7 Days Cairo itinerary

Marsa Alam   Tours representative will meet & assist you at  Cairo  International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle

Free evening , Depends on your arrival. If your flight arrives, If you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to make a tour suggestion

Overnight in the Hotel

You will be picked up from your hotel in  Cairo  by our tour guide to enjoy a great excursion to The   Pyramids of Giza   (  Cheops   , Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of and visit    the Valley Temple   .

Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza

Then visit the Egyptian Museum

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahir

It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.

If you wish to visit the mummies royal hall. You need to ask the tour guide to take the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and you pay for this. It will cost 200 Egyptian Pounds

The New Grand museum is not open yet. It will be open soon maybe end of 2023

Overnight in Cairo

 

Meals- Breakfast and Lunch

Drive to   Alexandria   (220 km/ 3 hours driving) to your hotel in central   Alexandria   facing the Corniche, Afterwards see some of the Graeco-Roman sites in   Alexandria   including

The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa   :

The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa   are hewn from the rock on the southern slopes of a hill, in the Carmous district. Thought to date from the 2nd century AD, they offer an admirable example of the characteristic   Alexandria   n fusion of Egyptian and Greco-Roman styles. Discovered in 1900 (thanks to a donkey falling into them)

Pompey pillar   :

A massive 30m column looms over the debris of the glorious ancient settlement of Rhakotis, the original township from which   Alexandria   grew. Known as Pompey’s Pillar, for centuries the column, hewn from red Aswan granite, has been one of the city’s prime sights: a single, tapered shaft, 2.7m at its base and capped by a fine Corinthian capital. The column rises out of the sparse ruins of the Temple of Serapeum , a magnificent structure that stood here in ancient times.

The Roman Amphitheatre Kom el Dikka   :

Kom Al Dikka was a well-off residential area in Graeco-Roman times, with lovely villas, bathhouses and a theatre. The area was known at the time as the Park of Pan, a pleasure garden where citizens of   Alexandria   could indulge in various lazy pursuits. Although the ruins aren't terribly impressive in scale, they remain a superbly preserved ode to the days of the centurion and include the 13 white-marble terraces of the only Roman amphitheatre found in Egypt.

Lunch in one of   Alexandria   Egyptian restaurant /Fish Market or Tikka with a Great view of the Citadel and the Fishing Port.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina:

A re-imagining of   Alexandria  's ancient Great Library, this gorgeously designed cultural centre contains a host of museums, as well as one of the modern world's most ambitious libraries. Its architecture — a giant sun disk — presides over the waterfront Corniche, while inside, a huge reading room can hold eight million volumes. Built-in 2002 as a memorial to one of the largest and most important libraries in antiquity, the Royal Library of   Alexandria  . The old library was burnt down and with the fire, many of its books were destroyed. The modern library may not be as important and rich as the previous one, yet it’s still a large library and a major cultural centre including three museums, four art galleries, a planetary and a laboratory where they rescue and fix old manuscripts. They also have a good section of children’s books which can be fun to explore if you’re on holiday with your kids.

 the dazzling building, opened in 2002 by UNESCO This massive construction houses three museums ( Antiquities museum, Sadat museum, Manuscript museum). In the afternoon visit


The Fort Qaitbey :

Fort Qaitbey was built by Mamluke Sultan Qaitbey in an effort to fortify this important Egyptian port from attack. Historically one of the most important defensive strongholds in Egypt and along the Mediterranean Sea coast, the Fort of Qaitbey was an essential chess piece in the security of   Alexandria  . The fort sits at the entrance of the harbour on the Pharos Island, where it replaced the famous Lighthouse of   Alexandria  , which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Despite being finally annihilated in a devastating earthquake, remnants of the red brick used in the construction of the lighthouse still remain–a nostalgic reminder of how magnificent it would have looked in its prime time. Nonetheless, the fort is still a sight to feast your eyes on. We recommend strolling to Fort Qaitbey along the Corniche, giving you unforgettable views of the Mediterranean sea.

Drive back to Cairo- Overnight in Cairo

Meals- Breakfast and Lunch

Pick Up time from your hotel i with your Egyptologist tour guide, you will drive up to the Saladin Citadel, constructed by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defense against Crusader armies. Known for its fresh air and sweeping views of   Cairo , it is now a preserved historic site of mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha

Designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who came to Cairo especially from Istanbul to build the great building, the mosque's alabaster structure stands in beautiful contrast to the sandstone city.

Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Old   Cairo

Then, visit Old   Cairo   to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in   Cairo

Continue to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Discover the old Cairo the center of   Cairo’s trading activities since the 14th century. After an amazing trip, Overnight in Cairo

Meals- Breakfast and Lunch

Optional Tour to Do Memphis,Sakkara and Dahshour.

Enjoy Private dayTour to Memphis Sakkara & Dahshur Pyramids, Visit Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, Sakkara. Move to Sakkara where the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King Djoser, and Visit the Red Pyramid and the bent Pyramids in Dahshur

On the Eveving, Enjoy a Nile River dinner cruise aboard one of our elegant cruising restaurants sailing the world's longest waterway. You can expect first-class service during your evening dinner Nile cruise, sailing past Cairo's illuminated skyline while you enjoy your dinner. Following dinner is live entertainment provided by a spectacular belly-dancing and folklore show.
 
You will begin your tour between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm; this is left to your discretion and also availability. An air-conditioned vehicle will transfer you to the docks for your 2-hour cruise. This tour takes 3 hours.
 
A night spent on the Nile or at least an evening seems to be a must for every tourist. A number of floating restaurants in Cairo respond to this desire and offer a special nightlife experience. All of them entertain their guests with more than only with a luxurious dinner. This is a splendid way to see the Nile and city skyline at its best. Few can compete with the romantic setting of dinner on a Nile cruise ship. These cruisers float for 2 hours and bring you and your party tasty meals, excellent entertainment and an unforgettable evening of stargazing along the Nile banks. The tour includes belly dance shows and lives music of all styles, Arabic as well as Western, and Sufi or even acrobatic performances.Overnight in Cairo

Meals- Breakfast

Free Day

Optional Trip to wadi el Hitan We offer a unique Day trip to Wadi Al Hitan and Fayoum Oasis from Cairo, Discover  ‘ Wadi Al Hitan - The valley of whales- Overnight in Cairo’ The site today is a Protected area and a Natural Heritage Site added in 2005 by UNESCO as a world heritage site, discover this amazing place with 4*4 car 

 

Overnight in Cairo

You will be transferred to Cairo airport for the international departure. If you wish to extend your stay in Cairo, please contact us.