Day 1 - Arrive Cairo, transfer to hotel
Day 2 - Visit Memphis, Saqqara and The Pyramids
Day 3 - See Cairo Citadel, Khalili Bazaar and Egyptian Museum
Day 4 - Day Trip to Alexandria to see Library and The Lighthouse
Day 5 - Transfer for departure flight
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Shade of Cleopatra Tour highlights the rich cultural and historical heritage of Egypt. You will savor the best of the ancient kingdom of the pharaohs by visiting Cairo and Alexandria " The City of Alexander the Great". Discover the legendary sites of the Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and the bustling night bazaars of the Cairo. Enjoy a day trip to Alexandria, hosts Alexander’s Library, the largest library of the ancient world and The Lighthouse, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the rock catacomb from 1st century, Pompeys Pillar, the tallest ancient monument remaining and the defensive Qait Bay Fortress at the Mediterranean Sea. All these will be offered by us with exclusive service quality and you will enjoy a private look around Cairo and Alexandria with an Egyptologist tour guide.
Day 1 Arrive Cairo
Upon arrival in Cairo Airport, you will be met by TSC Travel representative who will facilitate the visa process and escort you through customs and immigration. Continue on to the baggage claim hall and finally to the passenger pick up. You will be transferred to your hotel by our air-conditioned, VIP transportation. Our representative will help you for check in process and deliver your tour documents. Enjoy time at leisure. Stay overnight in Cairo.
Meals : No Meals
Day 2 Memphis, Saqqara & Pyramids Tour
Enjoy buffet breakfast in your hotel. Then you will meet your personal tour guide who is also a trained Egyptologist. Today you will explore the relics of the Ancient Egyptians include visits to the ancient Memphis, Necropolis of Saqqara, Chephren Pyramid and the Great Pyramids of Giza, the only standing wonder for the ancient world. You will enjoy a buffet lunch at a great local restaurant. Next you will see the famous Sphinx which have human face and lion’s body and whose constructor still a mystery, but its sheer beauty and allure has mystified the likes of Alexander the Great and Napoleon. End the day by enjoying the panoramic view of the Giza Pyramids and why not to experience a camel or horse riding around the Pyramids? After a wonderful day you will return to your hotel. Stay overnight in Cairo.
*** Please note the entrance to the Pyramids or Camel ride not included in our package. You must notice your tour guide at the beginning of the tour because a limited number of people are allowed inside the Pyramids daily and cost needs to be paid directly. ***
Meals : Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3 Cairo City & Museum Tour
After breakfast, meet your tour guide at the lobby and then visit the Egyptian Museum which hosts a rare collection of 5000 years of art. This collection is considered as the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. More than 250,000 artifacts are presented in the museum including an world famous exhibit dedicated to Tutankhameon treasure, gold and jewelry which was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. Then proceed to visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque and Citadel of Salah El Din. Finally enjoy shopping and free time at Khan El Khalili Bazaar which is one of the oldest and largest of the world. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the hotel. Stay overnight in Cairo.
Meals : Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3 Full Day Alexandria Tour
Today you will discover Alexandria known as the "Pearl of the Mediterranean” or "The city of Alexander the Great" will fascinate you with its history. First, visit the library of Alexandria one the biggest libraries of the world with its 8 million books collection. Then visit the Qaitbey Castle was once the site of Alexandria Lighthouse, one of the seven wonders of ancient world. Next you will visit The Catacomb and Pompeii's Piller. Finally see the Royal gardens of King Farouk was the last king of Egypt and if time permits we will stop by the old harbor of Alexandria where they found around 7000 monuments underwater. You will enjoy lunch in one of the elegant restaurants of the city. After your visits drive back to Cairo for stay overnight.
Meals : Breakfast & Lunch
Day 5 Departure
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. According to your flight time, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure. Our representative will be assisting you. End of our services
Meals : Breakfast
All mentioned transfers in the itinerary. All accommodations in 4 or 5 star hotels with breakfast.All taxes.All sightseeing tours mentioned in the program with entrance fees and professional guidance.All visits mentioned in the program with professional guidance and transportation.
Any drinks with meals.International flights.Tips to the staff.Compulsory Christmas and New Year Gala Dinner.Personal expenses.Visa to Egypt ( if needed )
Can I book my trip online, or must I do it over the phone?
We do not have an online booking system because most of our services are personalized and different conditions may apply for specific requests. You can call us, send an email, or complete a tour request form so that our Egypt travel specialists can help you to select the best tour for your travel needs. When you submit our tour contact form, one of our specialists will contact you within 24 hours to confirm availability.
What do you need from me to begin a proposal for a customized Egypt tour?
Fill out a customized tour request form that provides us with useful insight on how to design a trip that will suit your travel needs. If you are interested in customizing one of our tour packages, you can email us the name of the tour package and estimated date you have chosen to start the tour.
Can TSC design a customized trip for our group’s interests?
We will gladly work with you to offer a Egypt tour package tailored to your group’s interests. For this, you need to provide us your group details, interests, and travel needs.
Is airfare included in programs? Can I book my international flight through you?
Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point. You can purchase your airfare tickets through the internet or a wholesaler. By booking your own flight, you have more flexibility and control of your choices - in real time.
What type of accommodation do we use?
TSC Travel use hotels situated at excellent locations and close to all amenities. Room types range from double rooms to junior suites, depending on the package of choice. Amenities and facilities may differ from those in South America, North America, Australia or Malaysia.
What type of transportation is used on tours?
TSC Travel utilize a variety of transportation methods including public and private minivans, cars, coaches, trains, flights, ferries, boats, etc. We use whichever method provides travellers with the safest and most efficient transportation option.
Do you cooperate with travel agents?
If you are a registered travel agency with a wish to co-operate in business, please fill out our contact form.
Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We require a deposit payment at time of booking to secure your reservation. The deposit payment is payable by credit card or bank transfer.
Credit Card: For your protection, we need you to sign the credit card payment form upon receipt and return it with verification of legal identification (e.g. copy of your passport or driver’s license) after your credit card has been charged. We will inform you in advance of purchase of any credit card fees that may apply.
Bank transfer: Payment can be sent to our company bank accounts. Our representative will send you detailed information for the booking process including bank transfer details. Please note our rates do not include the transfer costs of your bank or their agents. Please be sure that all costs paid additionally!
What is your cancellation policy?
All cancellations must be made in writing directly to TSC Travel. No responsibility is taken for cancellations of airfare, hotel bookings, or any other extra services which have been made directly by the client.The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is notified for all land packages, tours and programs;
Prior to arrival:
Charge 60 days or more: 10% of selling price (Administrative Fee)
59-46 days: non-refundable deposit 35% of selling price
45-21 days: 50% of selling price
20-0 days: 100% of selling price
* Special conditions apply for canceling of tailor-made tour programs.
The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is notified for tours that include a Cruise program:
Prior to arrival:
Charge 60 days or more: 10% of selling price (Administrative Fee)
59-46 days: 35% of selling price
45-21 days: 50% of selling price
20-8 days: 75% of selling price.
7-0 days: 100% of selling price.
* Special conditions apply for cancellation.
If you have to withdraw from a tour after it has begun for reasons such as illness, be sure to obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. We are unable to make refunds for absences from a tour, including but not limited to missed meals or entrance tickets.
Flight/ferry/train/bus tickets are not included in the above cancellation policy. Once your program is confirmed and the tickets are purchased, any changes to the dates of the program will incur a change fee or in case of cancellation, (this is additional to the service fee), 100% cancellation fee for the tickets will be incurred regardless of the above cancellation policy. For further information, please read our Terms and Conditions page.
When and How I will receive my tour documents?
Travel documents and electronic flight tickets are usually sent 21 days prior to departure. However, you will receive tour vouchers, maps, ferry, bus or train tickets and other required information upon arrival in Turkey. This will be included in a welcome package waiting for you upon arrival at your hotel.
