5 Days Cairo & Alexandria from Alexandria

3 Nights Alexandria

1 Night Cairo

Day 1: Arrival to Alexandria

Arrival to Alexandria airport, Upon your arrival you will find our representative waiting you with the sign of Ramasside, Transfer to your hotel by A/C car. Overnight in Alexandria.

Day 2: Alexandria Day Tour

Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to start your tour to Alexandria. Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world - now with 8 million books. Visit it's open court and free museums.

Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase an extra ticket.

Then visit the Site of the Lighthouse; one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World on which now stands the castle of Qaitbey. Visit the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as the royal beaches of the queens. Continue your tour by visiting the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city: the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, as well as the memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria and the statue of Alexander the Great.

You can then stop for optional lunch before visiting the church of St. Mark - the oldest church in Africa before driving along the Cornish (30 km) to see the whole city of Alexandria from the sea side which includes the old harbor of Alexandria where we found 7000 monuments underwater. Stop over the famous bridge of Stanley - the modern landmark of modern Alexandria, before visiting the old downtown of Alexandria and walking through the old city-center of Alexandria: built by Alexander the great.

Overnight in Alexandria.

Day 3: The Pyramids Tour

Breakfast. Pick up from your hotel in Alexandria and transfer by an A/C vehicle to Cairo. Arrival and start your tour visiting the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions & Sphinx.

Move to visit the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. which houses more than 250,000 artifacts displaying a rare collection of Egyptian art spanning over 5,000 years. The museum features an exceptional range of antiquities, including statues, mummies, and priceless relics that reflect the richness of ancient Egyptian civilization, offering a fascinating insight into Egypt’s timeless heritage.

(Optional) Evening trip to attend the Sound & Light show in the Pyramids area.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 4: The Citadel & Old Cairo Tour

Breakfast. Our guide will pick you from your hotel. You will get to visit Salah El Din Citadel 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.

Then proceed to Visit Old Cairo where you will enjoy, the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga. Back to the hotel in Alexandria & overnight.

Day 5: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.

Inclusions:

Pick up services from the airport & return
3 Nights accommodation in Alexandria on bed & breakfast
1 Night accommodation in Cairo on bed & breakfast
All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle
1 Day tour in Alexandria
1 Day tour in Cairo visiting the Pyramids & the Egyptian Museum
1 Day tour in Cairo visiting the Citadel & Old Cairo
English Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
Shopping tours if you want
All Service charges & taxes
Transfers by an A/C vehicle: Cairo / Alex / Cairo

Exclusions:

International Airfare
Egypt entry visa; We can provide you with your visa upon arrival at your request.
Drinks and any personal expenses
Tipping Kitty