3 Days Cairo and Alexandria

Day 1 Memphis The Old Capital

1. 1

   Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   the ruins of the temple of Ptah, the fallen colossal statue of King Ramses the 2nd and the Alabaster Sphinx of King Amenophis the 2nd. A short drive from Memphis lies the oldest, ancient cemetery of Sakkara.

2. 2

   Pyramids of Giza

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   the Giza Plateau, where the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World is found, the imposing Pyramids of Giza.
   During your visit to the Pyramids you will have time for unique photo opportunities of the three Pyramids from the Western Plateau. Continue down the valley where the guardian of this mortuary complex, the Mighty Sphinx,bears witness to the passage of time and man in eons of silence.

3. 3

   Egypt Papyrus Museum

   30 min Admission ticket included

   Papyrus Institute, where the art of paper making from reeds, discovered by the Ancient Egyptians, will be demonstrated for you.

Day 2 Old Islamic Cairo

1. 1

   Cairo Citadel

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   the Citadel of Saladin,where panoramic views of the city of Cairo can be seen. Here you will also visit the spectacular Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the founder of modern Egypt

2. 2

   The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   Egyptian Museum of Antiquities where over 120,000 objects in its 107 halls – including the treasures of Tutankhamen (King Tut) – are exhibited.

Day 3 Alexandria

1. 1

   Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   the colorful streets of Alexandria. View the unique architecture and experience the charming nostalgia of yesteryear. Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqfa

2. 2

   Alexandria National Museum

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   the National Museum
   housing underwater photographs and statues from the ongoing operation to salvage artifacts from the sunken palace of Cleopatra.

3. 3

   Montazah Gardens

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   the Montaza Gardens
   where the summer palace of King Farouk is located. Stroll through the palm covered grounds and view the palace, still used today for official state functions.

4. 4

   Bibliotheca Alexandrina

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   Bibliotheca Alexandria,one of the most unusual architectural masterpieces of the 21st century. Marvel at the ultra modern interiors as a library guide takes you through Alexandria’s crown jewel. Then start your return back journey to your hotel at Cairo.