CAIRO, ALEXANDRIA & THE MEDITERRANEAN WITH EIN EL SOKHNA - 2010

13 days incl. travel, or 12 days from Cairo to Cairo (6777)

Vacation Overview

A mesmerizing country of ancient civilization, Egypt’s culture and mysterious past fascinate generation after generation. Your journey begins in Cairo, the most populated metro area in Africa. See the Sphinx, Valley Temple, and the great Giza Pyramids, standing since approximately 2560 BC. Enjoy the included guided visit of the National Archaeological Museum as well as Coptic Cairo and the Saladin Citadel. Follow the Nile Delta to Alexandria on the Mediterranean Sea and visit the Fort of Qait, the gardens of Montaza, and the new library. Following the Mediterranean coastal road, stop in El Alamein, where two decisive battles were fought during WWII, then carry on to Marsa Matrouh, a large waterfront town with beautiful white beaches. En route back to Cairo, visit one of the ancient Coptic monasteries and do some last-minute souvenir shopping at Khan-el-Khalili bazaar. Transfer to Ein El Sokhna, where you'll spend three overnights and time to have time to relax at this magnificent resort. Return to Cairo for the end of your adventure.

Things to see on your vacation: View Vacation Photo Slideshow
  • Magnificent pyramids in the setting sun
  • The papyrus plant is most commonly known for making papyrus paper
  • An Egyptian camel in the desert
  • Marvel at the massive stone sculpture of the Sphinx
  • Admire the detail on the Ramesses II Temple at Abu Simbel
  • The grand Nile River seen from Aswan
  • Visit the Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt
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