6 Days Cairo, Alexandria & Faiyum Tour

Breakfast then you will join your personal tour guide to visit the most captivating historical attractions in Cairo including:

The Pyramids of Giza

The best-known legendary three pyramids of Giza are the best of ancient Egypt monuments which are located at the Giza Plateau and date back to the 4^th dynasty. The most massive pyramid on the site is the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, regarded as the tallest architectural building in the world for many thousands of years.

The Great Pyramid of Giza

The Great Pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu (2609 BC - 2584 BC) (also known as the Great Pyramid of Giza) is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids located on the Giza plateau in Egypt. It was built in 2570 BC during the Fourth Dynasty (approximately 2580-2560 BC) as a tomb for the pharaoh Khufu, who ruled Egypt for 23 years. The pyramid's interior features several chambers and passages, including the King's Chamber, the Queen's Chamber, and the Grand Gallery. The King's Chamber contains a large granite sarcophagus, although it is unclear whether Khufu was actually buried inside it.

The Great Sphinx

It's a very remarkably massive sculpture standing constantly sits at Giza Pyramids Complex which is devoted to the wise and strong Pharaoh Chephren (2558–2532 BC). The Sphinx is shaped to be an enormous lion's body with a human head of a Pharaoh which was believed it was constructed to be the major protector of the three notorious pyramids of Giza.

The Valley Temple

One of the most recognizable monuments located in the golden embrace of the Giza Pyramids Complex is the Valley Temple; it's an ancient recognizable spot that had served as a mortuary temple, a religious site as well as a center of mummification, purification, and immortality.

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The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a celestial wonder that was built for one billion dollars while being in the heavenly embrace of the Giza Pyramids Complex. It was completed in 2023 with a total area of around 490,000 square meters (about 5.3 million square feet) that feature over 100,000 artifacts that explores the 7000 historical heritage of ancient Egypt. It is by far a major contribution to the preservation and promotion of Egypt's cultural heritage. 

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Lunch Meal

Relax for a tasty lunch at a good quality restaurant then move to visit:

Saqqara Step Pyramid

The Saqqara Pyramid is the first pyramid ever erected in Ancient Egypt which was structured upon the order of King Djoser in the 3^rd dynasty. What is special about the Saqqara step pyramid is that it was a stepping structure of six marvelous steps. It was built during the Third Dynasty, around 2700 BC, for the pharaoh Djoser by his brilliant architect Imhotep. The Step Pyramid is one of the oldest known stone structures in the world, and it represents a significant advancement in ancient Egyptian architecture.

Overnight

You will spend the night at your hotel in Cairo.

Breakfast then you will be taken by a private deluxe A/C vehicle for almost 3 hours driving to Alexandria with your experienced tour guide and visit the most remarkable sightseeing including:

The Catacombs

The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is one of the most recognizable historical sites in Alexandria dating back to the Roman time which was the final resting place for a single family between the 2nd century and the 4th century AD and it's a large collection of wonderfully decorated tombs. This site was thought to be one of the world's wonders in the middle ages and some historians claimed that a tomb of this extensive complex had included both human and animal remains. 

Pompey's Pillar

Pompey's Pillar is an ancient Roman monument that consists of a single column standing in the middle of Alexandria over a rocky hill. This legendary pillar was made from red granite and it was believed to be built on the eastern side of the Serapeum of Alexandria between 298–302 AD and towered almost 30 meters.

Qaitbey Citadel

Sultan Qaitbey had planned and constructed this stunning fortress between 1477 AD to 1479 AD as the protector element of the city and defended it against the advance of the Ottoman Army. The current structure of the Qaitbay citadel isn't the original since it was completely affected during some of the British attacks on Alexandria in 1882 then it was reconstructed within the early years of the 20th century.

Lunch Meal

Enjoy your lunch at a good quality seafood restaurant then move to visit

Alexandria Library

Alexandria Library is a huge project which is considered the best example of modern 21st-century achievements that was opened in 2002. The Library of Alexandria is just a coronation of the city of Alexandria as one of the best-known cultural spots in the world. It is filled with a great collection of artifacts, millions of books, and a number of artifacts.

Overnight

Drive back to your hotel in Cairo to spend the night.

Breakfast at the hotel then join your tour guide to start a full day in Faiyum to visit:

Qarun Lake

The blessed Qarun Lake is the first natural lake found in the world and one of the largest lakes in Africa. It's amazing to know that the lake is not connected to any sea and it covers almost 53,000 acres in Faiyum Down.

Temples of Karanis

The golden temples of Karanis are located 30 km north of Faiyum which contains two marvelous temples dating back to the Ptolemaic Era. The design of the two temples is identical to the temples constructed in the New Kingdom with the same structure and elements.

Wadi Al Rayan

The heavenly Wadi El Rayan is situated in the middle of the Faiyum Desert and it contains two large pure water lakes running in two different attitudes then they meet on a stunning waterfall.

Lunch Meal

Enjoy a lunch meal at a good restaurant in Faiyum.

Overnight

Drive back to your hotel in Cairo.

You will be escorted by your highly qualified tour guide to visit:

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum is one of the most impressive monumental sights where a number of incredible Ancient Egypt legacies are placed. The museum is located in the capital city and its precious contents dated back more than 5000 years of Egypt's history.

Lunch Meal

Lunch will be offered at a good local restaurant then move to visit:

Salah El Din Citadel

Cairo Citadel is the most notorious of Egypt's Islamic sightseeing which was established between 1176–1183 AD  by Salah El Din Ayyubid and it's located in the heart of Cairo. The citadel was the impervious protector of the county against the Crusader forces. Within the citadel are a great collection of museums, castles, mosques, and more.

Mohammed Ali Mosque

Mohammed Ali Mosque is a shining beacon of classical Ottoman beauty which is one of Cairo Citadel's possessions that was constructed during the ruling time of Muhammed Ali and it's well known as "The Alabaster Mosque". This wonderfully decorated building is the finest example of developing Islamic architecture and art.

Al Muizz Street

Al Muizz Street is one of the oldest streets in Cairo and is known as the "Spine of Islamic Cairo". It was established in 970 AD during the Fatimid era and has been continuously inhabited ever since. Muizz Street is home to some of the most important Islamic architectural and cultural treasures in Cairo, including mosques, mausoleums, madrasas (Islamic schools), and markets.  

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Khan El Khalili is a large market complex that was established in the Mamluk period between 1382 and 1389 AD and contains various kinds of food, clothes, oils, perfumes, souvenirs, and many more goods that guarantee that everyone is enjoying the most entertaining travel experience.

Overnight

We will take you back to your hotel. 

Check out then you will be transferred to Cairo Airport to fly back home and end your 6 days Cairo, Alexandria & Faiyum trip package.