7 Days Cairo, Alexandria, and Marsa Matrouh Group Package

On Day 2, after breakfast in the hotel, you'll visit the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Saqqara with your group tour.

The Giza Pyramids are a must-see for any Egyptian traveler. They are one of the Seven Wonders of the World and are one of the most famous sights in Egypt. These pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs, although they have been subject to much speculation about their true purpose over time. In addition to seeing these incredible structures up close, you will also get a chance to visit Memphis—an ancient city that served as the capital of Egypt during its Old Kingdom period (2686 - 2181 B.C.). You'll also have time at Saqqara—an important necropolis located in southern Egypt, which was used as a burial ground for many pharaohs during this time period.

In addition to seeing these incredible structures up close, you will also get a chance to visit Memphis—an ancient city that served as the capital of Egypt during its Old Kingdom period (2686 - 2181 B.C.). You'll also have time at Saqqara—an important necropolis located in southern Egypt, which is famous for its step pyramid built by King Djoser in 2630 BC, and was used as a burial ground for many pharaohs. Enter also one of the tombs of the nobles in Saqqara, which belongs to the son-in-law of King Teti of the 6th dynasty.

Transfer back to your hotel after finishing your excursions in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

In the early morning, you will be accompanied by your certified tour guide after having breakfast in the city of Alexandria, founded in 332 B.C by Alexander the Great who was a very famous leader during the Greco-Roman era to be the most beautiful city in the world for centuries. Upon arrival, you will see the Roman ruins starting with the Pompey Pillar and then the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa which were once Egyptian noble's tombs and later used by the public. You will be amazed by the style of art that was mixed between the pharaonic and Roman influences.

Continue your Alexandria day trip from Cairo to see the Citadel of Qaitbay that is constructed upon the base of the ancient Lighthouse Pharos that is now demolished but was one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world.

Enjoy your tasty fresh seafood lunch meal in one of the fanciest restaurants overlooking the harbor of Alexandria, then you will visit the modern Bibliotheca of Alexandria to see one of the most beautiful architectural marvels in modern history.

Transfer now to your hotel for check-in and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Transfer after breakfast to enjoy your El Alamein tour to see the spot where two main battles of the Second World War took place between the axis and the allied forces. See the Military Museum and get to know more details and enter the Commonwealth Cemetery of WWII before being transferred to the beautiful city of Marsa Matrouh on the Mediterranean to have a tasty Egyptian cuisine lunch, and enjoy your free time on the beach, check in and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Have your delightful breakfast served at the hotel in Marsa Matrouh and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

After having breakfast, you will be transferred back to Cairo by your private a/c vehicle. Upon arrival, you will start your Cairo city tour by visiting the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, the building that houses more than 120,000 artifacts from different epochs of Egypt's history. You will be surprised by seeing the precious golden collection of King Tutankhamen.

Transfer to Old Cairo to start your Coptic Cairo tour by visiting the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon that was built during the 1st century, above which the Hanging Church of the holy virgin Mary, a Coptic Orthodox Church built suspended on two towers of the fortress. Visit also the cavern church of Abu Serga and the Synagogue of Ben Ezra, and have lunch before being transported to your hotel and overnight.

Cairo top tours recommended you wear loose and long clothes to more respect for those religious places and as for women you can try wearing a veil while entering mosques.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Transfer to the airport after having your gourmet breakfast buffet at the hotel, your tour leader will assist you at the hotel and the airport.

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Meals: Breakfast