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3 Day private tour in CairoGizaand Alexandria
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3 Day private tour in CairoGizaand Alexandria

Explore the best places in Cairo, Giza and Alexandria. Many historical places you can't miss, such as the pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Cairo and Islamic Cairo. Also visit the lovely city of Alexandria, locates north of Cairo.

Itinerary

Day 1: Giza pyramids,Saqqara &Dahshour

Pass By: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 AM and take you to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world-- the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) and 3 small pyramids.

You will continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre (Chephren) pyramid - Khufu's son, the second largest pyramid on Giza site, the remains of the funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra (Mykerinus), and 3 small pyramids. Then, proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates from the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of Chephren. This temple served two functions: first, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the mummification process of the king. After visiting the pyramids, you'll then continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands, with the Cairo skyline in the background. Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant.

Then visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2700 BC) for King Djoser, the tomb of a high official, the pyramid of King Titi, and the pyramid of King Unas.

Then later you drive south to Dahshour where you can see the first true pyramid in Egypt which back to the founder of the 4th dynasty king Senefru father of Khufu. By the end of the day your guide will return you back to you hotel.


Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: By your own, not included

Day 2: Cairo city tour

Pass By: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
This day at 8:00 our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to visit The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt. It is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiques which dates back some 5,000 years of art and which is considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, with a representative amount on display, the remainder are in storerooms. The Egyptian Museum is filled with thousands of Pharaonic artifacts including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamen.
Then, move to Citadel of Salah El-din, where you will see the view of all Cairo. Then, visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which is considered the largest to be built in the beginning of the 19th century. The ruler of Egypt (1805-1849), who ruled Egypt over 45 years, live there. The mosque is built in Turkish style.
Before extending your trip, you will be served with a warm delightful lunch meal at a high-quality restaurant. From there, you will drive to to Khan El Khalili Bazaar (if there's enough time), one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East. After that by the end of the day you be transferred back to your hotel.


Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: By your own, not included

Day 3: Alexandria day

Pass By: City Centre Alexandria, Alexandria Cairo Desert Road, Alexandria 11432 Egypt
You will be driven via an air-conditioned modern vehicle to Alexandria. Upon arrival at Alexandria, you will visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, dug in three levels under the ground. The catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are not only tombs for housing the dead bodies but also it has many artistic features that combine between the ancient Egyptian and the ancient Roman art. Lunch included during the tour in a good quality seafood restaurant. Then move on to visit Alexandria library “Bibliotheca Alexandrina” to see it from the inside. Then continue your tour to visit Qaitbay citadel that was built at the same spot where the ancient lighthouse of Alexandria stood. At the end of the day tour, you will be transferred back to Cairo.

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: By your own, not included



Duration:3 days
Commences in:Giza, Egypt
Country:Egypt
City:Giza

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