CAIRO: The largest city in Africa. The city of a thousand minarets. A place where the mystery of the east meets the experience and know-how of the west.
CAIRO: Unforgettable, dream-like, bewitching...
We assemble at the airport and fly to Egypt, the cradle of one of the earliest civilizations that set the course of humanity. Arrival in busy and crowded Cairo. Transfer to the hotel where you will have time to settle in.
Our first day begins with a tour of Islamic Cairo. The Salahdin Acropolis (the Cairo Citadel) was the mightiest castle during the early Islamic era and was comprised of three parts: the lower wall, el-Azab (the northern wall) and el-Ankhisariyia We will also visit the Mohammed Ali Mosque, renowned for its magnificent architecture, also located in the Citadel's premises.
From there we depart for the ancient capital town of Memphis and to Sakkara to see the exquisite Djoser Pyramid, the first stepped pyramid ever built. Next we will have lunch in a luxury restaurant in Cairo and return to the hotel. Evening free time. Overnight stay.
Morning departure for Alexandria, by air-conditioned bus. Arrival and tour of the city, starting from the catacombs - which are carved into the rock, in three levels - and Cavafy's House. We continue with a tour of the indoor areas of the Alexandria Library, a masterpiece of modern architecture. Lastly, we visit the Royal Gardens of Montaza. Meal at a well-known traditional restaurant in Alexandria. Transfer to Cairo for overnight stay.
After breakfast we begin our tour, starting from the Archaeological Museum, which contains the priceless masterpieces of the Pharaohs. Today we will experience the splendor of this ancient civilization. We continue with a visit to the Giza Pyramids, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the enigmatic Sphinx and lastly, to a fragrances and papyrus workshop. When we complete the tour, we will dine at a luxurious traditional restaurant in Cairo. After our meal, we will explore the traditional oriental Khan-el-Khalili Bazaar, where you can purchase weaving, leather goods, as well as copper, silver and gold articles. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Departure day. Transfer to the airport. Return flight to Athens.
The tour schedules presented on the website are INDICATIVE.
The sequence of the tours may be altered if necessary, without omitting any of the tours mentioned.
Please always ask for our seasonal schedule slips so that you can have a full view of the different trips to be realized in different seasons, throughout the year. The tour schedules are indicative, since it is impossible that new brochures be printed or changes be made on the website on a constant basis.
INCLUDED:
4 nights in the hotel of your choice, including breakfast
Tours of Cairo and Alexandria, as mentioned in the tour schedule
3 meals during the Cairo, Alexandria and Sakkara/Memphis tours
Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites
Experienced English-speaking guide
Transportation
Travel Backpack
Travel Maps / Info Leaflets
NOT INCLUDED:
International & Domestic Air fares
(Is also available upon request)
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATIONS: