Cairo city pic

Welcome to the bustling capital of Egypt and home to the most famous ancient structure in the world, the Great Pyramids.

You’ll be met by our airport representative who will help you through airport procedures, and be transferred to your hotel for the evening. Free time for the remainder of the day.

Overnight Cairo hotel: Standard, Premium, Luxury or Ultra Luxury options

Meals own arrangement.

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

• Great Pyramids of Giza

• The Great Sphinx

• Grand Egyptian Museum

Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx

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Enjoy your breakfast before starting your guided tour to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the world, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Your Egyptologist guide will escort you around the pyramid complex and brief you on thousands of years of history.

The largest, the Pyramid of Khufu — also known as the Great Pyramid — was originally covered in gleaming white limestone casing stones and stood at 146 metres tall, making it the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years.

Next, visit the Great Sphinx. This mythical creature has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, and stands tall guarding the Giza Plateau in Egypt.

Grand Egyptian Museum

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The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located just outside Cairo near the Giza Pyramids, is the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. 

The GEM is already making waves for its striking modern design and the scale of its collection—over 100,000 ancient Egyptian artifacts, many of which have never been displayed before.

 Its crown jewel is the complete collection of treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb, displayed together for the first time in one place.

Overnight Cairo Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Activities

• El Alamein War Cemetery

  & Museum

Alamein

Embark on a poignant journey to El Alamein, a historic World War II battlefield located 240 km northwest of Cairo. This full-day tour offers a blend of history, honor, and scenic landscapes, perfect for history enthusiasts and travellers seeking a meaningful experience.

Upon arrival in El Alamein, visit the Commonwealth Cemetery, a beautifully maintained resting place for thousands of soldiers. Nations represented include Australia, New Zealand, Canada and United Kingdom to name a few. Walk among the serene rows of gravestones, reflecting on the sacrifices made during pivotal battles that shaped modern history.

Next, explore the El Alamein War Museum, featuring an impressive collection of artifacts, tanks, and uniforms from the Allied and Axis forces. Engaging displays and vivid storytelling bring the events of WWII to life, offering insights into the courage and strategy that defined the era.

Overnight Alexandria

Meals: breakfast

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES

• Catacombs

• Roman Theatre

• Qaitbay

• Library of Alexandria

Catacombs

catacombs

The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a historical archaeological marvel and one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages, is a journey into the heart of ancient Alexandria. Known as the 'Hill of Treasure,' this sprawling necropolis and royal cemetery, dating back to the 2nd century AD.

Roman Theatre

roman

Discover a remarkable archaeological treasure in Alexandria: a 4th-century AD Roman theatre that served as a dynamic hub for ancient public life. Far more than a mere performance venue, this architectural marvel hosted a diverse array of events, from musical performances and wrestling matches to crucial city council meetings.

Qaitbay

Qaitbay

The Citadel of Qaitbay stands as a formidable testament to Egypt's enduring maritime history and defensive ingenuity. 

This iconic 15th-century fortress, built between 1477 and 1479 AD by the Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qaitbay, occupies the very site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria. . Its construction was a strategic response to the growing threat of the Ottoman Empire, aiming to fortify Alexandria's crucial port and coastline.

Library of Alexandria

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Welcome to the Library of Alexandria! This ancient marvel, established in the 3rd century BCE in Egypt, was a hub of knowledge and scholarship. It housed hundreds of thousands of scrolls and attracted scholars from around the world. Though it was destroyed, its legacy endures, symbolizing the pursuit of knowledge and learning. Imagine exploring its grand halls filled with scrolls and wisdom from antiquity!

From we make our way back to Cairo. Approx 3.5 hrs.

Overnight Cairo

Meals: Breakfast

Today marks the end of your tour.

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight out, or ask us about extending your time in Egypt with additional nights.

Meals: Breakfast