Luxury Holidays to Cairo and Alexandria

from $939

Duration:
5 Days

Type:
Private Tour

Run:
Everyday

Step back into Ancient History and Cultures in this luxury holiday to Cairo and Alexandria in Egypt. Witness the Influences of Pharaonic and Greco - Roman cultures had on Egypt by discovering the Ancient Pyramids, Museums, Old Christian Coptic Cairo, Old Fortress both from the Roman and Ottoman Empires and more. Staying in the 5 Star Luxury Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence, this is a wonderful experience overall.

Included:

Meet and greet services upon Airport arrival and departure by our Representatives
All transfers by exclusive air-conditioned vehicle with Free WIFI
Assistance of our Personnel during tours and transfers
Accommodation for 4 nights at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence on breakfast
Entry Visa to Egypt
Experienced English speaking Tour Guide
Entrance fees to all sights as per above itinerary
Lunch at The Mena House Hotel Giza
Lunch at Nagib Mahfouz Restaurant in Cairo
Lunch at Studio Masr Restaurant in Alexandria
Tours to Giza Plateau, Pyramids and Sphinx
Tours to Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
Free Entry to the Mummification Room at the Egyptian Museum
Tour to Old Coptic Cairo and Saladin Citadel
Shopping tour to Khan Khalili Old Bazaar
Tour of the Catacombs Alexandria
Tour of Pompey’s Pillar Alexandria
Tour to The Citadel Alexandria
Tour of the Library of Alexandria
Bottled water during tours
Service charges and taxes included

Excluded:

International air fare
Personal spending money
Optional activities
Tipping for Guides, drivers and Hotel staff

Itinerary:

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Day 1: Arrive Cairo - Four Seasons at the First Residence

You will be met at Cairo International Airport by Memphis Tours Representative, who will accompany you to your Luxury Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence for check-in and a free welcome drink. There you will be introduced to your Memphis Tours Representative for the Cairo and Alexandria holiday, who will explain what to expect on your visit. Your Representative will be your point of contact throughout Cairo holiday, and will give you details of how to contact him at any time whilst in Egypt under the care of Memphis Tours.
Throughout your Cairo holiday, in addition to the tour leader you will meet a variety of English-speaking expert English speaking Tour Guides, chosen for their expertise on each of the areas you are visiting. After check-in you are free to spend the rest of the day at your leisure. In the evening, a special treat with an optional tour to watch the ‘Sound and Light Show’ at the Pyramids, telling the history of these ancient colossal structures. Then back to your Hotel for a relaxing overnight stay.
Welcome Drink.

Day 2: Pyramids and Cairo Museum

After a relaxing breakfast at the Hotel in Cairo,you will be accompanied by your private tour guide and driver to visit the famous Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s greatest attractions to visit The Great Pyramids, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, middle pyramids of Khephren and the little one of Mykerinos and The Mysterious Sphinx, the Father of Terror for the ancient pharaohs, this tour includes visit to the Valley Temple facing the Great Sphinx.

Then on the way you will have Lunch, then you will enjoy a visit to the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiques that was built in neo-classical style designed by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon which exhibits a collection now over 120000 masterpieces ranges from pre-dynastic era, Pharaonic era to the Greco-Roman period in Egypt, learn about the great Egyptian civilization and the mummification art in ancient Egypt. You will gain free entry to the Mummification Room at the Museum. Later on you will be transferred to your Four Seasons Hotel for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Cairo to Alexandria Day Tour

Today after breakfast, you will discover the ancient Port City of Alexandria with a pick up from your hotel in Cairo by your private experienced Egyptologist You will be escorted with yourTour Guide and driver to travel to Alexandria, located 220km Northwest on the Mediterranean coast. A stunning and scenic full day tour to experience the highlights of Ancient Greco- Roman Alexandria visiting the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoukafa, and the Royal Cemetery of Kom El-shoqafa,a historical archaeological site and considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. Pompey's Pillar, a Roman triumphal column, is one of the best-known ancient monuments still standing in Alexandria today, and it is the last of the remaining relics of the Seraphium. The Pillar was erected in honor of Emperor Diocletian. Lunch will be served at a good quality restaurant during the day in Alexandria.

Then you will continue on to visit the Citadel of Qaitbey, built on the ruins of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qaitbay. You will visit the large and famous Alexandria Library,reconstructed by building the new library in Selsela at Shatby Which is beside the conference centre. The library is one of the greatest cultural and scientific centres that specialize in the affairs of, literature, civilization, sciences and arts of the area so this attract scholars from all over the world. Finally you will be escorted by your guide and transported back from Alexandria to your hotel in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Cairo Sightseeing Tours

After breakfast, you will be taken with your Guide starting with a visit the Christian heritage in Coptic Cairo including some of the early religious monuments of the city such as the Hanging Church or the suspended church this basilica church was named for its location on top of the south gate of the Fortress of Babylon the church became the centre of the Christian Church of Egypt. Also today, you will visit the very interesting Citadel of Saladin and Mohammed Ali Alabaster Mosque which was designed and built in Turkish style and very similar to the Blue Mosque in Turkey.This magnificent structure is built at a very high point overlooking Old Cairo with spectacular views across the City as far as the Pyramids. It also hosts some very interesting Museums such as the Police, Military, Old Islamic Cairo, and old and modern history of Egypt. Afterwards enjoy a shopping tour at the Khan El Khalili famous Bazaar and old market where you can browse and purchase the wonderful array of handcrafted Egyptian souvenirs and gifts. Finally you will be driven back to your Four Seasons Hotel for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5: Cairo - Fly Back Home

After breakfast you will have time to relax before checking out of the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence for your direct transfer back to Cairo International Airport for your return flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation :

Accommodation Plan:

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence

MAY-SEPT

$ 909 Per Person in Triple Room

$ 939 Per Person in Double Room

$ 1359 One Person Traveling Alone

OCT-APRIL

$ 945 Per Person in Triple Room

$ 975 Per Person in Double Room

$ 1405 One Person Traveling Alone

Prices:

Per Person in Sterling Per Tour and can be paid in US$ or Euros by credit card via a secure payment system with no extra surcharge. Current prices are valid untill the 30th of September 2019 excluding Christmas Holidays.

Children Policy:

0 - 01.99 Free of Charge

2 - 5.99 pay 25% of tour price

6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price

12+ pay full tour price as per adult person

Notes:

Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents.If your tour package includes airfare then extra charges for your children may apply.

Payment:

Early Reservations advised to avoid disappointment in securing your spaces..Booking secured upon receipt of a 25% deposit. During the Christmas holidays, packages require a deposit of 50%. forming part of your final payment. Packages and vacations which include International flights will require the full flight cost and deposit (25% or 50%) due to the regulations of the Airlines who require full payment

Transportation:

Transport for all tours included: domestic flights, trains, and air-conditioned vehicles by road.Wi-Fi, Bottled water and ice box all included whilst travelling by road. All are new vehicles for the latest design and technology.

Tour Guides:

Are available to assist you with transfers to and from Airports, Hotels assisting at Airports with Visa, tickets, luggage. All tours of the sites in Egypt include constant guidance of a highly qualified Egyptologist Tour Guide.

Travelling with Children:

Children delight in touring the Pyramids, Temples and Tombs in Egypt as often it is part of their school study programme. Memphis Tours offers packages to suit all ages with excellent combined multi-location destinations such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Nile Cruise and the Red Sea Resorts.

Wheelchair Travellers:

Specially adapted Nile Cruise boat MS Amarco 1 has all amenities for wheelchairs and special assistance customers on the boat and disembarking for tours. Assistance from the Boat Crew and Tour Guides are always ready and available.

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