4-Day Tour of Cairo, Alexandria and Luxor
Highlights
Luxor, Cairo, Giza, Alexandria
Locations Covered
Luxor, Cairo, Giza, Alexandria
archaeological, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
4 Days
Easy
English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Languages
English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Description
Embark on a journey to explore the grandeur of various temples and cities and witness the mesmerising beauty of Egypt on a cruise on the Nile. Visit the city of Luxor, Alexandria, and beige-sand layered Cairo to go back in time while seeing the Karnak Temple, Qaitbay Citadel, High Dam, Hatshepsut Temple, Alexandria Library and Luxor Temple. And marvel at the world-class Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Giza Pyramids - Sphinx - Memphis and Sakkara
- You will be picked up from your hotel byLuxorprivate tour representative, beginning with the Giza Pyramids Tour, the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.
- Then, proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren, and visit the Valley Temple.
- Next, drive to the step pyramids of Djoser (Sakkara) oldest major stone structure. Then, we will go to a restaurant to enjoy a local meal.
- Later, head to the magnificent Memphis city that was founded by King Menes, the Old Kingdom capital and Heart of ancient Egypt.
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Day 2- Tour to Alexandria
- Breakfast at the hotel. After that, you will be met with our Egyptologist tour guide who will accompany you on such a stunning tour to Alexandria. You will start your Alexandria city tour by exploring one of the main sources of knowledge in the ancient world, The Alexandria Library. The site of which is the original site of the old Pharaoh.
- Visit the Library of Alexandria, historians have always disagreed concerning who was the founder of the ancient library of Alexandria. Some claim it was Alexander the Great himself when he first established the city in the 4th century BC, while others assert that Ptolemy I or Ptolemy II established it in the 3rd century BC. What we are sure of today is that it was the greatest library in the world for quite a long period of time. The new library of Alexandria was established on the 22nd of October 2002 with the aid of the United Nations, with the number of books exceeding two million, it is now considered to be the fourth-largest francophone in the whole globe.
- Then, proceed to visit the Roman Amphitheatre, an archeological mission that was searching for the tomb of Alexander the Great unearthed in the 1960s unearthed the only example of the Roman amphitheater in Egypt. Constructed in the 4th century AD, the Roman theatre consists of 13 rows made out of white marble. It used to accommodate more than 600 spectators.
- Later on, you will be transferred to have your lunch meal at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will proceed to visit The Roman Amphitheatre, which is considered to be one of the most famous monuments belonging to the Greco-Roman period.
- Continue your Alexandria city tour by visiting Pompey's pillar, which was erected in 292 AD. In the end you’ ll be transferred to visit Sultan Qaitbay Citadel (from outside) which is considered to be one of the most famous sightseeing in Alexandria.
- After finishing your day tour, we will drive back to Cairo. Arrive in Cairo and proceed to your hotel there overnight.
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Day 3- Cairo - Luxor
- Savour breakfast on tour accommodation hotel in Cairo. Transfer to Cairo Airport to fly to Luxor in the morning. Arrive at Luxor, and you will be welcomed by your Luxor guide/representative, and then he will accompany you to start your full-day tour. Start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land, by exploring the west bank of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, which considers the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt and the place where the Pharaohs were buried.
- Proceed to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered one of the most wonderful examples of architecture in ancient Egypt because it was totally carved inside the mountain.
- End the West Bank tour by visiting Colossi of Memnon, which is belonging to king Amenhotep III. Have lunch in a local restaurant.
- Discover the East Bank of Luxor, including the Karnak Temples Complex, which are the largest structures ever built in the history of mankind. The principal building is that of the god Amun Ra since it was considered the house of God on earth. The earlier structure date back to the middle kingdom, but there are some references that refer to the earlier buildings as old as the 3rd dynasty.
- Visit the Temple of Luxor, which was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well know king Ramses II. This temple was located in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the main/chief god Amun Re.
- Finish your day tour, and you will be transferred back to Luxor Airport to fly to Cairo. Reach Cairo, and you will be transferred to your accommodation hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.
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Day 4- Cairo Departure
- Check out after breakfast.
- Get picked up by your tour representative and transferred to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
What's Included
What's Excluded
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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1 to 1 | /person |
2 to 6 | /person |
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1 to 3 | /person |
This is a private tour |