Private Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria

Duration

10 hours

Max People

15

Min Age

1

Pickup

Hotel

Overview

If you are in Alexandria, do not miss the opportunity to visit Cairo, in the company of an Egyptologist Guide, who will explain the most emblematic and must-see places in Cairo. You will visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum.


What to expect

Stop 1: Pyramids of Giza. Cairo
On this one day tour, we offer you a special opportunity to experience the ancient Egyptian civilization and the lifestyle of the pharaoh. Your knowledgeable guide will pick you up from your Alexandria hotel in an air-conditioned coach to visit the Great Pyramids. It is the oldest monument of the seven ancient wonders and the only one surviving until today. Listen as your guide tells you how the pyramids had been built using very ancient and simple techniques.

The pyramids were built primarily to house the remains of deceased pharaohs. You will explore the place more deeply with your informative guide and learn more about the history of Egypt and the ancient Egyptian civilization. Next, head out for a panoramic view of the three pyramids of Giza to capture incredible photos that will last forever.

Stop 2: The Great Sphinx
Next, head to the welcoming sphinx belonging to King Pharaoh Khafra. It is a huge stone transformed into the amazing architectural statue. In addition, we will visit the Valley Temple. then go up to the panoramic area of the pyramids to take photos with the pyramids and the sphinx in the background; don’t forget to bring your camera during this tour.

Stop 3: Egyptian Museum
Once we are done at the pyramids, we will head to the Egyptian Museum; The Egyptian Museum in Cairo contains 120,000 artifacts. It houses the largest collection of pharaonic antiquities in the world. On the first floor is an extensive collection of papyri, Greek, Roman and Islamic coins used in the ancient world. The best statues you will see is the Golden Mask of Tutankhamun. The room also houses the famous collection of the young king, as well as a large number of sarcophagi from different dynasties. These sarcophagi give us a brief description of how wealthy the owners were. Don’t forget to have some loot in King Amenemope’s Tomb Mask, Psusennes I Mummy Mask, Cheops Figurine, Narmer’s Palette, and Merneptah’s Stele. At the end of your day trip, we will return to your hotel in Alexandria.

We hope you enjoyed this tour very much!


Departure and return

Departure details:

  • The passenger pick-up service is offered, from your Hotel in Alexandria  (prior coordination by email).

Arrival details:

  •  Passengers will be returned to the original departure point.

Accessibility

  • The tour does not have wheelchair access.
  • The tour is accessible for baby carriages.
  • Baby seats available.
  • Direct access to public transport.

If you have other questions about accessibility, we’ll be happy to help.


Additional information

  • You will receive a confirmation at the time of booking.
  • Other languages are available at additional cost upon request.
  • Children must pay the full cost of the tour from the age of 6
  • We make sure that our clients will see everything in their itineraries, but maybe in a different order.
  • This is a private tour, only people from your group will participate in all activities.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, please cancel at least 24 hours prior to the experience start date.


FAQ

What attractions will I visit on this Tour?

During this experience, the places you will visit include:

  • Pyramids of Giza
  • Egyptian Museum

Included/Excluded

  • Pick up and transfer to your hotel in Alexandria.
  • Transfer to all places of interest in Minivan with Air Conditioning.
  • Bottled water during the trip.
  • Appetizers.
  • Egyptology guide in the chosen language.
  • Qualified driver.
  • Taxes and charges.
  • Entrance tickets to all the places of interest mentioned (around 30 US dollars per person for all the sites)
  • Tips for guides and drivers.

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