Start your Alexandria Shore Excursion with Your Egypt Tours, on a 2-day trip from Alexandria to Cairo to explore the land of pharaohs; with this tour itinerary, you will explore Cairo highlights. On the first day, you will visit Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, & Khan el Khalili Bazaar. Start your next day with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel & Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque.
- Pick-up and drop-off services from Alexandria Port
- All transfers on an air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodations in Cairo for 1 night at a 5-star hotel
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- Bottled water during the tour
- 2 lunches at local restaurants
- Shopping tours in Cairo
- All service charges and taxes
- Gratuities/Tipping (recommended).
- Camel ride in the Giza pyramids area (Approx. $20.00 US Dollars for a 15- to 20-minute ride)
- Entrance fees to the optional activities: the burial chambers of the pyramids (400 EGP for the Great Pyramid
Your adventure in Egypt begins when your expert Egyptologist guide meets you at Alexandria Port. You will get into a comfortable air-conditioned van for a three-hour ride from Alexandria to Cairo, the pharaohs' home.
When you arrive in Giza, your guide will lead you to the magnificent Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menakaure. You'll be astounded by the architectural marvels and rich history surrounding these ancient monuments. The adventure does not end there; you will also visit the Valley Temple of the Pyramids of Chephren, which offers a rare opportunity to observe the impressive burial rituals the pharaohs performed.
For an extra fee, you can tour the inside of one of the pyramids or take a camel ride for an unforgettable experience that takes you back in time. Afterward, you'll traverse the plateau to catch the outstanding view of the pyramids rising from the dunes. A short drive away, you will see the well-known Sphinx, Egypt's iconic symbol for thousands of years.
After your awe-inspiring journey to Giza, you'll have a great lunch at a local restaurant before driving to the Sakkara necropolis, which houses Egypt's oldest pyramid. There, you can immerse yourself in the 3rd dynasty's rich history and the creativity of architect Imhotep, who constructed the Step Pyramid for King Djoser in approximately 2630 BC.
The Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the Middle East's oldest and most famous markets, is a must-see on any trip to Egypt. You'll have plenty of free time to explore the maze of shops, streets, and booths, where you may bargain for gifts or have a cup of traditional Egyptian tea at the well-known coffee shop "El Fishawy."
Overnight in Cairo.
Optional nighttime activities:
Option 1: Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids ($65 US Dollars per person).
Option 2: Nile Dinner Cruise on a 4-star cruise ($65 USD per person) or a 5-star cruise ($95 USD per person).
Rise and shine, adventurer! Today, after breakfast at your hotel, you will go to the internationally recognized Egyptian Museum. The Museum houses a rare 5,000-year-old collection of Egyptian art, which is regarded as the world's most significant and most valuable. More than 250,000 artifacts are displayed, including an exhibit focused on King Tutankhamun's tomb wealth. His five gold-gilded coffins dominate the main hall, but his stunning gold mask draws the most attention! Your Egyptologist guide will walk you through the most critical pieces before giving you free time to explore the Museum at your leisure.
After you tour the Museum, you'll have lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to our next destination, the Citadel of Salah El Din. You'll see the spectacular Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, which was designed by Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, who traveled all the way from Istanbul to build this spectacular monument for Mohamed Ali, Egypt's monarch from 1805 to 1849.
But the excitement does not end there! You'll stop at the Papyrus Institute to see how papyrus paper is manufactured and look for souvenirs.
After that, you'll have time to shop for more souvenirs before returning to Alexandria Port and boarding your cruise ship.
Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip and are valid until April 30th, 2023. Please inquire for pricing over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.
Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired holiday. Space on a given tour will be secured upon receipt a deposit of 25% of the full price. This payment will be 50% during the Christmas and New Year holidays and on packages including airfare. This deposit counts as part of your final payment. Deposits can be made by bank wire transfer or sent via Western Union or paid using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Payment should be received within 7 days of booking.
Notes:
Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room).
If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.
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Egypt has many historical sites that you can visit and enjoy. Each tour is different and unique. If you go on a Nile cruise, you can visit Abu Simbel, Aswan, and Luxor in the South and enjoy the temples, tombs, and the treasures of the Nile. In the North, enjoy the Pyramids of Giza, The Egyptian Museum, Sakkara. Mosques, churches in Cairo, and many landmarks located in the city of Alexandria. On the East, Enjoy a beach tour for diving, snorkeling, and swimming in the Red sea. Every city has its charm, history, and flavor where you can do many tours and activities.
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It usually varies according to the type of tourist trip in Egypt, but the average cost for spending one week in Egypt is 1600 USD including visiting alot of tombs and temples and sailing on a 4 or 5 stars Nile cruise.
Don't drink the tap water - it is highly chlorinated. However, with enough time in Egypt, you could potentially grow accustomed to the water. This doesn't mean that the tap water is polluted, it simply means that you are not used to it, and you might get stomach problems. This happened to most people when they visit a country for the first time. They were simply not used to water there. It's a similar situation here. It is advisable to drink Bottled water during your entire holiday. That is why it is strongly advisable that you don't drink the tap water, and use it only for washing and brushing your teeth.
Enjoy Egypt Tours From September until March. It is the perfect time when the weather is good and mild. From September until mid-November, when it is very nice and the temperatures are pleasant for all activities - around 25 C to 15 C. mid-Nov until the end of February is wintertime when temperatures during the day are around 12 or 15 C, and at night can drop to about 7 or 8 C. In March and April, the weather is still so nice and travelers can enjoy the Easter vacation. From May to September is the summer season. Spending summertime in a desert climate does not appeal to most travelers. Average daytime temperatures hover in the high 80s and low to mid-90s, although they can jump up into three digits in the South as in Luxor and Aswan. Summer is really hot here, prices go down and it is a good chance for travelers with a tight budget.
It is usually hot and sunny. winter falls between November and January, and the peak of the summer months is between June and August. Winters are generally mild, although temperatures can fall below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) at night. In the Western Desert. Cairo and areas of the Nile Delta may experience a few rainy days during winter. Summers can be unbearably hot, especially in the desert and other areas of the country's interior. In Cairo, average summer temperatures regularly exceed 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius), while the record high for Luxor and Aswan, popular tourist destinations on the banks of the River Nile, is 110 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius).
Safety and security are our first and foremost concerns! Egypt is a very safe country with a low crime rate. Now with the coronavirus outbreak, accommodations and sightseeing nationwide have finalized sterilization and disinfection in light of the Egyptian government's efforts to implement precautionary measures against the COVID-19. In addition, our company has followed the same procedures to make all our staff, guides, and drivers are well-trained with the current events to prevent and stop the spread of this outbreak. Traveling the world is a joyful experience and we want to do our part to keep the anticipation stress-free.
There are many things to do in Egypt during your visit depending on your interests and character. Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan Nile cruise must be your first priority if you are a history and culture lover. You must visit the pyramids of Giza, enjoy a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan and enjoy visiting the most important tourist attractions in Luxor and Aswan. You can visit the city of Hurghada, Marsa Alam, or Sharm el-Sheikh Red Sea for relaxation and enjoy many activities there such as diving, snorkeling, sunbathing, or swimming. You may like to go on a safari trip in the western desert if you are an adventurer. Many other activities are available in every single Egyptian city
The high season for tourism is all year with winter and spring being peak season for cultural travels with lots of sightseeing. Weather in Egypt is perfect for many kinds of tourism, and if coming in June, July, and August, head for the seaside resorts. Those months are very warm with temperatures that can reach around 45C. and the humidity is about 70 to 80%, but it is bearable with the sea and large swimming pools nearby. So the period of the high summer season is also a bit busy as hotels fill up with tourists from all over the world looking for a bargain, lots of sunshine, diving, snorkeling, etc. It is also a primary vacation time in Europe. If you come in the deep summer season you can still enjoy it because you can always sightsee early in the morning and go again at night when the sunsets. You will definitely need good sunscreen and a lot of liquids to drink with a nice hat on your head. Summer is a good time for people looking for good rates in accommodation and other services.
Egypt is a Muslim country and the dress code is towards the conservative side, especially for women. That being said, we are used to seeing travelers from all over the world. My suggestion would be to wear light clothes and not to wear short shorts, short skirts and alike to avoid the occasional unwanted stare. But it's really up to you. When you visit religious places (synagogues, churches, and mosques) you do need to cover your shoulders and wear over the knee dresses, if you are planning to wear one of course. If you plan to attend the Nile dinner cruise, there is no need for formal wear unless you want to make that night a special night! Also, you will be sharing this experience with other travelers so you can dress however you feel most comfortable.
You can get your visa when you arrive at Cairo Airport. It is an easy process for USA, UK, Canadian, Australian and European citizens. The visa is simply a stamp (like a mail or postage stamp) that you buy from the visa office, at the port of entry just before the immigration booth. The visa will cost you $25 US Dollars and after buying it; you just stick it on any empty page on your passport. Once you have bought your visa you then stand in line to get your passport stamped by the immigration officer. You can also apply for E-Visa via the official electronic visa portal: www.visa2egypt.gov.eg
Your Egypt Tours travel agency recommends two weeks so that you can enjoy the temples and tombs of Luxor and Aswan, explore the sights of Cairo, and relax in the Red Sea islands and nature reserves.
There are many Nile cruises. Not to name one but your choice depends on many things to put in mind such as the number of nights you want to spend on the cruiser, your budget, and the standard of the Nile cruise. We recommend you choose a 5-star luxury Nile cruise, and if you are looking for a private Nile River cruise you can choose Dahabiya cruises, it is only for the small-group tour, about 15 people. Most cruises have. There is another way of cruising the Nile, which is the Felucca boat. It is traditional and charming but it is cheap as long as it will be ok to sleep on the deck exposed to mosquitos and most of these boats do not have a toilet
The best time to visit Egypt is generally from October to April where it is suitable for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
Egypt travel usually have guided tours to archaeological sites, museums, and historical landmarks. Also have optional activities may include hot air balloon rides over Luxor, snorkeling in the Red Sea, or desert safaris.
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