Egypt

• Arrival in Cairo International Airport, Meet and Assist at the airport and after going through immigration, Baggage claim, and Customs. Transfer to Hotel and Overnight.

• • The Great Pyramid of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops) is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex bordering what is now El Giza, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. Based on a mark in an interior chamber naming the work gang and a reference to fourth dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu, Egyptologists believe that the pyramid was built as a tomb over a 10 to 20-year period concluding around 2560 BC. Initially, at 146.5 meters (481 feet), the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3,800 years. Originally, the Great Pyramid was covered by casing stones that formed a smooth outer surface; what is seen today is the underlying core structure. Some of the casing stones that once covered the structure can still be seen around the base. There have been varying scientific and alternative theories about the Great Pyramid's construction techniques. Most accepted construction hypotheses are based on the idea that it was built by moving huge stones from a quarry and dragging and lifting them into place.

 

• • THE SPHINX:

On the way to the temple of the Valley, lies the large statue of the Sphinx. The Sphinx is carved from a single piece of stone. One of the most famous monuments in the world, it is indeed a legendary statue for it has the body of a lion and the face of a man. It is 70m long and 20m high. The face of the Sphinx closely resembles that of King Kephren. Lunch at Local Restaurant.  

• • THE PERFUMERY:

Since time immemorial the Egyptians have been extracting essential oils for essences. Here you have a chance to experience the aromas like, ‘The secret of the desert', ‘The Lotus’ and all popular international designer perfumes and colognes. THE PAPYRUS The Papyrus was first made in ancient Egypt- learn how to manufacture this paper using papyrus reeds. And you have an opportunity to buy some hand painted papyrus. In the evening there is a Nile Cruise Dinner, which lasts for 2 hours, sailing on the Nile with Folkloric Shows and Belly Dancers. At the end of this cruise, you will be driven back to your hotel.

• Breakfast at Hotel. Then transfer to Alexandria by road (2.5 hrs approx.), arrive Alexandria. Highlights of the day: THE CATACOMBS OF KOM EL SHOUKAFA Kom El Shoukafa is an underground wonder world of ornate carvings and paintings and a mixture of Roman and Egyptian designs. It is the largest Roman Funerary complex in Egypt. And dates from the second century A.D. This warren of tombs, on three levels, also contains the Triclinium, where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast the dead, and a central tomb with reliefs of bearded serpents. Inside are 2nd Century A.D. status of Sobek and Anubis wearing Roman armor. CITADEL OF FORT QAITBEY This citadel is the further most edifices on the harbors arm. The fort is on the original site of the Pharos, Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse, built in 279 BC to a height of 12 meters and topped with the statue of Poseidon. Although Pharos was restored at various times it had finally crumbled by the time the original fort was built, in the 1480’s. This magnificent structure houses Fort Qait Beys naval museum.
• MONTAZAH GARDEN A private park where world leaders often meet, 150 acres of numerous trees, palms. Overnight Alexandria.
• Then transfer to Alexandria by road (2.5 hrs approx.), overnight at Alexandria.

• ALEXANDRIA-CAIRO Breakfast at Hotel-Then transfer to Cairo by road (2.5hrs approx.). Arrive Cairo. Overnight at Hotel.

• CAIRO DEPARTURE After breakfast at the hotel, free at own leisure until time to check out and transfer to Airport for a flight back home.