Day 2
Cairo - Giza Pyramids - Sakkara - Memphis (47 km)
After breakfast, we will visit the Giza Pyramids, where we will be able to tour inside. After that, we will see the Sphinx. Then, we will make our way to the Saqqara step pyramid, followed by the Museum of Imhotep. After lunch, we will see the Statue of Ramses II. At the end of the day, we will return to the hotel in Cairo.
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Cairo, EGYPT
Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. Nearby, Giza is site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century B.C.E. In Gezira Island's leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.
Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx rises above the desert majestically as the tallest monolith statue in the world. It was built during the Old Kingdom of Egypt, usually dated between 2558-2532 BCE, under the reign of Pharaoh Khafra.
Pyramid of Khafre
The Pyramid of Khafre is the second largest of the Giza Pyramids. It is estimated to have been built around 2570 BC. It was first fully explored in 1837 AD by John Perring.
Pyramid of Khufu
The oldest, largest, and most famous of the 3 pyramids at Giza, the Great Pyramid was built around 2560 BC in the 4th Egyptian Dynasty. For 3,800 years, it was the largest man-made structure in the world.
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Memphis, EGYPT
Memphis was the ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch, the first nome of Lower Egypt. Its ruins are located near the town of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Giza. According to legend related by Manetho, the city was founded by the pharaoh Menes.
Saqqara
Saqqara was the most famous of the necropoleis, ancient graveyards, in Memphis, the capital city of ancient Egypt. It features some famous pyramids, including Djoser, the Step pyramid.
Standard Hotel: Pyramids park/similar
Deluxe Hotel: Movenpick Hotel Cairo Pyramids/similar
Day 4
Alexandria - Cairo (359 km)
Today, we will visit the National Museum of Alexandria and catacomb tombs. Then we will have lunch at The Mediterranean Sea restaurant. After that we will visit the fortress of Qitbay this fortress replaced the old Light house Pharos this was one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Then back to Cairo overnight
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Alexandria, EGYPT
Founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great, Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt, sitting on the Mediterranean coastline at the mouth of the Nile River delta.
Citadel of Qaitbay
Built by the ruling sultan in 1477 AD to defend the city, this citadel sits on the Eastern Harbour of Alexandria. It was constructed on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Alexandria National Museum
Opened on New Years Eve in 2003, this museum is located in a restored Italian style palace. Within the building, visitors can study over 1,800 artifacts that detail the history of Alexandria and ancient Egypt.
Standard Hotel: Pyramids park/similar
Deluxe Hotel: Movenpick Hotel Cairo Pyramids/similar
Breakfast: IncludedLunch: Included
Day 5
Old Cairo - Elmoaz Street - Old Gates
After breakfast, guests will be taken to the Old District of Cairo to walk down Elmoaz Street, which holds the largest collection of Islamic monuments in the world, including mosques, palaces, and more. It ends at the Khan Elkhalili Bazaar, where we can go shopping. After that, we will head to the Old Gates of Cairo.
Standard Hotel: Pyramids park/similar
Deluxe Hotel: Movenpick Hotel Cairo Pyramids/similar
Breakfast: IncludedLunch: Included
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