Alexander the Great

Egypt Holidays

Duration

7 Days

Cities

Cairo + Alexandria

Starting from

750.00 USD

Description


Cairo, Giza & Alexandria 

Package Includes

  • 5 night’s accommodation in Cairo at a 5 star hotel on bed and breakfast basis
  • 1 night’s accommodation in Alexandria at a 5 star hotel on half board basis (breakfast and dinner included)
  • All transfers as per above mentioned program
  • Private English speaking Egyptologist guides as per the itinerary
  • Entrance fees for all sightseeing
  • All applicable taxes
  • Private and deluxe air conditioned vehicle for all transportation
  • Meals: 6 breakfasts + 5 lunches + 2 dinners
  • Luggage handling at airports and hotels

Package Excludes

  • International airfare
  • Entry Visa
  • Beverages during meals
  • Personal Travel Insurance
  • Any other items which are not included in the above package
  • Tipping for guides, driver, Nile cruise crew, etc…
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, etc...)

Itinerary

  • Our representative will meet and greet you after immigration and customs formalities.
  • After you have collected your luggage he will then take you, in our deluxe vehicle, to your Cairo hotel.
  • Overnight at Cairo hotel

  • Delicious breakfast at the hotel, followed by a full day tour.
  • In the morning you will be accompanied to see the Pyramids of Giza, and the Great Sphinx: the most famous monuments of not only ancient Egypt, but of the entire ancient world! These massive stone structures were built around 4,500 years ago on a rocky desert plateau close to the Nile.
  • After lunch you will be taken to the Papyrus Institute where you will see how the ancient Egyptians made this forerunner to today’s paper; you will also have the opportunity  to make papyrus yourself; and get the opportunity to look at some fantastic examples of papyrus art.
  • After we finish back to hotel, free time and overnight

  • After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to the Egyptian Museum, to visit the wonders of famous King Tut, as well as thousands masterpieces , including King tut golden mask, lose yourself in the many rooms and galleries, where thousands of artefacts are awaiting your visit.
  • After lunch, at a local restaurant, you will be taken to the Citadel of Saladin, the fortress built between in 1176 AD, to protect Cairo from the enemies and rebuilt by Muhammad Ali Pasha, whose mosque is replica of Blue mosque in Istanbul.
  • From here you will be taken on a tour of Cairo famous Churches, including: The Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr, 2 churches built into the walls of the Fort of Babylon and its remains could be Cairo’s oldest structures; and the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius), where, it is said, the Holy Family took shelter in a cave, with the church being erected her to commemorate this. This whole area is a world famous destination for Pilgrims.
  • At the end of the day you will be accompanied back to your hotel. 
  • free time and overnight 

  • Early breakfast at the hotel followed by a drive, in our air-conditioned vehicle, to Alexandria. (220 KMs approx 3 hours driving) Your visit to this beautiful city, originally built by Alexander the Great, includes a trip into the catacombs (Kom el Shoqafa), where the early Christians were buried; the Roman Amphitheatre, which every city in the ancient Roman Empire had; the Alexandria National Museum, built on a former palace and now houses almost 2000 artefacts which tell the story of the city, including the recent finds from the sunken part of the city
  • Lunch will be supplied at a local restaurant, and at the end of the day you will be accompanied to your hotel in Alexandria, then free time and overnight

  • After breakfast at the hotel you will be taken to the Montazah Gardens, a private park where world leaders often meet, 150 acres of numerous trees, palms, and flowers which overlook many bays and beaches.
  • After lunch you will be driven back to Cairo.
  • Arrival Cairo hotel, check in, free time at leisure and overnight  

  • Breakfast at the hotel, and then off to the Khan El Khalili Bazaar to try your haggling skills.
  • In the evening there is a farewell Nile cruise dinner, which lasts for 2 hours, sailing on the Nile with Folkloric Shows and Belly Dancers. At the end of this cruise you will be driven back to your hotel.
  • Overnight at Cairo hotel

  • Breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out. You will then be transferred to the airport for your final departure.

Rates

Per Person In Price

Per Person in double room 5 Stars Package

800 USD

Per Person in double room 4 Stars Package

650 USD

Policies

  • All prices are subject to reconfirmation
  • Accommodation is subject to availability on confirmation.
  • All reservations must be forwarded via email, and reconfirmed by us via email.
  • Any amendment of confirmed service will be charged extra for each amendment.
  • For all services, a no show fee is 100%.
  • All unused services will not be refunded. 

  • Child up to 5 years free of charge Max one child per couple ( exc. flight fare and entrance fees) 
  • Child from 6 to 11 years 50% discount of adult fare 
  • 12 years child, charged as one adult 

  • In case of cancellation 30 days, or longer before arrival, 15% will be charged (except of non-refundable or committed services) 
  • In case of cancellation less than 30 days up to 14 days before arrival, 25% will be charged, (except of non-refundable or committed services) 
  • cancellation up to 14 days before arrival, 50% charge (except of non-refundable or committed services) 
  • cancellation less 14 days before arrival, 100% no show fees
  • All unused services will not be refunded. In case of cancellation or amendment any extra charge applied by supplier will be levied on the customer.

  • Passport 
  • Egypt entry visa 
  • any needed permissions 

  • We will not pay expenses caused by force majeure reasons and by factors beyond our control; e.g. flight delays, roadblocks, political disturbances, natural calamities etc.
  • The above is only guideline and we are not holding any booking. booking and prices would be subject to availability once confirmed by you along with the date of travel and guest details.

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