The Best 5 Days Cairo and Alexandria Xmas Trip

Get ready for a fascinating adventure as our driver takes you on a 45-minute ride from Cairo to Saqqara Necropolis, where you'll witness the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt - the Step Pyramid. Built by the famous architect Imhotep for King Djoser of the 3rd dynasty, this pyramid marks a transitional phase in the development of royal burial tombs. You'll also have the opportunity to explore the Teti Pyramid, which belonged to the ruler of the 6th dynasty, and the well-preserved Kagemni tomb, known for its rich offerings and hunting scenes inscribed on its walls. Afterward, enjoy a delightful lunch in a quality restaurant before heading to Memphis, now known as Mit Rahina, to see the open-air museum with its incredible artifacts, including the alabaster sphinx of Memphis and the colossal statue of Ramses II - the owner of the impressive Abu Simbel Temples in Aswan. Finally, transfer back to your hotel for an overnight stay. Breakfast and lunch are included in this amazing tour.

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel before meeting up with your expert tour guide for a thrilling Cairo to Alexandria day trip. As you take the Alexandria Desert Road for a picturesque 3-hour drive, including a coffee break, you'll begin to fall in love with this beautiful city founded in 332 B.C. by the famous Macedonian leader, Alexander the Great, and formerly serving as the capital of Egypt for almost 1000 years.
First, you'll visit Pompey's Pillar located within the ruined Serapeum of Alexandria, followed by a transfer to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa - an ancient catacomb comprising three floors underground and adorned with a blend of Pharaonic and Greco-Roman styles of art and architecture. Next, you'll visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, built with the ruined stones of the ancient Lighthouse Pharos. On our way back, we'll pass by the modern Bibliotheca of Alexandria before enjoying a delicious seafood lunch in a restaurant overlooking the sea. Finally, we'll take you back to your Cairo hotel for an overnight stay. Breakfast and lunch are included in this amazing tour.
 

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel before meeting your guide for an exciting Cairo day tour. Discover the ancient artifacts inside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which opened to the public in 1902 and houses the largest collection of ancient artifacts. Continue your adventure by visiting the Citadel of Saladin, a Medieval Cairo fortification built by the Muslim Sultan Saladin Al Ayyubi, and be amazed by the size of its towers. Enter the alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali, built during the 12th century to serve as the center of ruling the country for about 700 years. The mosque was completed in 1805 after the death of Mohamed Ali by his son and successor, who continued the same dynasty in ruling Egypt until the Egyptian Revolution in 1952. Finally, after a tasty lunch, you'll be transferred to the oldest market in Cairo - Khan El Khalili bazaar - for an unforgettable shopping experience. We'll then take you back to your hotel for an overnight stay. Breakfast and lunch are included in this amazing tour.

As your unforgettable 5-day Cairo and Alexandria Xmas Tour comes to a close, we'll transfer you to Cairo airport for your final flight. Enjoy a delicious breakfast before departing. We hope you had an amazing time exploring the wonders of Egypt and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another incredible adventure!