7 Days Cairo and Alexandria

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Are you looking for  7 Days Egypt itinerary? You will visit the highlights of Egypt like the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, Fayoum Oasis and Alexandria .

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► Day 1- Arrival in Cairo: 

 Upon your arrival, a Marsa Alam Tours representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, Transfer to the hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle 
 Then enjoy 

ATV Quad Bike Ride at Giza Pyramids.

Free evening overnight in Cairo.Depends on your arrival. If your flight arrives, If you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to make a tour suggestion 

 ► Day 2 Giza Pyramids Complex 

Our tour guide will accompany you to visit the Pyramids of Giza

First, you will visit the Great Pyramid 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.

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The Great Pyramid was built as a tomb for the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu and estimated that it was built in the 26th century BC during 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)
 

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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.


Then we will visit 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 ( optional ).  After that You will go to a local restaurant to have your lunch before you visit the  Museum then you will visit the Egyptian Museum in El Tahrir 


Grand Museum 
we offer limited tours to test site readiness and the visitor experience ahead of the official opening. Access is currently limited to the Grand Hall, commercial area, and exterior gardens. All other interior spaces, including access to the galleries and collections, are restricted until the official opening.
► The Egyptian Museum 
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 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.
 overnight in Cairo 

►Day 3  Alexandria day tour 

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

► 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)
►  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.
►Bibliotheca Alexandrina:
A reimagining of  Alexandria's ancient Great Library, this gorgeously designed cultural center contains a host of museums, as well as one of the modern world's most ambitious libraries. Its architecture — a giant sun disk — presides over the waterfront Corniche, while inside, a huge reading room can hold eight million volumes. Built in 2002 as a memorial to one of the largest and most important libraries in antiquity, the Royal Library of  Alexandria. The old library was burnt down and with the fire, many of its books were destroyed. The modern library may not be as important and rich as the previous one, yet it’s still a large library and a major cultural center including three museums, four art galleries, a planetary, and a laboratory where they rescue and fix old manuscripts. They also have a good section of children’s books which can be fun to explore if you’re on holiday with your kids.
 the dazzling building was opened in 2002 by UNESCO This massive construction houses three museums ( Antiquities Museum, Sadat Museum, and Manuscript Museum). In the afternoon visit
►Then if you have time we will take you for one hour to private Greek club to Swim 
Drive back to Cairo - Overnight in Cairo
► Day 4-Discover Fayoum Oasis

Pick up time from your hotel in Giza or Cairo at 07:00 and drive to Fayoum, discover Fayoum oasis Private Tour guide to
The Museum of Kom Aushim
The Museum is a Good Place to pick guides to all parts of Fayoum. The Museum was originally erected in 1974. It Exhibits artefacts dating from Prehistoric to Roman Periods it Also Exhibits Fayoum Portrait
Karanis
( The Lord`s Town) is one of the Largest Greco Roman Cities in the Fayoum. Founded in the Third Century B.c and Originally inhabited by the Mercenaries of Ptolemy the Second`s Army. The City has two temples 
Hawara( Arsinoiton polis)
 It was the site of the Pyramid Complex by Amenemhet III, Dates back to the  twelfth Dynasty 
lunch will be served on Qarun Lake
Qarun lake
Named after the King who buried with all his gold and riches somewhere in the wadi
 

 Then to Fayum portraits
Wadi El Rayan and waterfall

Wadi El Rayan is a depression 42 Meters below sea level and covers 673 K.m 
In 1966 this depression became a water reservoir when it was connected with Qarun Lake by underground Pipes
 ► Day 5 Old Cairo and  Museum of Civilization 
Marsaalamtours representative will pick you up from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza.
Enjoy a comfortable journey in an air-conditioned vehicle as you discover some of the world-famous landmarks of Cairo. First, visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with your expert Egyptologist tour guide. Stroll through the many exhibits which display more than 50,000 artifacts from Ancient Egypt. Learn about the history and evolution of Egyptian civilization, as well as their customs and traditions.
transfer to Al Azhar Park for a while 
Then, explore one of the oldest markets in the Arab world, Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. This beautiful 14th-century market still retains traces of its former glory. Walk through the old lanes of the bazaar where you can browse for antiques or handicrafts from the shops. Then, visit a local restaurant to enjoy a traditional Cairo lunch.
Lastly, visit the prominent landmarks of Old Cairo such as the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga. Afterward, be returned back to your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza by your tour guide.

 ► Day 6- Memphis, Sakkara and Memphis 
You will be picked up from your hotel by Marsa Alam tour guide to enjoy Cairo Day Tour to Memphis Sakkara and Dahshur Pyramids. You will start with the Step Pyramid at Sakkara, which is considered the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser. Then Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant. After that transfer to Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a centre of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis. Then drive to Dahshur, Two of the later pyramids constructed here have been completely destroyed by time, and the elements and several others, such as the Black Pyramid (12th Dynasty, 1929-1885 BC), are badly damaged, but Dahshur also boasts two of Egypt’s best-preserved early pyramids. Both built during the reign of King Sneferu (2613-2589 BC), the founder of the 4th Dynasty, the Bent Pyramid, and the Red Pyramid at Dahshur are massive evidence of the architectural development that lead to the construction of the Great Pyramid and it companions at Giza. Then drive to your hotel.
  ► Day 7 Departure  
transfer to Cairo International Airport  for departure 

Основной момент

  • ►The Pyramids of Giza
  • ► The Sphinx
  • ►old Cairo
  • ►Fayoum oasis 
  • ►Alexandria 
  • ► Memphis and Sakkara 
  • ►Al Azahar Park 

► Inclusions:

  • ►private transfer Minivan for your family 
  • ►lunch in local restaurants 
  • ►ATV Quad Bike Ride
  • ► An escorted knowledgeable tour guide all over the tour.
  • ► All your transportation during the tour with a private A.C car
  • ► Entering fees for all the mentioned sightseeing on the itinerary.
  • ► All Service Charges and taxes.
  • ► Mineral water during the tours 
  • ►Entrance fees for the mentioned sites 
  • ►Entrance fees for the mentioned sites 
► Exclusions 
  • ►Dinner 
  • ►Drinks in restaurants 
  • ►hotels in Cairo 

► Please remember to bring:

  • ► Passports

  • ► Sunglasses
  • ► Hat
  • ► Sun Cream

►  Please remember to bring:

  •  Passport

  •  Sunglasses
  • Sun cream

►  Tour Type :

  • ► Private 

► Pick-up Time :

  • ►7:00 am 

 ►  Know Before You Go 

  • ► Ask for your breakfast box before the early departure. The hotel arranges it for you for free.

► Booking Method:

  •  Full Payment during the trip or by Visa Card Online Via our website

Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired Nile cruise, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25 %, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the required deposit is 50%. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by credit cards, wire transfers, and or the Western Union,
 

 ► Prices

Prices are quoted in $ USA Dollars or Euros 

 ► Children Policy

  •  ► 0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
  •  ► 2 - 5.99 pay 25% of the tour price
  •  ► 6 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
  •  ► 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

 ► Payment Policy

Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired Nile cruise, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25 %, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the required deposit is 50%. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by credit cards, wire transfers, and or the Western Union

Маршрут

  1. Cairo
  2. Alexandria
  3. Cairo
  4. Faiyum