, if you missed your cruise because of something related to us, we shall be responsible for your accommodation, flight or transfer to the following port.
• Custom programs are available upon your request.
• Egyptian entry visa obtainable on-board the cruise before your pick up, that is operating by the Egyptian Immigration to all passenger of the cruise.
• Security is provided for all the tourists that arrive to Egypt NOT provided by the cruise line or us, it is provided by the Egyptian government. Thus There will be a guard on the bus and police/army vehicles in front and behind and it is all up to the authorities organization.

What to bring with me during this trip??
• Sunscreens or sun block is much recommended due to the hot sun rays in desert areas like Giza, Saqqare, Dahshour, and Memphis.
• Sunglasses are much recommended in Cairo dry weather especially in summer times.
• Light and colorful clothing is better because of the high temperature in Cairo and Egypt in general.
• Light and comfortable shoes are highly recommended during your visits to pyramids and desert areas especially if you intend to go the experience inside the pyramid.
• Feel free to wear whatever you want in Egypt, Egyptian are civilized people and aware that a tourist may be coming from different cultural background.
• In case you have mosques or churches visits on your itinerary, it is highly recommended to avoid any unsuitable clothing (especially for women) during these visits, it will be very acceptable if wear light scarf over your short sleeves shirts as a sort of respect to the holiness of these places.
02 Days Excursions to Giza Pyramids, Cairo Tours From Alexandria