Two Days Cairo and Alexandria Tour From Luxor By Plane
Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Tour Type
Private Tours
Availability
Everyday
Pickup
Hotel
Tour Overview
Luxor, the city with 100 gates, is a fantastic place, but if you want to try something else, Cairo and Alexandria, two timeless cities, are waiting for you. This two-day Cairo-Alexandria excursion from Luxor allows you to discover the magnificent Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, the Library of Alexandria, the Citadel of Qaitbey, the catacombs, and many other sites.
Tour Highlights:
- Giza Pyramids Complex
- The Great Sphinx
- The Valley Temple
- The Egyptian Museum
- Qaitbay Citadel
- The Catacombs
- Pompey’s Pillar
- Alexandria Library
Included/Excluded
- Pick-up services from Cairo Airport.
- Domestic flight tickets from Luxor to Cairo & return.
- All transfers are by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Magical 1 Night at 5* Hotel in Cairo.
- Private Egyptologist tour guide.
- 2 Lunch meals during the tour.
- Mineral water was on board the vehicle during the tour.
- Entrance fees to all the sights mentioned.
- All taxes and service charges.
- Any extras not mentioned in the program.
- Tipping.
Tour Plan
The vacation of a lifetime will begin as soon as you arrive at Cairo Airport, where an employee of Egypt Van Tours will be waiting for you. You will then start your journey by visiting:
Giza pyramid complex
The Giza Pyramid Complex is a collection of marvels that spans over 4,000 years and includes three main pyramids, six smaller pyramids, the Sphinx, and a valley temple.
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the place where the glory of Egypt is revealed, as it is one of the oldest and most prominent structures in the world, dating back to 2580 BC, making it more than 4,500 years old. It was built in 20 years using 2,300,000 limestone blocks and has a height of 147 meters (481 ft), making it the tallest building in the world at 3,800 years.
The Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx is the oldest statue in the world, 73 meters (240 ft) high and 19 meters (66 ft) wide in the form of a mythical creature known as the Sphinx, with the body of a lion and the head of a man. , most likely King Khafre, as a symbol of power and knowledge. Since its origins in the ancient Egyptian Empire, this site has been mysterious (2686-2181 BC).
Valley Temple
It is one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian archaeological sites, composed entirely of limestone and granite, with diorite carvings of Kharif.
Lunch will be served in a restaurant overlooking the pyramids and the Nile, followed by a tour of:
Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum is a voice from the past, with more than 120,000 rare ancient Egyptian artifacts dating back more than 4,000 years, from all periods, made from luxurious materials such as gold and precious stones to ordinary materials such as wood or stone in the form of statues and jewelry. And funeral objects. The most famous treasures are those of King Tutankhamun and a number of mummies on display.
After that, you will check into your hotel for the night.
After breakfast and check out from the hotel, you will travel to Alexandria, the pearl of the Mediterranean and a wonderful city. Upon your arrival, you will see some of the most famous tourist sites in Alexandria, starting with:
Citadel of Qaitbay
Qaitbay Citadel was built by Sultan Al-Ashraf Saif al-Din Kuyt Bey in 1477 on the same site as the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World, using stones excavated from the damaged lighthouse. All tourists love the castle because it combines the beautiful spirit of the Lighthouse of Alexandria with fabulous Islamic architectural styles and motifs.
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
The catacombs are like an ancient underground palace full of hidden horrors. It was built as a tomb in the second century AD. It blended the aesthetic features of the Hellenistic and Roman culture with the ancient Egyptian pharaonic civilization in the most beautiful way. Between its three stories, it houses a variety of Greek and Roman artifacts and decorations, earning it the title of one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.
After having a delicious lunch at one of the local Alexandria restaurants, go to the following:
Pompeii Column
The Pompeii Column symbolizes the power and glory of the ancient Greek civilization. It is famous for being the giant monolithic column built outside of Rome; It was named Pompey’s Column because the Crusaders believed that the remains of the great Roman general Pompey were preserved in a pot at the top of the column during the Middle Ages. It is built of solid red granite and is 28 meters high and 2.7 meters wide. On the upper west side is a Greek inscription attributed to Emperor Diocletian.
Alexandria Library
The Library of Alexandria is a tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria. It is one of the world’s largest and most advanced libraries and has the sixth-largest Francophone library. It is trilingual, with books in Arabic, English, and French, and the largest repository of French books in North Africa and the Middle East. It also houses impressive art galleries and complete collections of some of the world’s rarest books.
After that, you will return to Luxor from Cairo International Airport.
Note: You are welcome to express your thoughts on whether any excursions should be included or removed from your tour schedule to meet and satisfy your requirements.
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