Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Dashur

Pyramids of Giza - Our guide will meet you at your hotel to accompany you by air condition car to visit The Pyramids of Giza the eternal resting places of the pharaohs of the 4th dynasty (2550 b.c), Cheops, Chefren and Mecyrinos. You will have special time to enjoy Camel ride at the pyramids .
You will visit the three famous pyramids of Giza Plateau, the smaller pyramids of Queens and the Great Sphinx, which is Known in Arabic as Abu Al Hol (Father of Terror), this sculpture of a man with the haunches of a lion was dubbed the Sphinx by the ancient Greeks because it resembled their mythical winged monster who set riddles and killed anyone unable to answer them. A geological survey has shown that it was most likely carved from the bedrock at the bottom of the causeway during Khafre’s reign, so it probably portrays his features.

Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids you will move to Saqqara to visit the Complex of the king Djoser at Saqqara more ancient site than that in Giza, contains tombs and The Step Pyramid of Djoser which consider the first stone work ever done in History from the 3rd dynasty (2670 B.C), & Pyramid of Teti and the pyramids text, and the nobles tombs where you will enjoy the daily life scenes of Ancient Egyptians.

Red Pyramid - You will visit Dashur where you will see the first complete pyramid in the Egyptian civilization belongs to the King Senefru, he has two pyramids at Dashur ; the Bent Pyramid & the red one.
-Also found in this area (The Red Pyramid and The Bent Pyramid)
-The Bent Pyramid of Dahshur
Sneferu ed clearly indicates a transition from the traditional “step” pyramid design, and is considered to be the first pyramid to feature smooth sides.
the Bent Pyramid was built during the reign of the Pharaoh. Some believe the angled sides were part of the original design, while many historians and archaeologists believe the builders of this pyramid realized they were working at too steep an incline and switched quickly to a gentler slope for the rest of the building.
-The Red Pyramid of Dahshur
The Red Pyramid was the first “true” smooth-sided pyramid ever built. Like the Bent Pyramid, the Red Pyramid was also built during the reign of Pharaoh Sneferu.

Egyptian museum, citadel of Saladin and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - Our Egyptologist English speaking guide will meet you in your Hotel to accompany you by a private A/C car to visit The Egyptian Museum which exhibits thousands of objects ranges from the prehistoric era to the Greco–Roman period. Among the museum’s unparalleled antiquities are Tutankhamun’s collection with its breathtaking golden mask and the Narmer painting, which immortalizes the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under one king, and is among the museum’s priceless artifacts. In addition to a large group of statues of the great Kings, Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure, the builders of the Pyramids of Giza. It has actually been calculated that if you spend one minute at each exhibit it will take nine months to see the whole collection!

Cairo Citadel - After that you will move to visit the citadel of Saladin with the famous mosque of Mohammad ali.
The Muhammad Ali Mosque is located within the Citadel of Salah al-Din, and was built by Muhammad Ali in 1848. This mosque was called the Alabaster Mosque, referring to the marble slabs that covered its interior walls. It was also called the Alabaster Mosque which is one of the types of marble used in construction, also There is inside this Moeshea a tomb of Muhammad Ali.

Khan Al-Khalili - Finish your day tour with the famous Bazaar for shopping is Khan El Khalili is one of Cairo’s main attractions comprising an array of shops dating to the 14th Century AD.
The best place in town to buy souvenirs and copies of Ancient Egyptian artifacts .

At the end, you will be back to the hotel.

Alexandria relaxation day at the Mediterranean sea

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - start your day tour at the Catacomb, It is the largest Roman cemetery which has three levels underground with beautiful reliefs depict the mixture of Greek, Roman, and ancient Egyptian styles, It is considered one of the seven wonders of the world in the Middle Ages. The cemetery consists of a series of tombs, statues, and archaeological remains of Pharaonic funerals.

Kayetbai - Then you will visit the Citadel of Quaitbai witness if Islamic glories during the medieval period. The Qaitbay Citadel is considered one of the most important defensive fortifications on the Mediterranean coast. It was built on the ruins of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria to fortify the city.

• All tours are as mentioned in the itinerary
• Transfers by private air-conditioned car
• Entrance fees to Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids (if option is selected)
• All taxes and charges
• You will enter Khan El Khalili
• Lunch at very good local restaurant (if option is selected)
• All transfers in a private air-conditioned car to/from your hotel
• Entrance fees to Citadel of Qaitbay (if option is selected)
• Entrance fees to Cairo Citadel (if option is selected)
• Entrance fees to the Pyramids of Giza (if option is selected)
• Entrance fees to Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa (if option is selected)
• Entrance fees to Dahshur (if option is selected)
• Tourist permit
• Professional Egyptologist Tour Guide
• Entrance fees to the Egyptian Museum (if option is selected)
• You will see The Red Pyramid and The Bent Pyramid

• Tipping
• Personal expenses
• Accommodation in cairo Hotel