Best 5-days Easter Tour to Cairo and Alexandria

Our tour today is to discover the pyramids and the ancient Egyptian civilization. Your tour guide will meet you and take you by private car to start your tour from your hotel. You will first visit the Saqqara complex, which encompasses several artifacts. It is not only an area that includes many artifacts, but it was also part of the ancient capital of Menf.

In addition, the complex of Saqqara has witnessed the start and the development of the funeral architecture where the pyramids of Djoser were built, which is considered the first pyramid on earth in Egyptian history. The Saqqara complex also includes important tombs of the great kings and nobles. When you visit Saqqara, you can enter the pyramids of Amenhotep and Teti. 

Then, we will be transferred to see the wonders of the ancient world or the Great Pyramids of Giza. The area consists of three pyramids for three different owners: King Khufu, Chephren, and Menkaure. You will see massive constructions of the pyramids, which reflect the development of the funeral architecture. You can also enter the pyramids from inside with an extra ticket to see the inside of the pyramids. 

We will follow the secrets of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs by visiting the valley temple where the high-positioned priests prepared the body of the pharaoh or the nobleman after his death. The process is preparing the body and mummifying it to be ready for life after death, believing in the concept of resurrection. Your tour guide will explain more important secrets about the life and the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians for you and your companions. 

Let’s see the gorgeous statue of the Great Sphinx, or the guardian of the pyramids. It is a massive statue carved from limestone. Archeologists believe that this great statue was colored by the red, blue and yellow colors due to the existence of red color on the ears of the statue. The statue has been covered by the sand of the Egyptian desert, but it has been restored by removing the surrounding sands. 

Our next destination is the oldest capital of Egypt, “Menf” or Memphis, which has been classified by the international organization of UNESCO by adding it to the list of the World Heritage. Memphis City is known as the open-air museum due to the large number of artifacts. The city of Memphis is very famous for the huge statue of King Ramses II, which makes this tour one of the best-selling tours from Egypt day tours to people from around the world. 

Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel 

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Your professional tour guide will wait for you to start a new experience to discover Cairo’s gems. The start of your day by seeing the valuable pieces inside the Egyptian Museum that have a great story starts with being designed and executed by international architects. Moreover, the museums include large collections that narrate the greatness of Egyptian civilization and mythology. One of the most prominent pieces inside the Egyptian Museum is the collection of King Tutankhamun's treasures: the golden chair of the king, the golden mask, the coffin, and a great collection of jewelry. 

Then, we will discover another gem of Cairo, which is the Citadel of Salah El Din. The great ruler Salah El Din built this citadel to protect Egypt and the Egyptian kingdom; moreover, the citadel was the place where the military and administrative decisions were made. Inside the citadel, you will see the fascinating mosque of Muhammad Ali Basha. It’s also called the Alabaster Mosque for being decorated and covered with the stones of alabaster. The mosque has been designed in the Turkish mosque style. When you visit the citadel, you will see Cairo from the highest point, allowing you to see the beautiful city of Cairo from the top summit. 

Furthermore, your tour guide will accompany you to see another vintage part of Cairo with its Coptic and Islamic history in Egypt. Our first destination will be the Hanging Church of the Virgin Mary, which is built on the ruins of towers from the Babylonic era, so its called hanging for its appearance hanging like a chandelier.  The church embraces authentic and historical icons of the Virgin Mary and different saints.

Next, you will see the church of the Holy Family, which is known as Abu Serga church. Originally, it was a cavern where the holy family took shelter and stayed for some time after their flight from Herod.  The church is one of the top-visited churches during Cairo Day tours for visitors from around the world. 

Another gem inside Cairo is the Synagogue of Ben Ezra, which was a Coptic church. After selling it because of the commercial pressure on the church. It has become a significant synagogue for the Jews and Egyptian history, which includes important documents. 

After enjoying these beautiful sights of Cairo, you will be transferred to your hotel to rest. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Be ready to discover one of the best cities in Egypt. Alexandria is a beautiful city neighboring the Mediterranean Sea. It encompasses many historical sights, and it also includes one of the biggest ports in Alexandria, which hosts hundreds of ships and thousands of guests every day. 

Your private guide and your car will be waiting for you to pick you up from your hotel to start discovering Alexandria. Our first sight to discover is the citadel of Qaitbay. It is located in the same place of the old lighthouse which has been totally demolished. It was the location for the army and its military equipment to see the port and protect the costs of Egypt. 

You will visit the Pompey pillar, which is a Roman archeological construction located 300 meters from the Kom- El Shoqafa catacombs. The Pomebey Pillars is one of the most important sights that dates back to the Roman and Ptolemaic eras. Tourists from around the world love to do Alexandria day tours to see the important ancient sights that look exactly the same as the ancient Roman and Ptolemaic sights. 

Then our next sight will be the library of Alexandria, which includes many books on different sciences and historical books and documents in various sciences. The Ptolemaic kings spent a lot of money on the library to make it an international center for knowledge. After seeing the Great Library, enjoy the best seafood meal of Alexandria Sea that has a different and special taste. 

Let’s discover our next sight of the Kom-El Soqafa Catacombs: it is a catacomb dating back to the Roman period, and it is located in the Karmouz region in the west of Alexandria. It has gained this name due to its similar design to the Christian catacombs in Italy. It is one of the largest tombs that have been discovered in Alexandria. It consists of three floors, and ladders connect the three floors. 

Finally, don’t miss the walking tour of the Alexandria Corniche and enjoy the fresh air. Finally, you will be transported by private car to Cairo. 

Overnight at the Cairo hotel 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

You'll have a delicious breakfast and get ready for your flight home. You'll meet your tour leader, who will assist you with checking out of your hotel. He'll transfer you to Cairo International Airport at the scheduled time for your flight home after creating many priceless memories in Egypt with the Cairo Top Tours team.

Meals: Breakfast