Itinerary
- Day 1
Saqqara - Memphis
Start your Egyptian adventure by heading to the Pyramids of Giza early in the morning. You'll see the three main pyramids, Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, along with the Sphinx. From there, travel south to Saqqara to check out the Step Pyramid, which is one of the oldest stone structures around. Later in the afternoon, you'll head to Memphis, Egypt's ancient capital, where you can see the colossal Ramses II statue and the Alabaster Sphinx before returning to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Snack (Bottle of Water, Can of Pepsi, Chips & Cake)
Included Activities
- Visit Pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure)
- Visit Valley Temple
- See the Sphinx
- Visit Step Pyramid at Saqqara
- Visit Memphis ancient capital
Landmarks/POIs Pyramids of Giza Valley Temple Great Sphinx of Giza Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara Memphis - Day 2
Alexandria
Travel to Alexandria on the coast and explore its Greco-Roman heritage. Start with the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, a multi-level site that blends Egyptian and Roman culture. After that, walk over to Pompey's Pillar, a 29-foot monument dating back to 297 AD. Next, head to the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 14th-century fortress sitting right on the harbor. If you're visiting on a weekday, finish at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina to see its huge collection, though note the library closes on Fridays and Saturdays, so you can only photograph it from outside on those days.
- Meals
- Snack (Bottle of Water, Can of Pepsi, Chips & Cake)
Included Activities
- Visit Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa
- Photo stop at Pompey's Pillar
- Visit Citadel of Qaitbay
- Visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Landmarks/POIs Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa Pompey's Pillar Citadel of Qaitbay Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Day 3
Cairo
Spend the day exploring Cairo's major sites starting at the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, which holds over 250,000 artifacts including an exclusive Tutankhamun exhibition. Then head to the Cairo Citadel and see the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Later in the afternoon, make your way to Coptic Cairo, a historic pilgrimage destination where you can visit the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius), the Hanging Church, Church of St. John and St. Barbara, and the ancient Ben Ezra Synagogue before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Snack (Bottle of Water, Can of Pepsi, Chips & Cake)
Included Activities
- Visit The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
- See Tutankhamun collection
- Visit Cairo Citadel
- Visit Mohamed Ali's Mosque (Alabaster Mosque)
- Visit Coptic Cairo
- Visit Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius)
- Visit Hanging Church
- Visit Church of St. John and St. Barbara
- Visit Ben Ezra Synagogue
Landmarks/POIs The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities Cairo Citadel Mohamed Ali Mosque Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius) Hanging Church Church of St. John and St. Barbara Ben Ezra Synagogue
