Overview
Visit Cairo, the city known as Mother of the world and now for the first time, home to the largest Museum in the world! The Grand Egyptian Museum, GEM, is OPEN!
This 5 day package includes 5-Star hotel accommodations, comprehensive touring, airport transfers and almost all meals.
Visit ancient Egypt like never before, be among the first to enter this spectacular monumental museum, a $1 billion investment by Egypt and the largest museum in the world. Here, you will be able to walk around magnificent statues of many of the pharaohs that lay buried in the pyramids which shadow over the museum.
Itinerary
You will have a full day excursion with lunch, visiting the famous Egyptian Museum where archaeological pieces dating as far back as 3000 BC are in exhibit; where you will see the famous treasure of King Tutankhamun. You will also visit the Alabaster Mosque, the Coptic District, and the Ancient Citadel which was built in 1176. You will visit jewelry and ornament wholesalers. In the afternoon, return to your hotel.
Ancient Egypt comes alive on your tour today of its famous pyramids. Starting with one of the seven wonders of the world, we visit The Great Pyramids of Giza that were built in the 4th dynasty and the nearby guarding Sphinx. Next, we visit Memphis, the first capital city of Egypt . Enter the building which now houses the enormous unfinished statue of King Ramses II. Enjoy lunch in a local Restaurant before we continue our tour of Egypt’s famous pyramids to where the concept was born, The Step pyramid in Sakkara. Return to your hotel for overnight. Meals:B (lunch included on optional tour.
Day at leisure in Cairo or enjoy the optional tour to Alexandria, known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean. We depart Cairo for a scenic drive to Egypt’s second largest city for a guided Tour of the city’s most important sites. Located on the Mediterranean coast, this city was founded by Alexander the Great. Here you will tour the Roman Catacombs – the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt. This tomb was later converted to a public cemetery.Drive past the impressive Library of Alexandria, to the gates of the great Montazzah Palace, home to King Farouk. Enjoy lunch in this beautiful city before returning to Cairo and your hotel for an evening at your leisure. Meals:B (lunch included on optional tour.)
Includes:
- Round trip transfers from Cairo International Airport
- 4 Nights Cairo 5-star Hotel Radisson Blu Resort
- Breakfast and dinner daily at hotel
- Private Full day tour of Cairo including the Egyptian Museum and Bazaar with lunch
- Private Full day tour of Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakara with lunch
- Optional Private Full day tour of Alexandria ($325 per person)
- All local government taxes
- Services of Sunny Land local representatives
- SLT Tour Performance warranty
Excludes:
- International Airfare to Cairo
- Egypt visa ($25)
Minimum 2 passengers required
Radisson Blu Resort
To enjoy style, comfort, and our exceptional services, choose Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis, just 3 kilometers from Cairo International Airport. Unwind in one of our elegant rooms or suites with thoughtful amenities including air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. To dine in style, discover our incredible all-day restaurants and bars with delicious dishes served at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. From our hotel, immerse yourself in the city’s history at sites like the Great Pyramid of Giza or explore the vibrant nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment.
