Overnight trip to Cairo from Alexandria Port

Book an amazing overnight trip to Cairo from Alexandria Port. You will see Giza Pyramids, The Sphinx, The Step pyramid of Saqqara, unravel the mysteries of Memphis and Discover old Cairo with the famous mosques ,Churches and bazaar.

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Day 1 – Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara Pyramids

We start our overnight trip to Cairo from Alexaderia Port when Our tour guide pick you up from your cruise at Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria Port once it arrives, and you’ll begin your private overnight tour to the Pyramids of Giza, Memphis was one of the oldest and most important cities in ancient Egypt, located at the entrance to the Nile River Valley near the Giza plateau. Memphis , Sakkara, and Old Cairo with a dedicated guide. The distance from Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, has many reasons to be famous. Alexandria Port to the Giza Pyramids will take approximately two and a half hours. Upon arrival, you will start by exploring the The pyramids are tombs for kings, each named after the ruler who created it and was laid to rest inside. Giza Plateau from the Panoramic Area, which offers a breathtaking view of the three majestic pyramids.

Then we take the shuttle bus. After exploring the Pyramid of Khafre, we head to the Pyramid of Menkaure. Menkaure's pyramid complex was the last of the major pyramids built on the The pyramids are tombs for kings, each named after the ruler who created it and was laid to rest inside. Giza Plateau and was completed around 2510 BC. It was built to serve as the tomb of the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Menkaure, who succeeded his father Khafre to the throne.

Then we take the shuttle bus to the second pyramid, also known as Chephren. It is the middle pyramid among the three Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza. It is the second tallest and second largest of the three. This pyramid is unique because it still has some of its original outer casing at the top. It serves as the tomb for Pharaoh Khafre, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty around 2558 to 2532 BC.

Then we walk to the Pyramid of Cheops. This is the largest of the three pyramids and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. After that, we take the shuttle bus to visit the Great the Great Sphinx is one of the world's largest monuments. It is also one of the most recognizable relics of the ancient Egyptians. Sphinx of Giza. It is a huge limestone statue of a lying sphinx found in Giza, Egypt. It probably comes from the time of King Khafre, around 2575 to 2465 BCE, and shows his face. This statue is one of the most famous sites in Egypt and is considered the most recognized example of sphinx art.

After that, we will visit the Valley Temple in the Giza region. Its purpose was for mummification ceremonies. The body of the Pharaoh would be brought here from the pyramid, where it would undergo purification and embalming processes before being placed in the tomb.

Lunch will be served during the pyramid visit at a local restaurant in Giza.

At the end of the tour, we will visit the Papyrus Institute.
See how the ancient Egyptians made the first paper in history using the papyrus plant. Watch demonstrations of how the papyrus is flattened, pressed, and painted. You will also have the chance to purchase authentic papyrus souvenirs to take home with you.

Then we will visit the pyramids of Memphis was one of the oldest and most important cities in ancient Egypt, located at the entrance to the Nile River Valley near the Giza plateau. Memphis and Saqqara.
The Memphis was one of the oldest and most important cities in ancient Egypt, located at the entrance to the Nile River Valley near the Giza plateau. Memphis Open-Air Museum, which houses many important monuments, will give you a unique opportunity to see Egypt's treasures.

Your next visit will be to the Saqqara Necropolis, home to the Saqqara step pyramid is an archeological remain in the Saqqara necropolis that is located northwest of the city of Memphis was one of the oldest and most important cities in ancient Egypt, located at the entrance to the Nile River Valley near the Giza plateau. Memphis in Egypt . Step Pyramid of Djoser , which contains the oldest stones from the Third Dynasty.

You will then stop for a taste of traditional Egyptian cuisine, as it's time for lunch.

Finally, after a wonderful journey, you will be safely transferred to your hotel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.

You can add an additional ticket to the burial chamber of the Pyramid of Djoser ($10).

Add an additional ticket to the Serapeum ($10 per person).

Add an additional ticket to the tomb of Ptahhotep in the Serapeum ($10 per person).

Add an additional ticket to the New Tombs ($10 per person).

Add an additional ticket to the tomb of Mereruka ($10 per person).

At the end of your tour, check into your hotel in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

 

Day 2 – Old Cairo


Pick-up time from your hotel in Cairo or Giza is 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, located in Cairo, Egypt, is a well-known bazaar . It was originally established during the Mamluk era as a trading hub. Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Following a hotel pick-up from Cairo or Giza, you will drive up to the Salah El-Din Citadel is one of the most important landmarks of Islamic Cairo, and one of the most luxurious military fortresses built in the middle ages. 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.

Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to Cairo especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosque's alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city.

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.

Then return to the ship at the time that will be specified.

Inclusions:

  • Pick-up services from your ship at Alexandria Port
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private English Egyptologist guide
  • Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
  • All Service charges & taxes
  • Entrance fees to Giza Area
  • 1-night hotel accommodations in Cairo at 4 or 5 Stars Hotel.

Exclusions:

  • Tipping
  • Drinks in the restaurant
  • Lunch meal at Lunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge
  • Optional  Entrance Ticket to The Pyramid of Cheops
  • Optional  Entrance Ticket to the The Pyramids of Menkaure
  • Optional Entrance Ticket to The Tomb of Mars Ankh
  • Optional Ticket  the Tombs of the Pyramid Builders at Giza( Labor Tombs)
  • Optional Camel ride trip

Please remember to bring:

  • Hat
  • Sunglasses

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