Two Day Tours to Cairo and Alexandria From Alexandria Port

Sept. 20, 2010 - PRLog -- Two Day Tours to Cairo and Alexandria From Alexandria Port

Vessels Arriving Alexandria Port, overnight shore excursion visiting Cairo, Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus,Then discover Alexandria city, the second Capital of Egypt and the pearl of the Mediterranean Sea.

Day 1: Pyramids Tour / Egyptian Museum
OurRepresentative will pick you up from Alexandria Port by the cruise exit door. After that you will be transferred by an air-conditioned vehiclevehicle to Cairo. Pay a visit to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren.
Continue your excursion to the the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasures, gold and jewelry which were enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. Enjoy lunch at local restaurant. after that you will be driven to your hotel. Optional to enjoy a dinner cruise for two hours on the Nile. Overnight Cairo.

Day 02: Alexandria Sights
Breakfast in a hotel, travel via air-conditioned modern vehicle to Alexandria where you can see Catacomb which dates back to the early Roman period. It was discovered in 1900 after they had been looking for it for about 12 years. Continue to Qayetbay citadel,situated on the entrance to Alexandria's eastern harbour where the place was exact of the famous Lighthouse. Enjoy Alexandria library from outside. Then having lunch through the tour. After that back to the cruise for your final departure.

Additional Information
Inclusions:
� Pick up services from Alexandria Port & return (by the cruise exit door)
� All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
� Private English Egyptologist guide  
� Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour
� Lunch during your day trip at local restaurant  
� Shopping tours in Cairo
� Entrance Fees For All Sightseeing mentioned
� One Night Accommodation in Cairo at 5* Hotel

Exclusions:
� Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
� Tipping Kitty

Notes:
* Trip duration Approx 12 hours  
* Trip type By an air-conditioned vehicle
* Trip runs 7 days a week  
* Starting from Alexandria
* Return to Alexandria
* Pick up time according to Cruise Liners Schedules


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