Short Breaks to Cairo and Alexandria

Experience fancy Short Breaks to Cairo and Alexandria with Flying Carpet Tours and get the chance to visit the famous landmarks in the famous cities. Cairo is the capital of Egypt, known as the city if history and the cradle of civilization, with our tour you will visit the famous Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, then you will move to Alexandria which is considered the second capital of Egypt, it holds many fabulous archaeological landmarks such as Qaitbay Citadel, Cata Comb, Alexandria Library, and Al Montazah Palace.

Try Short Tour to Cairo and Alexandria with Flying Carpet Tours and explore the main sightseeing in Cairo. Start your tour with a visit to the Giza Pyramids which include Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus Pyramids; those magnificent pyramids were built as tombs, dedicated the Pharaohs. The construction of the pyramids took twenty years from 2540 B.C to 2560 and required than ten thousand workers; till now no one knows how those incredible pyramids were built.

 

Short Breaks to Cairo and Alexandria 

Explore Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus Pyramids with Cairo and Alexandria Short Break Vacation. Cheops Pyramid is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, as it stands from 4000 years and contains approximately 2.3 million stone blocks; every block weighs around 2 tons. Chephren Pyramid is considered to the second large pyramid, although this pyramid is smaller than the Pyramid of Cheops but its top gives an illusion of being higher than the Pyramid of Cheops, because of its smooth limestone cap, while Mykerinus Pyramid is the third Pyramid, considered the smallest pyramid of the Giza Pyramids, as its height is approximately 66 meter, this pyramids is different from the other two pyramids in its decoration and designing.

Cairo and Alexandria Package Tour allows you to visit Sphinx and the Valley Temple which are located at the Giza Plateau. Sphinx is a massive statue that has the shape of lion in its body and a head of a Pharaonic man; it is believed that the head belongs to the king Chephren. The Valley Temple was very important as it was the main entrance of the complex of the Giza Pyramids and it was also used as a connection between the complex and the Nile River by a canal.

Proceed to the Egyptian Museum with Cairo and Alexandria Short Breaks and enjoy visiting the most famous museum in the world as it contains a big and rare collection of the Ancient Egyptian antiques and monuments, it holds a huge amount of unique antiques and monuments for over than 5000 years of arts such as sarcophagi, jeweler, Mummies pottery, and the magnificent treasure of King Tutankhamen.

Enjoy visiting Alexandria; the second largest city in Egypt, described as the bride of the Mediterranean because of its location at the Mediterranean Sea. You will be able to visit the famous attractions of the city with Package Tour to Cairo and Alexandria such as Cata Comb, Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria Library, and Al Montazah Palace

Explore Qaitbay Citadel with was a strong fortress, built by Sultan Al Ashraf Qaitbay in the 1480 A.D, located on the ruins of the amazing Lighthouse of Alexandria which was one of the famous Seven Wonders in the ancient world. Continue your fancy tour to Alexandria Library which was one of the largest libraries in the ancient world, constructed during 3rd century B.C by Ptolemy I.

Visit the amazing Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa with Flying Carpet Tours, it includes a series of statues, antiques and tombs which belong to many cultures such as the Egyptian, Romanian and Greek. Your last visit will be Al Montazah Palace which was constructed during the first half of the twentieth century by Khedeve Helmy who adored Alexandria city and decided to build this palace for him and his guests from the whole world.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Cairo

At the time your flight touching Cairo Land, one delegate from Flying Carpet Tours will be holding a sign with your name, transfer to hotel, relax from the inconvenience of your travel, overnight in Cairo.

Day 02: Cairo Tours, Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will lead you to a ravishing tour to Pyramids of Giza, feast your eyes by visiting Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, next move to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, after Lunch your tour guide will escort you to the Egyptian Museum which contains amazing treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun, finally back to hotel, night at leisure, or choose from variety of optional tours, Either to try Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Folklore show, Belly Dancer, surprises are waiting for you, or try optional to the sound & light show at the pyramids, overnight in Cairo.

Day 03: Alexandria tours, Qaitbai Citadel, Cata Comb, Alexandria Library, Montazah Palace

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, drive by air-conditioned van to Alexandria, the awesome city, feast your eyes by visiting Cata Comb of Kom El-Shokafa, next excursion to Citadel of Qaitbai, proceed to the Library of Alexandria, unleash your soul by visiting Montazah Palace, your last visit will be to Roman amphitheatre (if visit was allowed), relax by having lunch at local restaurant, finally drive back to Cairo, overnight in Cairo.

Day 04: Final departure from Cairo

Today is the valediction day, taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then one of Flying Carpet Tours delegates will lead you to Cairo International airport, for the final departure.

Including

• 03 Nights accommodation in Cairo with Breakfast and all taxes
• 01 Day Tour in Cairo to the sites mentioned at the above program
• 01 Day Tour in Alexandria to the sites mentioned at the above program
• Entrance fees to the sites mentioned at the above program in Cairo & Alexandria
• English tour guide to explore Cairo & Alexandria
• 02 Lunches at local restaurants in Cairo & Alexandria
• One Bottle of Mineral Water at Cairo and Alexandria tours
• Air-conditioned van Cairo / Alexandria / Cairo
• All transfers in Cairo and Alexandria by air-conditioned van.
• All service charges and taxes
• meet at Cairo Airport upon arrival
• Transfer to Cairo International airport on final departure.

Excluding

• Egypt Visa
• International flight
• Any Optional tours
• Tip.

Notes:

• Prices are quoted Per person in U.S. American Dollars
• Prices are not valid during Christmas, New Year or Easter Period
• Program can be adjusted as per your request if it was possible to adjust

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Or email us at: sales@flyingcarpettours.com

Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo

Alexandria is considered to be the second largest city after Cairo and the largest seaport in Egypt, therefore it is one of the most important cities of Egypt and Flying Carpet Tours is giving you the chance to explore many places there even in few day such as our fancy Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo, as Alexandria became a major center of the Hellenistic civilization for approximately 1000 years, therefore you’ll be a witness of it’s great culture, civilization and history, enjoy exploring the spectacular architecture of many historical sites like Cata Combs of el Shoqafa, Alexandria Library and Qaitbay Citadel.

As well as in our Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo, you will be fascinated by visiting the Cata Comb of Kom El Shoqaga ) is located in the a district that is called Larmouz along to the eastern side of Alexandria, Kom El Shoqafa was the name of this area it also means a pile of shards, enjoy exploring this amazing cemetery with Flying Carpet Tours as it was discovered by a falling donkey drawn cart in a pit, which allow them to explore these Catacombs in the 1900 A.D, they also found animal and human bodies remain and three sarcophagi which seems to be made in a Greco-Roman style, therefore you will get excited during your Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo, which will make you enjoy visiting the most exciting paces in Alexandria.

Therefore our Cairo Day Tours are including many other places to visit from Cairo not only Alexandria, as Egypt is full of attractions that still stand so far since thousands of years, such as Tour from Cairo to Fayoum , where you will visit the heart of the city to watch the the Water Wheels, which have been running since the Ptolemaic era and that transported water from Bahr Yusef to Medinet El Fayoum. then go to Ain Selein park to live a great moments by watching the marvelous scenery after that you will visit Qarun Lake, which considered in Egypt the third largest lake and one of the oldest natural lakes in the world, as well as Day Trip from Cairo to Al Minya, which you give you the chance to visit Beni Hassan, which has at almost 40 tombs, as these tombs are all situated on the same height and the entrances to the tombs are ‎located on the same plateau. Tour will continue to Tuna El Gabel area, which was located on the western side of Ancient Hermopolis (El-ashmonen), a city that was dedicated to god Toht, god of wisedom, you’ll see the tomb chapel of petosiris and The Christian 5th century basilica, Tour also icludes a visit to Tell Al Amarna, where King Akhenaton and his wife queen Nefertiti founded this city as dedication to the cult of their new god.

So, when you join our Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo, you the largest libraries in the ancient world, it was also dedicated to the goddesses of Arts who were called Muses, therefore you’ll enjoy walking at this huge and charming library with Flying Carpet Tours by taking trips to explore more about the Great Library of Alexandria, moreover there are a lot of papyrus and articles beside these valuable books which belong to the Greek and Pharaonic dynasties, as well as the books and items that belong to the Coptic and Islamic dynasties.

In addition to the amazing Montazah Palace, which is well known for its charming and it was constructed during the first half of the twentieth century, furthermore there’s Al Monatazah Gulf, which is a huge complex that includes about fives beaches which are Cleopatra, Semiramis, beach that belong Helnan Palestine Hotel, Aida and Vanessa, so, you can enjoy a lot of activities in Montazah beside visiting the Palace of Montazah, such as diving, swimming, snorkeling, riding sea boat, waterskiing and exploring the whole charming complex, so, you will get the opportunity to visit the most charming sites in Alexandria beside enjoying its moderate weather with the exciting atmosphere of this marvelous city.

That is why you shouldn’t hesitate to enjoy an exciting trip to Alexandria from Cairo and visit many places such as Catacombs of Kom El-Shuqqafa, Continue your day tour to Alexandria Library; the most famous library in Alexandria. Continue to Pompeys Pillar; huge monolithic columns. Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo also includes a visit to Qaitbay citadel; an important defensive fortress.

Itinerary

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to an amazing Excursion to Alexandria, drive by air-conditioned van to Alexandria, the awesome city, feast your eyes by visiting Cata Comb of Kom El-Shokafa which is a necropolis of 3 sub-levels dating from the 2nd century AD, next excursion to Citadel of Qaitbai, which was a defensive fortress, that was built upon the ruins of the ancient Alexandria lighthouse, which by the 14th century had fallen into ruins due to repeated damage by earthquakes, proceed to the Library of Alexandria, which is a striking piece of modern design that stands in contrast to the ancient architecture in Egypt. It was dedicated to the Muses, the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts in Greek mythology. It was flourished during the Ptolemaic dynasty and was a major center of scholarship in the 3rd century B.C ., unleash your soul by visiting Montazah Palace, your last visit will be to the Roman amphitheatre (if visit was allowed), relax by having lunch at local restaurant, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Including

• ·         Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo
• ·         Air-conditioned Van Cairo / Alexandria / Cairo 
• ·         Excursion to Alexandria as mentioned at the above program 
• ·         Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• ·         English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above 
• ·         One Lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria
• ·         Bottle of Mineral Water during Alexandria Excursion 
• ·         All transfers in Cairo and Alexandria by air-conditioned Van
• ·         All service charges and taxes 

Excluding

• ·         Visa to Egypt 
• ·         Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary 
• ·         Tipping

Notes:

• ·         Prices are Quoted per person in U.S. American Dollars

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Short Breaks in Cairo

Enjoy discovering Egypt’s advanced ancient civilization, amazing architecture, mummification, medical science, and monotheism, in addition to its unique religious and cultural monuments with Flying Carpet Tours, as you will find amazing Short Breaks in Cairo that will give you the chance to explore many historical sites such as Giza Pyramids , which are located at Giza Plateau, as you  are going to entertain your eyes and mind by watching the most exciting pyramids all over the world, as these historical pyramids were constructed during the Pharaonic era, from 2550 to 2490 B.C, the largest pyramid was known as Cheops or Khufu, it is also considered to be the largest historical pyramid in the whole world, as it is approximately 146.5 meters high, the second large pyramid is known as Chephren and the third pyramid is known as Mycerinus, it is the smallest one of the Giza Pyramids, as you will have the opportunity to choose Cairo Short Break with fewer days to visit less places if you don’t have much more time in Cairo.

As well as our Cairo City Breaks is including a visit to The Egyptian Museum, which is situated at Tahrir Square in Cairo, it hold a huge amount of unique antiques and monuments for over than 5000 years of arts which were described as one of the most valuable arts design in the Ancient Egyptian dynasty, moreover the gorgeous Egyptian Museum is holding an incredibly amazing exhibit, which shed light on the Ancient Egyptian glamorous monuments such as, sarcophagi, jeweler, Mummies pottery and of course the magnificent treasure of King Tutankhamen, as well as they discovered The Death Mask of the boy king in its tomb, and they found out that it was made of solid and pure gold, as it was considered as the most amazing object that has ever made.

Moreover with our City Break Cairo, you will also take a tour to Memphis City, which was considered as the king’s primary residence and it was the ancient capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, therefore this city was one of the most important cities of Egypt and the following cities of “Dahshure, Sakkara, Zawyet Al Aryan, Abu Goreb and Mit Rahina’ were situated in the borders of the fabulous and ancient city of Memphis.

Therefore you get delighted by our Weekend Breaks to Cairo, as you will get excited with many amazing trips to historical sites in Cairo such as  the Step Pyramid of Sakkara, as you will be exploring the grandeur of one of the most beautiful monuments of Egypt, as Sakkara Pyramid is considered to be one of the oldest structures all over the world that date back to 2700 B.C, moreover Sakkara Pyramid is a part of a fabulous mortuary complex that was constructed during the King Djoser in the third century, as it was built by the famous architect Imhotep, and it is a beautiful stepped pyramid that contains six layers that is gradually decreasing in size.

If you need to go to Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh in a few days, then join our fancy Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh Short Breaks, so that you could enjoy many cities beside Cairo, as well as many other places that you will be able to visit beside Cairo, such as Luxor in our fabulous Cairo and Luxor Short Breaks , then you will be delighted by a memorable trip to Luxor, which is well known to be as an open air museum, due to its amazing monuments which are located at open air areas.

Consequently you will be fascinated by going to marvelous places in Cairo City Tour such as Citadel of Salah El-Dein and enjoy the grandeur of its monuments, wonder at the amazing and huge gateways, watch the gorgeous designing of its high defending walls and towers, know more about it’s the history during its constructions progress, as they started to built the citadel during the reign of the King Salah El Din El Ayoubi in 1176 A.D and then it was finished in 1182 during the reign of Al Malik Al Kamel, who took the role of Egypt after the death of the king Salah El Din, as well as he was the first King that had lived in this citadel.

 So, Live the exciting adventure of exploring the Ancient Egyptian monuments in our Short Breaks in Cairo, Have a special and remarkable experience with Flying Carpet Tours, Get delighted by fancy tours to amazing archaeological sites in Cairo like, the great Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, Enjoy fabulous Short Breaks to Cairo wandering at Memphis and Sakkara, walk through the fabulous Step Pyramid, as well as the charming Old Cairo. 

Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrive Cairo

At the time your flight touching Cairo Land, one delegate from Flying Carpet Tours will be holding a sign with your name, transfer to hotel, relax from the inconvenience of your travel, overnight in Cairo.

• Day 02: Cairo Tours, Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara Tours

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to a flourishing day tour to Memphis City at Mit Rahina, Feast your eyes with the huge Statue of Ramses II at the Open Air Museum in Memphis City, Next tour to the step Pyramid of King Zoser, Sakkara Pyramid, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, next excursion to Pyramids of Giza, explore Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, next move to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple finally back to hotel, overnight in Cairo.

• Day 03: Cairo Tours, Egyptia Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Dein, Old Cairo

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours  guide will escort you to ravishing day tour to the Egyptian Museum which contains amazing treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun, Mummy room available with an extra fees, then proceed to Citadel of Salah El-Dein, watch the glorious of the Alabaster Mosque belongs to Mohamed Ali, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, next excursion to Old Cairo, visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, finally walk through Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, then back to hotel, overnight in Cairo.

• Day 04: Final Departure from Cairo

Today is the valediction day, taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then one of Flying Carpet Tours delegates will lead you to Cairo International airport, for the final departure.

Including

•           03 Nights accommodation in Cairo with Breakfast and all taxes

•           02 Day Tours in Cairo to the sites mentioned at the above program

•           Entrance fees to the sites mentioned at the above program in Cairo

•           English speaking guide in Cairo

•           02 Lunches at local restaurants in Cairo

•           One Bottle of Mineral Water to each person

•           All service charges and all taxes

•           meet at Cairo Airport upon arrival

•           Transfer to Cairo International airport on final departure.

Excluding

•           Egypt Visa

•           International flight

•           Any Optional tours

•           Tip.

Notes:

•           Prices are quoted Per person in U.S. American Dollars

•           Prices are not valid during Christmas, New Year or Easter Period

•           Program can be adjusted as per your request if it was possible to adjust
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For more Short Breaks in Cairo

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Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara

Experience amazing Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara with Flying Carpet Tours; you will get the chance to visit the most mysterious and famous pyramids in the world, known Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus pyramids, located at Giza Plateau, constructed during the Pharaonic era, from 2550 to 2490 B.C. Get delighted visiting the famous Sphinx and the Valley Temple, located near the three Pyramids of Giza. Moreover, you will be able to explore the ancient city of Memphis and Sakkara Pyramid which is considered the oldest structures all over the world that dates back to 2700 B.C.


With Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara Tour you will visit the most famous landmark in Egypt, considered a defining symbol of the country, constructed thousands years ago, and built within twenty years from 2540 B.C to 2560. These Pyramids were built to be massive tombs to the Egypt's pharaohs as they expected to become gods in the afterlife, constructed by teams of more than ten thousand workers. The Giza Pyramids include Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus Pyramids.

Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara

Your trip to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara Excursions includes visits to Cheops Pyramid which is one of the most amazing pyramids all over the world as it is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and stands from 4000 years; it contains approximately 2.3 million stone blocks. The Chephren Pyramid is considered to be second large pyramid, although this pyramid is smaller than the Pyramid of Cheops but its top gives an illusion of being higher than the Pyramid of Cheops, because of its smooth limestone cap. Mycreinus Pyramid is the third and considered to be the smallest pyramid of the Giza Pyramids, as its height is approximately 66 meter. Furthermore, you will explore Sphinx and the Valley Temple. 


Experience Memphis, Sakkara and Giza Pyramids Day Tour and visit the oldest structure in the world while visiting Sakkara Pyramid which dated back to 2700 B.C, built by King Djoser, its height is 60m and it is including temples, chapels and courtyards. Move to Memphis city which was constructed by the Pharaoh Menes approximately in 3000 B.C, considered as a beautiful open air museum in Cairo, therefore you will have the opportunity to watch the beautiful streets, buildings, gardens and of course temples.


Discover the City of Memphis with Day Tour to Memphis, Sakkara and Giza Pyramids; it was the seat of power of the Old Kingdom (2686—2181 BC) of Ancient Egypt, home to the pharaohs that raised the pyramids. It lies 20 km far from Cairo and it was the main center of administration and policy in the Middle and Lower Egypt, you will also get delighted by many monuments such as the stated of Rameses II which weights approximately 29 tons. 


Visit Sakkara Step Pyramid with Sakkara, Giza Pyramids and Memphis Day Trip, the pyramid was constructed at Saqqara about 4,700 years ago, the Step Pyramid of Djoser was the first pyramid the Egyptians built. It is a part of a fabulous mortuary complex that was constructed during the King Djoser in the third century, as it was built by the famous architect Imhotep and contains six layers that is gradually decreasing in size.


Flying Carpet Tours gives you the chance to try amazing optional tours to the other famous sightseeing in Cairo with Excursions to Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara, as example you can try Dahshur, Sakkara and Memphis Tours, besides visiting Sakkara Pyramid and Memphis City, you can experience charming tour to Red and Bent Pyramids of Dahshur. Red Pyramid is considered to be the largest pyramid in the world after the magnificent Pyramid of Cheops which is one of the Giza Pyramids, Red Pyramid is located at Dahshur, it also has the biggest base of all the Egyptian pyramids, dedicated to the king Snefru, while Bent Pyramid is distinguished by its two entrances which are totally separated, as the first one is situated in the northern side and head to a beautiful room which is located in the lower stage and has some inscriptions on its walls, as well as the second entrance is situated in the western side of the pyramid and head to another room which is also including some ancient inscriptions and it is called the upper chamber.


Try Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and Old Cairo Tour with Flying Carpet Tours and take amazing tour to discover the Egyptian Museum which contains a big and rare collection of the Ancient Egyptian antiques and monuments, then move to Salah El Din Citadel which is an old fortress that was built to protect Cairo from the enemies and it sheds light on the medieval warfare, as it shows many fabulous monuments and weapons, used as a Headquarters for the King Salah El Din and his government in Egypt, therefore it became the Headquarters for many years and centuries during the Ayyubid, Mamluks and Ottoman Dynasties.

Itinerary

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to a flourishing day tour to Memphis City at Mit Rahina, beguile your eyes with the huge Statue of Ramses II at the Open Air Museum in Memphis City, Next tour to the step Pyramid of King Zoser, Sakkara Pyramid, relax by having Lunch at local restaurant, Next Excursion to Pyramids of Giza, Explore Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your tour guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, next move to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, your guide will give you some time for shopping to buy whatever you prefer, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Including

• Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo 
• Excursion to Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara as mentioned at the above program
• Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
• English speaking guide at the above mentioned sites
• One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo 
• Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion 
• All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
• All service charges and taxes 

Excluding

• Visa to Egypt 
• Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
• Tipping

Notes:

• Prices are quoted per person in U.S. American Dollars 
• Extra fees will be applied to enter inside any of the Pyramids

For more info. Kindly visit: www.flyingcarpettours.com

Or email us at: sales@flyingcarpettours.com