3-Day Guided Tour Cairo and Alexandria with Camel Ride
Overview
and descend to the atmospheric tombs of the Sakkara step pyramids.
Visit the Egyptian Museum,
immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and vibrant culture.
Discover Pharaohs’ hordes, crumbling mummies and gleaming antiquities as you visit the museum with a local guide,
Visit the Coptic Cairo
enjoy the biggest Bazzar
Enjoy the Egyptian food during your lunch at a local restaurant,
see the soaring architecture of an iconic mosques and browse for souvenirs and spices in the colorful stalls of a bustling souk.see the splendid sights of Alexandria on a guided tour. Receive the undivided attention of your Egyptologist guide on this private tour.
Inclusions
- 3x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- Bottled water
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Camel Ride for 15 Minutes
- Entry/Admission - Pyramids of Giza
- Entry/Admission - Great Sphinx
- Entry/Admission - Step Pyramid of Djoser
- Entry/Admission - Memphis and Sakkara
- Entry/Admission - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
- Entry/Admission - Fort Qaitbey
- Entry/Admission - Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Entry/Admission - Montazah Gardens
- Entry/Admission - Deluxe Tours Egypt
- Entry/Admission - The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
- Entry/Admission - Coptic Cairo
- Entry/Admission - Khan Al-Khalili
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
What to expect
Day 1: Full Day Pyramids , Sphinx , Memphis & Sakkara
Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt
The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops Pyramid): Egypt pyramids facts are plenty and one Khufu pyramid is considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and is known as the Great Pyramid of Giza. Khafre, the son of Khufu, and king Menkaure, also known for their impressive pyramids in Giza, but none of the two pyramids are as huge as the great pyramid of King Khufu. The Great Pyramid was constructed during 2560 BC and it is 481 feet tall, enjoy the Camel ride
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Great Sphinx, Al-Haram, Giza Egypt
The History of the Great Sphinx statues : This kind of statues appeared for the first time in Egypt as scenes with two dimensional representations in the beginning of the dynastic period. However, the first representative of the king in the form of a sphinx was in the Middle of the 4th dynasty. The first king who had a sphinx statue was King Djetef Ra, the successor of King Cheops, and it is considered as the 1st royal representation in the form of a sphinx. It was discovered nearby his pyramid at Abu-Rawash in El Giza .
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Khafre's Pyramid, Al Haram, Giza Egypt
Valley Temple of Khafre Giza Location: To the East of Chefren's pyramid. Who built it? Valley Temple of Khafre Giza attributed to king Chefren , one of the kings of the 4th Dynasty . Why was it built? This temple served definitely 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. Explanation: The best preserved valley temple all over Egypt it was built of local limestone, it was partly covered with fine Tura limestone and partly by ashlars of red granite. It was built on square plane, measuring 482 feet on each side. This temple has been buried under the desert sand until the 19th century.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Step Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara Egypt
Djoser’s Step Pyramid at Saqqara is one of the most important archeological sites in all of Egypt. While it may not be as impressive or as famous as the Giza Pyramids, this structure predates them and it is vital to archeologists’ understanding of the development of pyramid construction.The Step Pyramid was built in the 27th century BC during the 3rd dynasty rule of Djoser. It is the first pyramid built in Egypt and while it is not a ‘true pyramid’ with smooth sides, like those at Giza and Dahshur, it remains an important stepping stone in their development. It is also the first large-scale cut-stone structure in the world.The structure consists of the six distinct layers, or steps, of diminishing size built on top of one another. Archeologists understand this to be an embellishment of earlier an earlier practice where pharaohs were buried under a mastaba,
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Memphis and Sakkara, Saqqara 12919 Egypt
The oldest structures in Cairo date back only to the last couple of centuries BC during Greco-Roman period; however, on the fringes of the city stand the Giza Pyramids, some of the oldest structures on Earth. Despite their proximity to Cairo, the difference in age between the pyramids and the city itself are proof of their different histories. The pyramids at Giza and elsewhere in the desert near Cairo are part of the legacy of an older city and civilization that fell into decline long before Cairo was founded. Memphis was the seat of power of the Old Kingdom (2686—2181 BC) of Ancient Egypt, home to the pharaohs that raised the pyramids. Most of the pyramids found near Cairo, numbering well over 100 in total, were built during this period when Memphis was the most powerful city in Egypt and probably the world. Cairo’s location, so close to ancient Memphis, proves the importance of this site throughout history. Both sites are located at the beginning of the Nile Delta,
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Day Tour to Alexandria
Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
The Arabic name translates to English as “the mound of potshards”, referring to the broken dishes and plates that marked the area before the tombs were discovered below. This extensive complex of impressively decorated tombs dates from the Roman Era and are considered as one of the “Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages”.
The tombs at Kom Al-Shuqafa are thought to have originally belonged to a single wealthy Roman family that began using it for burials around the 2nd century AD; however, the complex was significantly expanded and it was used though the 4th century AD.
It contains a large number of graves, including a mass grave of animal and human remains that is attributed to a mass execution carried out in Alexandria by the Roman Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD.
The tombs are organized around a central spiral staircase that leads down through several levels. The lower levels are flooded, but in the accessible areas the walls of the tombs are extensively decorated.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fort Qaitbey, 29 88545 N 31. 21372 E, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Sultan Qaitbey built this picturesque fortress during the 14th century to defend Alexandria from the advances of the Ottoman Empire. His efforts were in vain since the Ottomans took control of Egypt in 1512, but the fortress has remained, strategically located on a thin arm of land that extends out into Alexandria’s harbor from the corniche.
The fortress’ current form is not the original. It was heavily damaged during the British bombardment of Alexandria during a nationalist uprising against British hegemony in 1882 and rebuilt around the turn of the 20th century.
As with most things in Alexandria, the building itself is not what is most significant about this location. Qaitbey built the fortress here to take advantage of an exist foundation on the site—that of the legendary Pharos Lighthouse, which by the 14th century had fallen into ruins due to repeated damage by earthquakes.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Alexandria 30100 Egypt
Standing on the Alexandrian Corniche, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a vast and striking example of modern 21st century architecture, but the building recalls something much older. The library and cultural center were inaugurated in 2002 as part of a huge project to commemorate the city of Alexandria’s legacy as an ancient center of world learning and culture.
The Great Library of Alexandria was founded in the 3rd century BC, shortly after the founding of the city as a new capital of Egypt by Alexander the Great. It is considered one of the greatest accomplishments in the legacy of ancient Alexandria since the library and the Mouseion, the larger institution of learning of which the library was a part, are credited with preserving most of the knowledge of the ancient world.
It is not known when exactly the Great Library and the Mouseion were destroyed, but the date is placed sometime around the beginning of the Roman Era in Egypt (31 BC).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Montazah Gardens, Montaza Palace Al Mandarah Bahri, Qism El-Montaza, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
The car will then take you to the gardens of Montaza. On the way you can quickly have a 2 minute stop by the King of Mango and drink at Alexandrian’s drive thru freshly squeezed juices plus have a photo stop at the memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria. The beautiful coastline and all the views of the city are en route to Montaza Palace and gardens which is approx 25 km away, including the old harbor of Alexandria where we found 7000 monuments underwater.
Once in Montaza Gardens, commonly known as the Love Garden (all romantic couples and families go there) you will visit the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as walk along the famous Montaza bridge and reach the Tea Palace island and see the royal beaches of the queens.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Deluxe Tours Egypt, 86 Building flat No 1, 5 Talaat Mostafa, Al Rehab City , Cairo, Cairo Governorate 4750051, Egypt
Transfer back from Alexandria to your hotel in Cairo / Giza
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: No Accommodation
Day 3: Full Day Tour Egyptian Museum , Coptic Cairo & Bazzar
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
the Egyptian Museum is hard to miss on any tour of Cairo. Opening in 1902, it was purpose-built to house the antiquities of Ancient Egypt. Inside is the greatest collection of Ancient Egyptian archeological history in the world.
Egyptian Museum address is:Tahrir Square at Downtown, Cairo. Egyptians refer to Downtown as Wust al-Balad, or in other words “The heart of the city”. The reason of calling it so is because the Downtown area is the part of the city that is full of life and activities. Cairo is sometimes called “the city that never sleeps” of Egypt, and so for Downtown. It is not only the heart of Cairo, but also the center for every life activity and facility, and the hub for different cultures. Downtown is famous for Midan Talaat Harb and Midan Tahrir.
the Egyptian museum in Cairo houses over 120, 000 artifacts, including the contents of Tutankhamen’s tomb and most of the mummies that have been discovered since the 19th century.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt
"Coptic Cairo" where you will visit the "Hanging Church" which is dating back to the 3rd Century AD and was dedicated to Virgin Mary ,It's called "Hanging" because of its location above the gatehouse of the ancient Roman fortress "Babylon" .It contains 110 Holy icons depicting beautiful religious scenes.
Then visiting "Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church" which is believed to have been built on the spot (The Crypt) where the holy family rested at the end of their journey into Egypt.
And ending Coptic Cairo tour with a visit to the "Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra" which gained its importance from its Geniza (Store room) was found during the 19th century containing a treasure of abandoned Hebrew secular and sacred manuscripts
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
Khan el Khalili Bazaar which is one of Cairo's main attractions ..the district of Khan el Khalili was originally a mausoleum called "el Zaafran" for the burial of Fatimid Caliphs ,after that it became a district for the Turkish community during the Ottoman period , and now it becomes a bazzar where you will find many souvenirs shops ,coffeehouses "Café" serving Arabic coffee and offering Hookah "Shisha", and restaurants throughout the area.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Meeting point
we can arrange the pick up time from any rental / hotels / hostel address around Cairo or Giza
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Entry fees inside the Great Pyramid
- Mummy room at the Egyptian museum
- Entry/Admission - Khafre's Pyramid
Ticket delivery
Cancellation
We had a wonderful time with Marco the tour guide. He was very trustworthy Person. He showed up on time every day and made sure we enjoyed our time here in Egypt. He is a very knowledgeable Egyptologist. All of the tours I participated in were amazing! The museums and Coptic Cairo everything was...
We had a wonderful time with Marco the tour guide. He was very trustworthy Person. He showed up on time every day and made sure we enjoyed our time here in Egypt. He is a very knowledgeable Egyptologist. All of the tours I participated in were amazing! The museums and Coptic Cairo everything was awesome, also the Food we frequented had great food. I would recommend using their services, you won’t be disappointed.Went to islamic historical sites it was breathtaking and the historical moments explained by Nevine make it more intresting. Went also to Alexandira the beutiful city we had so mutch fun with Nevine and the proffesionall drivers too. Went to old roman ruins and tomb. Magical!
Went to islamic historical sites it was breathtaking and the historical moments explained by Nevine make it more intresting. Went also to Alexandira the beutiful city we had so mutch fun with Nevine and the proffesionall drivers too. Went to old roman ruins and tomb. Magical!I can not praise Deluxe Tours enough Nevine, her husband George and her outstanding team of drivers delivered a 5 star experience which I will never forget. Her knowledge of ancient, Islamic and modern Egypt is second to none, if you want to experience the real Egypt comfortably and safely I can ...
I can not praise Deluxe Tours enough Nevine, her husband George and her outstanding team of drivers delivered a 5 star experience which I will never forget. Her knowledge of ancient, Islamic and modern Egypt is second to none, if you want to experience the real Egypt comfortably and safely I can not recommend anyone else. She knows everyone and everything and you are made to feel like a true VIP. We had great access to the pyramids and had loads of fun with the camels and the local camel keepers. We also visited the Egyptian museum where Nevine amazed us with her knowledge of ancient Egypt with a private tour of the museum. The trip to Alexandria was awesome with a brilliant driver who got us there safely and a very knowledgeable guide who showed us around, and then took us to an amazing seafood restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean. Visiting old Egypt and wandering through the Khan el Khalili market was like stepping back in to ancient times with the sounds, smells and the historic coffee shops. We really soaked up the atmosphere and got to know and see the real Egypt. I will definitely be returning to Egypt with my kids and I will definitely be using Deluxe Tours Egypt again.My tour guide for Cairo was named Sahar she was so amazing we truly loved her energy! She was so extremely knowledgeable about the ancient History of Egypt- she filled our tour with so much information - this was my second time traveling to Cairo and I’ve studied it quite a bit and she gave me a ...
My tour guide for Cairo was named Sahar she was so amazing we truly loved her energy! She was so extremely knowledgeable about the ancient History of Egypt- she filled our tour with so much information - this was my second time traveling to Cairo and I’ve studied it quite a bit and she gave me a lot of information I didn’t know. It was my daughters birthday and she made it an experience of a lifetime. The camel ride was great and the Nile cruise was very beautiful- the boat was a little dated but the food and entertainment was excellent. The day trip to Alexandria was just enough time to see the key sights and get back to Cairo in time for dinner. The company is very accommodating and helpful, I highly recommend using them, they aim to please. Best service!