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| Day One: |
In the early morning your luxury cruise ship docks in AlexandriaHarbor.
As you disembark the ship our Tour Host, who will handle all operational details, will meet you. Leave Alexandria by deluxe van, driving southeast to Cairo.
Your Private Egyptologist-Guides will give you during your journey an introduction to Egypt both ancient and modern.
Arrive to Giza - on the opposite bank of the Nile from Cairo, to the pyramid plateau itself, where by coach and by foot you will tour all the highlights of these astounding monuments, - viewing all three major structures - the Pyramids of Pharaohs Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus, - the Subsidiary Pyramids of queens and princesses of each pharaoh, - the ruins of the Mortuary Temples and giant Causeways of their pyramid complexes, the amazing Valley Temple of Chephren, and the Great Sphinx hewn from the limestone plateau. |
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During the morning, a drive will be made to the high desert plateau beyond the monuments for a magnificent panoramic view of all the Pyramids spread out below! And you will enjoy a fun camel ride through the sands surrounding these remarkable structures!
Following the tour, an included lunch will be served in 5 star restaurant.
After lunch, you will drive through the bustling streets of Giza - seeing many interesting sights of modern Egyptian life! - And across the River Nile into downtown Cairo and the splendid Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, where you will tour all the highlights of its brilliant collection, including stunning statues from the temples of the Giza Pyramids - and the golden Treasures of the boy-pharaoh Tutankhamun!
"Time permitting", during the day you also will visit a Papyrus Institute, where you will be given a demonstration of the recently rediscovered ancient technique of making paper from the papyrus plant - and where gorgeous paintings on papyrus may be seen. You will also visit a well-known Handicraft Emporium where all the traditional hand-made arts and crafts of Egypt are on display.
Check-in at Hotel in Cairo, for one night!
Just before sun-set, we board our feluccas, typical Egyptian sailing boats for unforgettable magical Cocktails and romantic sailing on the legendary river Nile.
Dinner at our hotel. |
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| Day Two: |
This morning it's a sumptuous Buffet Breakfast at our hotel.
Baggage collection from outside room doors.
Drive to Mokattam Hill on which stands the 12th century Citadel constructed by Saladin to protect Cairo from the Mongol threat. Within the fortresswalls you will visit the magnificent Alabaster Mosque built by Mohamed Ali. Continue en route motoring through the amazing streets of the city, returning via the desert road to Port Said.
arriving at the ship's dock before Noon, in plenty of time before re-embarkation on your luxury cruise ship sailing from Egypt. |
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| Inclusions: |
- 1 night in 5 star hotel based on bed and breakfast
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2 days Tour in Cairo.alexandria with private guide.
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2 lunches in Cairo . Alexandria during the tour
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Sights entry fees
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Free mineral water during the tour on board the vehicle
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Private A/C Van for all visiting sights.
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Meet & assist upon arrival.
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Security during the tour
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All transfers from port to the port
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An Egyptologist tour guide |
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| Exclusions: |
- The personal expenses.
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The tips for the guide - the drivers - etc.
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The beverages in the hotels and restaurants.
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