Four-day exploration of Cairo and Alexandria

Marsa Alam Tours specialist will greet you upon arrival at Cairo International Airport and convey you to your luxurious 5-star accommodation via private climate-controlled transport. Experience Cairo's enchanting nocturnal atmosphere, evoking the mystical tales of Arabian Nights. Begin with a traditional felucca sail along the Nile, then explore the vibrant Downtown district and the historic Khan el Khalil bazaar. Conclude the evening with a memorable dinner at the renowned Kushari Abou Tarek. Rest overnight in Cairo.

Following breakfast, you will explore the Pyramids of Giza (recognized as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops ), representing the most venerable and colossal of the pyramids within the Giza pyramid complex. It stands as the eldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and persists as the sole survivor in relatively unimpaired condition. The monumental pyramid served as the mortuary edifice for the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu and is calculated to have been erected in the 26th century BC over a construction span of approximately 27 years. Initially towering at 146.5 meters (481 feet), the Great Pyramid remained the world's loftiest man-made construction for beyond 3,800 years. Across the ages, the preponderance of smooth white limestone exterior facings were stripped away, consequently diminishing the pyramid's elevation to the existing 138.5 meters. What presently stands reveals the underlying foundational framework. The base dimensions measured approximately 230.3 meters (755.6 ft) square, yielding a volume of roughly 2.6 million cubic meters (92 million cubic feet), encompassing an internal geological rise. For those wishing to access the interment chamber of King Cheops , your guide can facilitate entry acquisition; the fee amounts to 400 L.E. per individual (25 $ USD per person). Subsequently, you shall visit the Pyramid of Chephren or Khafre. This monument ranks as the second-tallest and second-most voluminous of the 3 Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza , serving as the resting place of the Fourth-Dynasty pharaoh Khafre (Chefren), whose reign spanned c. 2558−2532 BC. Should you desire entrance to the interment chamber of King Chephren, your guide can arrange acquisition; the cost is 100 L.E. per individual (7 $ USD per person). Subsequently, we shall traverse to the Pyramid of Mykerinus. Relish a Sweeping Panoramic Spectacle of the 3 Pyramids of Giza We proceed to experience the Valley Temple of king Chephren. During this visit you gain an intimate perspective of the Great Sphinx - the legendary sentinel positioned before the vast sepulchral complex displaying its leonine physique and the sovereign countenance of king Chephren. Relish a camel expedition adjacent to the Pyramids of Giza across the desolate landscape. Next, visit the Egyptian Museum The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities at Tahir: It exhibits a remarkable assemblage encompassing upwards of 250,000 authenticated relics stretching back approximately 5000 years, featuring an exclusive presentation dedicated to Tutankhamen - An assemblage of valuables, precious metals, and decorative adornments that remained interred within his funerary chamber for in excess of 3,500 years preceding their revelation in 1920 when excavation commenced. For those interested in touring the mummified remains' royal chamber. You would need to request from your guide assistance in accessing the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, with payment obligatory. The surcharge shall be 30 $ per individual. The Contemporary Grand museum remains unopened at present. It shall commence operations in the proximate future, possibly by the conclusion of 2022. Ultimately, you shall return to your hotel for evening rest.
Meals(Breakfast - Lunch)

Upon completion of breakfast, you will transfer to Alexandria to commence your exploration in Alexandria beginning with The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa : Archaeological evidence suggests that the catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa commenced during the 2nd century A.D. and functioned as an interment facility for 200 successive years. this represented an era in the chronicle of the metropolis of Alexandria characterized by substantial cultural amalgamation. Certainly, the antiquated chronicles of the illustrious Egyptian monarchies extended back millennia Pompey Pillar: Bears no association with Pompey. The narrative surrounding the nomenclature alludes to the probable entombment site of the Roman commander when he traversed to Egypt and encountered assassination following a significant military defeat in Hellenic territory versus Caesar. The ruddy granite obelisk was conceivably constructed to venerate Emperor Diocletian. At present it soars 25 meters skyward and represents the most towering ancient landmark in Alexandria The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay: The stronghold was erected in the 15th Century under the directive of the Mamluk Sultan Qeitbay, functioning to safeguard the metropolis against Crusader incursions, This magnificent Islamic edifice was fashioned utilizing the architectural remains of the vintage Beacon that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in the 3rd Century B.C. The Beacon suffered deterioration throughout an Earthquake that ravaged Egypt in 1303 A.D. throughout the governance of the Mamlouk Sovereign Qeitbay lunch in Alexandria : Dining in Alexandria within an Egyptian culinary establishment the revitalized Library of Alexandria The Bibliotheca of Alexandria was reconstructed in October 2002 to reclaim the prestige of its historical antecedent. It constitutes not merely an exceptionally handsome construction; it represents furthermore a sprawling facility where the disciplines of aesthetics, antiquity, intellectual inquiry, and natural science intertwine. Moreover, the abundant opportunities it extends have transformed it into a center for candid debate, exchange of ideas, and mutual comprehension. Return passage to Cairo from Alexandria to lodge overnight at your accommodation
Meals(Breakfast- Lunch)

Following breakfast, arrange your departure transfer to Cairo Airport for your international flight (Timing contingent upon your flight schedule. Should you retain more leisure time and have a postponed departure slot, we may facilitate an supplementary excursion through Old Cairo, featuring historical Islamic mosques, ancient Coptic sanctuaries, and the age-old marketplace ( 65 $ per individual) alternatively, a wilderness expedition through Wadi el Hitan ( the cetacean valley within El Fayoum ( 130 $ per individual). Meals: Breakfast