Discover the timeless wonders of Cairo and Alexandria with a thrilling 3-day tour to Cairo and Alexandria from Marsa Alam. This unforgettable experience brings history and culture to life, offering an ideal escape from the Red Sea.
Fly from Marsa Alam to Cairo and begin your adventure with a Cairo pyramids tour. Marvel at the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Next, visit Saqqara to explore Egypt’s oldest pyramid, the Step Pyramid. Immerse yourself in history at the Egyptian museum.
Travel from Cairo to Alexandria for a captivating day of exploration. Visit the famous Roman Catacombs, an ancient underground burial site. Then, head to the impressive Qaitbay Citadel, built on the ruins of the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Conclude your Cairo and Alexandria tour from Marsa Alam with a flight back. This package combines convenience and adventure, making it a must for any traveler. Enhance your Marsa Alam vacation by exploring Egypt’s most iconic cities. Book your 3-day tour today!
699 USD per person in a twin or double room (Group Tour).
1190 USD per single travelers, traveling alone.
This 3-day tour to Cairo and Alexandria blends history, culture, and convenience, offering an enriching experience for travelers in Marsa Alam.
You will begin your 3-day tour to Cairo and Alexandria trip from Marsa Alam when our driver picks you up from your hotel to take you to Marsa Alam Airport. Meet your guide in Cairo outside the arrival terminal to commence your tour. Today’s tour includes the Giza Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from the inside? (Optional)
Today you will learn about the pyramids, their history, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed. Then on to the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the first pyramid in history.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant then transfer to your hotel. Free evening in Cairo.
Embark on a captivating journey to the picturesque city of Alexandria, adding another enchanting day to your 3-day tour to Cairo and Alexandria from Marsa Alam. Upon arrival, you will visit the famous Roman Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa. The catacombs are huge Egyptian tombs and royal cemeteries with Ptolemaic and Roman influences. The catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa are one the largest Roman burial sites not just in Alexandria but in Egypt. These catacombs started as a private tomb for a wealthy family, then became a public cemetery. The catacombs house more than 300 tombs.
From the catacombs to the nearby Pompey’s Pillar. Many of the ancient historians did not tell us more details about the “Pompey’s Pillar” but about the buildings that stood nearby and have disappeared now. The hill on which the pillar is erected was covered with temples and houses a long time before the Roman era. It was the place of the Citadel of Rhakotis. A temple was dedicated to Osiris-Serapis was built on the mountain.
From the Pompey’s Pillar to the magnificent Citadel of Qaitbay. The Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria is one of the most important fortifications in Egypt. It was constructed by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay to defend Egypt against the Ottomans/Turks.
You will end your tour in Alexandria by visiting the Library of Alexandria. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then travel back to Cairo for the final night of your Cairo & Alexandria tour from Marsa Alam.
Explore the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of the Egyptian past are displayed on two floors of the museum.
From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin which was built in 1172 to defend Cairo against the Crusaders. The white Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the Citadel. You will finish your tour today at the historical bazaar of Khan el Khalili, the largest bazaar in the middle east.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant then conclude your 3-day tour to Cairo and Alexandria from Marsa Alam with transfer to Cairo Airport to fly back to Marsa Alam. Transfer from Marsa Alam Airport to your hotel.
