2 Day Trip from Alexandria to Cairo & Giza Pyramids

Feb. 8, 2012 - PRLog -- Trip duration : 2 Day Trip

Starting from: $199

Itinerary:

Day # 1: Alexandria to Cairo
You will be picked up from at Alexandria port by your private English speaking Egyptologist 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 also you will visit the Teti Pyramid, Tomb of Mereruca and other monuments in Sakkara then you will be transferred to Memphis, the ancient Capital of Egypt to visit the colossal statue of Ramses II and nearby a still half-buried Hathor Temple then 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, the tour includes visit to the Valley Temple facing the great sphinx with shopping tour at the Famous bazaars and papyrus institutes in Giza area and then lunch will be served at good quality restaurant around pyramids area. From there you will be transferred to your hotel for check in and having settled in and overnight stay. Optional evening tours you will be accompanied to attend the fabulous Sound and Light show at the Pyramids or and you will be accompanied to board your luxurious Nile cruise ship for dinner, belly dance and oriental show for 2 hours then you will be transferred back to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day # 2: Cairo to Alexandria
After breakfast at the hotel in Cairo your private English speaking 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 with lunch will be served at good quality restaurant. Then you will be move on to the Citadel of Salah El Din 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. Finally you will be escorted by your guide back to the cruise in Alexandria Port: departure time from Cairo depends on the departure time of your ship in Alexandria Port.

Accommodation :

Mena House Oberoi, Cairo

Inclusions :

Meet and greet service by your guide
Pick up services and return to the cruise
Assistance of our personal during tours
Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation for a night in Cairo at 5* hotel, Mena House Oberoi Hotel
Buffet breakfast at your hotel of choice
Entrance fees to the mentioned sights
Professional Egyptologist tour guide
Shopping Tour through bazaars in Cairo
Lunch at good quality restaurant in Cairo
Bottled water on board the bus during all tours
Welcome drink aboard the vehicle
Service charges and taxes included

Exclusions :

Personal expenses
Tipping kitty

For more information:
http://uk.memphistours.com/Egypt/Cruise-Shore-Excursions/...

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