Cairo and Alexandria Budget Tour packages

Start your exciting day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel before meeting your accredited tour guide in the lobby of your hotel. You will visit the Old Necropolis in Saqqara and the Giza Plateau, where you'll see the first capital of Egypt, established approximately 5,000 years ago.

Your tour of the Giza Pyramids will begin with a visit to the enormous structures built by the great pharaohs of Egypt during the 4th dynasty. You will see the three Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus. The largest pyramid belongs to King Cheops, and your guide will provide you with detailed information about the history and construction of these impressive monuments. You may also choose to enjoy camel riding at the Giza Pyramids (optional), and your guide will help you to capture memorable photos.

You'll also see The Great Sphinx, which is a man-headed lion design that stands 73 meters tall. You will also visit the Valley of Temples, part of the funerary complex of King Chephren, which is the place where his body was mummified before burial.

Next, your tour guide will take you to the Saqqara Necropolis, which is located about 45 minutes from Cairo. You'll see the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt, the Step Pyramid, which was built by the famous architect Imhotep for his king, Djoser of the 3rd dynasty. This pyramid is considered a transitional phase in the development of royal burial tombs. You'll also have the opportunity to enter the Pyramid of Teti, who ruled the country during the 6th dynasty, and the tomb of his son-in-law, Kagemni tomb, which was one of the most impressive tombs of the nobles for its rich amount of offerings and hunting scenes inscribed on its walls, still well-preserved until today.

Finally, you'll transfer to Memphis, which is now known as Mit Rahina, to see the open-air museum with its incredible artifacts, such as the alabaster sphinx of Memphis and the colossal statue of Ramses II, the legendary pharaoh of the New Kingdom, who also built the impressive Abu Simbel Temples in Aswan.

Afterward, you'll be transferred back to your hotel to spend your night there.

On the third day of your package, you'll meet your authorized Egyptologist guide to explore the beautiful city of Alexandria, which was established by the Great Alexander in 332 B.C. as the capital of Egypt for nearly 1000 years.

Your first stop will be Pompey's Pillar, which is located in the ruined Serapeum of Alexandria. You will go to a place called the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. It is an old underground tomb, which consists of three floors with a mix of Pharaonic and Greco-Roman styles of art and architecture.

Afterward, you'll transfer to the Citadel of Qaitbay, which was built using the ruined stones of the ancient Lighthouse Pharos. You'll pass by the modern Bibliotheca of Alexandria on your way. You will enjoy a seafood lunch in a restaurant overlooking the sea (not included).

Finally, you'll return to your hotel in Cairo by a private vehicle. 

After enjoying your breakfast at the hotel, you'll meet your tour guide to begin your Egypt day tours, which will start with a visit to the Egyptian Museum. This museum was opened to the public in 1902 and houses the largest collection of ancient artifacts in the world, such as some of the most ancient and valuable treasures of Egypt.

Next, you'll continue your excursion to Salah El Din Citadel, a Medieval Cairo fortification, which was built by the Muslim Sultan Saladin Al Ayyubi. You'll be amazed by the size of its towers before entering the alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali, which was built during the 12th century to serve as the center of ruling the country for about 700 years. The mosque of Mohamed Ali was built in 1805 and completed after his death by his son and successor, who continued the same dynasty in ruling Egypt until the 1952 Egyptian Revolution.

Finally, you'll be transferred to the oldest market in Cairo, the Khan El Khalili bazaar, for a fantastic shopping experience. Here, you'll find a wide range of souvenirs, jewelry, textiles, and more.

Afterward, you'll be transferred back to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo. Learn more about the rich history and culture of this amazing city.

Today is the end of your 5-day Cairo and Alexandria Budget Tour Package. You'll be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure after spending an unforgettable time exploring the fascinating history and culture of these two beautiful cities. We hope you had a wonderful trip with us.

Meals: Breakfast