6 Days Cairo itinerary from Alexandria

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Are you looking for 6  Days Egypt itinerary ? with our 6 Day Egypt tour Package, You will visit the highlights of Egypt like the Pyramids of Giza, The Sphinx, Visit Alexandria the ancient city of Cleopatra, fly to Aswan to visit Abu Simbel, Phiala temple and the high Dam then take the train to Luxor to visit, the valley of the kings,

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► Day 1- Arrival in Alexandria 

 Upon your arrival,Marsa Alam tours representative will meet & assist you at Alexandria International Airport, Transfer to the hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle 
Free evening overnight in your  Hotel in Alexandria .

 ► Day 2 Alexandria 

Pick-up time from your hotel in Alexandria to Start your Private tour to Alexandria , starts at 7:00 am with a Pickup by our Egyptologist, and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to visit 
 ►  The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa
Start your day Tour in Alexandria by Visiting The Roman  Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa 
The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa
Archaeologists believe that the Catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D. and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years. This was a period in the history of the city of Alexandria when there was a great mixture of different cultures. Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years
 ►  Pompey Pillar
Has nothing to do with Pompey. The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The red granite column was probably built to honor Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria
 ►  The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay
The Citadel was built in the 15th Century by the Mamlouk Sultan Qeitbay, To Guard the City against the threat of Crusaders, This wonderful Islamic Monument was built by the use of the ruins of the old Lighthouse that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in the 3rd Century B.c. The Lighthouse was damaged during an Earthquake that Occurred in Egypt in 1303 A.c during the reign of the Mamlouk King  Qeitbay
lunch in Alexandria
Lunch in Alexandria in Egyptian Restaurant, Fish Market
 ►  The new Library of Alexandria
The Library of Alexandria was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding.
Then back to Cairo.Overnight in Cairo 

► Day 3- Giza Pyramids Complex 

Our tour guide will accompany you to visit the Pyramids of Giza
First, you will visit the Great Pyramid of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops ) is the oldest and largest of the pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact.

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The great pyramid was built as a tomb for the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu and estimated that it was built in the 26th century BC during a period of around 27 years.
Initially standing at 146.5 meters (481 feet), the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3,800 years. Throughout history, the majority of the smooth white limestone casing was removed, which lowered the pyramid's height to the present 138.5 meters. What is seen today is the underlying core structure. The base was measured to be about 230.3 meters (755.6 ft) square, giving a volume of roughly 2.6 million cubic meters (92 million cubic feet), which includes an internal hillock
If you wish to visit the burial chamber of King Cheops. You can ask the tour guide to buy it for you it costs 440 l. E per person( 25 $ per person)
 

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Then we will visit the Pyramid of Chephren or Khafre. This r is the second-tallest and second-largest of the 3 Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza and the tomb of the Fourth-Dynasty pharaoh Khafre (Chefren), who ruled c. 2558−2532 BC.


Then we will visit the Pyramid of Mykerinus.
 

Enjoy a Panoramic View of the 3 Pyramids of Giza

 


 

We go head to visit the Valley Temple of king Chephren. While doing that you can have a closer look at the Great Sphinx - the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren. Enjoy a camel ride by the Pyramids of Giza in the desert.  After that You will go to a local restaurant to have your lunch before you visit the  Museum then you will visit the Egyptian Museum in El Tahrir 

 


► The Egyptian Museum 
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 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.
then transfer to Cairo Airport for a short flight to Aswan 
overnight in Aswan 
Day 4 Abu Simbel from Aswan:

Early Visit to Abu Simbel from Aswan
 ► Abu Simbel temples:
The two temples of Ramses the second and the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to The Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor, the two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the Unesco.
Lunch in Aswan then transfer to Luxor by Car 
Transfer to the hotel in Luxor 

 ► Day 5- Luxor attractions:

Optional trip Balloon ride over the valley of the Kings 80 $ per person

Breakfast at your hotel then  visit the west bank of Luxor and Karnak   

 ► The Valley of the Kings:
Once  called the great Place of the Truth, this valley is Called now the valley of the Kings, It is a Majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay in great stone Sarcophagi, awaiting immortality, The isolated valley behind Deir el Bahri is dominated by the Pyramid-Shaped Mountain Peak
► The Queen Hatshepsut temple :
Rising out of the desert Plain, in a series of terraces, The temple of Hatshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone cliffs on the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument.
► The colossi of Memnon:
Massive  pair statues Known as the  Colossi of Memnon, Rising about 18 M from the plain, are the remains of what was once the largest  complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third
►  Karnak Temple   :
Karnak   is more than A temple, is a spectacular Complex of Sanctuaries, Kiosks, Pylons, and Obelisks, All dedicated to the Theban gods and to the Greater Glory of Egypt`s Pharaohs, Karnak  was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban Triad(Amun, Mut, and Khonso) 
Lunch will be served during the trip
then transfer to Luor airport for a short flight to cairo  
overnight in Cairo 

  ►  Day 6 Departure Day 

After having your breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo airport for your departure or extend your day to visit old cairo if you have late flight 

Highlights

  • The Pyramids of Giza
  • ► The Sphinx
  • ► Alexandria 
  • ► Luxor
  • ► The valley of kings
  • ► Karnak temple
► Inclusions:
  • ►  Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport + transfer to hotel by air-conditioned vehicle  
  • 1 night in Alexandria 
  • ► 02 nights accommodation in Cairo including breakfast & all taxes 
  • ► 1-night accommodation in Aswan hotel including breakfast & All taxes
  • ► 1-night accommodation in  Luxor
  • ►  Lunch during the tours
  • ►  All sightseeing tours include: 
  • ►  Entrance fees to all sites as mentioned in the program
  • ►  The prices are per person and in us dollars  
  • ► English-speaking guide
  • ► All service charges and taxes 
  • ► Assist & transfer to Cairo International airport on final departure

► Exclusions:

  • ► International flights to Egypt

  • ► Entrance fees inside any of the pyramids 
  • ► Any other optional tours if required. 
  • ► Tipping
► Please remember to bring:
  • ► Passports
  • ► Sunglasses
  • ► Hat
  • ► Sun Cream

► Accommodation Hotels 

  • Hyatt Regency( Cairo)
  • Basma hotel ( Aswan )
  • Steigenberger Nile Palace (Luxor )

►  Please remember to bring:

  •  Passport
  •  Sunglasses
  •  Sun cream

►  Tour Type :

  • ► Private 

Pick-up Time :

  • ►7:00 am 

 ► Know Before You go 

  • ► Ask for your breakfast box before the early departure. The hotel arranges it for you for free.

► Booking Method:

  •  Full Payment during the trip or by Visa Card Online Via our website

Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired Nile cruise, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25 %, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the required deposit is 50%. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by credit cards, wire transfers and or the Western Union

 ► Prices
Prices are quoted in $ USA Dollars 

 ► Children Policy

  •  ► 0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
  •  ► 2 - 5.99 pay 25% of the tour price
  •  ► 6 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
  •  ► 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

 ►Payment Policy
Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired Nile cruise, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25 %, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the required deposit is 50%. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by credit cards, wire transfer and or the Western Union

Route

  1. Cairo
  2. Aswan
  3. Luxor
  4. Cairo
  5. Alexandria
  6. Cairo