Cairo & Alexandria Escape
Cairo & Alexandria Escape
Cairo & Alexandria Escape
6 Days
Visiting: Arrive In Cairo, Egypt, Cairo. Excursion To Giza, Cairo, Wadi El Natrun, Alexandria, Africa, Europe
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KQIX-2024
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Tour Overview
The mysteries of the Sphinx await on this off-season vacation in Egypt! Enjoy an escorted vacation in Cairo and Alexandria. Visit the incredible Egyptian Museum and marvel at the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza—the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Visit the 4th-century Mediterranean harbor founded by Alexander the Great in Alexandria. Guided sightseeing includes the Catacombs of Kom El Shogafa, Pompey’s Pillar and the lush Montazah Gardens. Travel through the El Beheira desert en route to Wadi el Natrun to visit the Coptic Monastery. This 6-day guided vacation in Egypt is even better with fewer crowds and more savings during off-season—a wondrous escape to be sure!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Cairo,Egypt
Location: Arrive In Cairo, Egypt
Meals Included: Dinner
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
ARRIVE IN CAIRO, EGYPT Welcome to Cairo. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)CAIRO-NILE.jpg
Day 2: Cairo. Excursion To Giza
Location: Cairo. Excursion To Giza
Meals Included: Breakfast
CAIRO. EXCURSION TO GIZA Secrets of the Sphinx CAIRO Guided sightseeing includes the Egyptian Museum.GIZA Take pictures of the Sphinx and of the Great Pyramids. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORY & MYSTERY Get up close and personal with The Pyramids of Giza - one of the World’s Seven Wonders. Ponder the enigmatic secrets of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Marvel at the massive monument of Cheops, the most colossal pyramid ever built with an original height of 496 feet.GIZA.jpg
Day 3: Cairo,Wadi El Natrun,Alexandria
Location: Cairo, Wadi El Natrun, Alexandria
Meals Included: Breakfast
CAIRO–WADI EL NATRUN–ALEXANDRIA The Mediterranean Pearl WADI EL NATRUN [LF] Visit a Coptic Monastery before returning to Cairo.ALEXANDRIA Free time to explore the city at your own pace. (B) 137 mi / 220 kmLOCAL FAVORITE CULTURE & TRADITIONS In Arabic, Wadi El Natrum means “Valley of Nitrates,” due to the presence of eight different lakes containing nitrates in the surrounding area. In Coptic, the region is also known as Shi-Hyt, which can be translated as “balance of the heart” or “measure of hearts.” The monasteries of Wadi el-Natrun are the source of indispensable data for the study of the Coptic heritage, and especially for Coptic literature, art, and architecture.WADI-EL-NATRUN.jpg
Day 4: Alexandria
Location: Alexandria
Meals Included: Breakfast
ALEXANDRIA Feel like royality in the Montazah gardens ALEXANDRIA Guided sightseeing includes the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, that commemorates the ancient Library of Alexandria, and the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel. Visit the Montazah Garden. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORY & CULTURE Originally founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was once one of the wealthiest cities in the world and the Montazah Palace gardens are a true testimony of this wealth. Designed to be a place of relaxation and recreation for the Khedive and his guests are filled with flowers, trees and shrubs.ALEXANDRIA-QAITBAY-CITADEL.jpg
Day 5: Alexandria,Cairo
Location: Alexandria, Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
ALEXANDRIA–CAIRO A Drive Through the Red Land Drive through the El Beheira desert.CAIRO Farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 155 mi / 250 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTNATURAL WONDER In ancient times, the Egyptians called the desert the "red land", distinguishing it from the flood plain around the Nile River, called the "black land". These colours reflect the fact that the desert sands have a reddish hue and the land around the Nile turned black when the annual flood waters receded. Over thousands of years, the Nile River evolved into its present shape, surrounded by the Eastern and Western deserts.CAIRO-EL-BEHEIRA-DESERT.jpg
Day 6: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
CAIRO Safe Travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)CAIRO-SUNRISE.jpg
UNESCO Sites
Historic Cairo|The Pyramid Fields of Giza
Accommodation
Cairo:Hyatt Regency Cairo WestAlexandria:Hilton Alexandria CornicheCairo:Sonesta Tower & Casino
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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