Cairo and Alexandria, a 2-day tour, is a unique opportunity to discover the eastern heart of Egypt and take home unforgettable memories. This excursion combines visits to two capitals of Egypt: Cairo of today and Alexandria of thousands of years ago. Both cities were home to artifacts that were once among the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World.
Day 1
The transfer will pick you up from the hotel around 1:00 AM and then from Sharm to Cairo. You will travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus with a toilet and comfortable seats. A tour guide and security guard (representative of the tourist police) will accompany you. The journey will take approximately 5-6 hours.
A Russian-speaking guide will meet you in Cairo, and your tour begins with a visit to the National Museum of Ancient Egypt—which is the unrivaled custodian of the world’s largest archaeological collection. The museum houses approximately 160,000 artifacts, including the contents of Tutankhamun’s tomb and mummies. A 40-minute cruise on the Nile—for relaxation and fantastic photos, away from the city’s noise, on a felucca sailboat (optional, for an additional fee of 10$). Lunch at a scenic spot in a restaurant on the banks of the Nile (buffet). Next, you will see Cairo’s main attraction—the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. It consists of: the only surviving of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—the Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. The Great Sphinx statue is located east of the Pyramid of Khafre, facing the Nile and the rising sun. Check-in at the hotel.
Day 2
Check out of the Cairo hotel after breakfast at 7:00 AM. The trip to Alexandria will take approximately 2 hours (200 km). You will see the sights of this beautiful city, which combines cultures from different eras. The Royal Library of Alexandria, or the Ancient Library of Alexandria (external view), was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. It was dedicated to the Muses, the nine goddesses of the arts. The Coptic Patriarchate - the place where the great apostle Mark is buried. The Mosque of Mursi Abu el-Abbas. The Citadel of Qaitbay (external view). It is believed that the fortress arose on the site of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, and moreover, the remains of the lighthouse were used in its construction. Lunch at a seafood restaurant on the Mediterranean Sea. The return journey to Sharm will bring you to your hotel around 11:00 PM.
Included:
- Hotel transfers to and from
- Comfortable air-conditioned bus tour
- English-speaking guide
- A night at the hotel
- Lunch — breakfast — lunch
- Admission tickets
Not included:
- Drinks during lunch
- A Cruise on the Nile — 10$
Take with you:
- Passport with Egyptian visa!
- Lunch box (since you are leaving at night, you need to order breakfast to go at the hotel reception, it's free)
- Water
- Sunglasses.
- Headwear.
- Dress for the season, and in the summer, a jacket or cardigan, as the buses have air conditioning!
- Comfortable shoes.
- Money: for souvenirs, drinks, and personal expenses.
Attention! To participate in this program, your passport must contain an Egyptian visa (30$), which is issued at the airport upon arrival. If you haven’t purchased a visa and would like to travel to Cairo, please contact us—we’ll be happy to assist you. The price is 30$ for the visa + 8$ for processing.
