Egypt 6 days itinerary Cairo , Alex and St Catharine

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Day 1: Arrival The pyramids of Giza & Egyptian Museum:

Marsa Alam  tours representative will meet & assist you at  Cairo  International Airport, Transfer to Cairo by our tour guide to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza (   Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time, and visit the Valley Temple.

Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza
Then visit the Egyptian Museum
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahir:
It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.
If you wish to visit the mummy's royal hall. You need to ask the tour guide to take the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and you pay for this. It will cost 30 $ Extra per person
The New Grand museum is not open yet. It will be open soon and may open by end of 2022
in the evening optional not included in the itinerary dinner cruise on the Nile including transportation, dinner, Belly Dancer, and Tanura Show
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Day 2: Old Cairo:

Pick Up time from your hotel at 08:00 am with your Egyptologist tour guide, Enjoy a fantastic orientation tour of Cairo on an 8-hour excursion that takes in the major monuments of Old Cairo and the maze of streets and stalls of the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Following a hotel pick-up from Cairo or Giza, you will drive up to the Saladin Citadel, constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defense against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of Cairo, it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Old Cairo
Then, visit Old Cairo to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo.
Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover a maze of alleys that have been at the center of Cairo’s trading activities since the 14th century. overnight in cairo 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

►   Day 3: Alexandria 

Drive to Alexandria (220 km/ 3 hours driving) to your hotel in central Alexandria facing the Corniche, Afterwards see some of the Graeco-Roman sites in Alexandria including

1- The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa :
The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa are hewn from the rock on the southern slopes of a hill, in the Carmous district. Thought to date from the 2nd century AD, they offer an admirable example of the characteristic Alexandria n fusion of Egyptian and Greco-Roman styles. Discovered in 1900 (thanks to a donkey falling into them)
2- Pompey pillar :
A massive 30m column looms over the debris of the glorious ancient settlement of Rhakotis, the original township from which Alexandria grew. Known as Pompey’s Pillar, for centuries the column, hewn from red Aswan granite, has been one of the city’s prime sights: a single, tapered shaft, 2.7m at its base and capped by a fine Corinthian capital. The column rises out of the sparse ruins of the Temple of Serapeum , a magnificent structure that stood here in ancient times.
3- The Roman Amphitheatre Kom el Dikka :
Kom Al Dikka was a well-off residential area in Graeco-Roman times, with lovely villas, bathhouses and a theatre. The area was known at the time as the Park of Pan, a pleasure garden where citizens of Alexandria could indulge in various lazy pursuits. Although the ruins aren't terribly impressive in scale, they remain a superbly preserved ode to the days of the centurion and include the 13 white-marble terraces of the only Roman amphitheatre found in Egypt.
4- Lunch in one of Alexandria Egyptian restaurant /Fish Market or Tikka with Great view to the Citadel and the Fishing Port.
For the evening enjoy some of the city's wonderful Cafe and restaurants. we do recommend to stop at Stanley Bridge, This bridge offers great panoramic views of the Mediterranean, Overnight in Alexandria

►   Day 4 Luxor Day Tour From Cairo 
Marsaalamtours Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to Cairo airport. Visit Luxor on a day tour from Cairo. Take the early flight to Luxor . It takes 1 hour to fly to Luxor . Upon arrival at Luxor , you will be met by our representative, then Enjoy a day tour in Luxor , Start with a visit to the Karnak karnak Egypt 360 Temple;

Karnak karnak Egypt 360 temples:

The Temple of  Karnak karnak Egypt 360  is the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world, No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak karnak Egypt 360 . It is the largest temple complex ever built by man. It represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs. The Temple of  Karnak karnak Egypt 360  is actually three main temples situated on 247 acres of land.

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Lunch in Egyptian restaurant Luxor -authentic delicious Egyptian food.
You will cross the Nile to visit some of the most spectacular highlights of Luxor 's fabled West Bank during which you will explore with your own private tour guide Visit the Valley of the Kings. You will visit 3 Tombs.
Valley of the Kings:
The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and boy Pharaoh Tutankhamun . The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs is still well preserved.
If you wish to visit the Tomb of the Young Pharaoh Tutankhamun .  just tell your guide and he will take you but this will cost you extra.

The colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon:
Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of King Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which existed in Cairo and then moved 700 KM to Luxor , The two statues are Known as the Colossi of Memnon, Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what was once the largest complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third. At around noon you will have lunch in a local restaurant in Luxor , Then Visit The Temple of Karnak karnak Egypt 360 -the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world :
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
The Queen Hatshepsut temple is an Important Theban religious and funerary site on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Luxor , comprising temples and tombs dating from the early Middle Kingdom to the Ptolemaic period. The site consists of a deep bay in the Nebhepetra (Mentuhotep II).

The valley of kings

Luxor  Temple:
Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third and Completed by King Tutankhamon and the Great King Ramses the Second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the Second and Decorated  with His Military Battle of Kadesh

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After an amazing day in Luxor , you will be transferred to Luxor airport, Fly to Cairo back and you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo

►  Day 5 Day tour to Mount Sinai and St. Catherine's Monastery from Cairo
You will be picked up from your Hotel in Cairo by a private car and then drive to St.Catherine you will arrive after around 6 Hours.
A light lunch will be served on the way.                                                                                           Then visit St. Catherine's Monastery, too. Your entrance ticket and a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed monastery are part of the package.
which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world. The monastery was dedicated to one of Alexander’s rulers, St Catherine, who was tortured to death for the sake of her new faith.
Then, you will meet your guide who will assist you to climb Mount Sinai 
Get stunning views of the Sinai Desert at sunset from the top of Mount Sinai
 You'll climb the mountain to see the sunset. the landscape as you walk high up the mountain.  
Then you will be transfered to your hotel at Cairo

Day 6: Departure:

Breakfast at the Hotel then Check out and as per the requested time, Our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.

 

Highlights

  • ►Giza Pyramids
  • ►Egyptian Museum
  • ►Old Cairo 
  • Mount Sinai 
  • Cairo museum
  • Karnak temple
  • The Valley of Kings

Included:

  • ► pick up and drop off at the airport 
  • ►  lunch in local restaurants 
  • ► English guide 
  • All transfers in Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh.
  • entrance fees
  • domestic flights ( cairo - Luxor / Luxor - Cairo ) 
  • ► Cairo - sharm / sharm - cairo )

Excluded:

  • ► Anything is not mentioned in the itinerary

  • ► drinks at restaurants 
  • ► hotels in Cairo 

 

 

Route

  1. Cairo
  2. Sharm El-Sheikh
  3. Cairo