For your 6 Days Cairo and Alexandria Tour you will fly to Cairo today. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, our guide will warmly welcome you and assist with entry and visa formalities. During the transfer to your 5-star hotel, you will get a first impression of the bustling life of the continent's largest city. After arriving at the hotel, your guide will assist you with check-in, and the rest of the day is at your leisure.

This day starts with a visit to Cairo's greatest highlight – after breakfast, your guide will take you to the legendary:

Pyramids of Giza

The three famous Pyramids of Giza are the last surviving wonder of the ancient world, built around 2600 BC on a large limestone plateau. The Great Pyramid of Cheops is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids, standing at 147 meters tall. It was built as a tomb for the Egyptian King Cheops. We will first admire this largest pyramid, followed by the Pyramid of Chephren and the Pyramid of Mykerinos.

Afterward, we head to a plateau offering a beautiful panoramic view of the three Pyramids of Giza.

The Sphinx

The Sphinx has the body of a lion and the head of a man, measuring approximately 73 meters in length and 20 meters in height, situated in front of the Pyramid of Chephren.

Following the exploration of the Pyramids and the Sphinx, enjoy an oriental lunch at a local restaurant. Strengthened, you proceed to your next destination, the Necropolis of:

Saqqara

Saqqara is one of the oldest and largest cemeteries in Egypt, where you can see the first pyramid in Egypt, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser from the 3rd Dynasty around 2650 BC. It consists of six steps and stands 62 meters high. This pyramid marked the beginning of the first phase of pyramid construction in Egypt. Although initially planned as a square mastaba by Imhotep, it has recently become possible to visit the Step Pyramid from the inside.

You can also admire the beautiful tombs from the Old Kingdom with their special paintings.

After the last highlight of this eventful day, you will be taken back to your hotel.

Today's morning is dedicated to the Pharaohs. After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up to visit the impressive:

Egyptian Museum

Opened in 1902, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo is the world's largest museum of ancient Egyptian treasures. It houses a unique collection of artifacts spanning 5000 years of Egyptian history. Particularly impressive are the famous golden treasures of Tutankhamun.

After the museum, you get an insight into Cairo's Islamic culture by visiting the majestic:

Saladin's Citadel

The Citadel of Saladin is one of the few remaining fortified structures in Cairo. Built between 1176 and 1183 AD by Saladin, it aimed to better defend the city against the Crusaders. From the Citadel, situated on a small hill, you enjoy a magnificent view of the capital. This medieval relic from the time of the Crusaders will leave you in awe.

Inside Saladin's Citadel is one of the city's most beautiful structures:

The Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali

The Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali is one of Egypt's largest mosques, built between 1830 and 1880. The minarets are 82 meters high, and the dome reaches 52 meters. The interior walls are clad in alabaster, and the columns are made of solid alabaster. The entire mosque offers the perfect combination of majesty and beauty.

After detailed explanations from your guide, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the city center before being taken back to the hotel.

Today, you embark on an excursion to Egypt's second-largest city - you travel to Alexandria, the Pearl of the Mediterranean. In the early morning, a private comfortable vehicle will pick you up from your hotel, and you'll drive approximately 3 hours to Alexandria. Upon arrival in the city of Alexander the Great, you will immediately sense the different Mediterranean atmosphere.

The first point on the agenda is a visit to the famous:

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Built in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, the Catacombs form the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt and one of the last major structures dedicated to the religion of ancient Egypt. They were discovered by chance in the early 20th century.

Following the tour of the Catacombs, the city tour continues to the fantastic:

Qaitbay Citadel

Constructed by Sultan Ashraf Qaitbay from 1477 to 1479 on the ruins of the famous lighthouse (Pharos), the Citadel served as a defensive fortress on the Mediterranean coast in Alexandria.

As the last highlight of the day in Alexandria, you discover:

The Library of Alexandria

The Library of Alexandria was opened in 2002 near the site of the ancient Library of Alexandria. It is equipped with 2000 reading places and shelf space for 8 million books.

After this interesting program and an insight into Alexandria's millennia-old history, enjoy lunch at a nice local restaurant. Then, the journey back to Cairo and your hotel begins.

After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up for a trip to the historic Old Town of Cairo. First, you visit:

The Coptic Quarter

Built on an old Roman fortress, the Coptic Quarter in Cairo includes the St. Sergius Church (Cairo's oldest church), the Hanging Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

During your walk through Old Cairo, you'll come across many beautiful mosques, including the noteworthy:

Ibn Tulun Mosque

It is Cairo's largest mosque and is considered the oldest mosque in its original form, built from 876 to 879 under Ahmad Ibn Tulun.

In a local restaurant in the city, replenish your energy with lunch, then take a stroll through El Muizz Street, one of the oldest streets in the city located in medieval Cairo. It boasts the largest concentration of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world and showcases many beautiful old mosques.

The walk concludes with a visit to Egypt's largest souk, the popular:

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

This souk (market) dates back to the 14th century and is considered Africa's largest market. It offers everything you can imagine in an oriental market. The bazaar also houses many coffee houses with grand arches and vaulted ceilings, the finest examples of Mamluk and Ottoman architecture. Enjoy your tea or coffee in the unique atmosphere and leisurely conclude your day.

After the last program point, you will be taken back to your hotel.

Your Egyptian adventure is coming to a close. A shuttle will take you from your hotel to Cairo Airport, where you will board your flight home.

We hope you enjoyed your trip and we are here to assist you with anything you might need!