Olivia Watson
Sept. 15, 2024, 11:43 p.m.This was a remarkable journey to explore Egyptian history. The private tour was perfectly paced, allowing us to immerse in the splendor of Cairo and Alexandria. The guide was outstanding, and the memories made are priceless.
1) Day1- Alexanderia Port to Cairo
In the morning at 07:00 am, our representative will pick you up on your cruise at Alexandria Port and enjoy 2 days of tours of Cairo and Alexandria from Alexandria Port. Upon your arrival at Alexandria Port, you will meet your Egyptologist guide who will accompany you to discover the history of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs in one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Visit The Pyramids of Giza ( Cheops , Chephren, and Mykerinus . Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time, and visit the Valley Temple . Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza 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 the 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 royal Mummies. 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 and may open by end of 2023 Optional trip to the sound and the light show at Giza Pyramids and costs 50 $ Per person
Overnight in Cairo
2) Day 2-Cairo-Alexanderia
After breakfast we will drive to Alexandria , it takes a 2h30 driving minutes, you will visit Kom el Shokafa Catacomb 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's Pillar, The Citadel of Qeitbay, Lunch will be served in a seafood restaurant, then you will finish your visit with a visit: - Alexandria Library Then transfer to Cruise 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 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 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. Then Transfer to your cruise in Alexandria Port