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4-Day Cairo and Alexandria City Break

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Overview

During this four-day trip to Cairo and Alexandria, you'll embark on a number of magnificent experiences enabling you to witness the mighty presence of the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx monument and many other attractions!

You will visit the Mediterranean port city of Egypt, Alexandria, which during the Hellenistic period was home to a lighthouse ranking among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as well as a storied library. Here, you'll visit the Montaza Palace, the Citadel of Qaitbay, Pompey's Pillar and the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Cairo

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Arrival in Cairo

Upon arrival in Cairo, you'll be assisted through passport control formalities and luggage identification by your guide. Then, from the airport, you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned car or minibus to your hotel to check-in. After checking in, the rest of the day will be free for you to spend as you wish. You may want to relax at your hotel after your journey or head out into the vibrant chaos of Cairo to explore on your own.

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    Accommodation

    Steigenberger El Tahrir Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in CairoOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Cairo International Airport to Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo

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    Destinations

    Cairo

Day 2

Explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

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Explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

Today, you will visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx at the Giza Plateau, just outside of Cairo. Following a locally-guided tour, revelling in the stories that surround these magnificent landmarks, you'll have plenty of time to capture the best photos. You'll also have the chance to take a photo with the Sphinx - a must when in Cairo! Back in the city, you'll be able to spend the evening as you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Steigenberger El Tahrir Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Giza Plateau

    Great Pyramid of Giza

    Great Sphinx of Giza

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo to Giza Plateau

    Minivan from Great Sphinx of Giza to Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Cairo

    Giza Governorate

Day 3

Alexandria Day Tour

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Alexandria Day Tour

Today, you will be picked up and driven 220 kilometres across the Western Desert from Cairo to the city of Alexandria, the bride of the Mediterranean Sea. It will take about three hours to reach and upon arrival, you will visit the Montazah Palace which was originally built in 1892. You'll then visit the Citadel of Qaitbay which was built around 1480, Pompey's Pillar which was built in 297 AD in gratitude to Emperor Diocletian and the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa.

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    Accommodation

    Steigenberger El Tahrir Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Montaza Palace

    Qaitbay Citadel

    Pompey's Pillar

    Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo to Montaza Palace

    Minivan from Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa to Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Cairo

    Alexandria

Day 4

Transfer to Cairo Airport and Departure

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Transfer to Cairo Airport and Departure

This is the final day of your trip to Cairo and Alexandria. Following breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport where you will board your onward flight.

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo, Kasr Al Nile Bridge, Ismailia, Qasr an Nile, Egypt to Cairo International Airport (CAI), Al Matar, Qism El-Nozha, Egypt

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cairo

Included in Price

  • 3 nights accommodation
  • 7 activities
  • 3 breakfasts and 2 lunches
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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