Cairo, Alexandria
First day in Cairo. Here you will see the seventh wonder of the world - the Pyramids of Giza, the mystical Sphinx, the greatest river in Africa and visit one of the richest museums in the world. Day 2: Alexandria - the beautiful city of Alexander the Great... The most beautiful city in Africa! You will see the famous library, the charming Mediterranean coastline, the Kite Bay Fort, the Roman catacombs, the royal palace and gardens, and much more...
Cairo is the largest and most magnificent city on the African continent! It is the famous Egyptian Babylon and the ancient Heliopolis. It is the city that fascinated Herodotus and Napoleon, the city of fairy tales and "a thousand minarets".
Cairo has been the capital of Egypt for centuries and the largest city in the country. It is the economic, political and cultural center of the country. Cairo Airport is called the largest airport in Africa and the Middle East. According to legend, it was in Cairo, not in Baghdad, that the events described in the fairy tales "1000 and 1 Night" took place. The famous Muhammad Ali Mosque was also built here. A lot of fiction and historical literature has been written on the history of Cairo. Muslims from all over the world come to study the Koran at Cairo University.
But tourists are interested in Cairo primarily because Giza, a city located in close proximity to Cairo, are the famous ancient pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
In the National Museum of Cairo, which you will visit during the tour, collected unique historical monuments of the country. There you will be able to see the famous golden sarcophagus of Tutankhamun.
Of course, from the bus window you will be able to see only a small part of the city. But these impressions will be vivid.
The Nile in Cairo is very wide, it is the greatest river in Africa, the waters of which give life to this continent.
Alexandria was founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great. During the Greco-Roman period of Egypt's history, it was the capital of the country and a major cultural center. It was home to the famous Library of Alexandria and the Pharos Lighthouse, another of the Seven Wonders of the World. Alexandria is a witness to the love of Antony and Cleopatra. Unfortunately, the city fell into decline after the decline of the Roman Empire. When Napoleon landed in Alexandria, he saw only a small village of fishermen.
From the beginning of the last century Alexandria became a major port and trading center of Egypt. Among its inhabitants were many foreigners: Italians, Greeks, Lebanese. This created a special atmosphere in the city.
The city stretches for 20 kilometers along the Mediterranean Sea. In winter, the sun illuminates here white sand and yachts, in summer vacationers sunbathe on numerous beaches.
Take with you to the excursion: passport, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, insurance policy.
Weekday of the excursion: Wednesday
Time of the excursion: 01.00-22.00
Price: 160$
Cairo is the largest and most magnificent city on the African continent! It is the famous Egyptian Babylon and the ancient Heliopolis. It is the city that fascinated Herodotus and Napoleon, the city of fairy tales and "a thousand minarets".
Cairo has been the capital of Egypt for centuries and the largest city in the country. It is the economic, political and cultural center of the country. Cairo Airport is called the largest airport in Africa and the Middle East. According to legend, it was in Cairo, not in Baghdad, that the events described in the fairy tales "1000 and 1 Night" took place. The famous Muhammad Ali Mosque was also built here. A lot of fiction and historical literature has been written on the history of Cairo. Muslims from all over the world come to study the Koran at Cairo University.
But tourists are interested in Cairo primarily because Giza, a city located in close proximity to Cairo, are the famous ancient pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
In the National Museum of Cairo, which you will visit during the tour, collected unique historical monuments of the country. There you will be able to see the famous golden sarcophagus of Tutankhamun.
Of course, from the bus window you will be able to see only a small part of the city. But these impressions will be vivid.
The Nile in Cairo is very wide, it is the greatest river in Africa, the waters of which give life to this continent.
Alexandria was founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great. During the Greco-Roman period of Egypt's history, it was the capital of the country and a major cultural center. It was home to the famous Library of Alexandria and the Pharos Lighthouse, another of the Seven Wonders of the World. Alexandria is a witness to the love of Antony and Cleopatra. Unfortunately, the city fell into decline after the decline of the Roman Empire. When Napoleon landed in Alexandria, he saw only a small village of fishermen.
From the beginning of the last century Alexandria became a major port and trading center of Egypt. Among its inhabitants were many foreigners: Italians, Greeks, Lebanese. This created a special atmosphere in the city.
The city stretches for 20 kilometers along the Mediterranean Sea. In winter, the sun illuminates here white sand and yachts, in summer vacationers sunbathe on numerous beaches.
Take with you to the excursion: passport, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, insurance policy.
Weekday of the excursion: Wednesday
Time of the excursion: 01.00-22.00
Price: 160$