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Overnight Tour to Cairo

  • Pyramids (99)
  • Pyramids (27)
  • sphinx (9)
  • Citadel-of-Saladin (2)
  • Egyptian-museum (11)
  • Giza-Pyramids (26)
  • Pyramids (25)
  • Saqqara
  • Alabaster-Mosque (2)
  • Mohamed-Ali- Mosque

Spend the day away from the cruise and take the chance to see Cairo's marvelous attractions, by visiting the great pyramids and the Egyptian museum. After a night in Cairo, travel to Alexandria and enjoy Qaitbay citadel, then head to your ship again.

Itinerary:

Day 1 : Pyramids tour

Our representative will pick you up from Alexandria Port upon your cruise ship arrival in the morning. Then you will be transferred by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo. Start the Cairo tour to visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycrinus were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A single pyramid is built with 2.300.000 blocks each weighing an average of two and one-half tons. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the wonder and awe that so many writers and artists have sought to convey over the centuries. Not far from the Pyramids is the great Sphinx of Giza which dates from the time of Chephren (2620 BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet high and 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion’s body. Lunch at local restaurant. Move to visit Sakkara, one of the most exciting historical and archaeological areas all over Egypt, the site is dominated by the famous step pyramid of King Zoser. It was the first Pyramid to be built in ancient Egypt, preceding those at Giza by many centuries; it is the work of the famous pharaonic architect Imhotep. Transfer to hotel and overnight in Cairo.

 

Day 2 : Egyptian Museum / Alexandria Port

Breakfast at hotel - Enjoy a day tour to visit the Egyptian Museum is the most important depository of Egyptian antiquities anywhere in the world. It features artifacts from the pharaonic and Greco-Roman periods, including the celebrated mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens, as well as the world famous Tutankhmen’s treasures. Lunch at local restaurant. Then proceed to visit the Citadel of Saladin dominates Cairo’s skyline and it was the nerve center of the city and Egypt for almost 700 years. Its construction was initiated in 1776 by Saladin and completed by Mohammed Ali Alabaster Mosque in the 1820’s. It is rich and varied in history, including the mameluke massacre during the rule of Mohammed Ali.. Free time for shopping, at the end of your day tour, drive back to your cruise ship in Alexandria port. 

Includes:

Pick up services from Alexandria Port & return (by the cruise exit door)
All sightseeing tours throughout (including entrance fees) with private licensed English speaking guide.
All transfers in private A/C vehicle as stated in the program.
Accommodation for 1 night at 5* hotel in Cairo. 
Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo.
Mineral water during tour Cairo.
All services charges and taxes.

Excludes:

Visa to Egypt.
Any extras not mentioned.
Tipping.

PRICE PER PERSON
2 - 3 Persons 4 - 6 Persons 7 - 10 Persons 11 - More Persons
PRICE PER PERSON $ 335 $ 315 $ 265 Check Availability

NOTES :

The prices are quoted per person per tour all inclusive in US Dollars. Also, prices are valid till 30/04/2016. Moreover, rates could be changed without prior notice, shall the government increase taxes. 

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2 Days / 1 Night
Type | Private
Overnight Tour to Cairo

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