5-Day Cairo & Alexandria: Pharaohs to the Mediterranean

▸ Great Pyramids of Giza: The last remaining wonder of the ancient world — three iconic royal tombs rising from the Giza Plateau, built over 4,500 years ago. The Great Pyramid of Cheops is the tallest and most colossal structure ever built by human hands.

▸ The Great Sphinx & Valley Temple: A colossal limestone statue with the body of a lion and the face of Pharaoh Chephren. Standing guard over the Giza Plateau for millennia, the Great Sphinx is one of the most recognizable monuments on Earth.

▸ Egyptian Museum of Antiquities: Home to over 250,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of ancient Egyptian civilization — including the breathtaking Tutankhamun treasure room, royal mummies, and priceless golden jewelry.

✦ Optional: Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids.

▸ Salah El-Din Citadel: The medieval fortress of Salah El-Din, perched on a Cairo hilltop, offering panoramic city views and housing the stunning Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque — a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.

▸ Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque: The Alabaster Mosque, built in the 19th century in the style of the great mosques of Istanbul, dominates the Cairo skyline with its twin minarets and beautiful domed interior. Lunch at a local restaurant.

▸ Khan el-Khalili Bazaar: Cairo's historic bazaar, established in the 14th century, where labyrinthine alleyways are packed with artisans, goldsmiths, perfumers, and spice merchants. An authentic sensory adventure.

▸ Coptic Cairo: The oldest quarter of Cairo, home to ancient churches, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the Coptic Museum — a treasure trove of early Christian art and artifacts. The Holy Family is believed to have sheltered here.

▸ Hanging Church & Ben Ezra Synagogue: One of the oldest churches in Egypt, built atop a Roman fortress gate in Old Cairo. It is the seat of the Coptic Pope and features stunning carved wooden screens and ancient icons.

✦ Optional: Whirling Dervish performance at Wekalet El-Ghoury.

▸ Bibliotheca Alexandrina: The Bibliotheca Alexandrina — a spectacular modern tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria, once the greatest repository of knowledge in the ancient world. The building itself is an architectural icon. Statue of Alexander the Great and the underwater-recovered statue of Ptolemy I are visible in the library forecourt.

▸ St. Mark's Church: The oldest church in Africa, founded by the Apostle Mark in 48 AD — the seat of the Coptic Orthodox Church and one of the most sacred sites in Egyptian Christianity. Walk through Alexandria's historic old city-center — baroque-style architecture, traditional markets selling Egyptian sweets and spices, and the gold market where generations of Alexandrian families buy wedding jewellery.

Lunch at Mohamed Ahmed's — a legendary Alexandrian institution visited by royalty and celebrities from around the world.

▸ Abu el-Abbas Mosque: The most beautiful mosque in Alexandria — outside is one of Egypt's most extraordinary local sights: a vintage funfair where children play on antique rides.

▸ Qaitbay Citadel & Lighthouse Site: A 15th-century fortress built on the precise location of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It commands dramatic views over the Mediterranean.

▸ Montaza Palace & Gardens: The romantic royal gardens and palaces of King Farouk on the Mediterranean seafront. Return along the 30 km Corniche and stop at iconic Stanley Bridge before heading back to Cairo.

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport.