Felix Müller
Aug. 17, 2024, 12:54 a.m.Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit auf der 4-tägigen Tour durch Kairo und Alexandria. Die Pyramiden von Gizeh zu sehen war ein unglaubliches Erlebnis, und das Ägyptische Museum hatte so viele faszinierende Artefakte. Alexandria war voller Charme und Geschichte. Sehr empfehlenswert für alle, die Ägypten erkunden möchten!
1) Day 1- Arrival in Cairo
Marsa Alam Tours representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport, Transfer to the 5-star hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle. Discover Cairo by night: Egyptian atmosphere and ambience are reminiscent of Arabian Nights So are you looking for a tour to discover the magic and beauty of Cairo at night? Start the day with Felucca in the Nile, and visit the Down Town and Khan el Khalil. Finish your tour with a very delicious dinner in Kushari Abou Tarek. Overnight in Cairo
2) Day 2-The Pyramids of Giza and Cairo Museum
After breakfast you will visit the Pyramids of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops ) is the oldest and largest of the pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. The great pyramid was built as a tomb for the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu and estimated that it was built in the 26th century BC during a period of around 27 years. Initially standing at 146.5 meters (481 feet), the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3,800 years. Throughout history, the majority of the smooth white limestone casing was removed, which lowered the pyramid's height to the present 138.5 meters. What is seen today is the underlying core structure. The base was measured to be about 230.3 meters (755.6 ft) square, giving a volume of roughly 2.6 million cubic meters (92 million cubic feet), which includes an internal hillock If you wish to visit the burial chamber of King Cheops . You can ask the tour guide to buy it for you it costs 400 l. E per person( 25 $ per person) Then we will visit the Pyramid of Chephren or Khafre. This r is the second-tallest and second-largest of the 3 Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza and the tomb of the Fourth-Dynasty pharaoh Khafre (Chefren), who ruled c. 2558−2532 BC If you wish to visit the burial chamber of King Chephren. You can ask the tour guide to buy it for you it costs 100 l. E per person( 7 $ per person) Then we will the Pyramid of Mykerinus. Enjoy a Panoramic View of the 3 Pyramids of Giza We go head to visit the Valley Temple of king Chephren. While doing that you can have a closer look at the Great Sphinx - the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren. Enjoy a camel ride by the Pyramids of Giza in the desert Then visit the Egyptian Museum The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahir: It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated. If you wish to visit the mummy's royal hall. You need to ask the tour guide to take the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and you pay for this. It will cost 30 $ Extra per person The New Grand museum is not open yet. It will be open soon maybe at the end of 2022 In the end, you will go back to your hotel overnight.
Meals(Breakfast - Lunch)
3) Day 3- tour to Alexandria
After breakfast, you will transfer to Alexandria to start your trip in Alexandria with visiting The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa : Archaeologists believe that the catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D. and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years. this was a period in the history of the city of Alexandria when there was a great mixture of different cultures. Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years Pompey Pillar: Has nothing to do with Pompey. The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The red granite column was probably built to honor Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay: The Citadel was built in the 15th Century by the Mamlouk Sultan Qeitbay, To Guard the city against the threat of Crusaders, This wonderful Islamic Monument was built by the use of the ruins of the old Lighthouse that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in the 3rd Century A.c. The Lighthouse was damaged during an Earthquake that Occurred in Egypt in 1303 A.c during the reign of the Mamlouk King Qeitbay lunch in Alexandria : Lunch in Alexandria in Egyptian Restaurant the new Library of Alexandria The Library of Alexandria was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding. Back to Cairo from Alexandria to spend overnight at a hotel
Meals(Breakfast- Lunch)
4) Day 4- International departure
After breakfast, you will transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure(Depending on the time of the departure. If you still have more time and a late departure time. we can offer an optional Tour to old Cairo, the old mosques, the old church, and the old bazaar ( 65 $ per person) or a safari trip to wadi el Hitan( the valley of the whales in El Fayoum ( 130 $ per person Meals: Breakfast