Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

   • Once you arrive at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel by your concierge.

   Stay overnight in Cairo.

2. Day 2: Giza & Sakkara Pyramid Tour

   • Visit the pyramids of Giza, one of the great wonders of the world. The famous Giza plateau hosts the legendary pyramids and sphinx.

   • After lunch, continue with a visit to ancient Sakkara.

   Stay overnight in Cairo.

3. Day 3: Egyptian Museum, Hanging Church & Khan El Khalili

   • Devote this morning to the famous Egyptian Museum.

   • Take a tour of Coptic Cairo, visiting the Hanging Church, which is built into the walls of the watergate of the Roman fortress and is possibly the oldest Christian church in Egypt.

   • Visit Abu Serga, one of the places where the Holy Family rested after fleeing Israel from King Herod.

   • In the afternoon, take a walk in the oldest market in Egypt, Khan El Khalili, to explore the Islamic area and the shops. There are stalls selling many crafts, and the smell of spices mixed with perfumery shops all entice you to explore more of the city.

   Stay overnight at the hotel in Cairo.

4. Day 4: Alexandria

   • Free day for you to spend at your leisure. You may also opt for a guided tour of Alexandria, consisting of the following:

     • Visit the catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, a Roman burial site where a family tomb reveals the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture.

     • Descend below ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall.

     • Make your way to Pompey's Pillar, an 82-foot (25-meter) granite column built to honour Emperor Diocletian.

     • Continuing the Roman theme, the next site is the Roman amphitheatre, possibly the best-preserved Roman site in Egypt. The site also includes the remains of a Roman street and homes.

     • After lunch, visit the famous Alexandria Library. In contrast to the ancient architecture found throughout Egypt, the Norwegian-designed building is a striking piece of modern design. A copy of every book published in the world is kept in the library, making it one of the great literary sites in the world.

   Stay overnight at the hotel in Cairo.

5. Day 5: Departure

   • After breakfast, you will be escorted to the Cairo International Airport for your flight to your home destination.