Visit the city of five thousands years of culture, be hosted in the pearl of the Mediterranean, wander aimlessly along the magnificent corniche or drink a coffee in European - style cafes in Alex.

Destinations covered: Cairo, Alexandria, Cairo.
Duration: 07 Days / 06 Nights.
Style: Short.
Activity: Culture.

Day 1: Cairo

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be greeted & assisted by one of Egypt Unexpected tours representatives with formalities through customs & transfer by private mini van to the selected hotel. Check-in & Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Cairo

After breakfast, you will meet your Egyptologist guide at the hotel to start your full day tour in Cairo. You will discover the pyramids of Giza and the famous Sphinx. Your tour will end with a visit to the royal burial ground during the old kingdom "Sakkara" you will visit the first proper pyramid built for king Zoser in the 27th century B.C by the architect Imhotep .Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Cairo

After breakfast, you will meet your guide to start a full day tour to visit the Egyptian Museum, which houses about 250.000 antique pieces including the statues, sarcophagi & the fabulous treasures of Tutankhamun, and then drive to visit the Citadel of Saladin with the Alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali. Then to the famous Khan El Khalili bazaar (Since the 14^th century).Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Cairo / Alexandria

After breakfast, transfer by private mini van to the Mediterranean Sea to Alexandria; check in upon arrival at the selected hotel. Rest of the day free, exploring the second largest city in Egypt, which has an atmosphere more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Alexandria

Breakfast, then start your tour by visiting the Greco- Roman Museum which houses a good collection of rare Roman relics and coins (The National museum instead, if it is closed). Then proceed to Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient Pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria. Visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock and then visit the modern Library of Alexandria & finally enjoy Montazah Palace Gardens. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Alexandria / Cairo

Breakfast & check out, then transfer by private mini van to Cairo with a stop in Wadi El Natroun (Natroun Valley) to visit the Coptic Monasteries. Notable among them is the Baramus Monastery, which was built at the site where Macarius the Great settled in 340 AD and is still inhabited by monks. Check in upon arrival in Cairo at your selected hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Cairo

After breakfast you will be transferred to Cairo international airport for the final departure (End of Services).