Why choose this Cairo tour?
Enjoy a 2 Day short break in Cairo and visit the most famous places in Cairo.From seeing the fantastic Giza Pyramids and world famous Egyptian Museum and experiencing the history of Coptic Cairo with the many churches and Mosques and also combine a fabulous day trip to Alexandria. and see the famous Pompeys Pillar, Catacombs plus much more.
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt Itinerary Breakdown
Enjoy a 2 Day short break in Cairo and visit the most famous places in Cairo.From seeing the fantastic Giza Pyramids and world famous Egyptian Museum and experiencing the history of Coptic Cairo with the many churches and Mosques and also combine a fabulous day trip to Alexandria. and see the famous Pompeys Pillar, Catacombs plus much more.
Itinerary
Day 1: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
Your qualified Guide will pick you up from your hotel by A/C Vehicle to accompany you for a visit to The Great Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus.These amazing pyramids still remain a mystery of how they were built.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
After this see the majestic Sphinx which has the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body and stands on the Giza Plateau, also take a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the pyramids of chefren.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
We then break for lunch.After enjoying your lunch we journey on to visit the fabulous Egyptian Museum.The Museum houses many artifacts from the Pharaonic period,you will also have the great opportunity to view the fantastic Tutankhamun collection of treasure.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Islamic Cairo, Midan Silah ad-Din, Cairo 11511 Egypt
We now procced to Salah El Din Citadel which is a medieval Islamic fort.Carry on to view Mohamed Ali Mosque the most noticeable Mosque in Cairo with its Twin Minarets built in the memory of his oldest son.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt
Now Journey onward to Old Cairo to visit The Hanging Church. This Church has steps leading up so became known as the Staircase Church. You can also see the Abu Sirga Church which is apparantley built on the place where the Holy Family rested, also there are scenes of the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary adorning the walls.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
Time now to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the colourful Khan El Khalili Bazaar and shop until you drop. After these fabulous tours enjoy a comfortable drive back to your Hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch: Bottled water provided during your tours and transfers
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Alexandria Day Tour
Stop At: Pompey’s Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Your Professional Guide will pick you up from your starting point in Cairo/Giza by A/C Vehicle to transfer you to Alexandria. First visit Pompay’s Pillar. It was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Then take a drive to visit the Catacombs which is the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut into the rock. Now take a break for lunch.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fort Qaitbey, 29 88545 N 31. 21372 E, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Egypt Journey on to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs, lighthouse of Alexandria which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Alexandria 30100 Egypt
We then journey onto Bibliotheca Alexandria, which is a major cultural and Library center After this interesting visit you will be driven back in comfort and safety to your hotel in Cairo.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
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