Duration: 6 Days
The mysteries of the Sphinx await on this off-season holiday in Egypt! Enjoy an escorted holiday in Cairo and Alexandria. Visit the incredible Egyptian Museum and marvel at the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza—the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Visit the 4th-century Mediterranean harbour founded by Alexander the Great in Alexandria. Guided sightseeing includes the Catacombs of Kom El Shogafa, Pompey’s Pillar and the lush Montazah Gardens. Travel through the El Beheira desert en route to Wadi el Natrun to visit the Coptic Monastery. This 6-day guided holiday in Egypt is even better with fewer crowds and more savings during off-season—a wondrous escape to be sure!
Please note: Itinerary is based on 2024, and is subject to change. Full details will be confirmed in 2024.
Welcome to Cairo. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Secrets of the Sphinx
CAIRO Guided sightseeing includes the Egyptian Museum.
GIZA. Take pictures of the Sphinx and of the Great Pyramids. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORY & MYSTERY Get up close and personal with The Pyramids of Giza - one of the World's Seven Wonders. Ponder the enigmatic secrets of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Marvel at the massive monument of Cheops, the most colossal pyramid ever built. with an original height of 151 metres (496 feet).
The Mediterranean Pearl
WADI EL NATRUN [LF] Visit a Coptic Monastery before returning to Cairo.
ALEXANDRIA Free time to explore the city at your own pace. (B) 137 mi / 220 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE
CULTURE & TRADITIONS In Arabic, Wadi El Natrum means 'Valley of Nitrates,' due to the presence of eight different lakes containing nitrates in the surrounding area. In Coptic, the region is also known as Shi-Hyt, which can be translated as 'balance of the heart' or 'measure of hearts.' The monasteries of Wadi el-Natrun are the source of indispensable data for the study of the Coptic heritage, and especially for Coptic literature, art, and architecture.
Feel like royality in the Montazah gardens
ALEXANDRIA Guided sightseeing includes the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, that commemorates the ancient Library of Alexandria, and the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel. Visit the Montazah Garden. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORY & CULTURE Originally founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was once one of the wealthiest cities in the world and the Montazah Palace gardens are a true testimony of this wealth. designed to be a place of relaxation and recreation for the Khedive and his guests are filled with flowers, trees and shrubs.
A DriveThrough the Red Land
Drive through the El Beheira desert.
CAIRO Farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 155 mi / 250 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDER In ancient times, the Egyptians called the desert the "red land", distinguishing it from the flood plain around the Nile River, called the "black land". These colours reflect the fact that the desert sands have a reddish hue and the land around the Nile turned black when the annual flood waters receded. Over thousands of years, the Nile River evolved into its present shape, surrounded by the Eastern and Western deserts.
Safe Travels until we meet again!
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
