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Day : 01 – Arrival at Alexandria
– Meal Plan: None
Arrival in Alexandria international airport, your driver will be waiting to greet you at the airport.
You will be transferred to hotel. After the exhausting flight to Alexandria, the family deserves a
good rest for the remainder of the day. Drop your luggage, catch a breather, adapt to the
surroundings, may be call your friends at home to share your excitement. In case you have not
already done so, the first day is a good opportunity to exchange your currency. Overnight stay
at Hotel.
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Day : 02 : Alexandria – Cairo
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Breakfast at the morning.
Highlights of the Day:
THE CATACOMBS OF KOM EL SHOUQAFA.
Kom El Shouqafa is an underground wonder world of ornate carvings and paintings and a
mixture of Roman and Egyptian designs. It is the largest Roman Funerary complex in Egypt. And
dates from the second century A.D. This warren of tombs, on three levels, also contains the
Triclinium, where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast the dead, and a central tomb
with reliefs of bearded serpents. Inside are 2nd century A.D. statues of Sobek and Anubis wearing
roman armor.
CITADEL OF FORT QAITBEY
This citadel is the further most edifices on the harbors arm. The fort is on the original site of the
Pharos, Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse, built in 279 BC to a height of 12 meters and topped with
the statue of Poseidon. Although Pharos was restored at various times it had finally crumbled by
the time the original fort was built here, in the 1480’s. This magnificent structure houses Fort
QaitBeys naval museum.
MONTAZAH GARDEN.
A private park where world leaders often meet, 150 acres of numerous trees, palms. Overnight
at Hotel.
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Day : 03 – Cairo
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Highlights of the day:
THE PYRAMIDS OF GIZA;
Pyramids of Choeps, Chepren and Mycerious.The great pyramids are the only ones surviving of the seven wonders of the ancient world. They are Egypt's most visited monuments and among the world’s greatest tourist attractions. The Ancient Egyptians built the pyramids as tombs to preserve the bodies of their dead kings, especially that they believed in resurrection and immortality, The Pyramids of Giza lie at the western edge of Greater Cairo, about 10 kms from downtown, and comprise:
The Great Pyramid :-
The most famous structure in the world and the only surviving of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was built by King Khufu (Cheops) of the IV Dynasty around 2650 BC. lts height now is 137 m (original height: 146 m). Almost 2.5 million blocks of stone were put into building this pyramid. All this, however, dwindles when compared to the precision and astounding ability of the ancient Egyptian in building this pyramid. Close to the eastern flank of the Pyramid of Khufu lie three small pyramids dedicated either to his wives or family members.
:The Second Pyramid
Built by Khafre (Chephren), south-west of his father's (Khufu's) pyramid though lower in height:
136 m. It still retains, on some of its upper parts, the remains of the limestone that had once
covered it all. At the base, it measures 215.5 m square. lts interior is simple, with two entrances
on the north side. The visitor can also still see the remains of Khafre's mortuary temple, the
Temple of the Valley, and rising causeway. These temples witnessed the religious rites during the
embalming of the body.
:The Third Pyramid
Built by Menkaure (Mycerinus), south-west of the Great and Second Pyramids. It is much smaller
than either one (62 m high). It is distinguished by the fact that the lower part of its sides still
retain their granite slab coverings.
:THE SPHINX
On the way to the Temple of the Valley, lies the large statue of the Sphinx. The Sphinx is carved
from a single piece of stone. One of most famous monuments in the world, it is indeed a
legendary statue for it has the body of lion and the face of a man. lt is 70 m long and 20 m high.
The face of the Sphinx closely resembles that of King Kephren.
:THE PERFUMERY
Since time immemorial the Egyptians have been extracting essential oils for essences. Here you
have a chance to experience the aromas like, 'The secrets of the desert,' 'The lotus' and all
popular international designer perfumes and colognes.
:THE PAPYRUS
The papyrus was first made in ancient Egypt- learn how to manufacture this paper using papyrus
reeds. And you have an opportunity to buy some hand painted papyrus.
At the end of this evening you will be driven back to your hotel.
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Day : 04 Cairo Full Day Tour
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Morning breakfast at Hotel and then your day tour will be started.
EGYPTIAN MUSEUM
Called the museum of the Egyptian antiquities, it is one of the greatest museums you
will ever see, housing an unrivalled collection of antiquities reaching back 5000 years.
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Day : 05 Cairo – Dubai
Meal: Breakfast
After Breakfast drop to the airport for the flight to Dubai. On arrival at Dubai, Our representative
in Dubai picks you up in airport and then transfer to Dubai hotel. Time to relax or explore local
area. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day : 06 Dubai City Tour – Cruise Dinner
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Post breakfast, we will take for the dazzling city tour. You will explore heritage of Dubai, Jumeirah
Mosque, Burj Khalifa- Photo stop, galleries and museums and other prime attractions. Later, you
will be picked up to enjoy romantic evening on cruise with dinner on board. Finally, you will be
transferred back to your hotel for overnight stay. Overnight stay at Hotel.
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Day : 07 Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
After Breakfast, You will be taken to the magical sand of Arabian dessert to make your day full of
adventures. There, you can enjoy camel riding, sand boarding at your choice. Enjoy BBQ dinner.
Return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Dubai.
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Day : 08 Dubai – Fly Back Home
Meal: Breakfast
After Breakfast, your driver will pick you up at the hotel to get you to the airport. Have a safe trip
to home, and tell your friends and relatives back home about your epic journey! Your adventure
ends with your transfer to the airport for flight back to home.