Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Our representative will meet you to ensure a smooth path through immigration and customs. You have time to explore at your leisure before meeting your Egypt Top View tour escort and fellow travelers for a welcome drink at the hotel.
Day 2: Giza (Desert Tour)/Alexandria
Half-day outing to Sakkara and Memphis, followed by a visit to the most famous wonderland in the whole world - the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. After lunch we drive to Alexandria. Following the check-in at the hotel, you have the evening free to explore this beautiful waterfront city. Perhaps get your feet wet in the lapping Mediterranean waves or enjoy a freshly-grilled fish dinner at one of many open-air restaurants. Overnight in Alexandria hotel.
Day 3: Alexandria
We catch an early start after breakfast with visits to the catacombs of Kom El Shokafa and Pompeii's Pillar. Later, when we explore the Royal Palace of El Montazah you'll have a chance to take a dip in the Mediterranean and turn a golden brown in the warm Egyptian sunshine. Your afternoon is free. Overnight in Alexandria hotel.
Day 4: Alexandria/Cairo
Today the newly-reborn Royal Library of Alexandria, with its amazing architecture, awaits your arrival - followed by an outing to the Roman Amphitheater and the Fort of Qait-Bay. Then we drive back to Cairo and check-in at the hotel. Your evening is free. Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 5: Cairo/City Tour
First to the Egyptian Museum where most of the fabulous treasures of the Pharaohs are kept. Then we drive to the Citadel - home to Egyptian rulers for nearly 700 years. Later, we explore many attractions in the old Coptic area including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue (the Jewish Temple). In the evening, we'll embark on a Nile River Steamer for an open buffet dinner accompanied by a folkloric Sufi ("whirling dervish") and belly-dancing show. Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 6: Depart Cairo
Farewell to Egypt today. Our tour ends after breakfast. Transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Transfers from/to the airport.
- All fully-guided tours in Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria (as per the itinerary) in air-conditioned buses.
- Fluent, English-speaking tour guides throughout your program.
- All accommodations in 3-star hotels in Cairo and Alexandria. All rooms have a private bath, air-conditioning, TV, and include breakfast.
- In Cairo, a Nile Dinner Cruise on a 5-star ship. Delight in an open buffet style dinner while enjoying the Sufi (“whirling dervish”) and belly dancing show.
- All transfer and pick-up services.
- All service charges and taxes.
Price does not include:
- Entrance fees of the sites. We do not charge in advance for site entrance fees to add flexibility to your program as you may choose to skip one or more sites depending upon your interests.
- Drinks, phone calls, laundry, tips and any other items of a personal nature.
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Africa
Egypt
Archeology/History
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