5 days trip from Cairo to Alexandria during Easter

You will meet your tour guide to begin your day after a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel. Then you will see one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, which are the three pyramids of Giza. The pyramids are royal tombs, each bearing the name of the king who built them and was buried in them. The pyramid construction here is a stage in the development of tomb architecture in ancient Egypt. You will also visit the Valley Temple and take pictures and beautiful memories.

On your way to Saqqara, you will stop for lunch at a nearby eatery before visiting the Stepped Pyramid Complex. The Djoser Step Pyramid, constructed in the Third Dynasty. In addition, there are 16 royal pyramids that are in various levels of preservation. Additionally, you can visit the Noble Tombs and Teti Pyramid to get a sense of daily life in ancient Egypt.

After that, you'll be going to Memphis. It is still a significant city today despite once serving as Egypt's capital. You will go to an outdoor museum to see a lot of well-known monuments, like two statues of King Ramses II and the Sphinx of Memphis made of alabaster.

Our representative will help you to understand this historical area in detail and will take beautiful photos to preserve this moment for you.

Back to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

After finishing your tasty breakfast at the hotel in Cairo, you will be accompanied by your professional tour guide to visit the Egyptian Museum, which is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East. Then proceed to the Citadel of Saladin to see the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, which was constructed there 200 years ago by King Mohamed Ali when Turkey ruled Egypt.

You will continue to Coptic Cairo is known for its rich Christian heritage, such as the Hanging Church of St. Sergius and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. You also visit the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon. The Roman fortress of Babylon is an ancient fortress that dates back to the 1st century AD. It was built by the Romans to protect the Nile Delta and served as a major military stronghold during the Roman period.

We will continue our Islamic Cairo trips, exploring the walls and gates of this medieval city and its old streets dating back to the 10th century, the walk ends by having tea at Fishawy oldest cafe in Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar.

Back to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

Meet your tour guide after having breakfast at the hotel to start your trip to Alexandria from Cairo. Your Egyptologist guide will drive you to Alexandria in a modern car for about two hours, stopping along the way so you can take a break, relax, and possibly even stretch your legs. 

You will first see Pompey's Pillar before going to The Citadel of Qaitbay, which was constructed by the Mamluk emperors on the site where Alexandria's ancient lighthouse once stood, one of the seven lost wonders of the ancient world, to protect the Mediterranean seacoast from the Ottomans. The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa will be your next stop.

You will also be surprised by the Bibliotheca of Alexandria, which is the center of learning and scientific research in the ancient world. You will be taken to see the St. Mark's Church, one of the oldest churches in Africa, and Alexandria's historic downtown, where you can take a stroll through the past. Visit the neighborhood markets on foot. Baroque-style designs as well as Italian and French-style buildings can be found in the local architecture. We'll take you to the oldest market district in Mansheya so you can see the old-fashioned ladies' markets (zan'et elsetat), which are located in areas with incredibly small and winding streets. Here, everyone can purchase their wedding and engagement jewelry at the gold market.

The Abbo Elabbas Mosque, the largest and most beautiful mosque in the city, is the next stop on the tour. Outside of it is an old amusement park where kids can ride amusement park rides and eat candy floss. The corniche and the old harbor, on the other hand, are where you can see old fishing boats and people fishing. Finally, savor your seafood lunch in a prestigious neighborhood eatery. Following that, you will be driven back to Cairo while taking a break.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Take your last breakfast during your Egypt Easter Tours at the hotel in Cairo, then Cairo Top Tours tour leader will meet and transfer you to Cairo International Airport for final departure.

Meals: Breakfast