12 Days Egypt Journey Cairo, Alexandria, Fayoum & Marsa Matrouh

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12 Days Egypt Journey Cairo, Alexandria, Fayoum & Marsa Matrouh

Tour Highlights

Itinerary

Day 01 – Welcome to Cairo

  • Meet & greet at Cairo International Airport.
  • Transfer & overnight at hotel in Giza.

Day 02 – Giza Pyramids & Saqqara Step Pyramids

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Explore the Giza Pyramids: Khufu, Khafre & Menkaure.
  • Visit the Great Sphinx – iconic lion-bodied guardian of the pyramids.
  • Discover the Valley Temple of King Khafre, used for royal mummification.
  • Discover the Saqqara Step Pyramid and ancient tombs.
  • Lunch during the tour.
  • Transfer & overnight at hotel in Giza.
  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch.

Day 03 – Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Visit the Egyptian Museum to explore ancient treasures.
  • Visit the Hanging Church and the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, important sites in Coptic Christian heritage.
  • Wander through the bustling Khan El-Khalili Bazaar for souvenirs and local culture.
  • Lunch during the tour.
  • Transfer & overnight at hotel in Giza.
  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch.

Day 04 – Islamic Cairo & Iconic Mosques

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Citadel of Salah El Din: Fortress from 1176, once the seat of Egypt’s rulers for centuries.
  • Mosque of Muhammad Ali: 19th-century “Alabaster Mosque,” famed for its marble walls and the tomb of Muhammad Ali.
  • Mosque of Sultan Hassan: Grand 14th-century mosque, admired for its vast size and rich design.
  • Al-Rifai Mosque: 19th–20th century mosque opposite Sultan Hassan, known for its ornate dome and minaret.
  • Mosque of Ibn Tulun: 9th-century mosque, famous for its spiral minaret and spacious courtyard.
  • Lunch during the tour.
  • Transfer & overnight at hotel in Giza.
  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch.

Day 05 – Alexandria: Pearl of the Mediterranean

  • Early morning drive to Alexandria.
  • Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.
  • Visit Pompey’s Pillar and learn its history.
  • Enjoy a seafood lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Tour the New Library of Alexandria.
  • See the Citadel of Qaitbay on the Mediterranean coast.
  • Transfer & overnight at hotel in Giza.
  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch.

Day 06 – Fayoum & UNESCO Fossil Valley

  • Early morning drive to Fayoum.
  • Wadi El-Rayan – Enjoy waterfalls, lakes, and the natural beauty of Fayoum Oasis.
  • Wadi El-Hitan (Valley of the Whales) – UNESCO World Heritage Site with fossils dating back over 40 million years, showcasing the evolution of whales.
  • Tunis Village – Visit the pottery school preserving traditional craft.
  • Gabal El-Medawara – Hike near the Magic Lake for stunning desert-lake views.
  • Lunch during the tour.
  • Transfer & overnight at hotel in Giza.
  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch.

Day 07 – Transfer to Marsa Matrouh

  • Morning breakfast at hotel.
  • Drive to Marsa Matrouh by air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Transfer & overnight in Marsa Matrouh hotel.
  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner.

Day 08 – Marsa Matrouh Free Day

  • Free time at leisure in Marsa Matrouh.
  • Overnight at hotel in Hurghada.
  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner.

Day 09 – Marsa Matrouh Free Day

  • Free time at leisure in Marsa Matrouh.
  • Overnight at hotel in Hurghada.
  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner.

Day 10 – Marsa Matrouh Free Day

  • Free time at leisure in Marsa Matrouh.
  • Overnight at hotel in Hurghada.
  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner.

Day 11 – Return to Cairo

  • Breakfast at hotel & check-out.
  • Drive back to Cairo.
  • Transfer & overnight at Giza hotel.
  • Meals: Breakfast – Lunch.

Day 12 – Departure Day

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight home.

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No of Travelers Solo Traveler 2 Persons 3–4 Persons 5–6 Persons 7–9 Persons 10–12 Persons 13–15 Persons
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