Day 1 : Arrival Cairo

Welcome to Cairo! You are met at Cairo Airport and transferred to your hotel. Wander through ancient, bustling streets in the City of a Thousand Minarets or just relax after your journey.

Duration: 01 Night

Accommodation: Sheraton Cairo hotel

Meals: None

 Day 2 : Cairo – Pyramids – Alexandria

See the limestone Colossus of Ramses II and the giant Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis. Admire the Step Pyramid at Sakkara, which heralded the beginning of the pyramid age. Marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, where you step inside of one of these monuments. Visit the Solar Boat Museum, site of Cheops’ funeral barge, See the enigmatic Great Sphinx − the oldest monumental sculpture in the world. Lunch at first class restaurant before heading to Alexandria"the pearl of the Mediterranean" The evening is yours to do as you please.

Duration: 2 Nights

Accommodation: Sheraton El Montazah Hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

 Day 3 : Exploring Alexandria

Alexandria, the “Pearl of the Mediterranean”, On the included city sightseeing, see the Roman Catacombs. Heading underground we view the most massive known Roman burial site in Egypt. You then visit Pompey's pillar, a modest 25m tower, which is all that remains of an ancient column, from the ruined Temple of Serapis. The next visit will be the impressive Alexandria library Before we stop at a well-known seafood restaurant for lunch. After hotel check-in and time to freshen up, you’ll enjoy a stroll around the gardens of the royal Montazah Palace.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

 Day 4 : Alexandria, Excursion to El Alamein

After breakfast, pass by the fort quality, perhaps most famous for being the site of the great Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. Drive along the Mediterranean coastal road for a stop in El Alamein, made famous by the decisive victory of the Allies during WWII. Visit the Military Museum that houses lots of original war vehicles, weapons, uniforms, and records. Enjoy the included lunch before heading back to Cairo.

Duration: 2 Nights

Accommodation: Sheraton Cairo Hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

 Day 5 : Cairo Sightseeing

Thousands of years of history brought to life during your full day of sightseeing. See the ancient Citadel, built to protect the city from the Crusaders. Marvel at the Alabaster Mosque’s ornate interior and the Sultan Hassan Mosque, one of the masterpieces of Mamluk architecture. Visit the Hanging Church of St.Mary in Old Cairo and then stroll in Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, a bustling souk in the city’s old district. Explore Tutankhamen’s priceless treasures at the Egyptian Museum, discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. Spend the evening as you wish.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

 Day 6 : Aswan

Board your plane for a morning flight across the desert to Aswan. A visit out of town takes us to the mighty High Dam – a modern feat of engineering – creating Lake Nasser, the world’s largest artificial lake. This afternoon’s highlight is a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island for a guided tour of the romantic Philae Temple – dedicated to the goddess Isis. Later, sail in a traditional felucca across the Nile to see the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener’s Island. A blood-red sunset is ordinary in Aswan, all the more breathtaking with the silhouette of dozens of feluccas set against it.

Duration: 2 Nights

Accommodation: Helnan Aswan hotel

Meals: Breakfast

 Day 7 : Abu Simbel

Breakfast, experience the excursion to the mighty temples of Abu Simbel − a once in a lifetime opportunity − where four giant stone statues of Ramses II guard the temple’s entrance. This afternoon is for your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

 Day 8 : Kom ombo & Edfu

Kom Ombo – Edfu – Luxor. You will enjoy a guided tour of the Temple of Kom Ombo – dedicated to the crocodile-headed god – Sobek. Relax and admire the scenery as you pass by − little has changed in a thousand years, stop and Visit Egypt’s best-preserved cult temple at Edfu dedicated to the falcon god Horus before driving north to Luxor, home of the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak. Overnight Luxor.

Duration: 2 Nights

Accommodation: Steigenberger Nile Palace hotel

Meals: Breakfast

 Day 9 : Valley of The Kings & East bank Luxor

Take flight over ancient Luxor with an optional Hot air balloon ride very early this morning before discovering the Valley of the Kings in the Theban Hills of the west of the Nile, where, 64 ancient Egyptian rulers lie buried in the Valley of the Kings including the burial chamber of Tutankhamen. Today’s touring also includes the spectacular Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Egypt’s only female ruler, rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces. Standing like guards along the road to the Valley of Kings, you’ll also marvel at the Colossi of Memnon, impressive statues of Amenhotep that tower 75 feet above the desert sands.
This afternoon after lunch, you will visit Karnak Temple, Egypt’s most beautiful ancient temple, wonder at the obelisks, substantial columned great Hypostyle Hall, and the sacred lake. During the height of Theban power, Karnak was the most important place of worship, Proceed to Luxor temple via the 3-kilometer long avenue of Sphinxes, lost for centuries beneath the streets of the town till unearthed by Mariette 1860. The impressive temple of Luxor dedicated to the god Amun.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 Day 10 : Luxor – Cairo

Arrival in Cairo and hotel check-in. This afternoon is free for you to explore Cairo or enjoy the hotel facilities independently.

Duration: 1 Night

Accommodation: Le Meridien Heliopolis Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

 Day 11 : Final departure

Hotel check-out, departure transfer to Cairo airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

INCLUDED

ALEXANDRIA, EL ALAMEIN & ANCIENT EGYPT TOURS ADDITIONAL INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS:

• Meet the enigmatic Sphinx and explore the Great Pyramids.
• Visit the Egyptian Museum and discover the Pharaoh King Tutankhamen's golden mask.
• Travel in the company of experienced Egyptologist guide and enjoy the personalized and privileged attention.
• Visit the Solar boat museum at the Pyramids.
• Accommodation at hotels as per program.
• Escorted by one of Misr Travel’s expert Tour Directors – your expert guide, who ensures your journey is as enjoyable as possible.
• Travel by air-conditioned coach or minibus.
• Scheduled flights between Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo.
• Service of Misr Travel’s Representative in Egypt tours.
• Arrival & departure transfers between the airport and your tour hotel.
• All sightseeing tours in Cairo by (Private Egyptologist English guide ).
• Included entrance fees to all sightseeing throughout the tours & highlights as indicated in the itinerary.
• All taxes and service charges.

NOT INCLUDED

-  Entry visa to Egypt.
-  International air ticket.
- Tipping (for guides, drivers, etc

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Can you visit the pyramids from Alexandria Egypt?

Head to Cairo on a private shore excursion from Alexandria to visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Board a boat in the center of Cairo for a lunch cruise on the Nile with delicious food.

Why is Alexandria so famous?

Alexandria was best known for the Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; its Great Library, the largest in the ancient world; and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.

Can you go to pyramids without tour?

Visiting the famous pyramids of Teotihuacan without a tour is absolutely possible. And visiting them independently will save you lots of your travel budget. I know how tempting it is to opt for tours when visiting famous monuments like the Pyramids of Teotihuacan.