Cairo Quick Trip from Alexandria

  Egypt

Alexandria,  Cairo

Dates: One day

Description:
At Early Morning; Meet & Assist at Alexandria Port by our representative - Drive by Private A/C Modern Van to Cairo - "the trip takes around 02 hours"- May be you will leave the cruise little bit late around 08.00 Or 08.30 AM - It depends the cruise docking.

10:30 AM: Arrive Cairo - Meet Your Professional English speaking Guide - Enjoy an excursion to visit the legendary majestic The Three Pyramids, which are considered one of the Old Seven Wonders, erected by Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerionos.

When you finish exploring the Great Pyramids our next stop is a visit to the Sphinx monument; guarding the royal burial chambers and temple of Cheops. It is a mythical statue with the body of a lion & human head. Then you will see the old Pharaohs who were doing their writings over these lovely papers & the perfumes shops to enjoy the wonderful smell of the fresh oils which the perfumes are.

Then proceed visiting The Valley Temple.

Ride Camels At the Pyramids Area

After that, your guide for the day will pick you up and begin your guided tour in Cairo with visiting the Egyptian Museum of antiquities, which was established in 1902 near the city center in Cairo. On display is a rare collection of 5000 years of art the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tut-Ankh-Amon collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry, as it was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920's when his tomb was excavated.

***Take your Lunch at 5 Star Restaurant. - Oriental or Vegetarian Lunch is Available -

Get a Felucca along Nile River

Then, one of the following visits (If time is enough, you can visit both of them, it depends on your ship arrival & departure):

Visit to the Coptic Cairo, home of some of the oldest Christian churches in the world. Retrace the steps where Mary and Joseph walked thousands of years ago. Next, visit the Hanging Church, also known as El Muallaqa that was dedicated to the Virgin Mary, believed to have been built at the end of the 3rd century. Built on the outer wall is the Greek St. George Church.

OR you can visit the Khan El Khalili Bazaars that date back to 1382. Shops in this district are legendary for fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques and more! Everything for sale in these shops is negotiable - be prepared to bargain for goods in this exciting maze of shops!

After you finish your day tour - Drive by your Van back to Alexandria Port - Transfer to your Cruise ship and farewell.

Highlights:
Cairo Day Trip visiting Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo or Khan El Khalili Bazaars, Felucca along Nile River

Optional Services:
* Dinner & Show cruise on floating restaurant in Cairo / Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids Area at night.
* Overday Alexandria.

Cost in US$: 135 per person

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Egypt Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Other

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Nile Cruise Reservation Center's Mission Statement: Our Cruises Reservation Center introduces you to the remarkable sights of Upper Egypt and is ideal for those who wish to sample the best of Egypt in one tour. We're happy to offer our market experience to help you get the best value. With our allotments on the major Nile cruise lines, we guarantee the best rates and services.

Year Founded: 1980