2-Day Cairo Tour from Alexandria Overnight

Schedule: Daily Departures

Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night

Pickup Time: 07:00 AM (Adjustable based on flight arrival or cruise docking schedule)

Pickup & Drop-off: Alexandria Hotels, Borg El Arab Airport (HBE), or Alexandria Cruise Port Terminal Gates

Accommodation: 1 Night in Cairo at a 5-Star Hotel with Breakfast

Tour Highlights

Designed for travelers based in Alexandria or arriving on Mediterranean cruise ships, this comprehensive 2-day private overland journey links the Mediterranean coast directly with the monumental heart of ancient and medieval Egypt. Explore three distinct pyramid eras across Saqqara, Memphis, and Giza on Day 1, followed by Cairo’s premier museum collections and Islamic citadels on Day 2 before returning comfortably to Alexandria.

• Saqqara Step Pyramid: Marvel at the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, engineered by the legendary architect Imhotep during the 3rd Dynasty as the world's earliest major stone monument.
• Ancient Capital of Memphis: Explore the open-air archaeological site of Egypt’s first unified capital, viewing the colossal recumbent statue of Ramesses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.
• The Giza Plateau & Great Sphinx: Stand before the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, capture panoramic photos across the plateau, and explore the monolithic limestone Valley Temple.
• The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities: Tour the historic galleries of Tahrir Square, examining over 250,000 pharaonic antiquities and the legendary golden treasures of King Tutankhamun.
• Saladin Citadel & Alabaster Mosque: Ascend the heights of the medieval fortress to tour the Ottoman-style Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha with sweeping views over Cairo’s skyline.
• Flexible Port & Shore Excursion Logistics: Specifically engineered for cruise passengers docking at Alexandria Port (or Port Said) with guaranteed on-time ship return.

Detailed 2-Day Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Alexandria to Cairo – Saqqara, Memphis & The Giza Pyramids

• 07:00 AM: Your private Ramasside Tours tour leader and driver greet you at your Alexandria hotel lobby or directly at the Alexandria Port cruise terminal gate holding a personalized name sign.
• Board a modern, air-conditioned executive vehicle for a smooth 2.5-hour drive south along the Cairo–Alexandria Desert Highway.
• Saqqara Necropolis: Arrive in Saqqara to explore the expansive royal burial grounds of Old Kingdom nobility. Stand before the Step Pyramid of Djoser (circa 2630 BC), the prototype for all subsequent pyramid architecture, and explore ancient funerary courtyards.
• Open-Air Museum of Memphis: Continue to Egypt’s oldest capital, founded by King Menes. Stand before the 30-foot recumbent limestone colossus of Ramesses II and view the Alabaster Sphinx of Amenhotep II.
• Lunch: Savor an authentic Egyptian lunch served at a quality local restaurant.
• The Giza Plateau: Travel to Giza to stand face-to-face with the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, alongside the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure.
• The Great Sphinx & Valley Temple: Walk through Khafre’s granite Valley Temple, used anciently for royal mummification and purification rites, before admiring the Great Sphinx up close.
• Transfer to your 5-star Cairo hotel for check-in.
• (Optional Evening Activities):
• Attend the evening Sound and Light Spectacular at the Giza Pyramids.
• Book a 2-hour 5-star Nile River dinner cruise featuring open buffet dining, traditional Tanoura folk performances, and live belly dancing.
• Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 2: Egyptian Museum & Saladin Citadel – Return to Alexandria

• Breakfast at your hotel, followed by checkout.
• Museum of Egyptian Antiquities (Tahrir Square): Begin with an extensive guided tour through the museum's classical galleries, examining 5,000 years of pharaonic civilization, royal mummies, sarcophagi, and the dazzling gold burial treasures of King Tutankhamun.
• Scenic Nile & Cairo Photo Stops: Capture panoramic daytime photographs of central Cairo and the Nile River.
• Saladin Citadel (Al-Qala'a): Ascend the limestone hill to tour the 12th-century medieval fortress built by Salah al-Din to defend the city against Crusader forces.
• Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha: Step inside the grand Alabaster Mosque, admired for its soaring Ottoman minarets, multi-tiered domes, and brass filigree chandeliers.
• Lunch: Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch at a local restaurant.
• Return Drive to Alexandria: Board your private vehicle for the return drive northwest toward the coast.
• Upon arriving in Alexandria, enjoy a brief photo stop outside the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Citadel of Qaitbay (ancient Pharos site) before drop-off at your hotel, airport, or cruise terminal.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• Private round-trip transportation from Alexandria (hotel, airport, or cruise ship exit gates) in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
• 1 night accommodation in Cairo at a selected 5-star hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis
• 2 full days of guided touring led by a licensed private English-speaking Egyptologist
• All site entrance tickets to scheduled attractions (Saqqara, Memphis, Giza Plateau, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum, and Saladin Citadel)
• Lunch on both days at quality local restaurants (beverages excluded)
• Chilled bottled mineral water inside the vehicle throughout both travel days
• All highway tolls, port gate fees, service charges, and municipal taxes

Exclusions

• Entry visa to Egypt
• Optional evening activities (Pyramids Sound & Light Show or Nile Dinner Cruise)
• Special interior tickets (inside the Great Pyramid burial chambers or Tutankhamun tomb interior)
• Beverages during lunches
• Professional vacation photographer add-on
• Gratuities / Tipping

Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes

Executive Luxury Van Upgrade

Upgrade your intercity travel between Alexandria and Cairo to an executive luxury van featuring extra legroom, plush reclining leather captain chairs, dual-zone climate control, and onboard Wi-Fi.

Professional Vacation Photographer

Hire a dedicated vacation photographer to accompany your tour through the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and the Citadel to capture high-resolution commemorative photos for $50 per day.

Port Flexibility (Alexandria & Port Said)

For cruise passengers whose ships reposition between ports, this tour can seamlessly depart from Alexandria Port and conclude with drop-off at Port Said (or vice versa).

Child Policy

• 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge
• 2 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour rate
• 12+ years: Full adult rate

For reservations, customized departure timing, and private VIP upgrades, contact us at: [email protected]