What's Included
Explore the wonders of Egypt on this 2-day excursion covering the highlights of Cairo and Alexandria, including the Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Alexandria’s historical landmarks.
Day 1 – Cairo Tour
Pickup & Transfer: Pick up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh around 05:00 AM. Drive to Cairo (approximately 6 hours) in a large air-conditioned coach.
Cairo Sightseeing: Upon arrival, meet your English-speaking tour guide for a full day of sightseeing:
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx – Explore the iconic monuments of ancient Egypt.
Egyptian Museum – See antiquities dating back 5,000 years, including the treasures of King Tutankhamen.
Nile River Cruise – Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the Nile.
Shopping – Visit Cairo markets and bazaars for souvenirs and local crafts.
Evening: Transfer to your hotel or board the Nile River Cruise, enjoy onboard shows, and overnight stay.
Day 2 – Alexandria Tour
Morning Pickup: Depart from your Cairo hotel at 07:00 AM, drive approximately 2 hours (200 km) to Alexandria.
Alexandria Sightseeing: Guided tour of the city’s highlights:
El Montaza Park – Built 200 years ago, formerly private property of Mohamed Ali’s family, now a presidential summer residence.
Alexandria Library – One of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world.
Coptic Patriarchate – Burial place of the great apostle Mark.
Morsi Abu el Abbas Mosque – Historic mosque of a 13th-century Sufi saint from Muslim Spain.
Citadel of Qaitbay – 15th-century fort built on the ruins of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Lunch/Dinner: Enjoy a seafood dinner near the Mediterranean Sea.
Return: Transfer back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.