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.

Alexandria has always been of the most recognizable cities in the world, and known as the pearl of the Mediterranean due to its enchanting beauty. Unleash your inner with our Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo and start your tour visiting Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which is the largest and most important burial site dating back to the Greco Roman period in Egypt. The necropolis was initially built for a single family wealthy family, and then it entombed over 300 mummies. This extensive complex of impressively decorated tombs dates from the Roman Era and is considered as one of the “Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages”. Next excursion will be Qaitbay Citadel which is considered the main attraction in the city, it is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It was built in the 1480 A.D by the Sultan Al Ashraf Qaitbay on the ruins of the amazing Lighthouse of Alexandria which was considered to be one of the famous Seven Wonders in the ancient world. Get to know more about the citadel that is located at the entrance of the eastern part of the Pharaos Island with Alexandria Tour from Cairo, there was also a beautiful mosque inside it, the Qaitbay Citadel was also being used until the periods of the Mameluke, Ottoman, but they stopped using it after the British bombed Alexandria in 1883, therefore it became neglected till the twentieth century although it was restored to be saved from damaging many times by the Egyptian Supreme Counsel of Antiquities. 

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria and visit Alexandria Library which was built due to the orders of Ptolemy the second in the third century BC and it was said that it contained 700,000 books and it was the greatest library in the world at that time, 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. The library of Alexandria became famous world wide because it was the first public governmental library in history. There were many libraries in the times of the pharos but it was exclusive for the priests of the temples and the royal family. The library contained the science, civilization, and books of two remarkable periods: The Pharonic and the Greek. Most historians believe that Julius Cesar burned 101 ships that were landing on the Mediterranean Sea shore in front of Alexandria in the year 48 BC. This was after little Ptolemy, the brother of Cleopatra, went to fight Cesar thinking that he is helping the queen to fight against him. This great fire reached the library and caused a huge damage to the building of the library and its books. Move to explore Al Montazah Palace which was constructed by Khedeve Helmy, who adored Alexandria city and decided to built this palace for himself and guests from the whole world, as the Palace of Montazah is containing about 3000 meters wide of tress and many kinds of plants which have charming colours and give the palace a gorgeous view, as these plants are consisting of huge bookts, Carlota, special kinds of palm trees, Catania, Anthurium, Araliaceae, Ropilia, Hokiry and Victoria.

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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.

Included

• 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

Excluded

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

For more info about Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara

If you are looking for a fancy and cheap vacation in Egypt, Flying Carpet Tours offering Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara which gives you the chance to choose from variety of amazing Cairo Tours to almost all the famous destinations in the country. Spend memorable vacation in Cairo and visit the most famous attraction in the world; the Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara.

Visiting Cairo is a must when you plan your vacation in Egypt, experience Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara and amuse your eyes watching the magnificent Pyramids of Giza which were built to honor certain Pharaohs of the fourth ruling dynasty of Egypt during a period known as the Old Kingdom. The three Pyramids of Cheops, Chepheren and Mykerinus were constructed throughout Ancient Egyptian from roughly 2550 to 2490 BC. You’ll also see one of the world’s oldest statues, the Great Sphinx of Giza which is among the world’s largest sculptures, measuring some 240 feet (73 metres) long and 66 feet (20 meters) high. It features a lion’s body and a human head adorned with a royal headdress that symbolize wisdom and power. Get excited with our Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara

Get excited with Our Tour to Pyramids and explore Mykerinus Pyramid which is the smallest of the Giza pyramids (66m high and 108m wide), despite being built with larger freestones. It has a particularly complex system of funerary chambers. Like its neighbours, with its temples, road and three small satellite pyramids, Mykerinos was a funerary complex. The attention to detail is not as it is on the earlier pyramid. Menkaure' was the successor to Chephren. The pyramid was not complete when Menkaure died. Shepseskaf, who was Menkaure's son, finished the pyramid. The granite encasement was never finished. The pyramid stands 66.5m high, which is much smaller than the other two pyramids at Giza. Find out more about the chamber of Mycerinus or its also called Mankaure, which was located in the lower floor, its walls were covered with granite, as well as the construction of Mycerynus had to have a well prepared rock subsurface, especially around its northern west corner. Scout around Sphinx which is a massive statue that has a body of lion and a head of a Pharaonic man, it was believed that the head is belonging to the king Khafre. The statue has come to symbolize strength and wisdom. The statue consists of about 2,000 limestone blocks and although the date of its constructions is uncertain, the head of the Sphinx is believed to be that of the Pharaoh Khafre. Finally you will visit the Valley Temple with our Great Pyramid of Giza Tour. The temple is located in front of Khafre Pyramid beside the Sphinx, it is characterized by magnificent of engineering and its distinctive architectural style, 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. This temple served definitely two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king.

Memphis was the ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch, the first nome of Lower Egypt. Its ruins are located near the town of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Giza. According to legend related by Manetho, the city was founded by the pharaoh Menes. Capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it remained an important city throughout ancient Egyptian history. It occupied a strategic position at the mouth of the Nile Delta, and was home to feverish activity. Its principal port, Peru-nefer, harboured a high density of workshops, factories, and warehouses that distributed food and merchandise throughout the ancient kingdom. During its golden age, Memphis thrived as a regional centre for commerce, trade, and religion.

Visit Sakkara Step Pyramid with Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara, 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.

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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.

Included

• 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

Excluded

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

For more info about Tour to Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Sakkara:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242