From Sharm El Sheikh: 2-Day Cairo & Alexandria Private Tour
ID: GYG321268-568143
Category:
Country: Egypt
Duration:
2 days
Description
Discover Cairo and Alexandria from Sharm El Sheikh over 2 days. See the highlights of both cities including the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, and El Abbas El Morsi Mosque.
Day 1: Cairo and Giza
Start with pickup at 4:00 AM from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. Transfer to the airport for a 50-minute flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo airport, meet your guide who will be holding a sign with your name in the arrivals halls. Start your full-day tour by first visiting the iconic Pyramids of Giza. Get a close-up look at The Sphinx, the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with the body of a lion and the head of King Chephren. After discovering the wonders of the Giza pyramid complex, enjoy a lunch in a local restaurant.
Continue the day tour at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in the city of Cairo. Discover the largest and most precious items of Egyptian art in the world. 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 King Tutankhamon. See a collection of treasures, gold, and jewellery that were buried in his tomb for over 3500 years.
Next, visit the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Explore the numerous shops in the district that are known for trading fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques and much more. Be transferred to your hotel in Cairo where you will check-in and spend the night.
Day 2: Alexandria
Get breakfast at the hotel then begin the drive to Alexandria at approximately 7:00 AM. Arrive in Alexandria at 10:00 AM and begin your day tour by first visiting the Roman Theater. Built to house up to 800 spectators, the site features various galleries, mosaic flooring, and a beautiful garden. Next, visit the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa. This three-tiered necropolis consists of a series of Alexandrian tombs, statues and archaeological objects of the Pharaonic funeral cult. See the modern library of Alexandria, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and El Abbas El Morsi Mosque.
Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant, and then make your way to Cairo airport for your flight back to Sharm El Sheikh. Be transferred back to your hotel upon your arrival at the airport.
Highlights
- Explore the highlights of Cairo including the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum
- Discover the main sights of Alexandria such as the Citadel of Qaitbay and El Abbas El Morsi Mosque
- Benefit from return flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, as well as all other transportation costs across 2 days
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Driver will be waiting inside the lobby of your hotel and he will be holding a sign shows the name of the local partner company
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
