Schedule: Daily Departures
Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Pickup Time: 07:00 AM (Adjustable based on hotel pickup preferences or flight/cruise arrivals)
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 Type: Private Chauffeured & Egyptologist-Guided Overnight Expedition
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.
Luxury Restaurant with Pyramids View
Lunch can be arranged at the renowned 9 Pyramids Lounge inside the Giza Plateau complex, offering an upscale dining experience paired with panoramic views of the pyramids for $30 per person (advance booking required).
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
Recommended Alexandria & Egypt Day Tours
- Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo: Discover the classical Mediterranean capital on a full-day private journey from Cairo covering the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Roman Amphitheatre, and Fort Qaitbay.
- Cairo to Alexandria Archaeological Day Tour: A dedicated historical expedition from Cairo covering the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and sunken Roman ruins.
- Alexandria City Highlights Day Tour: A classic 5–6 hour guided orientation exploring the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, historic downtown quarters, and the royal gardens of Montaza Palace.
- Alexandria Archaeological Day Tour: An in-depth Greco-Roman circuit within Alexandria covering the underground tombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Kom El Dikka, and the coastal citadel.
- Alexandria Historical Tour with the Graeco-Roman Museum: Explore over 40 renovated galleries of classical antiquity masterworks alongside major coastal landmarks.
- Alexandria Scuba Diving Adventure: Explore submerged ruins beneath the Eastern Harbor, including Cleopatra’s sunken palace and the ancient Pharos Lighthouse blocks.
- Alexandria Ghosts & Mysteries Tour: An evening storytelling walk exploring illuminated coastal citadels, royal garden lore at Montaza, and the infamous alleys of Raya and Sakina.
- Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria: Travel from the Mediterranean coast to the Giza Plateau to marvel at the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities.
- Alexandria Shopping Tour: Combine modern retail therapy at the seaside San Stefano Grand Plaza with traditional craft bargaining in historic Mansheya souks.
- Alexandria Food Tour: Taste authentic Egyptian coastal flavors, street snacks, freshly fried Ta'ameya, Kebda Iskandarani, and Mediterranean seafood.
- Alexandria Airport Layover Tour: Maximize transit waiting times at Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) with a chauffeured private city excursion.
- Alexandria by Night Tour: Experience evening coastal charm with a traditional horse carriage (Hantour) ride along the Corniche and Stanley Bridge.
- Cairo Tour from Borg El Arab Airport: A same-day private express tour from Alexandria's airport directly to Cairo's Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum.
- Wadi El Natrun Monasteries Tour: Journey south into the sacred desert depression to explore the four active 4th-century Coptic Christian desert monasteries.
- Overnight Desert Safari to Siwa Oasis: A 2-day desert expedition from Alexandria visiting El Alamein, Marsa Matrouh, the Shali Fortress, and the Great Sand Sea.
- Rosetta (Rashid) Cultural Day Tour: Visit the Nile delta port where the Rosetta Stone was unearthed, complete with an estuary boat ride and Ottoman brick mansions.
- El Alamein World War II Battlefield Tour: Pay tribute at the WWII Military Museum, Commonwealth War Cemetery, and German and Italian coastal memorials.
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