Description
Day # 1 Alexandria to Cairo
Upon arrival you will find our guide waiting you with sign of your name start your tour to visit Sakkara that is part of Memphis's massive necropolis, and the burial site of the most ancient Pharaohs where you will see the first pyramids build in Egypt Step Pyramid of King Djoser that was designed by Imhotep, the ancient Egyptian architect also you will visit tomb in Sakkara then you will be transferred to Memphis, the ancient Capital of Egypt to visit the colossal statue of Ramses II and nearby a still half-buried Hathor Temple then drive to the famous Giza Plateau, home of Egypt's signature attractions to visit the Great Pyramids, ONE of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, middle pyramids of Chephren and the little one of Mykerinos and mysterious Sphinx, the Father of Terror for the ancient pharaohs, the tour includes visit to the valley temple facing the great sphinx with shopping tour at the traditonal bazaars aand From there you will be transferred to your hotel for check in and having settled in and overnight stay.
Optional Evening tour you will be accompanied to attend the fabulous sound and light show at the Pyramids or and you will be accompanied to board your luxurious Nile cruise ship for dinner, belly dance and oriental show for 2 hours then you will be transferred back to your hotel for overnight accompanied to board your luxurious Nile cruise ship for dinner, belly dance and oriental show for 2 hours then you will be transferred back to your hotel for overnight stay
Day # 2 Cairo to Alexandria
After breakfast at the hotel in Cairo your private English speaking Egyptologist guide will take you to world-renowned Museum of Egyptian antiquities that was built in neo-classical style designed by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon which exhibited collections now exceed 120000 masterpieces ranges from pre-dynastic era, Pharaonic era to the Greco-roman period in Egypt including the treasures of the child King Tutankhamen, Pharaonic Gods and Goddess with lunch will be served in a local restaurant. Then you will be move on to the Citadel of Saladin that is overlooking the city from the Muqattam Hills and Mohammed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside that was built in Turkish style and very similar to the Blue Mosque in Turkey and simply considered to be one of the landmarks in Cairo whose minaret can be seen from any part of old Cairo. Finally you will be escorted by your guide back to the cruise in Alexandria Port : departure time from Cairo depends on the departure time of your ship in Alexandria Port ( 170km )
EXCURSIONS
We would like to enhance your cruise and onshore vacation holiday into the Mediterranean Sea by taking a private tour with private guide and exclusive van class satisfy your needs to discover Egypt great pyramids, the sphinx , the Egyptian museum & the old Cairo bazars. to take a relaxing drive of 2 hours and 30 minutes so please don't hesitate catching on this great opportunity!!
Hotels :
If you wish to stay in any hotel other then the ones listed below, feel free to tell us and we will be glady to provide it Starting from a fancy hotel like the Four Seasons to up to a 3 stars hotel,
Just simply inform us.
Accommodation offered: (upon hotels availability)
* Le Meridien Pyramids hotel (upon availability)
* Sheraton Cairo Hotel, Towers and Casino Nile View
* OBEROI MENA HOUSE(at extra suppliment)
Entry Visa info: Egyptian entry visa obtainable onboard the cruise before your pick up, that is operating by the Egyptian Immigration association for American, Canadian, Australian, British, German, Italian, French, Swiss, Austrian, Belgium, Dutch, Scandinavians and some other nationalities as well. It would be just stamp put into your passport.