Special 5-Day Cairo and Alexandria Easter Tour

You will enjoy your first delicious breakfast at your hotel, then meet your professional tour guide, who will accompany you throughout your tour today. You will visit Saqqara, which is one of the most important and impressive archaeological sites in the world. The government has announced the discovery of the largest and most complete mummification workshops, one for humans and the other for animals, dating back to the late 30th Dynasty and the beginning of the Ptolemaic period, as well as two tombs from the Old and New Kingdoms and many artifacts in the cemetery of sacred animals (Bubastion) in this area.

You will see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which is one of Saqqara's greatest historical monuments. It was the first pyramid in history and the first monumental stone structure in the world. This impressive pyramid was built during the reign of King Djoser, one of the kings of the Third Dynasty (c. 2670 BC), and designed by the brilliant engineer Imhotep, who revolutionized Egyptian architecture. You will also see the famous pyramid of King Teti, the first ruler of the Sixth Dynasty, whose pyramid complex was built near the Step Pyramid of Djoser (c. 267-2648 BC) at Saqqara. It stood 52.5 meters tall when completed. You will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

You will visit the city of Memphis, which served as the capital of ancient Egypt for eight successive dynasties. Since its founding during the Old Kingdom, Memphis served as the royal capital. Its population reached approximately 45,000, making it one of the largest urban settlements during the first decade of the 21st century BC. You will see the alabaster Great Sphinx, which is an important cultural and symbolic landmark. This statue was built to guard the temple of the god Ptah. The most important feature of Mit Rahina is its vast open-air museum, which houses a collection of rare artifacts from various pharaonic eras. This museum was established in 1955; it houses a massive, majestic statue of King Ramses II, measuring ten meters tall. The statue was excavated and discovered in the same place where it is on display. It is made of solid limestone. 

You will visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, built with such meticulous precision that they still amaze scientists to this day. The average weight of each pyramid stone is 2.5 tons. The top stone at the top of the pyramid is usually made of basalt or granite and is plated with precious metals such as gold, silver, or electrum (a mixture of gold and silver). Inside each pyramid is a king's chamber, which contains the mummified body of the dead pharaoh, placed inside a precious coffin. A large number of artifacts are buried with the king to preserve them in the afterlife, as the ancients believed, in addition to statues of the dead king himself. False passages are also dug to prevent subsequent desecration of the tomb and the theft of valuables.

You will see the famous Great Sphinx, which holds the Dream Stele, which is a memorial stele ordered by the famous Pharaoh Thutmose IV to be placed between the outstretched hands of the Great Sphinx of Giza, commemorating a dream the pharaoh had before ascending the throne of Egypt in 1401 BC. You will also see the Valley of King Khafre Temple, a temple built by the ancient Egyptians on the banks of the Nile near the pyramids, connected to them by a road called the "Procession Road." After the pharaoh's death, his body was mummified uniquely and distinctively, and his mummy was prepared in the Valley Temple. Then, it was transported in a grand procession to a temple directly next to the pyramid, called the Mortuary Temple. After religious rituals were performed on the deceased, he was brought into the sarcophagus chamber and placed in his designated coffin.

After the end of the tour, we will return you to your hotel for some rest after exploring some of the most important archaeological sites in the world.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

You will begin your day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel, then meet your expert tour guide from the Cairo Top Tours team. You will start your day with a visit to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, which, despite the opening of many other museums in Egypt, remains one of the most important and fascinating museums, not only in Egypt but in the world. You will see many rare and dazzling artifacts, including the unparalleled funerary collection of Yuya and Thuya, Psusennes I, and the precious treasures of Tanis. You will see the Narmer Palette, too, which commemorates the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt and is among the museum's rare and priceless artifacts. The museum also houses magnificent statues of great kings such as Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the builders of the pyramids on the Giza Plateau. You will find a large collection of ancient papyri, coffins, and jewelry completes this museum's distinguished collection.

You will visit the Citadel of Saladin, which witnessed many important and pivotal historical events in Egypt's history, from the Ayyubid era until the end of the Muhammad Ali dynasty, which ruled Egypt for a long time from the beginning of the nineteenth century until the July Revolution of 1952. Many important structures have been added to the citadel over the ages, most notably the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, the Mosque of al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qalawun, and the Mosque of Sulayman Pasha al-Khadem, in addition to several museums, including the Qasr al-Jawhara Museum, the Police Museum, and the Military Museum. You will see the dazzling alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, distinguished by the use of alabaster marble that covers its interior walls. This mosque is renowned for its two towering minarets, which, at 84 meters, are the tallest in Egypt. Adding the mosque's 80-meter length to the height of the two minarets brings its height to 164 meters above sea level. You will also see the Hanging Church, built in the distinctive basilica style, comprising seven sanctuaries, preceded by a wooden iconostasis, and topped with icons depicting Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, angels, apostles, and saints. The most noble of the church's pillars is made of solid marble, supported by 13 marble columns dating back to the 14th century AD. You will visit the famous Abu Serga Church, also built in the basilica style. It consists of three sections separated by marble columns decorated with depictions of saints and martyrs and topped with Corinthian-style capitals. The nave includes the Baptismal Shrine, the Luqman, and the most noble marble sanctuary, which precedes the three sanctuaries located on the eastern side of the church. The middle sanctuary is the main sanctuary, and below it is the Cave Church, which is the smaller church built on the site of the cave where the Holy Family lived during their journey into Egypt. It is considered the oldest part of the church.

You will also visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which is one of the oldest and most famous Jewish synagogues in the world. Ben Ezra Synagogue stands out from other synagogues with its distinctive arabesque-style geometric designs. Its walls are covered in plaster, captivating those inside with their intense beauty.

At the end of the day, you will visit the famous Khan el-Khalili Market, one of the best and oldest markets in the world. We will transfer you back to your hotel in a comfortable private car for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

You will enjoy the most exciting tour of your life to Alexandria, the Bride of the Mediterranean, accompanied by your professional tour guide. We will transport you in a private, air-conditioned vehicle from Cairo to Alexandria to visit a number of the most important Greek and Roman archaeological sites. You will see the famous Library of Alexandria, an extension of the ancient library, which was "a huge cultural site built during the well-known Hellenistic-Greek Pharaonic era, completed during the reign of Ptolemy II, and burned down under mysterious circumstances that remain unknown to this day."

You will see Pompey's Pillar, distinguished by its exquisite carving, whether its cylindrical body made from a single piece, the distinctive decorative capital, or the massive base bearing a Greek inscription containing the column's dedication to the famous Emperor Diocletian. You will visit the Qaitbay Citadel, which was built of solid limestone over a vast area of ​​approximately 1,750 square meters, surrounded by an outer wall interspersed with strong defensive towers. The citadel courtyard is surrounded by an inner wall, which includes a group of fortified rooms that served as barracks for soldiers and warehouses for weapons and supplies.

You will visit the Kom el-Shoqafa Catacombs, which are the largest and most famous Roman public cemetery found in Alexandria. These tombs are located on the border of the Western Cemetery in ancient Alexandria and date back to the second century AD. You will visit St. Mark's Church in Alexandria, the first church established in the entire continent of Africa and one of the most important religious tourism sites in the Bride of the Mediterranean. It was built in the home of an Egyptian shoemaker named Anianus, the first Christian convert in Egypt. He converted his home into a church, making it the first church in Africa, and from there, the Christian faith spread to other African countries.

You will visit Sidi Morsi Abu al-Abbas Mosque, which is one of the most prominent and oldest mosques in Alexandria, built in 1775 AD. This mosque boasts a magnificent exterior architectural design, built in the Islamic style during the Fatimid era. Its interior is also distinguished by its beauty, a blend of Andalusian and Arab architecture, featuring the finest intricate Islamic engravings and decorations. You'll see the beautiful Alexandria Corniche, traditional fishing boats, and nets. You'll be able to take many wonderful photos in this picturesque setting.

You'll enjoy a nutritious lunch of fresh seafood, then be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo for some rest and sleep.

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