Mesmerizing Egypt Tour Package

Day 01 : Delhi - Cairo No Meal
Welcome to Cairo! On arrival at Cairo International Airport, meet and greet by our representative. Escorted transfer by a modern air-conditioned coach which will take you to the hotel through Old Cairo to enjoy the panoramic view of the citadel with the towering mosque of Mohamed Ali pass by Sultan Hassan & El Refaie mosques. Check-in the hotel and rest of the day is free for leisure to explore the city on your own. In the evening, watch the history of the ancient Egyptians unfold in the Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza. Enjoy your dinner in an Indian restaurant. Back to the hotel & overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 02 : Visit Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum, Khan El Khalili Breakfast
Enjoy a yummy breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast, proceed for a guided tour to visit one of the Seven Wonders the great Pyramids of Giza; (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus) were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A single pyramid is built with 23,00,000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and a half tones. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the wonder and awe that so many writers and artists have sought to convey over the centuries. The Cheops Pyramid is an interesting pyramid to visit as its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren (2620 BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet-high and 187 feet-long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion's body. A quick visit to papyrus institute or a perfume shop can be arranged after the visit. Lunch at an Indian restaurant. Post lunch, proceed for the visit to the Egyptian Museum which was established by the Egyptian government in 1835. The present museum building was built in 1900 in the new classical style by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon. The museum exhibited collections which now exceed 1,20,000 objects ranges from pre-historic era to the Greco Roman period. It has 107 halls and the ground floor which houses huge statues. The upper floor houses small statues, jewels, Tutankhamen treasures and the mummies. The museum also comprises of a photography section and a large library. A hall for the Royal Mummies was opened at the museum housing eleven kings and queens. After the visit to the museum, a short drive through the downtown will take you to Khan El Khalili bazaars; which is one of the most famous worldwide with its amazing narrow alleyways. Drive back to your hotel for refreshment & then go out for dinner at an Indian restaurant Return to the hotel & overnight stay at the hotel in Cairo.

Day 03 : Full day tour to Alexandria Breakfast
Post breakfast at the hotel in Cairo, transfer to Alexandria via the desert road about 225 kms whereby you will start a guided tour to visit the Bombay’s’ pillars, the Catacombs & Montazah Gardens. You will also pass by Alexandrina Bibliotheca & overview Qaite Bay citadel from outside. Pompeii Column and Kom el-Shoqafa Catacombs, 30 metres high and built from Aswan pink granite, the Pompeii Column is thought to have been a present from the people of Alexandria to Emperor Diocletian. The majority of the remains found around the column can be at the Greco- Roman Museum. At the top of the hill lies the entrance to the Kom al-Shuqafa Catacombs dating from the first and second centuries. They have been discovered by chance at the beginning of 20th century. Montazah Gardens which is about 150 hectares park surrounding the palace of Khedive Abbas with its amazing architecture worth of Walt Disney. Visitors enjoy strolling in the gardens or swimming in the nice sandy beaches. Alexandrina Bibliotheca, the New Library of Alexandria is dedicated to recapture the spirit of openness and scholarship of the original Bibliotheca Alexandrina. It is much more than a library as it contains 13 different departments.The New Library also hosts a number of institutions and is becoming the nerve center of many international and regional networks. Qaite bay Fort is guarding the bay for centuries. At the end of the Cornish, rises the crenellated walls of the Mameluk fortress built in 1480 on the site of the Alexandria lighthouse. Lunch will be served during the tour. Dinner at a restaurant & overnight stay at the hotel in Alexandria.

Day 04 : Alexandria Breakfast
Our Ramasside tour guide will pick you up from your hotel, Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit it’s open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops.

Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.

Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.

The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa, after which you will visit the old downtown of Alexandria where you can walk through the old city-center of Alexandria. Look at the traditional markets; where everything and anything is sold including traditional Egyptian sweets and treats. The architecture locally has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties.

Visit El Nabi Daniel Mosque which is believed by many people to be related to Alexander the great tomb, It is said to contain the remains of the scholar and venerated teacher Prophet Daniel and his companion Sidi Lokman el Hakim, a religious story-teller.

Optional lunch stop at a modern Fish Restaurant or a famous and traditional Alexandrian food place called Mohamed Ahmed’s. The Queen of Spain and many famous people go there when they visit Alexandria.

Optional: Take a break in either a good quality coffee shop or at a traditional shisha cafe. Continue your tour by passing through the oldest market area in Mansheya and see the traditional womens’ markets (zan’et etsetat) with very thin and narrow streets, gold market also exists here where everyone buys their wedding and engagement jewellery.

The car will then take you to visit the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city: the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, and the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.

Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop.

The car will then take you to the gardens of Montaza. On the way you can quickly have a optional 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. Overnight stay in Alexandria.

Day 05 : Alexandria - Cairo Breakfast
Breakfast. Transfer to Cairo by an A/C car. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
(Optional) Visit the Step Pyramids of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser.

After that transfer to Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II. On your way to the south you will visit the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahshur.

(Optional) Evening trip to attend the Sound & Light show in the Pyramids area.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 06 : Cairo – India Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.

Inclusion

  • Return economy class ticket from India
  • 01 Night accommodation in Cairo at 3star hotel
  • 02 Nights accommodation in Alexandria at 3star hotel
  • 02 Nights accommodation in Cairo at 3star hotel
  • Daily Brekafast at the hotel
  • All tours and transfers as above mention itinerary
  • Egypt Tourist Visa
  • Oveseas travel Insurance
  • Hotel taxes, GST except City tax if applicable

    • Exclusion

      • Any other tours and transfers which is not mention above
      • Any other meals which is not mention above
      • Any personal expenses i.e. Tips, Gratuities, Mini bar, In room dining and Shopping etc
      • Any other charges which is not inclusive above
      • Any surcharge or tax if applicable at the time of travel
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