🏛️ Overnight Trip to Cairo from Alexandria Port

Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Pickup: 6:00 AM from Alexandria Port
Style: Private Tour with Egyptologist Guide
Ideal for: Cruise passengers docking in Alexandria

📍 Day 1 – From Alexandria to Ancient Wonders of Cairo

6:00 AM – Upon your cruise ship’s arrival at Alexandria Port, your private Emo Tours guide will greet you inside the port with a sign showing your name. Begin your scenic journey to Cairo in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

🚩 Visits of the Day:

• Giza Pyramids Complex
  Visit the legendary Great Pyramids of Giza – Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos – and stand before the Valley Temple, where priests once mummified royal bodies. End the visit with a close-up of the iconic Sphinx.

• Lunch Included
  Enjoy a delicious meal at a local restaurant (drinks not included).

• Sakkara Step Pyramid
  Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the earliest monumental stone structure in the world and the blueprint for future pyramids.

• Memphis City
  Walk through Egypt's first capital, home to the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.

• Optional Shopping Stop
  Stop at traditional bazaars offering Egyptian papyrus, oils, alabaster, and more.

After your day’s adventure, you'll be transferred to your Cairo hotel for an overnight stay.
Optional evening tours (e.g. Nile dinner cruise or Sound & Light show) can be arranged upon request.

📍 Day 2 – Cairo’s Cultural Treasures & Return to Alexandria

7:30 AM – After breakfast, your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby to continue your exploration of Cairo’s cultural gems.

🚩 Visits of the Day:

• Egyptian Museum
  Marvel at thousands of artifacts, including treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb.

• Citadel of Saladin & Mohamed Ali Mosque
  Enjoy panoramic views of Cairo from this majestic fortress and admire the stunning Ottoman-style mosque.

• Old Cairo & Religious Landmarks
  Visit the sacred Hanging Church, Abu Serga, St. Barbara, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue – a spiritual journey through Egypt's multi-faith heritage.

Finally, drive back to Alexandria. If time permits, stop for a photo op at the Alexandria Library and the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria before returning to your cruise ship at least 2 hours before departure.

💡 Notes:

• This tour is ideal for cruise passengers arriving at Alexandria and looking to make the most of their time in Egypt.

• Tour customization is available upon request.