Cairo and Alexandria two day trip from Alexandria Port-By Egypt last minute

July 4, 2012 - PRLog -- Tour Itinerary:

Day 01: Pyramids Tour / Egyptian Museum
Egypt Shore Excursions  guide  will pick you up from Alexandria Port by the cruise exit door, holding a sign of your name. After that you will be transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo ,nearly about 3 hours, with a stop if needed to have a rest.

Breakfast and check out of hotel. The day starts with a guided tour in Giza to visit the legendary majestic Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerionos to view these spectacular man-made monuments. Next is a tour inside the solar boat museum next to the Pyramids.
Afterwards a tour of the great Sphinx; guarding the Royal Burial Chambers and temple of Chephren.
Continue your excursion to the the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. TheImage 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 tours to enjoy a dinner cruise for two hours on the Nile.  or Sound and Light show at the Giza Pyramids area . Overnight Cairo.

Day 02: Alexandria Sights
Breakfast at the hotel, then you'll be transfered with your private guide 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 inside. Then having lunch through the tour. After that back to the cruise for your final departure. more info click here:  http://egyptlastminute.com/tours-from-alexandria-port-to-...

Accommodation:

   Mena House Oberoi Hotel

What's included:

   Pick up services from Alexandria Port & return
   All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
   Accommodation for a night at 5* hotel, Mena House Oberoi Hotel
   Private English speaking guide
   Entrance fees to mentioned sites
   Lunch meal at local restaurant in Cairo & Alexandria
   Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
   All Service charges & taxes

What's excluded:

   Any extras not mentioned in the program
   Tipping Kitty