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Sunday, June 21, 2020

Cairo Tours from Sokhna Port

Enjoy the incredible adventure Cairo Tours from Sokhna Port to see the huge Three Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, and the Valley Temple and take a lot of pictures in the Panorama area to be unforgettable memory with your family, friends or with your lover. As well as Cairo Tours offers you a short visit to the Egyptian Museum to see the magnificent history of Pharones to know more about the Old Civilization.

Start your tour with Pyramids of Giza, which one of the seven wonder of the worlds, also were constructed on one of the rockiest plateaus on the banks of the Nile in Northern Egypt, served as the necropolis for the royalty of the old kingdom, the pyramid structure represents the evolution for tomb design, built to endure eternity for another life, Giza plateau are funerary structures of three kings of the fourth dynasty, Comprised of pyramids, tombs complexes and workers' quarters, and the solar boat museum, the great sphinx.

Scout around Cheops Pyramid which is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and stands from 4000 years; it contains approximately 2.3 million stone blocks. Herodotus said that this pyramid was built by more than 100,000 workers and it took about thirty years to be finished, but the other story says that they were farmers who built it instead of farming due to the Nile River flooding; therefore they concentrate their efforts in building this pyramid. Move to explore Chephren Pyramid which is considered to be the second largest 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. Get the chance and explore Mykerinus Pyramid which is the smallest pyramid of the Giza Pyramids, as its height is approximately 66 meters

Get excited with Cairo Tours from Sokhna Port and explore Sphinx which is a truly a mysterious marvel from the days of ancient Egypt. With a body of and a head of a king or god, Sphinx 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. Get to know more about the Egyptian history and explore the gleaming finds of the Valley Temple in Giza which is considered the oldest stone buildings in Egypt, 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. Entertain your soul and eyes by watching the beautiful designing of the Valley Temple, as it has a charming designing and there’s a floor that was made of Alabaster and it contains about 23 statues of Chepren but unfortunately just one statue of these statues that has survived, there were also a lot of chambers and some of them were built for the mummification of the king’s body and some for gods. There’s also a Hieroglyphic engraves that tell about the history of this temple.

Explore Egyptian Museum and explore the museum which contains the world's most extensive and rare collection of 5000 years of Pharaonic antiquities, beguile your eyes with King Tut Ankh Amun amazing treasures as the Museum contains more than 120.000 masterpieces. The Egyptian Museum holds 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. The Museum holds huge two floors, the first one includes the fabulous statues that belong to Ramses II and many Ancient Egyptian rulers, moreover the beautiful ancient make ups, coins, weapons, irrigation tools and military vehicles which were made by Ahmus. Furthermore the great second floor includes many mysterious rooms, such as the room of the animals mummification that has a lot of mummified animals, as well as the marvelous Tutankhamun’s treasure with its brilliant gold. The room holds many objects such as, the crown, death mast and more, there is also the mummies room which includes a lot of Ancient king’s mummies like Amenhotep III, and you will find many other artifacts and antiques such as the large four gilded boxes which fit inside each other, thrones, a beautiful royal toilet seat, an ancient trumpet, as well as the gold funerary mask and sarcophagus.


Try Cairo Tours from Sokhna Port

Flying Carpet Tours Guide will Pick you up from Sokhna port (by the cruise exit gate), then he will escort you by air-conditioned van 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, Mummy Room with an extra fees, have free time for shopping to buy souvenirs to Friends and Family, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to Sokhna Port to Catch your Cruise Ship.

Included

Pick up and drop off to Sokhna Port
Air-conditioned van Sokhna port / Cairo / Sokhna Port
Excursion to Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum 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 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 Cairo Tours from Sokhna Port:
E-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com
Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com
Tel.: +201099906242

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Cairo Tours from Alexandria Port


Enjoy our Cairo tours from Alexandria port with flying carpet tours and have the chance to experience a nice trip in Alexandria the beautiful second-largest city in Egypt in Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo and visit Qaitbay Citadel, Montazah Palace, Kom El-shokafa (Cata Comb), Alexandria Library which is the largest Library in the ancient world, this library has several types of books that belong to the Coptic and Islamic dynasties and continue to the lighthouse of Alexandria which is considered to be one of the most developed technological achievements in the 3rd B.C century, it is the seven wonders of the Ancient World, Ptolemy I Soter decided to construct the Lighthouse of Alexandria to be a clear guide for ships, this construction was designed by Sostratus.
Or you can choose between our stunning activities in Alexandria Such as Water sports, swimming, shopping and enjoy the beautiful city.
And see the beautiful city Alexandria that 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, you will visit the historical sites such as the Catacombs of Kom el-Shuqqafa that including a series of statues, antiques and tombs which belong to many cultures such as the Egyptian, Romanian and Greek. And Qaitbey citadel that was the strongest fortress that was located in the Mediterranean Sea it was built in the 1480 A.D by the Sultan Al Ashraf Qaitbay, then scout to The Library of Alexandria which is considered to be one of the largest libraries in the ancient world, as it has several types of books such as political, science, agriculture, cultural. This library was constructed during 3rd century B.C by Ptolemy I, who was the son of Alexander the Great and dedicated to the goddesses of Arts who were called Muses Alexandria. And More like National Museum, Corniche, Kom el-Dikka, and Cavafy Museum.
Also we give you the chance to experience the great culture, civilization of the Pharaonic kings and people in Cairo, you will exploring their life style, work and architectures.
First we will give you an amazing trip to the great three Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren ans Mykerinus), Sphinx a huge half-human half-lion statue, also you can scout the valley temple, Sakkara pyramid which is considered the oldest step pyramids in the world, it was built by the architect Imhotep, contains six layers that is gradually decreasing in size. then explore the wonderful Egyptian Museum which include a big and rare collection of the Ancient Egyptian antiques and monuments, as well as the treasure of Tutankhamun, which is the most mysterious and marvelous monuments, the amazing treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun and Citadel of Salah El-Dein which was built to defend Cairo from the armies of the Crusaders by the King Salah El-Dein el Ayoubi . Next move to visit the Hanging Church , Abu Serga Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, the alabaster mosque and khan el khalili Bazaar where you can go shopping, buy souvenirs and enjoy walking through the oldest street in the world.


Montazah Palace
Itinerary:

Day 01: Cairo Tours, Giza Pyramids, The Egyptian Museum
Flying Carpet Tours Guide will Pick you up from port Said port (by the cruise exit gate), then he will escort you by air-conditioned van 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, Mummy Room with an extra fees, have free time for shopping to buy souvenirs to Friends and Family, finally transfer to your hotel in Cairo, 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 02: Cairo to Alexandria, Cata Comb, Qaitbai Citadel, Alexandria Library

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then 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 ., relax by having lunch at local restaurant, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you back to Alexandria Port to catch your Cruise Ship. 


Including
  • Pick up from Port Said Port
  • Air-conditioned van port Said port / Cairo / Alexandria Port
  • 01 Night accommodation in Cairo with Breakfast and all taxes
  • Excursion to the sites mentioned at the above program in Cairo and Alexandria
  • Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
  • English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above
  • Two Lunches at local restaurants in Cairo and Alexandria
  • 02 Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursions
  • All transfers in Cairo, Port Said and ALexandria by air-conditioned Van
  • All service charges and all taxes
Excluding
  • ·         Visa to Egypt
  • ·         Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
  • ·         Tipping

Notes:
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  • ·         Prices are Quoted per person in U.S. American Dollars
  • ·         Extra fees will be applied to enter inside any of the Pyramids
  • ·         Extra fees will be applied to enter the Mummy room at the Egyptian Museum


Tele :01099906242
Email: sales@flyingcarpettours.com

Monday, November 27, 2017

Giza Pyramids Tour

No visit to Cairo would be complete without visiting the great Pyramids of Giza, keen to experience Pyramids of Giza Tour with Flying Carpet Tours and get the chance to explore the most famous archaeological site in the world and the last of the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World, the Giza Pyramids. Get excited and know more about the Pyramids which still represent a mystery although they were built from roughly 2550 to 2490 B.C as no one knows how they were built. Stare at the amazement of the huge statue of Sphinx and explore the gleaming finds of the Valley Temple

Get excited with Giza Pyramids Tour and visit the Giza Pyramids which includes three pyramids, known as Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Feast your eyes watching the three pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, these pyramids, especially the great temple of Cheops are the last of the Seven Wanders of the Ancient World and considered the magnificent man-made structures in history. The historical pyramids were built during a frenetic period of construction, from roughly 2550 to 2490 B.C. Start your tour visiting 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. Move to explore Chephren Pyramid which is considered to be second large pyramid with Egypt Pyramids Tour, 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. Mykerinus Pyramid is the third and considered to be the smallest pyramid of the Giza Pyramids, as its height is approximately 66 meters. 



Entertain yourself and take memorable photos with Sphinx through amazing Pyramid Tours. Sphinx is truly a mysterious marvel from the days of ancient Egypt. With a body of and a head of a king or god, Sphinx 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. Get to know more about the Egyptian history while Visiting the Pyramids of Giza and explore the gleaming finds of the Valley Temple in Giza, which is considering the oldest stone buildings in Egypt, 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.


Itinerary

Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort 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, then 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 of Giza as mentioned at the above program
  • Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
  • English speaking guide at the above mentioned sites
  • 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 in U.S. American dollars
  • Extra fees will be applied to enter inside any of the Pyramids

Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com

Email: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Cairo Tours from Alexandria Port

When your cruise arrives at Alexandria Port, do not miss the chance to experience our Cairo Tours from Alexandria Port where you will visit Cairo which is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa, the name means “the victorious city”. It is located on both banks of the River Nile near the head of the river’s delta in northern Egypt and has been settled for more than 6000 years, serving as the capital of numerous Egyptian civilizations. Explore the enchanting history of Egypt visiting Cairo which contains the most famous landmarks in the world such as the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum. 


Unleash your inner visiting Cairo which is one of the most unique cities in the world, Cairo has long served as the cultural, political and social capital of the Middle East, Cairo combines a rich tapestry of ancient relics, world-famous museums and mind-defying monuments with a fast-paced urban lifestyle found in the heart of this frenetic metropolis. Get the chance to visit the famous Giza Pyramids with Cairo Tours from Alexandria; these pyramids built during a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world, the Giza pyramids, especially the Great Pyramids of Giza, are some of the most magnificent man-made structures in history. Their massive scale reflects the unique role that the pharaoh, or king, played in ancient Egyptian society. Though pyramids were built from the beginning of the Old Kingdom to the close of the Ptolemaic period in the fourth century A.D., the peak of pyramid building began with the late third dynasty and continued until roughly the sixth (c. 2325 B.C.). More than 4,000 years later, the Egyptian pyramids still retain much of their majesty, providing a glimpse into the country’s rich and glorious past. 


Cairo Tours from Alexandria Port

You will also be able to visit Sphinx with Tours Alexandria to Cairo which is a symbol that has represented the essence of Egypt for thousands of years. Carved from the bedrock of the Giza plateau, the Sphinx is truly a mysterious marvel from the days of ancient Egypt. The body of a lion with the head of a king or god, the sphinx has come to symbolize strength and wisdom. The most popular and current theory of the builder of the Sphinx holds that it was commissioned by the 4th Dynasty King, Khafre (2558-2532 BCE). Khafre was one of the sons of Khufu (AKA Cheops). Because of the changing desert terrain, the body of the Sphinx has been buried several times over the past several thousand years. Most recently in 1905, the sand has been cleared away to expose the magnitude and beauty of the entirety of the Sphinx. Then with our memorable tour move to visit 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, as well as it was an important part of the funerary complex which includes a mortuary temple and a burial chamber. The purpose of these valley temples has been debated: they could have been used for the mummification process. The Valley Temple was the home to Pharaoh Khafre, built in the mid- to late twenty-sixth century BC. It was buried under until the 19th century AD, which made it the best preserved structure from the Fourth Dynasty.


Moreover, with our Alexandria to Cairo Tours you will be able to visit the Egyptian Museum which is considered to be one of the oldest, most famous, and largest museums in the world. Opening in 1902, it was purpose-built to house the antiquities of Ancient Egypt. Inside is the greatest collection of Ancient Egyptian archaeological history in the world. There are over 120,000 artifacts, including the contents of Tutankhamen’s tomb and most of the mummies that have been discovered since the 19th century. The museum’s exhibits span from the beginning of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt (approximately 2700 BC) through the Greco-Roman period. The Egyptian Museum contains the death mask and coffins of pharaoh Tutankhamun, jewelry recovered from the wrappings of his mummy and other artifacts from his tomb. The death mask really is magnificent even to someone with no knowledge of the finer points of Egyptian antiquities. Made of solid gold and inlaid with semi-precious stones, it weighs 11 kilograms.



Itinerary

Flying Carpet Tours Guide will Pick you up from Alexandria port (by the cruise exit gate), then he will escort you by air-conditioned van 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, Mummy Room with an extra fees, have free time for shopping to buy souvenirs to Friends and Family, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to Alexandria Port to Catch your Cruise Ship. 

Including

  • Pick up and drop off to Alexandria Port 
  • Air-conditioned van Alexandria port / Cairo / Alexandria Port
  • Excursion to Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum 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 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
  • Groups will enjoy very spcial prices upon request 
  • Extra fees will be applied to enter inside any of the Pyramids
  • Extra fees will be applied to enter the Mummy room at the Egyptian Museum


Website: www.flyingcarpettours.com

Email: sales@flyingcarpettours.com 

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Cairo Day Tours from Alexandria Port

With our Cairo Day Tours from Alexandria Port you will enjoy discovering Cairo, which is the capital of Egypt and it is the most important and touristic city in Egypt, as well as it is considered to be the largest capital in the Middle East, it also is called in Arabic Al Qahira, which means “the Victorious city”, as it has a long history and it is known as the city of a Thousand Minarets, as it has a variety in its culture and civilization, Cairo Attractions includes many ancient and modern landmarks, so it became as an open museum for the Pharaonic, Roman, and Greek monuments.



Therefore you will explore the ancient Egyptian history, walk through the marvelous landmarks of Cairo, as well as you Flying Carpet Tours is known to be very flexible to adjust or add many other places for you to visit in Cairo Day Tours from Alexandria Port such as Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum, which are the most famous Pharaonic monuments, especially if you have enough time in Cairo, so , you will stay more than day to book our Overnight Cairo Tours from Alexandria Port and choose many other places to discover such as the Islamic Cairo and visit Sharia al-Azhar, Citadel of Salah el Din, Wikala of al-Ghouri and Khan El-Khalili, where you’ll have the opportunity to buy beautiful souvenirs, Enjoy Wandering at the Coptic Cairo that contains many Roman fortifications and old churches such as, the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and more.

Get excited with Flying Carpet Tours and have fun during your Cairo Day Tours from Alexandria Port, as you our tours will give you the chance to find out more about the glamorous monuments and land marks in Cairo, take you to explore the Pharaonic, Islamic, and Coptic treasures at one city, as well as try to go to Sakkara and Memphis in our fancy Sakkara and Giza Pyramids Tour from Alexandria Port, in order to explore the Step Pyramids of Sakkara where you will amuse you eyesby watching the beautiful Step Pyramid of the King Djoser and get excited with the amazing activities that you will be able to do during your trip,  therefore you will have so much fun while 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.

Consequently you will  get the chance to discover the charming and gorgeous Egyptian Pharaonic history with Flying Carpet Tours, as you will enjoy your exciting tour to many places in Cairo such as Memphis, which nowadays is considered as a beautiful open air museum in Cairo that will make you will have the opportunity to watch the beautiful streets, buildings, gardens and of course temples, you will also get delighted by many monuments such as the stated of Rameses II which weights approximately 29 tons, and he was a famous builder, as he was clever in building especially the temples, he also was believed to be the best builder in the Pharaonic history in Egypt. 

Moreover if you will stay for more than one day you will have the ability to experience the romantic attitude during cruising the Nile River in a dinner Nile cruise with Belly dancer and Tanoura show with Flying Carpet Tours, explore Cairo at night when the city spreads out with lights, because Cairo is well known as the city that never sleeps, consequently you are going to enjoy the luxury restaurants, the large shopping malls and never get bored, or enjoy discovering Alexandria itself in amazing Cairo and Alexandria Tours from Alexandria Port, which will take you to many places in Cairo and Alexandria, which is known to be gathering between several civilization and cultures, as its monuments shed light on the Roman, Greek and ancient Egyptian dynasties, therefore you will enjoy visiting visit Cata Comb, Qaitbai Citadel, Alexandria Library and many other fascinating places in Alexandria.

So, you should enjoy Cairo Day Tours from Alexandria port to visit Giza Pyramids, Cheops, Chefren and Mycerinus, proceed to Sphinx; which has a head of a Pharaonic man and a body of a lion to symbolize wisdom and strength, get delighted by fancy Tour from Alexandria Port to Cairo, you'll also explore more about the Pharaonic treasures in our Cairo Tours from Alexandria Port in the amazing Egyptian Museum; which contains royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts.


Itinerary

Flying Carpet Tours Guide will Pick you up from Alexandria port (by the cruise exit gate), then he will escort you by air-conditioned van 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, Mummy Room with an extra fees, have free time for shopping to buy souvenirs to Friends and Family, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to Alexandria Port to Catch your Cruise Ship.

Including
  • Pick up and drop off to Alexandria Port
  • Air-conditioned van Alexandria port / Cairo / Alexandria Port
  • Excursion to Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum 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 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

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e-mail: sales@flyingcarpettours.com

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Cairo Tours From Alexandria Port

Get ready to explore Cairo, with Cairo Tours From Alexandria Port, visit all the fabulous sightseeing in the historical city, as Cairo contains Egypt's most famous monuments such as, the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum.


Explore the Giza Pyramids, which considered the most famous attraction in Cairo, as Flying Carpet Tours gives you the chance to visit the great Pyramids with Cairo Tours From Alexandria Port, the Giza Pyramids are located at Giza Plateau, these historical pyramids were constructed during the Pharaonic era, from 2550 to 2490 B.C.

Cairo Tours From Alexandria Port

The largest pyramid is known as Cheops or Khufu, it is one of the most amazing pyramids all over the world as it is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, as it still standing after about 4000 years, it is also considered the largest historical pyramid in the whole world, as it is approximately 146.5 meters high, it was constructed by approximately two million blocks of slopes and limestone, its stone parts were made accurately to fit each other.   

The Chephren Pyramid, is considered the second large pyramid, it was built for Khafre, the third pharaoh of the 4th Dynasty during the Old Kingdom Period of Ancient Egypt around 2540 BC. Khafre, also known in history by the Greek name Chephren, is the successor and son of Cheops, although Chephren Pyramid is smaller than the Pyramid of Cheops, it appears as if it’s higher than Cheops Pyramid because of its bed rock’s height and it lies on the north side of the Plateau of Giza as well as the top of this pyramid that gives an illusion of being higher than the Pyramid of Cheops, because of its smooth limestone cap, the tomb of this pyramid was unfortunately looted.


Mycreinus Pyramid is the third pyramid and it is considered the smallest pyramid of the Giza Pyramids, as its height is approximately 66 meter, moreover it is not similar to the other to pyramids in its decoration and designing, therefore it doesn’t have many drawings and details like them, the Pyramid of Mycerinus was dedicated to Manaure and his son Shepseskaf became on charge of organizing and building the Pyramid after the death of his father Mycerinus. 


Almost as famous as the pyramids, visit the statue of the Great Sphinx with Cairo Tours From Alexandria Port, it’s 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, its body and head were symbolizing the strength and wisdom. The entrance of temples is located next to the Valley Temple associated with Khafre’s pyramid.


Scout the Valley Temple which was very important as it was the main entrance of the complex of the of the Giza Pyramids and it was also used as a connection between the complex and the Nile River by a canal, as well as it was an important part of the funerary complex which includes a mortuary temple and a burial chamber.


Cairo Tours From Alexandria Port gives you the chance to explore the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, you will enjoy walking through the most famous historical museum, situated at Tahrir Square. 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 is considered the most amazing object ever made.


That museum was built in the dynasty of Muhammad Ali Pasha, as he ordered to construct an Ancient Egyptian monuments and antiquities museum that includes the whole ruins of the Pharaonic era  in one place, therefore the Egyptian Museum holds huge two floors, as the first one is including the glamorous tombs that where you will be amazed by the grandeur of its designing and decoration and there are fabulous statues that are belonging to Ramses II and many Ancient Egyptian rulers, moreover the beautiful ancient make ups, coins, weapons, irrigation tools and military vehicles which were made by Ahmus. Furthermore the great second floor which includes many mysterious rooms, such as the room that has a lot of mummified animals.


You can enjoy Overnight Cairo Tours From Alexandria Port too, and beside visiting the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum you can visit the Step Pyramid of Sakkara, which considered 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. This mortuary complex is divided into two parts, the first southern part is dominated by The Pyramid of Sakkara and the northern part contains the Egyptian tombs.


Enjoy visiting Mohamed Pasha Mosque or Alabaster Mosque was constructed by Yousef Bouhnaq, who was a Turkish architecture that came to Cairo from Istanbul to construct this marvelous mosque for Mohammed Ali Pasha, show ruled Egypt in 1805 till 1849 A.D, moreover the construction of this mosque took a long time as they continued in building even after the death of the ruler Mohammed Ali and it was completed during the successors after him, as well as Mohammed Ali Pasha was buried in the southern east side of Beit Al Salah, which located in the right side of the main entrance of the major section.


Walk through one of the most famous and marvelous places in Egypt, which is called Khan El Khalili Bazaar, situated in the heart of the Bazaar district, it also is an amazing street which is considered to be one of the oldest streets in the world, as it dates back to 1382 A.D, you will enjoy shopping, as there are a lot of items such as, Ancient Egyptian statues, galabiyyas, t-shirts, souvenirs for the family and friends, or even a beautiful memory, belly dancing costume, silvers and gold items.




Itinerary

Flying Carpet Tours Guide will Pick you up from Alexandria port (by the cruise exit gate), then he will escort you by air-conditioned van 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, Mummy Room with an extra fees, have free time for shopping to buy souvenirs to Friends and Family, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to Alexandria Port to Catch your Cruise Ship.

Including
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  • Pick up and drop off to Alexandria Port
  • Air-conditioned van Alexandria port / Cairo / Alexandria Port
  • Excursion to Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum 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 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
  • Groups will enjoy very special prices upon request
  • Extra fees will be applied to enter inside any of the Pyramids
  • Extra fees will be applied to enter the Mummy room at the Egyptian Museum


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