Alexandria

Day tour at Alexandria

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Itinerary Details:

1. Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Explore the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt, famous for its unique blend of Pharaonic and Greco-Roman art.

2. Pompey's Pillar
Visit the ruins of the Serapeum, dedicated to the Greco-Egyptian god Serapis, and see the impressive Pompey’s Pillar.

3. Ancient Roman Theatre
Description: Discover the well-preserved Roman amphitheatre, an architectural marvel with its white marble terraces.

4. Alexandria Bibliotheca
Tour the modern Library of Alexandria, a major cultural center and one of the largest libraries in the world.

5. Royal Jewelry Museum
Marvel at the extensive collection of jewellery and artifacts from the Muhammad Ali Dynasty.

6. El Montazah Palace Gardens
Stroll through the beautiful gardens and see the stunning palace, once a royal residence.

7. Qaitbay Citadel
Explore the 15th-century fortress, built on the ruins of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.

Late Lunch(Optional):
Location: Branzino Sea Side Seafood Restaurant Indulge in a seafood feast at this renowned restaurant (optional and at your own expense).

8. Sidi Morsi Abu al-Abbas Mosque
Visit one of Alexandria’s most iconic mosques, known for its stunning architecture and historical significance.

9. Zanaet El Setat
Experience the bustling market, famous for its vibrant atmosphere and variety of goods.

Return to Cairo:
Departure Time: 7:00 PM
Estimated Arrival in Cairo: 10:00 PM

Tour Details:

  • Duration: 14-15 hours
  • Meeting Point: 11 Gawad Hosny, Abdeen Square, Downtown Cairo
  • Cost:Cost 1480 EGP includes **(includes tour guide, private transportation, and lunch)** excluding entry fees tickets

Spots Available:

  • Limited to 25 participants
  • A minimum of 10 participants is required for the tour to proceed.

Entry Fees (Separate):

  • Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
  • Pompey’s Pillar
  • Ancient Roman Theater
  • Alexandria Bibliotheca
  • Royal Jewelry Museum
  • El Montazah
  • Qaitbay Citadel

Disclaimer:

  • If fewer than 10 participants sign up, the tour may be canceled with a full refund or rescheduled.
  • In case of cancellation after confirmation, fees are non-refundable.

To Book:

08 days - Cairo-Luxor-Dahabiya Cruise-Aswan-Abu Simbel

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Highlights of Egypt and Dahabiya Cruise in 8 days

Day 1

Visit Saqqara. Include the Step pyramid, Titi pyramid, the Nobles tombs. Visit Dahshur. Include the bent pyramid and the Red pyramid.

Lunch at Saqqara- a good place to try Egyptian food. Normally they serve mixed grill, kofta, and lots of small dishes filled with appetizers.

Visit Giza. view the Great Pyramid, The Sphinx, Khara pyramid, Menkawra pyramid and, the nobles tombs

Night stay in Cairo .

The tour duration 8-9 hours.

Optional extras

Going Inside the great pyramid
Camel rides
Attend Giza sound and light show in the evening.

Day 2

Transfer to Cairo airport and fly to Luxor.
About 1 hour flight.
Pick up at Luxor airport.

Visit The Valley of the Kings, The Colossi of Memnon and Hatshepsut temple.

The tour duration is 5-6 hours.

Lunch and Check in the hotel.

Afternoon:

Visit Habu temple

Visit a local farmer family in Luxor and have dinner in their house.

The tour duration 3- 4 hours.

optional extras- Queens Valley

Night stay in Luxor .

Day 3

Check out from the hotel after breakfast.
Visit Karnak and Luxor temple.

The tour duration about 3-4 hours.

Transfer from Luxor to Esna. About 1 hour drive,

Check in to the Dahabiya Cruise.

Lunch on board.

Sailing for about 4-5 hours to El Hegz Island.

Going on a walking tour in El Hegz village and visiting a local family there.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Optional Tours :-

Hot air balloon ride over the west bank during the sunrise. The tour duration is about 2 hours, including 50 minutes flight.
Donkey ride in the fields

a photo showing the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Day 4

Breakfast on board.
Sailing

Visit El Kab ancient tombs and temple ruins.

Sailing.

Lunch on board.

Visit.

Sailing.

Dinner and overnight stay on board.

a photo showing the Dahabiya sailing in the middle of the Nile

Day 5

Breakfast on board.

Visit Bisaw Island and village, and meet more locals and learn about the lifestyle in a remote Egyptian village.

Enjoy a ride with local fishermen helping them in fishing in the Nile River.

Sailing.

Visit El Selsela ancient sandstone quarry and shrines.

Sailing.

Special barbeque dinner by moonlight and overnight stay on board.

Day 6

Breakfast on board.

Visit Kom Ombo temple, Daraw town, camel market( according to availability), and local market.

Lunch on board.

Sailing.

Farewell dinner and overnight stay on board near Aswan.

Optional Tours:-

Philae temple sound and light show.

Day 7

Check out from the Dahabiya after breakfast.

travel to Abu Simbel(3 hours’ drive along the desert)

Visit the 2 temples of Abu Simbel

Drive back to Aswan and stop at the High Dam.

Note: Aswan – Abu Simbel – Round trip flights are available occasionally.

The tour duration 8-9 hours.

Lunch

Boat tour in the Nile in Aswan to view the following: Elephantine Island – Agha Khan Mausoleum – The Cataract – The Nobles tombs

The tour duration is 2 hours.

Transfer to Aswan airport and fly to Cairo.

Arrive in Cairo airport and transfer to the hotel.

Night stay in Cairo.

Day 8

Visit the Egyptian museum. Including King Tut Ankh Amon collection and The Animals mummies room.

lunch at Abo Tarek, famous for Koshri as the most common fast food in Egypt, mix of rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas, fried onion, and tomato sauce.

Walking tour in Downtown Cairo. The most famous among the area is Tahrir square, the birthplace of Egypt’s great revolution, and visit the places where important events happened during the Egyptian revolution.

Visit the Citadel. Including the Alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali.

Walking tour in El Muizz St, of Medieval Cairo. The most preserved area with medieval Islamic architecture such as Mosques, Houses, markets, and other Medieval architecture. It’s a perfect place to experience the local culture of Egypt today.

Visit Khan El Khalili market.

The tour duration 9-10 hours.

Important information

Physical conditions required

Medium

Low: Able to walk and stand for about 15 minutes.

Medium:Able to walk up some flights of steps, walk and stand for about 1 hour and tolerate the direct sun for less than 1 hour.

Good: Able to hike, walk and stand for over 3 hours and tolerate the direct sun for more than 1 hour.

Very good: hiking Mountains, sand dunes and tolerate the direct sun for more than 2 hours.

General Notes

Dressing code is conservative while visiting Mosques, Churches, villages or areas with mainly local communities.

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Normal: comfortable, breathable clothing, comfortable walking shoes.

Conservative: For women (Long sleeved shirts, modest pants or skirts and scarf)

For man (no shorts and no sleeveless shirts)

For more info, visit our Practical info page (hyperlink)

Departure details

Traveler pickup is offered. Pick up and Drop off is limited within General Luna only Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.