3 Day Highlights Guided Tour in Cairo and Alexandria

5.0 (5 reviews) Giza, Egypt
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesNorwegian, English, Danish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Hit Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria's high spots without the haggling hassles on this convenient 3-day tour. You book your hotel; your personal Egyptologist looks after guiding, transport, and lunch. Traveling from your door in an A/C vehicle, spend three days soaking up Cairo, Giza and Alexandria's ancient essentials: the pyramids at Giza and Saqqara, the Sphinx, the 6-step pyramid of Saqqara, Memphis, the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, and a camel ride. Then Enhance your vacation by embarking on a day tour to Alexandria and indulge in a one-of-a-kind experience exploring its captivating highlights.

Options

Camel ride & Photo session

Camel ride: Camel ride in the desert of pyramids for 20 min
Duration: 20 minutes
Lunch: Egyptian lunh In a high- quality local restaurant
including Photo session: Get a wonderful camel ride and enrich your vacation with unforgettable memories with a help of a photographer
Pickup included

Danish and Norwegian guiding

Lunch
Danish & Norwegian language: Danish and Norwegian-speaking guides. Get your expert Egyptologist guide to enrich your exploration and experience
Pickup included

3-Day tour and dinner cruise

Lunch and dinner on the cruise
Dinner Cruise : Enjoy a dinner cruise with two hours of entertainment, sailing, Egyptian open buffet and belly dancing
Pickup included

What's included

  • Entrance fees to mentioned sites
  • Lunch
  • Pick up & drop off services.
  • One bottle of water per person day
  • Guides: In-person: English, Danish, Norwegian
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

Day 1: Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Saqqara
  1. The Pyramids Of Giza
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Your knowledgeable Egyptologist guide will meet you at your hotel and join you in exploring the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, the only remaining wonder of the Ancient World, as well as the Pyramid of Chephren and the Pyramid of Mocerinos. During the tour, your guide will offer interesting commentary. Afterward, you will have the chance to take in the breathtaking view of all the pyramids and take memorable photos. Following this, you will visit the famous Sphinx, explore the valley temple, and enjoy a camel ride in the Sahara Desert that surrounds the pyramids.
  2. Saqqara Pyramid
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Head to Sakkara to marvel at the ancient six-step pyramid, the oldest stone building in history. Delve into the depictions of daily life on the walls of the tombs belonging to high-ranking officials from the old kingdom. Enhance your experience by entering the Teti Pyramid.
  3. Memphis and Sakkara
    2h · Admission ticket included
    A home of great kings, big temples and great palaces of ancient Egyptian monarchs, Memphis is close to Sakkara. It was the first capital in ancient Egypt. Admire giant statues that once decorated and flanked gates to temples and palaces of the ancient Egyptian capital.
Day 2: Egyptian Museum & Cairo Citadel and Coptic Cairo
  1. Egyptian Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    We will pick you up and begin our day with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, situated downtown, showcasing the finest collections of artifacts discovered in the temples, tombs, pyramids, and beneath the desert sands of Egypt. Our main focus will be on royal items as well as items representing the upper class and working class in ancient society. We will explore the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom collections, featuring figures, tools, and mummies. We will conclude our visit and let you Admire the collection of King Tut ankh Amon
  2. Coptic Cairo
    3h · Admission ticket included
    We will head to Coptic Cairo, where the most beautiful churches were built. Get a wonderful experience visiting the hanging church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and enjoy a Vip lunch at Coptic Cairo.
  3. Citadel of Saladin
    2m · Admission ticket included
    Our next stop will be the Cairo Citadel, which was constructed in 1176 AD on a mountain looking over Cairo. Take the time to discover the Alabaster Mosque, a stunning example of Islamic architecture. After exploring the mosque and learning about its history, we will escort you back to your hotel, ensuring you have had a memorable and enriching experience in Cairo.
Day 3: A Day Tour to the Highlights of Alexandria
  1. Alexandria
    2h
    We will depart for Alexandria early in the morning. We will reach Alexandria in about two hours.
  2. Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Catacomb of Kom Elshokafa is considered the largest and most beautiful cemetery in Alexandria during Greco-Roman times. It was discovered more than 100 years ago and became one of the most popular attractions. The decorated tombs of wealthy citizens of Alexandria reflect the combined elements of three cultures and civilizations: ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman. Admire a unique example of integration and the creation of a peaceful society reflected in art.
  3. Lighthouse of Alexandria
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Then we will head to Alexandria's harbor, where the Greeks built the famous lighthouse, which was eventually destroyed by an earthquake. Sultan Qaitbay Citadel, the largest citadel in the Mediterranean, was built using some of these blocks. Established in 1474 AD. Admire the citadel of Alexandria and take breathtaking photographs.
  4. Pompey's Pillar
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Then you will hear the amazing story about the highest pillar in Egypt, the Pompey pillar. Admire the remains of the great temple of Alexandria, where the pillar stands today. Explore the sanctuary and the statue of Apis bull, deity of Alexandria
  5. Bibliotheca Alexandrina
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Explore Alexandria's contemporary library and embark on a delightful journey. Discover significant manuscripts and a vast collection of books from all over the world, making for an unforgettable experience.
  6. Cairo
    2h
    Then we will drive back to Cairo in our comfortable a/c vehicle to drop you off at the hotel

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

165 a pyramids Gardens- Giza

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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