Itinerary

1. Day 1- Explore the Famous Sites of Cairo

   • Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan and transfer to Aswan Airport for the flight to Cairo.
   •  Head to the Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world- The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) and 3 small pyramids. You will continue to explore the rest of the Giza plateau, including the sight of Khafre’s (kaphren) pyramid - Khufu's son (the second-largest pyramid on the Giza site), the remains of the funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra (Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids.
   • Proceed to the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates from the time of Chephren.
   • Visit the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of Chephren. This temple served two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. After visiting the pyramids, you'll continue across the plateau for a photo of the three pyramids rising from the sands, with the Cairo skyline in the background.
   • Explore the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, commonly known as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo, Egypt. It is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities dating back about 5,000 years of art. It is considered the world's most extensive and most valuable collection of Egyptian art. More than 250,000 original artifacts are presented, with a representative amount on display, the rest are in stores, and the Egyptian Museum is filled with thousands of pharaonic artifacts, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamun. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases, and toys from ancient Egypt are all on display. Many priceless statues and artifacts were kept in his tomb for more than 3,500 years before their discovery in 1922, when the tomb was excavated, can also be seen in the Egyptian Museum. It is one of the first stops on most people's itineraries when travelling to Egypt. This distinctive museum houses a vast store of priceless objects from earlier times to the Greco-Roman period and is worth seeing. After this, you will be served a warm, delightful lunch meal at a high-quality restaurant.
   • Arrive at Old Cairo to visit the Hanging Church built in the 3rd and beginning of the 4th century in the Basilica style. Also, see the Abu Sirga Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, which date back to the beginning of the 15th century AD. It was built in the Basilica style above the cave where the Holy Family took refuge. 
   • See the Amr Ibn El-Aas mosque, the first mosque built in Egypt.
   • Transfer back to your hotel. 

   Overnight in Cairo.
   (Meals: Breakfast, lunch)

2. Day 2- Explore the Highlights of Alexandria

   • Have breakfast and transfer to Alexandria. Visit the Montazah Palace and Gardens. (We will drive by the Bibliotheca of Alexandria with the possibility of stopping for a photo). See the Montazah Palace and Gardens, a garden of 317 acres of giant trees and flowers, and visit the two 5* hotels- Haramlek and Salamlek. 
   • Head to the Pompey's Pillar. It was constructed in honour of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the Temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivalling the Soma and the Caesarean.
   • Visit the Catacombs, the largest Roman Cemetery of three levels cut in the rock. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant. 
   • Drive along the Cornish to see the whole city passing over the bridge of Stanley. Proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel, which was built on the site of Alexandria's ancient pharaohs (lighthouse).
   • Proceed to the NEW library of Alexandria (The Bibliotheca Alexandrina ), the biggest library in the world now with 8 million books.
   • Return to your hotel in Cairo, transfer to the Cairo airport and fly to Aswan. 

   (Meals: Breakfast, lunch)