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Cairo: Archeological Day-Trip to Alexandria

1. Cairo: Archeological Day-Trip to Alexandria

After being picked up from your hotel, you will travel to Alexandria. You will first visit the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa, which is the largest Roman Cemetery and consists of three levels cut into rock. Next, you will drive to visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria, complete with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East Harbor of Alexandria. You will also drive by Pompay’s Pillar, where you will stop for a photo break. Your next stop will be to the library of Alexandria, which is the biggest library in the world, consisting of 8 million books. You can visit its open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. You will visit the library’s manuscript museum, president Saddat Museum, and impressions of Alexandria Museum. The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark, the oldest church in Africa. Through your drive you will see the old downtown and the local historical architecture which has Baroque-style designs and Italian and French-style properties. You will then visit the El Nabi Daniel Mosque, which is believed by many people to be related to Alexander the Great's tomb. It is said to contain the remains of the scholar and venerated teacher Prophet Daniel, and his companion Sidi Lokman el Hakim, a religious story-teller. The car will then take you to visit the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city, the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, as well as the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on antique funfair rides and eat candy floss. Opposite is the corniche and the old harbor where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. You will then continue to see the outside of Quaitbay Castle, which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The car will then take you to the Mamoura Beach Resort, located east of Montaza's royal gardens. Walk along the corniche of Maamourah, and appreciate the nice environment. It is considered one of the main tourist attractions in Alexandria for its beach, Corniche walk and parks.

From Safaga/Soma Bay: Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Day Tour

2. From Safaga/Soma Bay: Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Day Tour

Discover the “City of a Thousand Minarets” on a full-day tour of Cairo, with round-trip transfers by bus from Soma Bay or Safaga. Relax in air-conditioned comfort on the long journey from Soma Bay or Safaga, admiring views of the Gulf of Suez. You will be accompanied by a transfer guide who will accompany you on the journey until you meet your Egyptologist guide. Upon arrival, your private Egyptologist guide will meet you and take you to Giza Plateau to see the oldest of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. Get breathtaking views of the Pyramids of Giza as you explore the mortuary temples of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Learn the story of how the temples were constructed and hear the stories behind their legends. Continue to the Great Sphinx, the giant statue of a reclining mythical beast with a lion’s body and the face of the Pharaoh Khafre. Go to the Valley Temple opposite, attributed to the Pharaoh Khafre, and marvel at the feat of ancient engineering. Next, take a 30-minute break for lunch at a local restaurant. Then, drive into central Cairo to discover the artifacts at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square with fast-track entry. Designed by French architect Marcel Dourgnon, the museum’s collections exceed 120,000 masterpieces from the pre-dynastic to the Pharaonic and Greco-Roman periods. Learn about the mummification art of Ancient Egypt before your return transfer to Soma Bay or Safaga.

Cairo: Pyramids, Memphis, Dahshur & Sakkara Private Day Tour

3. Cairo: Pyramids, Memphis, Dahshur & Sakkara Private Day Tour

Sun Pyramids Tours guide will pick up you from your hotelt, to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren and visit to the Valley Temple. Move to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King zoser. Then Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant. After that transfer to Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis. And then visit Dahshur pyramids an ancient royal necropolis, located approximately 40 kilometers south of Cairo – the pyramids were built from 2613 – 2589 BC. The Bent pyramid is the most famous of the pyramids in the area.

Cairo: Great Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum Tour

4. Cairo: Great Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum Tour

Your tour begins with an easy hotel pickup, where your guide will be awaiting you in your hotel lobby. Now the fun really begins. Journey back in time to the days of the Ancient Egyptians to see the legendary pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Get an up close look at the Great Sphinx, and visit the Valley Temple on the site where the ancient pharaohs were laid to rest. This is a family friendly tour, so kids are welcome! Take a camel ride through the desert and feel just like an ancient Egyptian. This is truly an unforgettable experience! Next, take a history tour of Cairo, which will take you along all the lesser known but must-see local spots. Take in the panoramic views of the Pyramids and the Sphinx, make an optional stop for local Cairo food, and visit the Egyptian Museum to see Egypt's hidden treasures. The city has a rich local history, ranging from the ancients to modern time. Learn about what is going on in Cairo today! Meet the locals, who will show you how to make the most of your trip. At the end of the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Cairo: Nile River Private Felucca Ride

5. Cairo: Nile River Private Felucca Ride

Take a pleasant felucca trip down the River Nile, where you can see the spectacular nighttime view of Cairo or the warm sun during the day. Additionally, we may plan your birthday celebration while we are on the Nile.

Cairo Dinner Cruise on The Nile with Belly Dance and Tanoura

6. Cairo Dinner Cruise on The Nile with Belly Dance and Tanoura

Pick Up at 18:30 from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by our tour guide then start drive to the cruise to enjoy an atmospheric dinner cruise on the nile with live music from a solo musician in Egypt and enjoy watch and learn about the belly dance and the majic of the tanoura show . Our restaurateurs will serve a generous buffet filled with seasonal dishes inspired by traditional Egyptian cuisine. At the end of the trip start drive you back to your hotel.

Cairo To Luxor Private Transfer

7. Cairo To Luxor Private Transfer

Hassle free, comfortable and punctual transfer from Cairo and Giza hotels with Sun Pyramids Transportation. our services is available 24 hours 7 days a week. Itinerary: Sun Pyramids Tours offers you transportation to Luxor by its great fleet. Our drivers have professional licenses and many trainings to provide the unique and unforgettable trip to you. Our representative will pick you up from anywhere in Egypt and will accompany you to your destination safely by our Air conditioned modern vehicles.

Transfer Between Cairo & Giza Hotels to/From Airport

8. Transfer Between Cairo & Giza Hotels to/From Airport

When traveling to Cairo save yourself the effort of looking for your airport transfer to your hotel. Sun Pyramids Transportation provides hassle free, punctual, and comfortable Cairo airport departure transfer from any of Cairo and Giza hotels. Our coaches are new comfortable and driven by expert drivers. Your most reliable way to reach your destination from Cairo to the airport to catch your flight. Book your Cairo Airport Private dparture Transfer today for an easy deparure from Cairo city. Travel to Cairo International Airport from any of your Cairo City or Giza hotel. Alternatively this transfer is available to Cairo train station as well. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When making a booking, you will need to advise your address detail in Cairo City or Giza hotel. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.

Cairo : Overnight Trip to El-Ain Sokhna Red Sea

9. Cairo : Overnight Trip to El-Ain Sokhna Red Sea

Day 1: At 8:00 am Pickup from your Hotel in Cairo and transfer by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle to El Ain Sokhna Where it is 120 K/M east of Cairo distance usually takes 1:20 hrs. Arrival to El Ain Sokhna transfer to The Hotel in El Ain Soukhna Check in and Leisure on your own Enjoy Swimming in the sea or the Pool…etc. Dinner at the Hotel Overnight. Meals Included: Dinner Day 2: Breakfast at the Hotel then around 12:00 noon transfer you back to Cairo by the same Vehicle and Representative who will drop you off at your location in Cairo. End of our Services. Meals included: Breakfast

From Port Said : Day Tour to Cairo and Pyramids

10. From Port Said : Day Tour to Cairo and Pyramids

Sun Pyramids Tours Representative will pick you up from Port Said Port by the cruise exit door, holding a sign of your name. After that you will be transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo, approximately 3 hours, joining a police convoy till reaching cairo. First pay a visit to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren. Lunch at local restaurant, then move to the famous Egyptian Museum, housing the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts in the world, including the magnificent treasures of King Tutankhamen. Then, a short time will be spent at an oriental shop where a demonstration will take place introducing you to the art of paper making from reeds, discovered by the Ancient Egyptians. Limited time for souvenir shopping will be allowed before you return to the Port.

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What people are saying about Cairo

Amazing, excellent, sensational. Thanks to our tour guide for an amazing experience we had in Alexandria. The best i met till now, the trip was well planned avoiding the crowd spots, very well explained the history, very nice and kind with our needs, we stopped every time we needed something, he even told us how to deal with the locals. I wish i met them from the first day of my vacation in Egypt.

Great experience! Mig (tour guide) was extremely attentive, polite and helpful. The tour was on time, the drive to Alexandria was fun and we stopped for coffee ☕️ and pastries Alexandria was quite an amazing experience and is worth it to visit this interesting city. Our guide in Alexandria was absolutely great. I loved the museum of old books! Actually I liked everything. Highly recommended 5 ⭐️

Our guide Nasr and driver Sam were amazing! They ensured we were able to see all of the sights in the itinerary and were able to capture some phenomenal pictures. My mother, sister, and I really enjoyed this excursion and highly reccomend this vendor and guide!

The tour was perfect. Except of the included we also had a visit to papyrus museum and to a traditional handmade aroma shop with perfect goods. The guide was very helpful and give us the best information about the city and the history! We recommend you!

How lucky we were to discover Alexandria with a passionate and fascinating guide! It adapts to your desires and is a well of science! It was a very beautiful day rich in discoveries.