Overnight Trip to Cairo and Alexandria from Luxor by Flight

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A real 'cross cultura' mix of fascinating history in this 2 day amazing tour between Cairo and Alexandria on this fascinating tour from Luxor to Cairo and Alexandria by flight

Duration

1 Day Trip

Tour Type

Private

Transportation

Bus

Description

A real ‘cross cultura’ mix of fascinating history in this 2 day amazing tour between Cairo and Alexandria on this fascinating tour from Luxor to Cairo and Alexandria by flight. An eye opening tour of Old Egyptian Pharaonic history including the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, The Egyptian Museum and much more, followed by a glimpse into old Greco- Roman history in the Port City of Alexandria including the ancient Library, Pompey’s Pillar and more.

Why you’ll love this trip:

See the catacombs of Kom El Shokafa

Stop for a photo at Pompay’s Pillar

Walk through the Library of Alexandria Manuscripts museum

Discover the Castle of Kaitbey

Visit the Montaza Gardens and the Palaces

Explore the great and historical upper Egypt portion including: Cairo & Alexandria.

Your private, Egyptologist guide provides undivided attention and an insider’s perspective of Upper Egypt.

Full Private tour. You can full customize the tour according to your full comfort and privacy

Accommodation, lunches, activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Tour is suitable for all ages and all genders

Included/Excluded

Accommodation for 1 night at 5 star hotel in Cairo.
Plane
Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
1 breakfast, 2 lunches
Return flight ticket from Luxor
Pick up services from your hotel and return
All transfers by private A-C modern vehicle Cairo / Alexandria / Cairo
Egyptologist English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees to the sights in Cairo and Alexandria
lunch meals in Cairo and Alexandria at quality restaurants
Shopping tours in Cairo through grand bazaars
Portage when needed
Bottled water and 1 soft drink during tours
Service charges and taxes included in your package price
Free loan of mobile phone with local number to keep you connected with your family

Personal spending
Optional activities
Tipping

Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Luxor / Cairo Sightseeing

An early start for your transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo, where you will be accompanied by your own Egyptologist tour guide to visit the famous Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s greatest attractions to visit the Great Pyramids, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, Middle Pyramids of Chephren and the smallest Mykerinos Pyramid along with the famous mysterious Sphinx, the Father of Terror for the ancient Pharaohs. This tour includes a visit to the Valley Temple facing the great Sphinx.

Lunch at quality restaurant is included, then a visit to the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities,built in neo-classical style designed by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon which exhibits a collection now over 120000 masterpieces ranges from pre-dynastic era, Pharaonic era to the Greco-roman period in Egypt. Learn about the great Egyptian civilization and the mummification art in ancient Egypt.

Continue your tour to visit the Christian heritage in Coptic Cairo including some of the early religious monuments of the city such as the Hanging Church or the Suspended Church, this basilica church was named for its location on top of the south gate of the Fortress of Babylon. The church became the centre of the Christian Church of Egypt.

Afterwards enjoy an evening of shopping at the Khan El Khalili famous Bazaar and old market in Cairo.Then transfer to the hotel for check in and Enjoy your overnight stay in Cairo.

Please note : An optional evening tour to attend the fabulous Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids is available or you may wish to enjoy an evening on a luxurious Nile cruise ship for dinner, belly dance and oriental show for 2 hours then you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Meals Included
Lunch

Day 02: Alexandria Sightseeing - Cairo Return Luxor

Morning transfer from the hotel with your personal English speaking Egyptologist Guide who will accompanied you to visit Alexandria, home of Alexander the Great .

Visit the ancient sites of the Catacombs of Kom El- Shokafa and Pompey's Pillar which dates back to the 3rd century. It is Over 25 meters high, and it is made of granite, and is the last of the remaining relics of the Serapeum. The Pillar was erected in honor of Emperor Diocletian, Roman Amphitheater, Fort Qaitbay.

And then visiting the Alexandria library.The library was reconstructed by building the new library in Selsela at Shatby which is beside the conference centre.. The library is one of the greatest cultural and scientific centres that specialize in the affairs of, literature, civilization, sciences and arts in the area so attracts scholars from all over the world. lunch is included.

Finally, escorted by your Guide back to Cairo then to Cairo Airport to fly back to Luxor with direct transfer to your hotel.

Meals Included
Breakfast
Lunch