4-day Itinerary Cairo and Alexandria

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Are you looking For a 4-day Itinerary for Cairo and Alexandria? we can help you with an amazing 4 days itinerary in Cairo and Alexandria to visit the highlights of Egypt like the Egyptian Museum & the national museum of Civilization, the Pyramids of Giza The Sphinx , Sakkara,Qitbay Citadel,Alexandria Library,Pompey Pillar and Catacombs

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Day 1- Arrival in Cairo

Marsa Alam tours representative will meet & assist you at  Cairo  International Airport, Transfer to the 5 star hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle. 

Dinner Cruise:

in the evening you will be transferd to Andera Memphis for dinner cruise 

for two hours sailing trip on the Nile with belly dancer, folklore show, Oriental music and dinner. All the time, you'll be delighted in our Chef's menu along with a selection of Egyptian favorites, made with the freshest ingredients, and prepared to make it a memorable dining experience.

Overnight:
After that you will transfer back to your hotel for overnight
Meals (dinner)

Day 2- visit Pyramids and Egyptian Museum

after breakfast you will be visit Pyramids of giza 

(also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of  Cheops  ) is the oldest and largest of the pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact.
The great pyramid was built as a tomb for the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu and estimate that it was built in the 26th century BC during a period of around 27 years.
Initially standing at 146.5 meters (481 feet), the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3,800 years. Throughout history, the majority of the smooth white limestone casing was removed, which lowered the pyramid's height to the present 138.5 meters. What is seen today is the underlying core structure. The base was measured to be about 230.3 meters (755.6 ft) square, giving a volume of roughly 2.6 million cubic meters (92 million cubic feet), which includes an internal hillock
If you wish to visit the burial chamber of King  Cheops . You can ask the tour guide to buy it for you it costs 400 l. E per person( 25 $ per person)
Then we will visit the Pyramid of Chephren or Khafre. This r is the second-tallest and second-largest of the 3 Ancient Egyptian  Pyramids of Giza  and the tomb of the Fourth-Dynasty pharaoh Khafre (Chefren), who ruled c. 2558−2532 BC

If you wish to visit the burial chamber of King Chephren. You can ask the tour guide to buy it for you it costs 100 l. E per person( 7 $ per person)
Then we will the Pyramid of Mykerinus.

Enjoy a Panoramic View of the 3  Pyramids of Giza
We go head to visit  the Valley Temple  of king Chephren. While doing that you can have a closer look at the Great Sphinx - the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren. Enjoy a camel ride by the  Pyramids of Giza  in the desert
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 mummies 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 maybe end of2022
at the end you will go back to your hotel for ovenight 
Meals(Breakfast - Lunch)


Day 3- tour to Alexandria 

After breakfast you will transfer to Alexandria to start your trip in Alexandria with visitng 
The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa
Archaeologists believe that the catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D. and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years. this was a period in the history of the city of Alexandria when there was a great mixture of different cultures. Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years

Pompey Pillar

Has nothing to do with Pompey.The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The red granite column was probably built to honour Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria

The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay

The Citadel was built in the 15th Century by the Mamlouk Sultan Qeitbay, To Guard the city against the threat of Crusaders, This wonderful Islamic Monument was built by the use of the ruins of the old Lighthouse that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in 3rd Century A.c. The Lighthouse was damaged during an Earthquake that Occurred in Egypt in 1303 A.c during the reign of the Mamlouk King Qeitbay

lunch in Alexandria

Lunch in Alexandria in Egyptian Restaurant
the new Library of Alexandria
The Library of Alexandria was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding.
Back to Cairo  from Alexandria to spend overnight at hotel 
Meals(Breakfast- Lunch)

Day 4- the end of the itienrary:

After breakfast you will tranfser to Cairo Airport to final departure

Meals:Breakfast
 

 

 

 

 

In evidenza

  • The Pyramids of Giza
  • The Sphinx 
  • The Egyptian Museum
  • The treasures of Tutankhamen
  • Visit the new Library of Alexandria
  • The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa
  • The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay
  • Pompey Pillar

Inclusions:

  • Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport upon arrival and departure.
  • Accommodation in Cairo 3 nights hotel on bed & breakfast basis.
  • Dinner cruise on Andera Memphis
  • All sightseeing tours in Cairo & Alexandria.
  • Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Expert tour guide.
  • All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • All service charges & taxes.

Not Included

  • International Airfare.

  • Entry visa to Egypt.
  • Any optional tours.
  • Personal Spending.
  • Tipping
  • Egyptian Museum

Itinerario

  1. Cairo
  2. Alexandria
  3. Cairo