Overnight Trip to Cairo from Alexandria Port: Exploring Egypt's Treasures
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Embark on an unforgettable overnight trip from Alexandria Port to Cairo, exploring Egypt's treasures. Visit the iconic Great Pyramids, delve into history at Sakkara and Memphis, and discover the rich collection at the Egyptian Museum. Immerse yourself in Cairo's vibrant atmosphere and marvel at the grandeur of Mohamed Ali's Mosque.
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Giza Pyramids,Sakkara and Memphis\n\nPyramids of Giza - At 6:00 am Your private Emo Tours guide will be waiting inside the Alexandria port with a sign showing your name then travel to Cairo to Visit Giza Pyramids where you Visit the Great Pyramids Of Giza - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos then Visit the Valley Temple The Place where the Priests Mummified the dead body of king Chephren owner of the second pyramid at Giza Platue Also it`s the same place where you Can have a close-up look at the Sphinx - The legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.\n\nLunch is included in between visits at Local Restaurant Based on Full Meal for each Person but Beverages are not included\n\nSaqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Then Continue your day tour to Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part in the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.\n\nMemphis and Sakkara - Then continue your day tour to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. this City Dates back to 3100 B.C\n\nGreat Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) - Khufu’s pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman; diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been found but the site has not been excavated.\n\nKhafre’s Pyramid - Khafre’s pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860.\n\nMenkaure Pyramid - Menkaure’s pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple.\n\nGreat Sphinx - The Sphinx dates from the reign of king Khafre. During the New Kingdom, Amenhotep II dedicated a new temple to Hauron-Haremakhet and this structure was added onto by later rulers.[\n\nGiza Plateau - In Egypt are the Giza Plateau and Galala Mountain, which was once called Gallayat Plateaus, raising 3,300 above sea level. The Western Plateau, part\n\nPyramid of Unas - The Pyramid of Unas (Egyptian: Nfr swt Wnjs “Beautiful are the places of Unas”) is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty.[9][a] It is the smallest Old Kingdom pyramid, but significant due to the discovery of Pyramid Texts, spells for the king’s afterlife incised into the walls of its subterranean chambers. Inscribed for the first time in Unas’s pyramid, the tradition of funerary texts carried on in the pyramids of subsequent rulers\n\nStep Pyramid of Djoser - The Pyramid of Djoser (or Djeser and Zoser), or Step Pyramid, is an archaeological site in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, northwest of the city of Memphis\n\n### the Museum of Egyptian antiquities,Old cairo and back to Alexandria\n\nThe Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - 7:30 am After breakfast, your Emo Tours Egyptologist Guide will be waiting in the lobby to take you to the Museum of Egyptian antiquities that includes King Tutankhamun.\n\nSalah El-Din Castle - There is always time to take a panoramic photo stop in Cairo and the river Nile before you have an external visit to Citadel of Saladin and the Mohammed Ali Alabaster Mosque.\n\nOld Cairo - Then Continue to Old cairo There you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old jewish synagogue - Ben Ezra Synagogue.\n\nAlexandria - Finally you will be escorted back to Alexandria, where you will have the opportunity to take photos of the famous library of Alexandria and the Lighthouse before going back to your cruise ship with 2 hours before your departure.\n\nYour overnight trip from Alexandria with Emo Tours Egypt has been designed to help you enjoy the maximum amount of Egypt, with the least amount of time.\n\nIf you want anything else added to your trip, please let us know.

What's Included
  • Private tour
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Lunch included for two days
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Expert guidance by a qualified Egyptologist
What's Not Included
  • Entering inside the Pyramids
  • Drinks during Lunch
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Tipping
Additional Information

Set off on a memorable overnight journey from Alexandria Port to Cairo, experiencing the best of Egypt’s gems. On the first day, explore the renowned Great Pyramids and Sphinx, immerse yourself in the past of Sakkara and Memphis, and take in the step pyramid of King Zoser.

On the second day, journey through the abundant display at the Egyptian Museum, with artifacts dating back thousands of years, and soak in the lively ambiance of Khan El Khalili Bazaars. Be awed by the splendor of Mohamed Ali’s Mosque.

This two-day excursion provides a well-rounded exploration of Cairo’s history, architecture, and culture, set against the backdrop of ancient marvels and modern enthusiasm.

Location
3x Street 6
Street 6
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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