8 Days Egypt Tour Package Cairo and Suez Canal

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Explore Egypt during 8 Days Egypt Tour Package includes,Visit to Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian museum,Visit Alexanderia and Alamein ,discover  The Pyramids of Saqqara and the old Cairo and make amazing Trip to Suez Canal and Ismailia.

5 stars Hotel:

In Giza: Hyatt Centric Cairo west
In Alexanderia: Le Metropol


4 stars Hotel:

In Giza: Pyramids Park Resort
in Alexanderia: Steigenbeger Cecil



3 stars Hotel:

In Giza: Giza Front
in Alexanderia:

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Day 1- Arrival in Cairo:


Egypt Tour Packages representative will meet & assist you at  Cairo International Airport, Transfer to hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle Free eveving Overnight in the Hotel Depends on your arrival. If you have an early flight to Cairo you can contact us to make a tour suggestion

Overnight in Giza
 

Day 2- Tour to Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian museum:


You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo by our tour guide to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Giza ( Cheops , Chephren, and Mykerinus)Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx and visit  the Valley Temple .

Lunch will be served during the Pyramids at the local restaurant in Giza

Then you will move on to  the grand Egyptian museum


The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located near the pyramids of Giza, is set to be one of the largest archaeological museums in the world. It will showcase Egypt's rich history with over 100,000 artifacts, including the complete collection of King    Tutankhamun    ’s treasures, displayed together for the first time. The museum’s modern design incorporates traditional Egyptian elements, featuring spacious galleries, interactive displays, and panoramic views of the pyramids. GEM aims to provide a state-of-the-art experience for visitors, bridging Egypt’s ancient past with cutting-edge museum technology.

Optional trip to
the sound and the light show at Giza Pyramids and it costs 40 $ Per person

With the Sound Light Show at the Giza pyramids, the pharaonic history is being re-told by the sphinx, unraveling the ancient secrets and mysterious tales. The Sound and Light show at the pyramids narrates the history of those great kings; Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.

Overnight in the Hotel in Giza

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch


Day 3-Cairo-Alexandria:


Start your private tour to  Alexandria  from Cairo, starts at 7:00 am with Pickup from your hotel by our Egyptologist, and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to  Alexandria , The distance is 220 k/m Northwest of Cairo. Arrive at   Alexandria  around 10 am
Start your day Tour in Alexandria Visiting The Roman  Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa  

The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa :

Archaeologists believe that the Catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D. and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years. This was a period in the history of the city of Alexandria when there was a great mixture of different cultures. Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years


Pompey Pillar:

Has nothing to do with Pompey. The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The red granite column was probably built to honor Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria

The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay:
The Citadel was built in the 15th Century by the Mamlouk Sultan Qeitbay, To Guard the City against the threat of Crusaders, This wonderful Islamic Monument was built by the use of the ruins of the old Lighthouse that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in 3rd Century B.c. The Lighthouse was damaged during an Earthquake that Occurred in Egypt in 1303 A.c during the reign of the Mamlouk King  Qeitbay

Lunch in Alexandria in Egyptian Restaurant


The new Library of Alexandria :

The Library of Alexandria was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding.

Al Montazh Palace :

The Montaza Palace gardens are located at the eastern edge of Alexandria on the north coast of Egypt. The complex, which is around 360 acres in size, is a beautiful property that overlooks Al Montaza Gulf. The complex also contains five beaches for swimming: Aida, Cleopatra, Vanessa, Semiramis, and the private beach of Helnan Palestine Hotel. There are all sorts of fun to be had in Montaza. 

At the end of your tour check into your hotel in Alexandria , Overnight in Alexandria

 

Day 4  Alexandria- El Alamein :


Pick up time from your hotel in   Alexandria  at 07:00  and drive to   El Alamein   From   Alexandria  .
To:  Alexandria , Egypt.
Driving distance: 1 m.
Duration: 1 min.

El Alamein  Controlled the north African coast which opens the way to the whole Egypt and the trade routes to the Far East via the red sea and the Indian Ocean. During the second world war, the Axis powers wanted to dominate Egypt in order to close Britain`s sea routes to its colonial empire, which the British desperate to protect. starting in 1940 with the Italian invasion to Egypt via Libya, The coastal town of Al Diffa was the scene of the ongoing battle.


El Alamein Museum:

The small  El Alamein  museum,  about 1 mile west of the British memorial, is located on the north side of the road, for anyone interested in the war Memorabilia. it is worth a stop. Created in 1965 from debris found on the battlefield, It contains uniforms, Weapons, Flags and other war Paraphernalia. Displays include Photographs and the battle sites

El Alamein  War Cemetery:

It was designed by Sir Herbert Worthington and is maintained by the British war graves commission in  Cairo  , Here 7,367 men from Britain, Newzealand, Australia, South Africa, Greece, France, India and Malaysia are buried in individual graves, while 11,945 men, whose bodies were never found, are honoured in the cloister that precedes the graveyard

Beyond the cloister is the Individual graves, each, topped with white Marker, Approximately 815 soldiers were identified and their names are inscribed over the graves


The German war Memorial

Thee kilometres, west of the Italian marker, the German war memorial is a single octagonal building erected in 1959, overlooks the sea, Patterned after the castle del Monte. the memorial contains the bodies of 4280 German soldiers, at the Entrance, it stands an impressive golden mosaic, to the right of the Entrance is a small chapel where families and friends honour the dead with wreaths, Photographs and memorial ribbons.


The Italian Memorial

The Elegant white marble Italian Memorial, the largest structure at    El Alamein    .stands 5 kilometres beyond the German Memorial, it was designed by Paolo Caccia dominoni who served  at El-Alamein and also wrote a book about it

In the Entrance,  there is a small museum and  in the chapel is inscribed ( To 4800 Italian soldiers, sailors and airmen, the desert and the sea did not give back 38,000 who are  missing)

The main memorial overlooks the sea at the top

Then drive to Cairo from   El Alamein

 

Day 5- Cairo Day Tour to Memphis Sakkara and Dahshur Pyramids


Egypt tour packages representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to take you back 5000 thousand years ago, to unravel the mysteries of Memphis, Saqqara and Dahshour .upon arrival don't miss the opportunity to ask the guide about all you need to know. Memphis is one of the most important political and religious centres in the first capital city of Egypt.  The open-air museum of Memphis including several important status will give you unique access to view the treasures of Egypt.  The next visit will be to Saqqara necropolis as it contains the stepped pyramids of Djoser which contains the oldest stone of the third dynasty.  Before driving to Dahshour you will stop to taste the local Egyptian food as it is time for Lunch  After charging energy come with us to continue visiting an exciting place Dashrour which is known for its Red and Bent pyramid. the land is a freak on Nature.Finally, after an amazing trip, you will be picked up safely in an air-conditioned and modern vehicle to your hotel.

Overnight in the Hotel in Giza
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

 

Day 6- Suez Canal and Ismailia:

Pick up from Your hotel in Giza to Ismailia - Visit the Aldunfah Beach Club / Suez Canal viewing platform in Ismailia .The Suez Canal operates daily northbound and southbound convoys that begin entering the canal in the early morning from each end. 
 By the time the convoys reach the Ismailia section, the busiest period for ship spotting is typically roughly 09:00–11:00. During this window, you’re likely to see several large vessels—including container ships, tankers, and bulk carriers—rather than waiting long periods between transits. Morning also offers the best light and is considerably cooler than midday.  Visit the nearby Suez Canal Museum if you’re interested in the canal’s history.
Lunch in Ismailia before returning to Cairo.
Overnight in the Hotel in Giza
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

 

Day 7- Old Cairo and Old Bazaar:


After breakfast, Meet your private tour guide to visit Islamic and Coptic Cairo including:

Salah el-Din Citadel:

It served as Egypt's seat of government till the 1860s, Cairo Citadel is a magnificent fortress. It was constructed during Salah ad-Din reign. The construction work started in 1176 and was completed in 1182. Then pay a visit 

Old Cairo:

Visit Old Cairo to see major attractions such as the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of the oldest Coptic churches in Cairo

Mohamed Ali Mosque:
It was constructed between 1830 and 1848, the mosque was named " The Alabaster Mosque" because most of the walls were made of pure alabaster. The mosque is a replica of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul

Lunch will be served in a Local restaurant in Old Cairo


Khan El Khalili Bazaar:
No visit to Cairo is complete without a stop at Khan EL Khalili bazaar; one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Transfer to your Hotel after the Tour

Day 08  -International departure:

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for an international flight .If you wish to extend your trip to Cairo

Meals: Breakfast 


 

Highlights

  • The Pyramids of Giza
  • The Grand Egyptian museum
  • Alexanderia
  • The Catacombs of Alexanderia
  • Pompei Pillar
  • The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay

Inclusions

  • Meet and Assistance at the airport
  • 6 nights at hotel in Giza( bed and breakfast basis.) 
  • 1-night  at Hotel in Alexanderia( bed and breakfast basis)
  • An escorted knowledgeable tour guide all over the tour.
  • All your transportation during the tour with a private A.C car
  • Entering fees to all the mentioned sightseeing on the itinerary.
  • Private transfers During the Tours
  • All Service Charges and taxes.
  • Private Tour guide

Exclusions

  • Egypt entry visa.
  • Tipping
  • Optional Tours
  • Dinner in in Cairo and Alexanderia
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