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Pick up from Alexandria Port
When you disembark from your cruise ship in Alexandria Port, a professional guide and private driver will meet you, and once you and your luggage are safe in a vehicle with air conditioning, they will begin the 2 1/2 hour journey to Cairo. The drive is enjoyable as well since you drive from the Mediterranean, through desert areas, to Cairo.
Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza
The first stop on your day trip is Giza Plateau, home to the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, some of the most famous structures in the world. The pyramids are all over 4,500 years old, and nothing will impress you as each, in different ways, will dazzle you with size and accuracy. Walk around the site, capture pictures, and your Egyptologist will tell you how these wonders were created. The Great Sphinx is not far from the pyramids, looking down upon you and the pyramids for thousands of years.
Lunch in Cairo
After your adventure in Giza, unwind over and Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant picked specifically for you by your guide. Regardless of the menus content, lunch will be a great time to reflect on the amazing morning you just enjoyed.
Discover the Royal Abdeen Palace
In the afternoon, you will shift from the one-hold of ancient Egypt to Abdeen Palace, built for Khedive Ismail and later the official residence of the kings of Egypt, contains shimmering chandeliers, painted ceilings and beautiful halls reflecting the glamour of Cairo's pinnacle. Today, some components of the palace serve as museums with royal items, significant cavalcade, historic documents, and diplomatic gifts from across the globe; juxtaposition indeed to the ancient pyramids.
Return to Port in Alexandria
At the end of the day, begin your journey back to Alexandria Port in comfort and arrive for the rejoin of your cruise at the scheduled time. That was rare opportunity to experience the symbolic pyramids of Giza and the majestic beauty of Abdeen Palace on one journey.
