Cairo & Alexandria – 2 Days by Bus from Sharm El Sheikh
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Sharm el Sheikh
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Duration
2 Days -
Available days:
Sunday - Thursday -
Adults
155 £ -
Children
155 £ -
Pickup Time
01:00
Tour Highlights:
Experience the two greatest cities in Egyptian history in one unforgettable 2-day trip from Sharm El Sheikh.
This tour combines Cairo — the modern capital and home of the Pyramids, with Alexandria — the ancient Mediterranean jewel founded by Alexander the Great.
You will enjoy a full guided tour of Cairo’s greatest attractions, spend the night aboard a Nile River Cruise, and continue the next morning to explore the legendary city of Alexandria.
⭐ DAY 1 — Cairo Tour (Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum, Nile Evening)
We pick you up around 01:00 AM from your hotel in Sharm and drive in a comfortable air-conditioned coach to Cairo (approx. 6 hours).
Upon arrival, your English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the tour.
✔️ Giza Pyramids Complex
Explore the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, enjoy the panoramic viewpoint, and visit the majestic Sphinx.
✔️ Egyptian Museum
Discover 50 centuries of ancient history including:
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Royal mummies
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Treasures of King Tutankhamun
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Pharaonic statues & artifacts
✔️ Nile Sailing Boat (Optional)
Enjoy a relaxing motor boat ride on the Nile River.
✔️ Shopping Stops
Visit the local bazaar, perfume shops, and papyrus museum.
✔️ Overnight on a Nile Cruise in Cairo
Enjoy dinner, entertainment, and leisure time on board.
⭐ DAY 2 — Alexandria City Tour
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at 07:00 AM to start the 200 km coastal journey to Alexandria.
✔️ El Montazah Palace & Gardens
A historic royal complex used today as Egypt’s presidential summer residence.
Beautiful landscapes, Mediterranean scenery, and royal architecture.
✔️ Alexandria Library (Bibliotheca Alexandrina)
One of the most significant cultural monuments in the ancient and modern world.
✔️ Coptic Patriarchate
Visit the sacred site where St. Mark—founder of the Coptic Church—is buried.
✔️ Mosque of Abu Al Abbas Al Mursi
One of the most stunning and historically important mosques in Egypt.
✔️ Citadel of Qaitbay
A powerful 15th-century fortress built on the ruins of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
✔️ Seafood Lunch
Enjoy a delicious seafood meal by the Mediterranean Sea.
After finishing the tour, you will return back to Cairo, then drive to Sharm El Sheikh, arriving in the evening.
Additional Information:
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Passport required
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Long travel hours; bring snacks and water
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Comfortable clothes & walking shoes recommended
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Alexandria Library entrance subject to opening times
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Nile boat optional with extra fee
Included in the price:
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All transfers from/to hotel
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Professional English-speaking guide
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Accommodation on Nile Cruise (1 night – Cairo)
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Lunch on both days
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Breakfast on Day 2
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Entrance fees to mentioned sites
Not Included in the price:
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Drinks at restaurants
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Optional Nile boat
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Any item not mentioned in the program
What to take with you:
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Passport
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Snacks & water
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Comfortable shoes
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Jacket (night travel)
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Camera / phone
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Power bank
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Sunglasses & hat
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Money for tips & shopping
Questions & Answers:
Yes, it is a long trip, but the transportation is comfortable and air-conditioned, with rest stops along the way. Guests usually find the experience very enjoyable.
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary are included. Optional activities such as the Nile boat ride or any additional entrances are not included.
Yes, a professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you throughout the entire tour in both Cairo and Alexandria.
Yes, your passport is required for travel and hotel check-in in Cairo.
Yes. One night accommodation on a Nile Cruise in Cairo (3–4 stars) with dinner and breakfast is included.
Yes, lunch is included on both days. Drinks are not included.
Comfortable shoes, snacks, water, camera, power bank, sunglasses, and money for personal expenses or optional activities.
Yes, but due to long driving hours, it is recommended for children aged 3+.
You will return to Sharm El Sheikh in the evening of Day 2, depending on traffic and schedule.
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