Cairo and Alexandria Tours

 Experience the Mediterranean spirit along with the aesthetic pharaonic one with our Cairo and Alexandria Tours! Flying Carpet Tours will help you explore Cairo`s best ancient spots in addition to Alexandria`s breathtaking destinations and will make you get back in time of the Pharaonic era, explore their culture, lifestyle, civilization and know more about their gods and goddesses.

   

 Looking for some antiqued and pharaonic spots? Have no worries, we got you the best spots. Our Cairo and Alexandria Tours offer you an extreme entertainment by visiting Cairo`s best ancient and antiqued spots. The Great Pyramids of Egypt or The Seven Wonders of the ancient world: Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Besides the breathtaking view of the Sphinx, which is a body and a head of a king or god that symbolize strength and wisdom. Additionally, you will be entertained to attend our one-hour Sound and Light Show which is a great show that will take you back to the time of Ancient Egypt where the kings narrate their aesthetic pharaonic stories along with the Pyramids and the Sphinx being illuminated in multi-colored lasers and visual projections. Don`t miss our Camel Riding or Horse Riding at Giza Pyramids, we promise you an amazing and unique experience like no other! 

 You will also feast your eyes with the gorgeous Egyptian Museum and its artifacts and learn about the mummification in Ancient Egypt. Moreover, the museum contains many tombs filled with amazing statues and paintings of Egyptian Gods that would help the mummy in the afterlife, protect them against tomb robbers, and pay homage to their religious symbols. They also contain messages and magic spells to ward off evil and furniture to use in the afterlife as they thought. Get a thrill out of visiting the Step Pyramid of Sakkara; a true masterpiece of the ancient history and one of the hidden gems in Egypt. It is considered as 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. However, if you are a shopaholic, Khan El-Khalili is the right place! You may get lost by the beauty of the shops there; you can buy a lot of things, such as ancient souvenirs, handmade accessories, and gold-made things.

 Not only Cairo, but also Alexandria is another breathtaking spot, where the cultures` mix is apparent. Ever heard of Alexandria`s origin? Well, Alexandria was established by Alexander the Great, it was described as the pearl of the Mediterranean, because of its location at the Mediterranean Sea in the north coast of Egypt, it is also considered to be one of Egypt's top tourist attractions, as it has a long history, that dates back in 331 BC since, therefore it has a variety of cultural heritage sources and civilization, so, it is known to be an exciting city for those who keen to the historical facts, stories and places. Accordingly, it`s known for its ancient Egyptian roots starting from the Classical Period to the Roman times. You will discover Catacombs of Kom El-Shofqa: one of the most valuable and historical land marks in Alexandria, it was discovered accidentally when a donkey fall down into a hole that belongs to the tombs of the Catacomb, it means in English “Mound of Shards”, it is including a series of statues, antiques and tombs which belong to many cultures such as the Egyptian, Romanian and Greek, therefore it has a lot of several styles such as, the statues seems to be Egyptian in style but the clothes seem to be Romanian. Also, Citadel of Qaitbay which belongs to the 15^th century, proceeding to the fabulous library of Alexandria: 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 arts in Greek mythology. 

 Alexandria also is considered to be the second largest city and largest seaport in Egypt, it 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. Besides unleashing your soul and feasting your eyes by visiting Montazah Palace; a huge complex that includes about five beaches where you can enjoy numerous activities, such as diving, swimming, snorkeling, water-skiing and exploring the whole charming complex. Get back in time with the Roman Amphitheater: a fabulous open air museum that is located at the Amphitheater area and the first underwater-antiques museum. 

For more info about Cairo and Alexandria Tours:
Tel.: 01099906242
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