6 Days Cairo, Alexandria & Faiyum Tour

Breakfast then you will join your personal tour guide to visit the most captivating historical attractions in Cairo including:

The Pyramids of Giza:

The best-known legendary three pyramids of Giza are the best of ancient Egypt monuments which are located at the Giza Plateau and dated back to the 4^th dynasty. The most massive pyramid on the site is the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, regarded as the tallest architectural building in the world for many thousands of years.

The Great Sphinx:

It's a very remarkably massive sculpture standing constantly sits at Giza Pyramids Complex which is devoted to Pharaoh Chephren. The Sphinx is shaped to be an enormous lion's body with a human head of a Pharaoh which was believed it was constructed to be the major protector of the three notorious pyramids of Giza.

The Valley Temple:

 Another recognizable monument located at Giza Pyramids Complex is the Valley Temple; it's an ancient recognizable spot that had served as a mortuary temple, a religious site as well as a center of mummification and immortality.

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The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a newborn institution made of magic and glory that offers a golden gate showcasing the 5000-year-old legacy of the greatest civilization on earth. Within this living miracle are thousands of beautiful wonders exciting epis history and rich culture which include:  

The Hanging Obelisk, The 10 Statues of King Senusert, King Ramses Il Statue, the Statues of Ptolemaic Kings and Queens, The Grand Staircase, The epic Royal Regalia,  The Victory Column of King Mercnptah, and the Grand Atrium & Gift show. 

The museum offers a VIP ticket which provides access to some very Unique wonders, for more info contact us at any time.

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Relax for a tasty lunch at a good quality restaurant then move to visit:

Saqqara Step Pyramid:

It's the first pyramid ever erected in Ancient Egypt which was structured upon the order of King Djoser in the 3^rd dynasty. What is special about the Saqqara step pyramid is that it was a stepping structure of six marvelous steps.

You will spend the night at your hotel in Cairo.

Breakfast then you will be taken by a private deluxe A/C vehicle for almost 3 hours driving to Alexandria with your experienced tour guide and visit the most remarkable sightseeing including:

The Catacombs:

The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is one of the most recognizable historical sites in Alexandria dating back to the Roman time and it's a large collection of wonderfully decorated tombs. This site was thought to be one of the world's wonders in the middle ages and some historians claimed that a tomb of this extensive complex had included both human and animal remains. 

Pompey's Pillar:

Pompey's Pillar is an ancient Roman monument that consists of a single column standing in the middle of Alexandria over a rocky hill. This legendary pillar was made from red granite and it was believed to be built around 300 AD and towered almost 30 meters.

Qaitbey Citadel:

Sultan Qaitbey had planned and constructed this stunning fortress in the 14th century as the protector element of the city and defended it against the advance of the Ottoman Army. The current structure of the Qaitbay citadel isn't the original since it was completely affected during some of the British attacks on Alexandria in 1882 then it was reconstructed within the early years of the 20th century.

Enjoy your lunch at a good quality seafood restaurant then move to visit

Alexandria Library:

Alexandria Library is a huge project which is considered the best example of modern 21st-century achievements. The Library of Alexandria is just a coronation of the city of Alexandria as one of the best-known cultural spots in the world.

Drive back to your hotel in Cairo to spend the night.

Breakfast at the hotel then join your tour guide to start a full day in Faiyum to visit:

Qarun Lake:

It's the first natural lake found in the world and one of the largest lakes in Africa. It's amazing to know that the lake is not connected to any sea and it covers almost 53,000 acres in Faiyum Down.

Temples of Karanis:

They are located 30 km north of Faiyum which contains two marvelous temples dating back to the Ptolemaic Era. The design of the two temples is identical to the temples constructed in the New Kingdom with the same structure and elements.

Wadi Al Rayan:

It's situated in the middle of the Faiyum Desert and it contains two large pure water lakes running in two different attitudes then they meet on a stunning waterfall.

Enjoy a lunch meal at a good restaurant then drive back to your hotel in Cairo.

You will be escorted by your highly qualified tour guide to visit:

The Egyptian Museum:

The Egyptian Museum is one of the most impressive monumental sights where more than 250,000 of Ancient Egypt's legacies are placed. The museum is located in the capital city and its precious contents dated back more than 4000 years of Egypt's history.

Lunch will be offered at a good local restaurant then move to visit:

Salah El Din Citadel:

Cairo Citadel is the most notorious of Egypt's Islamic sightseeing which was established in 1176 AD by Salah El Din Ayyubid and it's located in the heart of Cairo. The citadel was the impervious protector of the county against the Crusader forces.

Mohammed Ali Mosque:

It's one of Cairo Citadel's possessions which was constructed during the ruling time of Muhammed Ali and it's well known as "The Alabaster Mosque". This wonderfully decorated building is the finest example of developing Islamic architecture and art.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar:

Khan El Khalili is a large market complex containing various kinds of food, clothes, oils, perfumes, souvenirs, and many more of goods.

We will take you back to your hotel. 

Check out then you will be transferred to Cairo Airport to fly back home and end your 6 days Cairo, Alexandria & Faiyum trip package.