Best 3 days around Cairo and Alexandria

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Itinerary

Day 1: Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara Day Trip

Stop At: Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), Giza Egypt
Start your tour to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren, visit the Valley Temple of the pyramids & many outstanding photo stops.

Also, You will enjoy a camel ride in the Pyramids area.

Stop At: Step Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara Egypt
Move to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser in Sakkara home of Egypt’s oldest pyramid, It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser.

Stop At: Statue of Ramses II, Grand Egyptian Museum, Alexandria Desert Rd, Giza 11511 Egypt
Then Proceed to Memphis the ancient capital of Egypt, Watch the great Statue of Ramses II.

Stop At: The Sphinx of Memphis, Mit Rahina, Al Badrashin 11511 Egypt
Visit the Sphinx of Memphis and then drive back to your Hotel and take a small rest and get ready for The Sound and Light show in the Pyramid’s area.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel in Cairo

Day 2: Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Mohamed Ali Mosque

Stop At: Salah El-Din Castle, Island of the Pharaoh, Taba Egypt
After that, move to visit the Citadel of Salah El Din which was constructed by Salah El Din on the Moqattam hills in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the armies of Crusaders.

Stop At: Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Al Abageyah Qism El-Khalifa, Cairo 11511 Egypt
After that visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came specially from Istanbul and built this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Over 45 years.
Then, Back to your hotel and take small rest after that you will go to enjoy your 5 star open buffet dinner and enjoying the traditional Egyptian music, watching Egyptian Belly dancing show & Tanoura traditional show, comfort back to your hotel.

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Cairo

Day 3: Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo (Real Life)

Stop At: Alexandria, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
Pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, Travel to Alexandria. Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world now with 8 million books. Visit open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops.

Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.

Stop At: Ancient Roman Amphitheater, Ismail Mahana Road Kom El Dekka Gharb, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.

Stop At: Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, 19 Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Egypt
The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark the oldest church in Africa, after which you will visit the old downtown of Alexandria where you can walk through the old city-center of Alexandria. Look at the traditional markets; where everything and anything is sold including traditional Egyptian sweets and treats. The architecture locally has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties.

Stop At: Alexandria, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
Visit El Nabi Daniel Mosque which is believed by many people to be related to Alexander the great tomb, It is said to contain the remains of the scholar and venerated teacher Prophet Daniel and his companion Sidi Lokman el Hakim.
Continue your tour by passing through the oldest market area in Mansheya and see the traditional women markets (zanet etsetat) with very thin and narrow streets, gold market also exists here where everyone buys their wedding and engagement jewellery.
Optional lunch stop at a modern Fish Restaurant or a famous and traditional Alexandrian food place called Mohamed Ahmed. The Queen of Spain and many famous people go there when they visit Alexandria. Optional: Take a break in either a good quality coffee shop or at a traditional shisha cafe.
Continue your tour through the oldest market area in Mansheya and see the traditional women markets with very thin and narrow streets, gold market also exists here where everyone buys their wedding and engagement jewellery.

Stop At: Montaza Palace, Al Mandarah Bahri, Montaza 2, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
The beautiful coastline and all the views of the city are en route to Montaza Palace and gardens which is approx. 25 km away, including the old harbor of Alexandria where we found 7000 monuments underwater.

Once in Montaza Gardens, commonly known as the Love Garden (all romantic couples and families go there) you will visit the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as walk along the famous Montaza bridge and reach the Tea Palace island and see the royal beaches of the queens.

On your way back you will stop over the famous bridge of Stanley the modern landmark of modern Alexandria, then travel in comfort back to your hotel in Cairo.

Alexandria has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange it for you at the cost price no profit to us.


Stop At: Sidi Abo El Abbas El Morsi Mosque, السيد محمد كريم ٩ مجموعه عمر بن الخطاب السوق التجاري ميدان المساجد.أبو العباس المرسي.بحري، As Sayalah Sharq, Qesm Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate 21500, Egypt
The car will then take you to visit the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city: the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, and the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.

Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop.

The car will then take you to the gardens of Montaza. On the way you can quickly have a optional 2 minute stop by the King of Mango and drink at Alexandrian drive thru freshly squeezed juices plus have a photo stop at the memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.