3-Days Tour in Alexandria and Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara Day Trip
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Experience the best of Alexandria and Cairo in this 3-day tour. Explore the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara on day one. Visit the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Mohamed Ali Mosque on day two. Discover the library of Alexandria, Roman Amphitheater, and Montaza gardens on day three.
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara Day Trip

Pyramids of Giza - Start your tour to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren, visit the Valley Temple of the pyramids & many outstanding photo stops.

Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Move to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser in Sakkara home of Egypt’s oldest pyramid, It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser

Memphis and Sakkara - Memphis the ancient capital of Egypt, Watch the great Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis.

Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Mohamed Ali Mosque & Old Coptic Cairo

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - The Egyptian Museum which has more than 250,000 pieces display a rare collection of Egyptian art Over 5,000 years, as well as Tutankhamen room which has treasure, jewelry and golds which was enclosed in his tomb over 3500 years before it was discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.

Cairo Citadel - the Citadel of Salah El Din which was constructed by Salah El Din on the Moqattam hills in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the armies of Crusaders. After that visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came specially from Istanbul and built this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Over 45 years.

Coptic Cairo - Then move to the Coptic Cairo part where you will visit the Hanging Church (the Church of the Virgin Mary), Abu Sirga Church and the Synagogue.

After the tour, you will be escorted back to your hotel in Cairo.

Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo

Bibliotheca Alexandrina - the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world now with 8 million books. Visit open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops.

Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi - the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, and the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.

Ancient Roman Amphitheater - Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.

What's Included
  • Professional tour guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned van
  • Service charges & taxes included
  • Entrance fees to all sites listed in program
What's Not Included
  • Any extras
  • ِHotel Accommodation
  • Entry visa to Egypt
Additional Information

1: A Day Trip to Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara.
You’ll be greeted by your guide who will be displaying a ‘Visitors Egypt’ sign, either at the airport or your hotel. Following that, you’ll visit the famous Pyramids, the magnanimous Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple of the Pyramids. Then, we proceed to Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the oldest in Egypt. We’ll also visit Memphis, the ancient Egyptian capital, and marvel at the grand statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx.
2: Visit the Egyptian Museum,Citadel&Mohamed Ali Mosque.
Begin your journey with the Egyptian Museum that houses over 250,000 artifacts. Later we proceed to the Citadel of Salah El Din and the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque.
3: A Day Trip from Cairo to Alexandria.
Set off to Alexandria where we begin with a tour of the library of Alexandria, the world’s largest library presently. Follow up with the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria that exhibits submerged antiquities. Then, we head to the city’s biggest mosque - the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, before ending at the Montaza Gardens.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Silvia_h
Mar 6, 2022
3 days in Cairo and more - Seeing the pyramids was great. The tour guide took much care for us and was 100% helpfuland friendly. We went to eat lokal vegetarian food-that was really great. We have so many great pictures from a great tour guide/photographer and felt welcome.
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