subject: Alexandria daily Trips to Cairo by Coach [print this page] Departure : Daily
Lenght : 12-14 Hours Trip
Type : Private Tour
Guide : Private Egyptologist Tour Guide
Price : From : 85 USD
Itinerary:-
eave the beautiful city of Alexandria behind you on this delightful day trip to Egypt's colourful capital. Our Rep will pick you up from your hotel in Alexandria by air-conditioned bus to drive to Cairo. On arrival in Cairo, head to the Plateau of Giza for the chance to see the stunning Great Pyramids of giza and mystical sphinx. The last remaining wonders of the ancient world, the pyramids are said to be constructed from millions of blocks of limestone and have stood on this site for nearly 5000 years. Your experience will be enhanced by your expert guide who will provide a fascinating insight to the history of this magical site.
Whilst admiring these ancient treasures, look out for the bewitching figure of the Sphinx. Carved from a single block of limestone, the half-human, half-lion statue stands guard over the tombs. After lunch, continue to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, home to the world's finest collection of Egyptian artefacts. The highlight is undoubtedly the golden haul from the Tomb of Tutankhamun including the world famous solid gold funerary mask. Also, look out for the huge statues of the pharaohs and the gods they worshipped, scrolls of ancient papyrus, coffins inlaid with semi-precious stones and ancient mummified remains. Then you will a visit to visit the Christian heritage in Coptic Cairo including some of the early religious monuments of the city such as the hanging church or the suspended church this basilica church was named for its location on top of the south gate of the Fortress of Babylon the church became the center of the Christian Church of Egypt. Before your return to Alexandria, head to the lively Khan-el-Khalili famous bazaar, to soak up the sounds, smells and atmosphere Cairo's oldest street market. Good buys include handmade gifts, leather goods, spices and Egyptian fabrics. You may also attend the sound and light show at the Pyramids in Cairo as an optional tour, or you may take a Nile cruise dinner with belly dance show.Transfer to your hotel in Alexandria.
Price Includes:-
- Meet and greet services by our travel REP
- All transfers by air-conditioned vehicles
- All sightseeing tours as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees to the sights as per the itinerary
- Professional English speaking Egyptologist tour guide
- Lunch duringCairo tour at local resturant
- Drop off services from your hotel in Alexandria
Price Excludes:-
Optional tours and personal expenses
Payment Facilities:
1) Online Payment by Credit card visa or Master via our secure payment page on our website
25% down payment required to secure the booking ( by credit cards )
75% balance in pick up from your hotel in the tour day. (credit card / or / cash)
Tour guide:
Egypt guided tours are highly recommended and our guides are knowledgeable Egyptologist guides who have academic qualifications to make your tour to Egypt extra special
Vehicles used:
Vehicles are new branded air-conditioned with a professional driver, but drivers in Egypt do not speak English and they cannot act as tour guides for the Egyptian monumental sights
